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Obama unveils plans to build presidential center in Chicago

Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled design plans for his Chicago presidential center, which he hopes will serve as a training site for future generations of leaders.

Nevada freeway speed limit to get bump to 80 mph

Drivers will be able to put the pedal to the metal on a 134-mile stretch of Interstate 80 when the Nevada Department of Transportation raises the speed limit to 80 mph.

 
Stars attend Planned Parenthood gala honoring Hillary Clinton

An array of celebrities turned out to support Planned Parenthood at its centennial celebration, and to hear Hillary Clinton urge continued activism on behalf of women and girls around the world.

Nevada senator defends pension report transparency bill

Sen. Julia Ratti, D-Sparks, said her Senate Bill 384 is meant to find a middle ground between the need for public have access to data about the thousands of state and local government retirees and fears by retirees of the potential for identity theft.

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Comey defends decision to tell Congress about Clinton emails

Under fire from Democrats, FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday it would have been “catastrophic” to keep Congress in the dark about developments in the Hillary Clinton email investigation that emerged close to Election Day.

Trump meets with Palestinian leader Abbas at White House

First one-on-one discussion comes a day after Vice President Mike Pence said that the U.S. is seriously considering moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

 
Hillary Clinton blames Russia, FBI chief for losing election

Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that she’s taking responsibility for her 2016 election loss but believes misogyny, Russian interference and questionable decisions by the FBI influenced the outcome.

Democrats pepper Nevada senator over constable bill

Members of a Nevada Assembly committee on Tuesday grilled Sen. Mo Denis over his proposal to change the law requiring constables of urban areas to obtain peace officer certification.

 
Lee Canyon ski resort plans upgrades for winter, summer

Southern Nevada’s only ski resort plans new ski runs, lifts and snowmaking equipment, as well as zip lines, downhill bike trails and a thrill ride called a “mountain coaster” to lure more visitors in the summer.

Nevada senator urges change to US Constitution

Nevada may become the 19th state to ask Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows the government to limit of corporate spending in politics.