Blog: Elsewhere

Democrats take insulin prices to the airwaves in Nevada

A top Democratic political action committee launched new campaign ads Tuesday about the ongoing effort to reduce …

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Aces’ Cambage pulls out of Olympics citing mental health, physical concerns

Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics, citing concern for her mental health if she were to go into a bubble at the Games with no support other than from her team.

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Nevada State Athletic Commission votes not to discipline boxers, MMA fighters for marijuana use

The most significant regulator of combat sports has made a huge move in the way it deals with …

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Iowa man arrested after firearms found in Chicago hotel room overlooking July 4 festivities

An Iowa man has been arrested after a rifle and ammunition were found near a window inside his hotel room in downtown Chicago on …

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Las Vegas Sands launches multimillion-dollar ad campaign to push for casinos in Texas

The gaming empire Las Vegas Sands is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising blitz to build support for its campaign to bring casinos to Texas …

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Five-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Brayden Smith of Las Vegas dead at 24

The final five-time champion of “Jeopardy!” while Alex Trebek was still host died unexpectedly last week, according to a statement from his mother.

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Sheldon Adelson makes nice with Trump

Despite a tense recent phone call with President Trump — first reported by the New York Times — the most important megadonor in the Republican Party, Sheldon Adelson, has signaled he is poised to spend big to support the president …

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Shark Tank’ to film Season 12 in Las Vegas under virus safety guidelines

Another legacy broadcast reality series, ABC’s Shark Tank, is heading back to production after a coronavirus-related shutdown.

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Say goodbye to iconic Awful Awful burger as Reno’s Little Nugget Casino closes for good

The home of the iconic Awful Awful burger will close its doors for good at the end of July.

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Reno nurse dies of coronavirus at VA hospital where she cared for patients

A Northern Nevada woman who died Tuesday of coronavirus was a registered nurse who worked on the frontlines of the pandemic at several area hospitals.

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Golden Knights’ Gallant on firing: ‘They made a tough decision’

Gerard Gallant says he was disappointed and surprised to be fired as the Golden Knights coach this week. In an interview with …

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Desert Pines standout Darnell Washington commits to Georgia

Georgia added a five-star commitment from Las Vegas on Thursday when tight end Darnell Washington announced his commitment to the Dawgs at the Under Armour All-America Game.

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Trump cameo scrubbed from ‘Home Alone 2’ in Canada

President Trump has been 86’d from ‘Home Alone 2’ by Canadian TV, but the reason the network is giving for …

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ESPN: Suspended NFL player who bet in Las Vegas had wager involving his team

A three-team parlay that included an Arizona Cardinals game led the NFL in part to suspend Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw for violating the league’s gambling policy …

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High heels, high tech, high stakes: What happened when Reno tried to kick out its strip clubs

It’s a hot Friday night when three guys walk into the Spice House, a small strip club on the edge of the glittering downtown of Reno. In the dimly lit room, flashing lights beckon the …

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