The remote-control bruin lets people practice their bear spray skills. Conflict prevention is a key part of state wildlife management.
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The Summerlin South Little League team made history in August by becoming the first team from Nevada to win the U.S. Championship. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the team.
What's Happening in Las Vegas?
The Guide is a community-submitted cultural calendar which lists events of interest to the local Southern Nevada community. Here's the latest:
The Guide is a community-submitted cultural calendar which lists events of interest to the local Southern Nevada community. Here's the latest:
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Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which was triggered and shaped by social media.
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A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.
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The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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Water treatment workers are grappling with how to protect against a new threat: hackers burrowing into the system and wreaking havoc.
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Academic and author Tom Bellamy, author of the book Smitten, explains how to recognize the signs of limerence, a romantic obsession characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows.