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December 31, 2024

What is 'America First': People or profits?

The H-1B policy was created to bring the "best and brightest" to America and address labor shortages in specialized fields. On paper, it sounds noble.

December 31, 2024

Strange laws in Nevada, including ones preventing state lotteries and swearing in Las Vegas

Nevada is full of laws that may seem rather bizarre. The Silver State's strangest laws include ones against lotteries, swearing and hula-hooping.

December 31, 2024

GOP mocks Gavin Newsom’s ‘brag’ over modest increase in homelessness hike

Gov. Gavin Newsom was ripped for his criticism of an analysis of California's continued increase in homelessness, as Republicans said no increase is celebratory.

December 31, 2024

Biden moving to ban oil and gas leases for 20 years in Nevada region, just weeks before Trump inauguration

President Biden is moving to restrict oil and gas leases in the Ruby Mountains for 20 years, a plan proposed just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.

December 31, 2024

6 suspects allegedly involved in deadly human smuggling incidents over the past week, Coast Guard says

United States Coast Guard officials said six people are suspected in a fatal human smuggling event involving more than 60 people last week.

December 31, 2024

New Menendez brothers prosecutor slams 'meritless' conflict claim in push to take case out of Los Angeles

Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman's office is pushing back against a claim of a conflict of interest in the Menendez brothers’ case as their supporters seek outside help.

December 30, 2024

Police investigating after hiker finds badly decomposed body hundred of yards down California cliffside

Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found hundreds of yards off a California cliff.

December 30, 2024

These six states banned or limited DEI at colleges and universities in 2024

Six states banned the practice of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their educational institutions in 2024 alone.

December 30, 2024

Washington inmate accused of molesting cellmate after changing gender, transfer to women's prison

A former Washington inmate is suing the state and prison officials after she says they forced her into a cell with a biological male who molested her.

December 30, 2024

California appeals court overturns Super Bowl champ's rape conviction due to racial discrimination

Former San Francisco 49ers star Dana Stubblefield saw his rape conviction overturned by a California appeals court last week. He was convicted in 2020.