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Democrats feel ‘battle-tested’ as National Convention selects electors and delegates: By Ayden Runnels; Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the Democratic campaign in Nevada a battle “not just about survival” during the 2024 Nevada Democratic Convention Saturday, as the party prepares its ...; 3:07 p.m.

A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young dueling double-doubles guide Aces past Sparks: By Jack Williams; It was Young's first career point and assists double-double and Wilson's second double-double of the early season.; 2:20 p.m.

When party loyalty trumps ‘moral’ responsibility: Carl Leubsdorf; Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell called Donald Trump “practically and morally responsible for provoking” the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.; 2:00 a.m.

Travelers gearing up for Memorial Day road trips will have plenty of company: By Kristin J. Bender, Bay Area News Group (TNS); GasBuddy phone app: Check. Spare tire: Check. Sunscreen: Check.; 2:00 a.m.

For their sacrifice, US military heroes deserve sanctuary as well as gratitude: Meredith Iler; Today is Armed Forces Day, and all Americans, regardless of their political affiliations, should consider ways to express our profound gratitude to the men and women who have donned the uniform and selflessly served our ...; 2:00 a.m.

Policy on trans athletes not that hard of a call: LZ Granderson; The National Collegiate Athletic Association is under pressure to draft an impossible piece of policy: a stance on transgender athletes that makes progressives and conservatives happy. The best it’s come up with so far is ...; 2:00 a.m.

GOP takes aim at cancer patients: Ken Kolman, Henderson; In March, House Republicans passed a budget to avoid a government shutdown and in their infinite wisdom, eliminated every penny for cancer research for which the Obama-Biden administration created a seven-year program to serve.; 2:00 a.m.

Desert Oasis twins find success, recognition in flag football: By Ray Brewer; Akemi Higa is a quarterback; twin Akiko is her favorite wide receiver. And they are dominating, leading Desert Oasis High this winter to the state semifinals and rewriting the state record book ...; 2:00 a.m.

Weekend Wagers: 11 bets to place on 11 different sports including Preakness: By Case Keefer; It’s a busy sports weekend, and I’m wanting to take full advantage. So, as an encore to one of the better stretches in the history of the column, let’s bet more than ever before with ...; 2:00 a.m.

Trump calls himself guilty: Jason Brent, Las Vegas; As president, Donald Trump said that if a defendanthad nothing to hide and was not guilty, he or she should not hide behind the Fifth Amendment.; 2:00 a.m.

Conservation gets big wins: Jennifer Inaba, Las Vegas; Across the West, beautiful natural landscapes and thriving wildlife populations are cherished parts of what make us love to call this region home. Nevada’s vast expanses of sagebrush and winding red rock canyons make this ...; 2:00 a.m.

Arizona’s Poozeum celebrates the science of dinosaur dung: By Grace Da Rocha; What initially started as a funny purchase exploded into a full-blown collection of coprolites that has led to George Frandsen establishing the first Poozeum ...; 2:00 a.m.

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