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Associated Press: Washington: Supreme Court

Supreme Court

Constitutional rights face tough tests in time of war

1 year, 5 months ago

(AP) Just a few steps away from the Capitol, among the shops on Pennsylvania Avenue, is a bookstore that sells pocket-size copies of the U.S. Constitution. Actually, places all around town stock the booklet, often displayed here the way stores in Nevada might offer sparkly Fabulous Las Vegas tchotchkes. The Constitution ...

Vegas man’s case a test for lethal injections

1 year, 9 months ago

(AP) The U.S. Supreme Court has stayed executions in four states, including Texas where the prisoner volunteered for the death penalty, pending its decision in a case challenging lethal injections. The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada wants the state to also put a hold on executions, at least until the ...

Street of dreams

2 years, 10 months ago

(AP) We hear so often that there's no culture in Las Vegas, what with the neon overkill of the Strip, and the metal, stucco and asphalt of strip malls walling Fremont Street, Horizon Ridge or Maryland Parkway.It's true. It's who we are. It is our culture.But wouldn't it be nice to ...

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Construction Deaths
Construction deaths

Nine construction workers have died since the end of 2006 at the towers that are redefining the Las Vegas skyline.

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See the winning caption for the Tony Stewart cartoon caption contest.

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