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Supreme Court Rules Religious School Can Use Taxpayer Funds For Playground

Jun 26, 2017

In a closely watched case about church and state, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that a religious school was entitled to state funding for playground resurfacing under a state program for nonprofits.

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Air Date: Monday, June 26, 2017

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The Senate could vote soon on a bill that is designed to reform the country's healthcare system. We'll look at what impact the bill could have on Nevada.

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'America's Toughest Sheriff' Joe Arpaio Goes On Trial

Jun 26, 2017

A criminal trial begins Monday in which Arpaio is accused of ignoring a federal judge's order to curtail his crackdown on illegal immigration. His lawyer argues that the order wasn't clear.

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New Lake Tahoe Lodge Praised As Boon To Economy, Environment

Jun 26, 2017

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — A $100 million lodge has opened on the south shore of Lake Tahoe to rave reviews from business leaders and environmentalists.

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Officials Say Better Weather Limited Utah Fire

Jun 26, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Officials say that better weather conditions have limited the growth of a wildfire in Utah that has prompted the evacuation of 1,500 people from hundreds of homes and cabins.

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Nevada's Court-Drawn Districts May Favor Dems

Jun 26, 2017

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — An analysis of voter behavior and political district lines by The Associated Press finds Nevada Democrats may have managed to get a leg up in the boundaries that were drawn by a court.

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Wet Winter Creates Hazards On Scenic Hiking Trail

Jun 26, 2017

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail have been detouring California's high Sierra in droves this year because of persistent snow and raging creeks.