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Atomic Energy Organization of Iran spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi, pictured at a July 2018 news conference in Tehran, said Monday: "We have quadrupled the rate of enrichment and even increased it more recently."

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Iran Says It Will Exceed Nuclear Deal's Limit On Uranium 'In 10 Days'

Jun 17, 2019

A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also says that Tehran is prepared to increase enrichment of uranium beyond what's permitted in the multilateral agreement.

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Agency Recommends Current 80K Attendance Cap At Burning Man

Jun 17, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is recommending attendance be capped at existing levels for the next 10 years at the annual Burning Man counter-culture festival in the desert 100 miles north of Reno.

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Harris Appears With Protesting McDonald's Workers In Las Vegas

Jun 17, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris marched with protesting McDonald's employees Friday in Las Vegas as the workers called for a $15 minimum wage and better working conditions.

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Nevada Governor Signs Crime, Gun, Health, Immigration Laws

Jun 17, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak toured the Las Vegas area as he signed new laws highlighting the Democrat-controlled Legislature's themes of criminal justice reform, gun control, health care and immigration.

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Drag Queen Story Hour Set For Sparks Library Despite Critics

Jun 17, 2019

RENO, Nev.

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Reno Police Arrest 6 In Crackdown On Street Racing

Jun 17, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Police in Reno say they made six arrests in a crackdown on street racing.

Friday night's operation also resulted in two vehicles involved in speed contests being impounded and 10 warnings.

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Reno Firefighter Hurt Battling House Fire

Jun 17, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Reno firefighter has been injured while battling a house fire but the injuries turned out to be fairly minor.

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Glitzy Casino Opens On Industrial Waterfront. Will It Work?

Jun 17, 2019

EVERETT, Mass. (AP) — Encore Boston Harbor is opening after months of turmoil and uncertainty.

The $2.6 billion Wynn resort opening June 23 has transformed a contaminated property into a waterfront attraction.

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National Atomic Testing Museum In Las Vegas Looking For New Home

Jun 17, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials at the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas say the museum has outgrown its space east of the Las Vegas Strip and is looking for a new location to expand its nuclear testing exhibits.