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• Trump to campaign at Henderson rally Wednesday

  02-10-2016 23:30 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Presidential candidate Donald Trump will appear at a campaign rally Wednesday in Henderson.
  
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• Slow-moving Matthew threatens Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba

  02-10-2016 23:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful Hurricane Matthew moved slowly Sunday across the Caribbean Sea on a track that authorities warned could trigger devastation in parts of Haiti.
  
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• Dangerous Hurricane Matthew threatens Cuba, may affect US

  02-10-2016 23:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful Hurricane Matthew moved slowly Sunday across the Caribbean Sea on a track that authorities warned could trigger devastation in parts of Haiti.
  
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• Prime minister: Britain will launch Brexit by April

  02-10-2016 22:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Britain will begin the formal process of leaving the European Union by the end of March, Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday, seeking to ease concern about the nation’s future and the threat of reduced foreign investment and the weakening of the economy.
  
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• Coroner identifies man killed in stabbing

  02-10-2016 21:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a man fatally stabbed last week in the Las Vegas Valley.
  
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• Clark County coroner identifies man stabbed to death last week

  02-10-2016 21:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a man fatally stabbed last week in the Las Vegas Valley.
  
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• Dozens killed in stampede at Ethiopia religious event

  02-10-2016 21:07 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Dozens of people were crushed to death Sunday in a stampede after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse an anti-government protest that grew out of a massive religious festival, witnesses said.
  
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• Clark County coroner identifies Las Vegas man killed in motorcycle crash

  02-10-2016 19:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a Las Vegas man killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning.
  
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• Man shot, killed at central Las Vegas home

  02-10-2016 19:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating the Saturday night homicide of a man at a home in the central valley.
  
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• Two-headed rat snake finds a new home at Central Texas zoo

  02-10-2016 18:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A two-headed rat snake found this month in a Central Texas yard has a new home at a zoo.
  
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• Egyptian lawmaker’s call for virginity tests for female university applicants draws fire

  02-10-2016 17:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A women’s rights group has filed a legal complaint against an Egyptian lawmaker who called for mandatory virginity tests for women seeking university admission, the Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper reported Sunday.
  
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• Windy conditions expected in the Las Vegas Valley today

  02-10-2016 16:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Las Vegas Valley can expect a high of 88 degrees Sunday and high winds of 30-40 mph, meteorologist Reid Wolcott said.
  
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• Cooler weather expected in the Las Vegas Valley

  02-10-2016 16:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Monday will be cool and breezy with a forecast high of 75 degrees and 10-15 mph winds throughout the valley, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Las Vegas entrepreneur focuses on developing tools for drones

  02-10-2016 09:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Jinger Zeng, 27, is CEO and co-founder of Dronesmith Technologies, which creates development tools for drone developers.
  
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• Las Vegas man’s journey from stalwart Marine to PTSD time bomb

  02-10-2016 08:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Walter Laak served two tours of duty in Iraq, then brought the horrors of war home with him.
  
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• Las Vegas think tank critical of call for another More Cops tax

  02-10-2016 08:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The latest proposal to increase the Clark County sales tax to pay for more police officers has been criticized by a conservative think tank on the eve of an expected special session of the Nevada Legislature to consider the measure.
  
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• The Cone Zone: Carson City downtown work to continue Oct. 2-8 (with video)

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  Construction updates for Oct. 2-8:Beginning today, Carson Street will be closed for the week from the south of William Street to the north side of Robinson Street for all hours. On Thursday and Friday Carson Street also will be closed between Musser and Seventh streets, including all linked side streets, between Curry and Plaza streets.Business access will be available between Robinson and Musser streets.…
  
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• Senator Square: Carson High School respects everyone

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  Even though Homecoming has now concluded, Carson High School is by no means finished with its current and upcoming events. Not only is the CHS National Honor Society Blood Drive coming up, Oct. 6 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the small Gym, but Gov. Brian Sandoval proclaimed Oct. 3-7 to be the “Week of Respect” throughout the state of Nevada.The beauty of these events is just about anyone may participate; no one is left out. For instance, not only may students donate blood at the blood d
  
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• Pioneer High School embracing technology in classroom

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  In the age of a digital society, Pioneer High School is encouraging teachers and students to embrace technology in the classroom. In order to provide students with an opportunity to become digital citizens, each student at PHS is provided a Chromebook upon enrollment. The student Chromebooks are utilized in many different ways, including digital instruction, remediation, and research to name just a few. Teachers and students are provided platforms for sharing information by using applications s
  
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• League of Women Voters hosting election forums in Carson City

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, and PFLAG Carson Region, will present a series of election forums on Oct. 11, 12 and 18. The free forums will feature state and local candidates and experts on the questions that will appear on the November 8 Carson City ballot. The public is invited to attend the three forums at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King St. Doors op
  
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• Dayton Homecoming King and Queen

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  Seniors Blake Fletcher, left, and Makenna Olsen are named Homecoming king and queen during halftime of Dayton High School’s game Friday.…
  
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• City plans Carson Street ceremony on Oct. 28

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  The wraps come off downtown Carson Street on Oct. 28.That’s when the city plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate completion of the construction project to narrow the road, widen the sidewalks and make downtown Carson City better for business and more welcoming to pedestrians. The celebration kicks off the Nevada Day weekend when the annual parade will fill the newly paved street while spectators cram the reconstructed sidewalks on Oct. 29. The goal was always to finish the 8
  
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• Carson City’s Humphrey talks about time at FBI Academy

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  The Carson City Sheriff’s Office welcomed one of its own back from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.Lt. Brian Humphrey, head of the investigations division with the Sheriff’s Office, spent the last two and a half months at the FBINA in Virginia to learn about the newest techniques and information in policing. The academy is a 10-week program for high ranking law enforcement agents from the state, local, county, tribal, military, federal and international law enforcement agen
  
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• Carson City shows appreciation for law enforcement officers

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  Carson City residents gathered Saturday to show their support for local law enforcement.The We Love Our LEOs rally was held Saturday at the William Street United Federal Credit Union, bringing hundreds of Carson City residents together to express their appreciation for the law enforcement officers. “We have the best law enforcement in the whole country, can we get a hoorah for them?” co-organizer P.J. Degross said to the audience Saturday. “I can tell you from personal experie
  
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• Carson City road report for Oct. 3-9

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  The following information applies to the period of Oct. 3-9:Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. For details regarding traffic impacts, refer to the Cone Zone in the Nevada Appeal, or go to www.carsonproud.com. These sources are updated weekly throughout the duration of the project. Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:Robinson Street westbound lane, between Fall and Stewart streets, will be close
  
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• Carson City Board of Supervisors to meet Thursday

  02-10-2016 08:41
  
  The Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday will consider an agreement between Carson City and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for law enforcement help. The agreement allows for mutual aid assistance, routed by the dispatch of Carson City Sheriffs Office and Douglas County Sheriff, only when requested. Neither would be the first responder when requested unless it was an in-progress, high risk incident. The agreement would be effective through May 31, 2019, and automatically renew
  
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• No one injured in fire at Las Vegas apartment complex

  02-10-2016 08:23 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A fire at a Las Vegas apartment complex drew several fire engines late Saturday night but injured no one, the Clark County Fire Department said.
  
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• Reid announces $200M for Nevada military, veterans projects

  02-10-2016 06:09
  
  LAS VEGAS — Sen. Harry Reid says Nevada will be getting more than $200 million in federal funding for projects involving the military and veterans. The retiring Democrat announced Saturday that the money will be allocated for projects at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon and Reno VA Medical Center. In addition, another $90 million has been awarded nationwide for construction of state veterans extended care facilities including one in Reno. Reid says he has pushed for the fund
  
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• Early-morning crash in southeast Las Vegas leaves one dead, one hospitalized

  02-10-2016 05:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police suspect impairment in an early-morning crash that left one person dead and one person hospitalized Saturday morning.
  
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• Former NBA stars, police team up to promote peace in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

  02-10-2016 05:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The NBA Legends Shooting for Peace basketball game between celebrity basketball players and local police officers capped a day of festivities at Rancho High School.
  
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• Thousands flock to new Curacao store at Meadows Mall in Las Vegas

  02-10-2016 04:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Los Angeles-based Curacao opened the doors to its 12th store — the chain’s first in Nevada — with special deals including free TVs and $12 microwaves.
  
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• Attorneys general cast doubt on Utah’s strategy of suing feds for control of public lands

  02-10-2016 03:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A new legal analysis from a group of Western attorneys general casts doubt on many of the arguments Utah has put forward in its push to gain control of millions of acres of federal land.
  
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• McCarran Airport envisions glitzy future as hub for international flights

  02-10-2016 02:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  By May, overseas travelers will make a glitzy walk past vintage photographs of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Las Vegas Strip gracing McCarran International’s new, 995-foot-long corridor that will link seven new airline gates to the airport’s U.S. Customs and Border Patrol station.
  
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• Nevada to receive more than $200 million for military, veterans projects

  02-10-2016 00:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  U.S. Sen. Harry Reid. D-Nev., announced Saturday that more than $204 million will be allocated for projects at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon and the Reno VA Medical Center.
  
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