May 3, 2024

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Nevada Democrats turn up pressure on Sam Brown over Yucca Mountain

Nevada Democrats turn up pressure on Sam Brown over Yucca Mountain

Posted 2:00 a.m.

Democratic Nevada representatives and local policy advocates gathered Thursday to criticize Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown for his endorsement two years ago of plans to store the nation’s nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain in ...

Hollingsworth Elementary student Jamison Heinemann demonstrates how he holds an apple in his mouth to classmate Alicia Favela Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013.

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Hollingsworth Elementary student Jamison Heinemann demonstrates how he holds an apple in his mouth to classmate Alicia Favela Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013.

Chefs for Kids to award scholarships to SECTA senior, UNLV freshman

Posted 2:00 a.m.

By Emma Brocato

Alicia Lu is hoping to combine a business degree from UNLV and a passion for food into a career as a restaurant owner. Lu, a senior at Southeast Career Technical Academy who plans to attend UNLV starting this fall, said her dream was to open an eatery specializing in Peruvian cuisine. “I’m Peruvian, so ...

‘Latino Loud’ campaign looks to amplify Latino voices in Nevada elections

‘Latino Loud’ campaign looks to amplify Latino voices in Nevada elections

Posted 2:00 a.m.

Latino voters could change the tide of this year’s elections as a growing wave becomes eligible to vote, and local organizations are joining together to ensure that all of Nevada’s Latino voters ...

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‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with ‘Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi’

Actor Mark Hamill takes off sunglasses given to him by President Joe Biden, as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre as she speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Washington.

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Actor Mark Hamill takes off sunglasses given to him by President Joe Biden, as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre as she speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Washington.

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“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office. “I love the merch," he said, taking off the glasses during a quick ...

The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

An anchovy feast draws a crush of sea lions to one of San Francisco’s piers, the most in 15 years