May 21, 2013

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Rumsfeld Counter 9/11 Panel Findings

Clinton and Bush administration officials engaged in lengthy, ultimately fruitless diplomatic efforts instead of military action to try to get Osama bin Laden before the Sept. 11 attacks, a federal panel said Tuesday. Top Bush officials countered that the terror attacks would have occurred even if the United States had killed the al-Qaida leader.

Poll Show Bush, Kerry In Close Race

President Bush is trusted on national security and seen as a strong leader but vulnerable on job creation; Democrat John Kerry is strong on the jobs issue, viewed as the candidate more caring about ordinary people but vulnerable on national security.

Hamas Leader Killed in Isreali Airstrike

Israel killed Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin in a helicopter missile strike outside a Gaza City mosque Monday, prompting threats of unprecedented revenge by Palestinian militants against Israel and the United States.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Nevada Tax Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Nevada Supreme Court ruling that said the state Legislature didn't need a two-thirds majority to pass new taxes.

Regents Approve Tuition Refunds Back To 1995

Thousands of Nevada college and university students who have paid out-of-state tuition will receive refunds because they should have qualified for cheaper, in-state rates, the Board of Regents decided Friday.

Jury Award $52 Million To Nevada Family

A federal jury awarded $52 million in damages Friday to the family of a young Nevada boy who was killed nearly 10 years ago when a Ford pickup truck rolled over him because of a defective parking brake.

War Widow Finds Comfort Helping Others

Chelle Pokorney will never forget the shock and pain of learning that her "gentle giant," the strapping 6-foot-6 Marine who kept her fears at bay and made the world bright, would not be coming back.

Bush Marks First Anniversary of Iraq War

President Bush marked the anniversary Friday by urging resolve in the war against terrorism and saying it is "the duty of every government to fight and destroy this threat to our people."

Nevada Gets First NCAA Tournament Win

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The Nevada Wolf Pack trailed by as many as 16 early, then rallied late to upset Michigan State 72-66 Thursday night for Nevada's first victory in NCAA tournament play.

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