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Pedestrian, 81, killed in Thursday accident, identified

By ANNALISE PORTER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

November 1, 2013 - 10:37 am

The woman who was struck by a car while crossing Fort Apache Road Thursday night has been identified.

Bella Pascual, 81, was walking outside of a marked crosswalk when she was struck near Tompkins Avenue around 6:15 p.m.

Pascual was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. Her cause and manner of death were still pending Friday morning.

This is the 84th fatal traffic injury in the Las Vegas police jurisdiction this year.

Contact reporter Annalise Porter at aporter@reviewjournal.com

The Animal Foundation hosts an annual public meeting at the Englestad Adoptions Center on Satur ...

Animal welfare issues discussed during Animal Foundation meeting

By Annie Vong / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 9:02 pm

Attendees discussed the possible revival of a committee that would oversee animal-related issues, transparency around euthanasia and preventing overcrowding at the shelter.

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A rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16

By Melanie Lidman and Waafa Shurafa The Associated Press

December 21, 2024 - 2:13 pm

A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 16 people injured by shattered glass, the Israeli military said Saturday.

No winners for $862M Mega Millions jackpot

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 9:34 pm

The Friday night drawing was the seventh-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

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Mayor: UNLV pro-Palestinian protesters ‘pieces of garbage’

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 7:56 am

Mayor Shelley Berkley made the comments at a pro-Israel event Thursday night and said student disruptions “worried me about the future of this country.”

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U.S. envoys visit Syria after Assad overthrow

By Abby Sewell and Matthew Lee The Associated Press

December 20, 2024 - 7:03 pm

Details of the meetings were not immediately available and a news conference the officials had planned was canceled due to unspecified security concerns.

President Joe Biden speaks with reporters. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

SAUNDERS: Where’s Joe? The disappearing, diminished Biden presidency

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 5:08 pm

Departing Biden administration staff members are spilling the beans about the absentee president and the hard work to keep him out of the public eye.

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Suspect in 2022 Strip stabbings indicted on terrorism, murder charges

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 5:02 pm

Yoni Barrios, 34, has been indicted on terrorism, murder, attempted murder and battery charges in connection with several stabbings on the Strip in October 2022.

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House OKs temporary budget plan minus Trump’s debt limit measure, Senate approves

By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri and Matt Brown The Associated Press

December 20, 2024 - 9:58 pm

President Joe Biden, who has played a less public role in the process throughout a turbulent week, was expected to quickly sign the measure into law.

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Almost 32M acres are available for solar in the West. Will Trump push back?

By Alan Halaly / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 2:57 pm

The Biden administration finalized the plan on Friday despite its unpopularity in Nevada — the state with the most acreage available by far.

Family members of Nevada inmates share health concerns with state board after violations found

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 8:04 pm

Inmates’ family members shared their concerns about the health of their incarcerated loved ones at a meeting of the state’s Board of Prison Commissioners.