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• North Las Vegas judge barred from re-election run, suspended without pay

  24-08-2016 23:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas Muncipial Court Judge Catherine Ramsey is barred from seeking re-election next year and will be suspended without pay for the final three months of her term.
  
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• Judge Ramsey barred from seeking re-election, suspended as part of misconduct settlement

  24-08-2016 23:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas Muncipial Court Judge Catherine Ramsey is barred from seeking re-election next year and will be suspended without pay for the final three months of her term as part of a settlement in which she admitted to seven charges of professional misconduct.
  
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• Nevada ACT scores are worst in the nation

  24-08-2016 23:07
  
  LAS VEGAS — Nevada students’ average score on the ACT is the worst in the nation, according to state-by-state analysis released Wednesday by the maker of the college entrance exam. The average composite score of Nevada students in the Class of 2016 was 17.7 out of 36. That’s the lowest among the 18 states that try to test all high school students before they graduate, as well as among states where fewer take the test and scores trend higher. “They’re not acceptable.
  
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• Daily fantasy sports could make a comeback in Nevada

  24-08-2016 23:07
  
  LAS VEGAS — Daily fantasy sports sites that were shut down in Nevada because they didn’t have gambling licenses are proposing a way to get back in the game, even though it’s unlikely they’ll be up and running in the Silver State in time for football season. Fan Duel and Draft Kings are presenting a proposed bill Tuesday that would create a new category of licensing for daily fantasy sports companies. It’s up for discussion before the state’s Gaming Policy Comm
  
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• Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada holding annual luau

  24-08-2016 23:03
  
  After 22 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada will host its 23rd annual Luau fundraiser on its own campus, with the all-you-can-eat dinner served in the adjacent Multi-use Athletic Center on Sunday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 7 p.m.“We are excited to host this year’s annual Luau at the Club and MAC,” said Katie Leao, Chief Professional Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. “This is the first time in 22 years that we will be able to not only tell o
  
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• Astronaut Jeffrey Williams breaks US record for days in space

  24-08-2016 22:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Astronaut Jeffrey Williams has a new record for NASA under his space belt.
  
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• EpiPen price increase draws criticism from Hillary Clinton, others

  24-08-2016 20:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The White House on Wednesday sidestepped commenting directly on the large price increase for EpiPens, while Clinton called the price jump ‘outrageous.’
  
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• Child found not breathing in pool in east valley, sent to hospital

  24-08-2016 19:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A child pulled from a pool and reported to not be breathing Wednesday morning is alive, according to Metro.
  
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• Firefighter feels like ‘a normal guy’ again after face transplant

  24-08-2016 19:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Mississippi firefighter who received the world’s most extensive face transplant after a burning building collapsed on him said Wednesday he feels like “a normal guy” for the first time in 15 years.
  
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• Astronomers discover Earth-like planet orbiting nearest star to our solar system

  24-08-2016 19:31 via reviewjournal.com
  
  After scanning the vast reaches of the cosmos for Earth-like planets where life might exist, astronomers have found one right next door.
  
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• Area 51 security guard’s long fight for compensation for toxic fume exposure may be nearing end

  24-08-2016 19:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A federal in Washington, D.C., will review a motion for summary judgment in favor of the Las Vegas man who suffers chronic breathing problems that he says were caused by burning stealth coatings and bits in open pits at the base.
  
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• Airship Airlander 10 damaged on 2nd test flight in England

  24-08-2016 18:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The blimp-shaped airship sustained damage after it made a bumpy landing Wednesday on its second test flight in eastern England.
  
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• Militants attack American University in Afghanistan

  24-08-2016 18:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The American University of Afghanistan came under militant attack on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press photographer who was in class at the time.
  
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• 1 student killed, many wounded in attack at American University in Afghanistan

  24-08-2016 18:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  At least one student was killed and 14 wounded when gunmen attacked the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul on Wednesday.
  
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• Son of Las Vegas councilman makes court appearance on robbery charges

  24-08-2016 18:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Shane Ross, the son of Las Vegas Councilman Steve Ross, appeared in court Wednesday morning to face robbery charges.
  
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• Airport connector at 215 Beltway reopens after crash

  24-08-2016 17:36 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A crash in the eastbound lanes of the 215 Beltway that closed the airport connector just after midnight Wednesday has been cleared and the road has reopened.
  
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• Nevada Supreme Court won’t block ‘Las Vegas Law’ cameras

  24-08-2016 17:15 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Nevada Supreme Court will not stop cameras with a television show about the Clark County district attorney’s office from filming a murder trial this week.
  
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• 3 die after 6.8 earthquake hits Myanmar

  24-08-2016 16:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Myanmar on Wednesday, killing at least three people including two children, local officials said, and damaging some of the famous pagodas in the Southeast Asian nation’s ancient capital of Bagan.
  
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• Rescues underway in Italy after magnitude 6 quake; many dead

  24-08-2016 15:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many as 50 people were killed and hundreds injured as rescue crews raced to dig out survivors.
  
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• 3 Italian towns reduced to rubble in massive earthquake; 120 dead

  24-08-2016 15:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, killing at least 120 people and injuring hundreds more.
  
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• Unemployment down to 6.5 percent in state, Carson City

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  Nevada’s statewide unemployment rate fell three tenths of a percent from June to July, finishing the month at 6.5 percent.That’s in contrast to the seasonally adjusted rate which employment security officials say actually increased a tenth to 6.5 percent.In Carson City, the percentage of people looking for work went down four tenths over the same month, also finishing July at 6.5 percent. That is the lowest rate for the capital in several years.Gov. Brian Sandoval touted the news sa
  
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• The Popcorn Stand: Every dog should have its day — as mayor

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  Now this is an idea I can get into. I’ve always said the world’s going to the dogs, so we might as well let the dogs run the place before we humans mess it up completely.Those who bother to read this Popcorn Stand know my love of dogs. So in my book, Cormorant, Minn., has got it right. For the third time — that’s right third time no term limits here — Duke, a 9-year-old Great Pyrenees has been elected mayor of the town. In a landslide.He received every vote except
  
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• Mobile Consulate helps Latinos in Carson City

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  While immigration has become a controversial topic in national politics, two organizations have been working together for the last decade to help Latinos in the local community with immigration issues and other challenges.The Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas offers mobile consular services through United Latino Community, a local nonprofit formerly known as Nevada Hispanic Services.Hosted by ULC, the consulate schedules three visits a year to Carson City to work with Mexicans from the capital c
  
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• It’s Polian’s team and now is the time

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  This is now, finally, Brian Polian’s Nevada Wolf Pack football team.Now in his fourth season at Nevada, Polian no longer has to coach any player who ever played a game for Ault, let alone caught a pass, ran the football, thrown a pass or made a tackle or block for the College Football Hall of Fame coach. Also gone is Ault’s offensive coordinator Nick Rolovich and, for the most part, Ault’s pistol offense. “Coach Ault always was a little bit different than anyone else,&rd
  
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• Carson Spikers seek title

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  Finish the job.That is what Robert Maw and his Carson High volleyball team want to do this year after finishing second in the region the last two years.“We have been to the regional finals the last two years and lost,” said Maw whose team was 13-3 in league and 22-11 overall. “I’m tired of finishing second. We need to finish.”And, with talented players like outside hitter Jaycie Roberts, setter Natalie Anderson, libero Abby Pradere and left-side player Keelin Pilgr
  
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• Carson offense poised for another big season

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  With six league or conference titles in the past seven years, Carson High has established itself as one of the premiere programs in the entire state.The Senators, thanks to one of the best offenses around, won or shared titles from 2009-2011, failed to make the playoffs in 2012, and has won the last three Sierra League titles. “We are always hunted now in our league,” Carson coach Blair Roman said. “Reed is still the top dog (until somebody beats them). In that regard, I feel
  
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• Carson City’s Stewart Indian School receives $400,000

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  Stewart Indian School on Tuesday got a $400,000 cash infusion from the Interim Finance Committee.Sherry Rupert, head of the Indian Commission, told the panel $325,000 would pay to expand the master plan for the historic complex at Carson City’s southern border, creating a marketing and business plan for Stewart and supporting the application to have the complex declared a national historic landmark to ensure its historic treasures are conserved.She said the money would also develop an int
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Woman arrested on DUI

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.MONDAYAt 8:20 p.m., a 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a warrant service after deputies responded to reports of a juvenile problem near N. Carson Street and Silver Oak Drive. Bail was set at $3,000.TUESDAYAt 1:24 a.m., a 28-year-old Reno woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI and no valid driver’s license after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Carson Street
  
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• Carson City firefighters use tools of the trade in training

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  The Carson City Fire Department is conducting training throughout the week to increase its skills on some of its under used tools. The department has been utilizing an old building in the Carson City Mall parking lot for special tools training Sunday and Tuesday and will again train Thursday. The firefighters practice using their concrete saws and circular saws to cut through roofs, floors and walls to rescue trapped persons.“It’s about getting our hands onto tools that we don&rsquo
  
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• Canines make one giant leap

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  Many canines enjoy making a splash and retrieving a favorite toy. Several dogs did just that at the Splash Dogs competition at Heritage Park Friday.Michon Mills said Splash Dogs is a competition for canines that allows them to compete and exercise while doing what they already love; run, splash and play. The canines participate in a dock-jumping contest where they jump into a pool with inches and feet printed along the sides. The dogs are encouraged to jump as far as they can to retrieve their
  
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• Bullpen struggles again for Reno in loss

  24-08-2016 09:19
  
  RENO — Throwing kerosene on the fire. It’s the only way to describe the last three days for the Reno Aces bullpen.The group turned in its third poor outing in as many nights on Tuesday, allowing 10 runs in a three-inning stretch in a 12-4 loss to the Sacramento River Cats before a crowd of 4,035 at Greater Nevada Field.The loss dropped the Aces to 6.5 games behind Tacoma with 13 games left in the season. The division rivals square off for a 5-game series starting tonight, and the Ac
  
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• How to get an Ivy League education for free online

  24-08-2016 09:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Check out these resources that connect you with free online courses from top-notch institutions.
  
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• Nevada falls to last among states with mandatory ACT testing

  24-08-2016 09:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A new report from ACT Inc., the private company that administers the college-entrance exam nationwide, shows Nevada performed the worst among 18 states that had moved from voluntary to mandatory participation in the test.
  
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• Death toll rising from earthquake in Italy

  24-08-2016 06:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, leveling buildings in several towns as residents slept.
  
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• 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits central Italy

  24-08-2016 06:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, leveling buildings in several towns as residents slept.
  
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• 6.1 earthquake hits central Italy

  24-08-2016 06:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, leveling buildings in several towns as residents slept.
  
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• Feds propose ban on swimming with dolphins in Hawaii

  24-08-2016 05:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of the Aloha State’s most popular tourist activities and the industry that has sprung up around it.
  
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• Once-proud restaurant chain teetering on brink of extinction

  24-08-2016 05:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A slcie of Americana is nearing extinction with the closing of one of the last two Howard Johnson restaurants in a couple of weeks.
  
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• Reid declares support for stadium, Raiders’ move to Las Vegas

  24-08-2016 04:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  U.S. Sen. Harry Reid voiced support Tuesday for a proposed domed football stadium that could bring the NFL’s Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas, but he deferred to local and state officials when asked about the project’s financing.
  
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• More than 500 receive diplomas at Clark County School District summer graduation

  24-08-2016 03:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  After signing up for a tutor and cramming for a standardized reading test, Laura Elizabeth Vasquez was among Tuesday’s graduates, officially retiring her hamburger spatula for a high school diploma and better job.
  
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• ‘Las Vegas Law’ attorneys call Nevada Supreme Court filing ‘baseless’

  24-08-2016 03:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Lawyers for a television show about the Clark County district attorney’s office said Tuesday that defense attorneys who want the show’s cameras banned from a murder trial made a “baseless” claim with the Nevada Supreme Court.
  
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• Chemical spill causes evacuation of Pahrump medical clinic

  24-08-2016 02:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Pahrump medical clinic was evacuated midday Tuesday and two workers were taken to the hospital after a chemical spill, according to a facility spokesman.
  
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• Reid blames Congress for rise of Trump

  24-08-2016 02:00
  
  Sen. Harry Reid said Tuesday he blames the rise of Donald Trump on the Republican Congress.“The real destruction of the Republican party started when Obama was elected,” Reid said in an interview at his Reno office.He said two days later, Republicans in Congress met and decided they would fight to make sure Obama wasn’t re-elected.“They said they would oppose anything Obama tried to do,” he said.He said they had a lot of success in blocking Obama, especially his no
  
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• Lawyer, motorcyclists’ group honored for service to military veterans

  24-08-2016 01:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Recognition given for providing pro bono legal services, escorts for military funerals
  
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• Railroad museum in Boulder City receives funding to expand visitors center

  24-08-2016 01:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Lawmakers approved the transfer of $469,000 from the Department of Tourism to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City to fund the development of construction documents for a proposed 6,000-square-foot visitors center.
  
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• Nevada State Railroad Museum full steam ahead to expand visitors center

  24-08-2016 01:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Lawmakers approved the transfer of $469,000 from the Department of Tourism to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City to fund the development of construction documents for a proposed 6,000-square-foot visitors center.
  
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• Boulder City railroad museum receives funds to expand visitors center

  24-08-2016 01:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Lawmakers approved the transfer of $469,000 from the Department of Tourism to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City to fund the development of construction documents for a proposed 6,000-square-foot visitors center.
  
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• Plea hearing delayed for defendant in 2014 Bunkerville standoff case

  24-08-2016 00:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Gerald DeLemus of New Hampshire was the first of 19 defendants connected to an armed standoff with federal officers near Bunkerville to reach a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
  
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