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• Saturday morning blaze damages two homes in Henderson

  23-07-2016 22:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Two houses were damaged after a fire in Henderson early Saturday morning, according to the Henderson Fire Department.
  
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• Part of Grand Canyon’s North Rim still closed due to wildfire; blazes threaten homes in California

  23-07-2016 20:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A wildfire that has been a potential threat to a highway serving the Grand Canyon’s North Rim will likely smolder for the coming weeks, possibly even months.
  
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• Burned body found in California fires, Grand Canyon fire could burn for weeks

  23-07-2016 20:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Rob Hahnlein says the body was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday outside a home on Iron Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
  
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• ISIS attack on Afghan protest kills at least 80, wounds 231

  23-07-2016 19:30 via reviewjournal.com
  
  At least 80 people were killed and another 231 wounded in the Afghan capital on Saturday, when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives-packed clothing among a large crowd of demonstrators, officials and witnesses said.
  
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• Russian balloonist breaks global record, lands in Australia after 11 days

  23-07-2016 19:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A cold and exhausted 65-year-old Russian balloonist came back to Earth with a bruising thud in the Australian Outback on Saturday after claiming a new record by flying solo around the world nonstop in 11 days, officials said.
  
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• Toxic algae bloom invades Utah Lake, seeps into farm supply

  23-07-2016 18:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A huge toxic algae bloom in Utah has closed one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River, sickening more than 100 people and leaving farmers scrambling for clean water for days during the hottest part of the year.
  
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• Man dies after crashing ATV in desert near Jean

  23-07-2016 17:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are investigating an ATV crash that left a man dead Friday night in the desert northeast of Jean.
  
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• Ad for senate candidate Masto addresses Governor’s controversial 2015 tax initiative.

  23-07-2016 10:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Democratic Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto launched a new ad this week in Reno and Las Vegas that looks to play on the split among Republicans over Gov. Brian Sandoval’s controversial 2015 tax initiative.
  
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• The Popcorn Stand: From Pong to Pokemon

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  P.T. Barnum said there’s a sucker born every minute. And I’m a sucker. I’m a Baby Buster (the generation between Baby Boomers and Generation X, remember Generation X?, no they’re not Millennials) who grew up in the 1970s and early 1980s.I firmly believe the way I grew up — in a lower middle class background in the United States of America during that time — was the greatest way to grow up in the history of the world. As a kid we had just enough technology to
  
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• Teri’s Notebook: Remembering Marilee Swirczek’s humanity

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  Sometimes when I interview someone, I have a list of questions. I go down the list, then I leave. More often, however, the interview turns into a conversation. I ask some questions, I answer some questions. Those usually turn out to be the best interviews, when there’s some give and take, and people feel more comfortable being vulnerable. That’s what happened one of the first times I talked with Marilee Swirczek. I was in her office, doing a story about the memoirs class she was tea
  
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• Summer school serves English Language Learner students for Carson City School District students

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  The Carson City School District hosted a summer school program that was available for more than 400 English Language Learner students.The program was for kindergarten through third grade students and available at every elementary school site for their own students. It focused on reading and language arts in order to give students, who are working at acquiring language in addition to meeting grade level standards, extra time to develop and master grade level content.“The goal was to help E
  
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• DUI taskforce hosting impact panel Tuesday in Carson City

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  The Northern Nevada DUI Taskforce is hosting a victim impact panel Tuesday in Carson City to educate drivers on the dangers of drunk driving.The VIP is a mandatory program for convicted DUI drivers as a part of their sentencing, however the class is free and open to the public. As a part of the program, DUI victims or family members of victims killed in DUI crashes speak to the drivers about how impactful drunk driving can be.“The survivors or family of those killed share the impact of a
  
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• Candy Lady providing treats at her final ACC

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  STATELINE — This is Mary Del Monte’s swan song at the American Century Championship.Del Monte, affectionately known as “Sugar Mama” or the “Candy Lady”, got her nickname because every year she brings a tableful of fruit and candy for caddies, players and tournament officials to her 16th hole location.“I was golfing here (one time) and I saw the sign-up flyer for volunteers so I filled it out and mailed it in,” she said Thursday afternoon. “I
  
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• American Century Championship: Edgewood Tahoe greens talk of day 1

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  STATELINE — The big talk around the 27th annual American Century Championships was about the greens.Every player questioned thought the course in general and greens in particular were in the best shape they had ever seen. The players said the winner will be determined by who solves the quickness and trickiness of the greens the best.“They’re probably rolling at a 12,” said Jeremy Roenick. “I mean, the way that I saw them going, they’re rolling downhill at a 1
  
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• 57th Annual International Camel & Ostrich Races returning to Virginia City Sept. 9-11

  23-07-2016 09:13
  
  Camels, ostriches and zebras will make their way to Virginia City for the 57th annual International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 9-11. The event, presented by Dolan Auto Group, is stepping into its second year at its new home at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds on F Street. In addition to the races, the event offers vendors and entertainment. New this year is a family Fun Zone and activity center complete with a rock climbing wall. The Fun Zone opens at 10 a.m. with races starting at
  
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• Big heat, humidity penetrates nearly all of US

  23-07-2016 07:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Call it the United Sweats of America. A heat wave spreading across the country is leaving few places to hide. Not even the cool of night.
  
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• With Metro support, Las Vegas program ‘bridging the gap’ for former prisoners

  23-07-2016 06:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The program has a 75-percent success rate, which is better than the typical 50-percent success rate for similar programs across the country, said Chris Petko, a retired Metro lieutenant who now works as a staff member for the program.
  
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• With Metro support, Las Vegas program ‘bridging the gap’ for ex-prisoners returning to community

  23-07-2016 06:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The program has a 75-percent success rate, which is better than the typical 50-percent success rate for similar programs across the country, said Chris Petko, a retired Metro lieutenant who now works as a staff member for the program.
  
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• Nevada Democrats have mixed reactions as Clinton picks Kaine

  23-07-2016 05:59
  
  LAS VEGAS — Prominent Nevada Democrats had mixed reactions Friday after Hillary Clinton announced that Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine will be her running mate, with some praising his varied resume and others saying the choice did little to heal rifts with Bernie Sanders supporters. The announcement came a few days before the party meets for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Kaine is a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state and served as mayor of Richmond before
  
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• California governor denies parole for Manson follower

  23-07-2016 05:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  California Gov. Jerry Brown denied parole Friday for Leslie Van Houten, the youngest follower of murderous cult leader Charles Manson who is serving a life sentence for killing a wealthy grocer and his wife more than 40 years ago.
  
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• Preliminary study says another mosquito species living in Nevada can spread Zika

  23-07-2016 04:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A preliminary study in Brazil found that a mosquito species detected in Nevada and other states can spread Zika virus, The Associated Press reported Thursday.
  
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• Preliminary study says another mosquito species can spread Zika virus

  23-07-2016 04:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A preliminary study in Brazil found that a mosquito species detected in Nevada and other states can spread Zika virus, The Associated Press reported Thursday.
  
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• Speculation surrounds FBI investigation of Panaca bombing

  23-07-2016 04:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Questions were being raised Friday about what prompted the FBI to take the lead role in the investigation into the deadly bombing in Panaca.
  
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• iPhone tracking app led police to Las Vegas home invasion suspects

  23-07-2016 03:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A family was tied up, pistol-whipped and held at gunpoint early Monday by a group of three people who ransacked a south valley home and made off with money, electronics and at least six firearms, according to an arrest report released Thursday.
  
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• Metro seeks three suspects in jewelry store robbery

  23-07-2016 03:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are seeking three suspects involved in a jewelry store robbery Thursday night.
  
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• American Century Championship: Actor Jake Wagner leads after day 1 of annual celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe

  23-07-2016 02:52
  
  STATELINE — A familiar face is atop the leaderboard after the first day of the 27th annual American Century Championship.Jack Wagner, the only non-athlete to win the event, collected 27 points Friday at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course to take a three-shot lead over the field.Mike Modano is second with 24 points followed by defending champion Mark Mulder 23, co-favorite Mardy Fish is at 22, Sterling Sharpe is at 21, and Jeremy Roenick is sixth at 20.The 27-point round was Wagner’s third h
  
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• Program helps veterans tackle the work force

  23-07-2016 02:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A group of 21 veterans eager to shed their long-term unemployment status graduated Friday from a program designed to do just that.
  
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• Nevada program helps valley veterans tackle the work force

  23-07-2016 02:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A group of 21 veterans eager to shed their long-term unemployment status graduated Friday from a program designed to do just that.
  
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• Laughlin suicide attempt leads to Kingman homicide investigation

  23-07-2016 02:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A suicide attempt in Laughlin has led to a homicide investigation in Kingman, Arizona. Chief Deputy Mohave County sheriff Rodney Head said.
  
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• Governor plans to leave on trade mission to Australia on Monday

  23-07-2016 01:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Gov. Brian Sandoval plans to leave Monday for Australia along with more than 30 Nevada representatives on a mission designed to enhance trade partnerships that will focus on water technology and commercialization, tourism and gaming.
  
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• Information about whereabouts of Travis Wade Barron sought

  23-07-2016 01:23
  
  The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a missing man.Travis Wade Barron, 68, was last seen two weeks ago in his North Stewart Street home. Barron is 6-feet 3-inches and 180 pounds with long grey hair and brown eyes. He is thought to be suffering from mental health issues.Barron left behind his wallet containing is ID when he disappeared.Anyone with information is asked to call the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at 775-887-2677 or contact Detective Tucker at 775-283-
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on suspicion of embezzlement

  23-07-2016 01:23
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.Carson CityTHURSDAYAt 10:28 a.m., a 19-year-old transient man was arrested on suspicion of a contempt of court warrant after deputies initiate a traffic stop at the Highway 50 Firehouse Subs. Bail was set at $1,000.At 1:35 p.m., a 42-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of violation of a suspended sentence warrant after deputies conducted a warrant ser
  
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• People close to suspected Nev. bomber shocked by attacks

  23-07-2016 00:15
  
  PANACA — The suspected bomber who killed himself in an attack targeting his former boss in a rural Nevada town had a series of setbacks in his personal life and at work. Despite the setbacks, those who knew Glenn Jones best told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that they never expected such a violent end for the former nurse from a small Colorado town. Jones, 59, killed himself on July 13 in Panaca after setting off bombs inside his former supervisor Joshua Cluffs’ house and in a rental
  
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• People close to suspected Nevada bomber shocked by attacks

  23-07-2016 00:03
  
  PANACA — The suspected bomber who killed himself in an attack targeting his former boss in a rural Nevada town had a series of setbacks in his personal life and at work. Despite the setbacks, those who knew Glenn Jones best told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that they never expected such a violent end for the former nurse from a small Colorado town. Jones, 59, killed himself on July 13 in Panaca after setting off bombs inside his former supervisor Joshua Cluffs’ house and in a rental
  
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