As the raging omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck.
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Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” has died,
Playoffs likely hinge on win against division rival for Raiders
The final game of the NFL regular season is also the biggest game in the history of Allegiant Stadium and the most important contest for the Raiders since 2016 …
Report: Fatal traffic crashes increase in Nevada
There were 357 deadly crashes last year that accounted for 382 deaths, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety.
Marc-Andre Fleury victorious in Las Vegas return, leading Blackhawks over Golden Knights
The game started like so many at T-Mobile Arena have over the past four years. Marc-Andre Fleury’s name belted through the sound system …
Outside memorial, community members pay their respects to Harry Reid
“It’s amazing how one man can make such a difference in the lives of millions of Americans who have gotten health care because of the mastery of his skills.”
Skier lost on Christmas found dead near California resort
The body of a skier who vanished in a Lake Tahoe-area ski resort on Christmas was found Saturday, miles away from where authorities and volunteers had been searching for him.
Duchess of Cambridge, the reliable royal, turns 40
At a moment when the House of Windsor is facing more than its share of controversy, Prince William’s spouse has won accolades for her commitment to …
As spending bill stalls, Biden climate goals remain elusive
Biden’s Build Back Better plan, which contains $550 billion in spending and tax credits aimed at promoting clean energy, was sidetracked by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
‘We lost a giant’: Harry Reid’s memorial draws tributes from family, friends
Harry Reid would have not liked sitting through his own memorial service Saturday in downtown Las Vegas. He would have felt a little awkward.