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BLM scrapping revision of land-use plan for Southern Nevada

Instead of revising the entire resource management plan for Clark County and southern Nye County, Bureau of Land Management officials will use “smaller, focused RMP amendments” to address land-use issues.

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US military veteran sues after twice being denied a passport

A Minnesota man and military veteran whose request for a passport was denied twice is now asking a federal court to intervene and declare that he is a U.S. citizen, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

Lawyers: Two-thirds vote not needed to extend taxes in Nevada

Democratic state lawmakers got a legal opinion that could let them pass a budget without bipartisan support, but Republicans say they’ll sue if Democrats try to do so.

Fake German heiress sentenced to 4-12 years behind bars

The German con artist who passed herself off as a wealthy heiress was sentenced Thursday to four 12 years behind bars for swindling New York banks and hotels out of tens of thousands of dollars.

GOP Sen. Burr takes fire over Trump Jr. subpoena

Republicans lashed out at fellow GOP Sen. Richard Burr for his committee’s subpoena of President Donald Trump’s son, a move that suggested the Russia investigation is not “case closed” as some in the party insist.

Federal hate crimes charged in San Diego synagogue attack

A federal prosecutor says a 19-year-old man accused of an attack on a synagogue called 911 and said he thought he killed some people, and did it because he was “trying to defend my nation” against Jews.