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There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting January 7.
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The state’s highest court ruled that two near-total state abortion bans violate the constitution.
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There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting January 7.
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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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Frank Sinatra's relationship with Las Vegas spanned decades—from his 1951 Desert Inn debut during career lows to leading the Rat Pack's legendary Summit at the Sands. His story intertwines with the city's own rise.
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More holiday-themed arts and culture to spark your celebration spirit
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Sink your teeth into our annual collection of dining — and drinking — stories, including a tally of Sin City's Tiki bars, why good bread is having a moment, and how one award-winning chef is serving up Caribbean history lessons through steak. Plus, discover how Las Vegas is a sports town, in more ways than one. Bon appétit!
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Defense attorney Alan Jackson said that circumstances beyond his and Reiner's control made it "impossible" to continue representation. -
The 18-time Grammy Award winner is the latest musician to cancel an show at the Kennedy Center. Béla Fleck says he cannot currently perform there because it "has become charged and political." -
The recovery from last year's deadly wildfires in Los Angeles has been slow and uneven for a lot of reasons, with survivors struggling to navigate a complex patchwork of systems to rebuild. -
Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is. -
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he has "declare[d] war" on added sugar.
