AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/77e99cbef5589a9887db594e384dcd5cClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/77e99cbef5589a9887db594e384dcd5cClick to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada said Thursday that she’s not interested in serving as running mate to presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden. Cortez Masto, who in 2016 became the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, said in a statement that she supports the former vice president but does not want to join the Democratic presidential ticket.“I support Joe Biden 100% and will work...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/77e99cbef5589a9887db594e384dcd5cClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/77e99cbef5589a9887db594e384dcd5cClick to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada said Thursday that she’s not interested in serving as running mate to presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden. Cortez Masto, who in 2016 became the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, said in a statement that she supports the former vice president but does not want to join the Democratic presidential ticket.“I support Joe Biden 100% and will work...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/nevada-nv-state-wire-virus-outbreak-las-vegas-ut-state-wire-9b95ac6462bf49872f4d10d3e1f43fe2Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/nevada-nv-state-wire-virus-outbreak-las-vegas-ut-state-wire-9b95ac6462bf49872f4d10d3e1f43fe2Click to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — At least 123 visitors to Nevada tested positive for the coronavirus while visiting the state in recent weeks or shortly after returning home, according to state health data.The cases jumped in the weeks after Nevada’s casinos reopened on June 4 after being shuttered for nearly three months....…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/nevada-nv-state-wire-virus-outbreak-las-vegas-ut-state-wire-9b95ac6462bf49872f4d10d3e1f43fe2Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/nevada-nv-state-wire-virus-outbreak-las-vegas-ut-state-wire-9b95ac6462bf49872f4d10d3e1f43fe2Click to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — At least 123 visitors to Nevada tested positive for the coronavirus while visiting the state in recent weeks or shortly after returning home, according to state health data.The cases jumped in the weeks after Nevada’s casinos reopened on June 4 after being shuttered for nearly three months....WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-american-protests-terrorism-us-news-las-vegas-6223153093f08fa910c4ab445771b773Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-american-protests-terrorism-us-news-las-vegas-6223153093f08fa910c4ab445771b773Click to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Three Nevada men with ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in what authorities say was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.Federal prosecutors say the...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-american-protests-terrorism-us-news-las-vegas-6223153093f08fa910c4ab445771b773Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-american-protests-terrorism-us-news-las-vegas-6223153093f08fa910c4ab445771b773Click to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Three Nevada men with ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in what authorities say was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.Federal prosecutors say the...WW…

close This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To orderpresentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distributionto colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire aboutpermissions/licensing, please go to: LAS VEGAS - From the opening bell, Democrats savaged New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders’ take-no-prisoners politics during a contentious debate Wednesday night that threatened to further muddy the party’s urgent quest to defeat President Donald Trump.Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who was once a Republican, was...…close This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To orderpresentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distributionto colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire aboutpermissions/licensing, please go to: LAS VEGAS - From the opening bell, Democrats savaged New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders’ take-no-prisoners politics during a contentious debate Wednesday night that threatened to further muddy the party’s urgent quest to defeat President Donald Trump.Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who was once a Republican, was...WW…

AP NEWS By MICHELLE L. PRICEhttps://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-nv-state-wire-us-news-ap-top-news-las-vegas-79294d00814ec00a24f1f9da947af645LAS VEGAS (AP) — Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded. Sidewalks are largely deserted and electronic marquees that once flashed neon calls for nightclubs, magic shows and topless revues instead beam somber messages of safety. The famous fountains of the Bellagio casino, where water choreographed to lights and music shoots hundreds of feet in the air, are still. Throngs of visitors who made it tough to maneuver on...…AP NEWS By MICHELLE L. PRICEhttps://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-nv-state-wire-us-news-ap-top-news-las-vegas-79294d00814ec00a24f1f9da947af645LAS VEGAS (AP) — Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded. Sidewalks are largely deserted and electronic marquees that once flashed neon calls for nightclubs, magic shows and topless revues instead beam somber messages of safety. The famous fountains of the Bellagio casino, where water choreographed to lights and music shoots hundreds of feet in the air, are still. Throngs of visitors who made it tough to maneuver on...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/nevada-opioids-9992ac1b3249aed8498a3d42a1702850Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/nevada-opioids-9992ac1b3249aed8498a3d42a1702850Click to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada has struck a $45 million settlement deal with McKinsey & Company for the global consulting firm’s role in advising opioid makers how to sell more prescription painkillers amid a national overdose crisis. The western state reached the deal after sitting out a multi-state settlement with McKinsey announced in February. The hard bargaining has allowed Nevada to win a...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/nevada-opioids-9992ac1b3249aed8498a3d42a1702850Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/nevada-opioids-9992ac1b3249aed8498a3d42a1702850Click to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada has struck a $45 million settlement deal with McKinsey & Company for the global consulting firm’s role in advising opioid makers how to sell more prescription painkillers amid a national overdose crisis. The western state reached the deal after sitting out a multi-state settlement with McKinsey announced in February. The hard bargaining has allowed Nevada to win a...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/education-nevada-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-ae64c680e720a6c6c9e0841d8f3c1a9fClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/education-nevada-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-ae64c680e720a6c6c9e0841d8f3c1a9fClick to copyRelated topicsCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering legislation to require schools to get rid of racially discriminatory logos and mascots and require officials to push for the renaming of mountains, trails or any other geographic points with racially offensive names. The bill, which had its first committee hearing...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/education-nevada-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-ae64c680e720a6c6c9e0841d8f3c1a9fClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/education-nevada-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-ae64c680e720a6c6c9e0841d8f3c1a9fClick to copyRelated topicsCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering legislation to require schools to get rid of racially discriminatory logos and mascots and require officials to push for the renaming of mountains, trails or any other geographic points with racially offensive names. The bill, which had its first committee hearing...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-nevada-harry-reid-41141c1b6d48c6179a5cf84d09d13b0aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-nevada-harry-reid-41141c1b6d48c6179a5cf84d09d13b0aClick to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — A county board voted unanimously Tuesday to rename busy McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas after former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada.The all-Democratic Clark County Commission approved a measure directing the county’s airport staff to file a change with the Federal Aviation Administration renaming the facility Harry Reid International...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-nevada-harry-reid-41141c1b6d48c6179a5cf84d09d13b0aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-nevada-harry-reid-41141c1b6d48c6179a5cf84d09d13b0aClick to copyRelated topicsLAS VEGAS (AP) — A county board voted unanimously Tuesday to rename busy McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas after former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada.The all-Democratic Clark County Commission approved a measure directing the county’s airport staff to file a change with the Federal Aviation Administration renaming the facility Harry Reid International...WW…