The House committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, with its latest round of subpoenas, may uncover the degree to which former President Donald Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally …
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Daniil Miromanov making case for future look with Golden Knights
Daniil Miromanov, formerly a scoring forward in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, hasn’t fully kicked those offensive instincts with the Golden Knights.
COVID shots required for all Nevada college workers by Dec. 1
Employees at all public universities and colleges in Nevada are now required to get COVID-19 vaccinations by Dec. 1 or face potential termination under a new policy adopted by the state board of regents.
Family carries on legacy of son, a mass shooting victim, by ‘playing’ it forward
Joe Robbins begins most days with a walk around Heritage Park in Henderson. Even in the heat of the Southern Nevada summer, Robbins is up at the crack of dawn and on the trail near his home. He always stops at “Q’s Court,” a memorial at the edge of th…
Fourth year since Las Vegas massacre stirs emotions and ceremonies
“It’s always emotional. There are so many people who think we should be over it,” Jill Winter said. “This is not something you ever get over. It’s forever changed us.”
Despite setback, Democrats try to save Biden $3.5T plan
Despite a long night of frantic negotiations, Democrats were unable to reach an immediate deal to salvage President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion government overhaul, forcing leaders to call off promised votes on a related public works bill. Action is to …
Nation’s most restrictive abortion law back in Texas court
A federal judge on Friday will consider whether Texas can leave in place the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., which since September has banned most abortions and sent women racing to get care beyond the borders of the nation’s second-largest…
Dubai’s Expo opens, bringing first World Fair to the Mideast
After eight years of planning and billions of dollars in spending, the Middle East’s first ever World Fair opened on Friday in Dubai, with hopes the months-long extravaganza draws …
Sick of weeds and trash piles, Rome to elect new mayor
Curbside weeds in Rome grow so tall, they cover car door handles, giving new meaning to the term urban jungle.
Former President Jimmy Carter quietly marks 97th birthday
Ex-President Jimmy Carter, the oldest former U.S. chief executive ever, will quietly mark his 97th birthday at home in southwest Georgia on Friday, an aide said.