May 22, 2013

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More Out-Of-State Tuition Overcharges Found

University of Nevada, Reno

Nevada university system officials have found another discrepancy in tuition bills for in-state residents, prompting a review of whether more students could qualify for refunds.

Reid Cites Dust Hazard, Want Nuke Dump Work To Stop

Yucca Mountain

Sen. Harry Reid called for an immediate work shutdown at the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project until inspectors determine whether rock tailings piled outside the repository tunnel pose a health hazard.

Mass. Rejects Gay Marriage Compromise

Massachusetts lawmakers debated a constitutional ban on gay marriage for more than six hours Wednesday but ended the day as divided as they began — and still with no resolution on an issue that has drawn nationwide scrutiny.

State Caucus To Show Which Candidate Is Preferred

Gathering on Valentine's Day in high school gyms, churches, senior centers and even saloons, Nevada Democrats will say who they like best among their party's dwindling crowd of presidential contenders.

Elko Powder Found To Be Benign

A white powder contained in an envelope along with a threatening letter to the Elko County School District apparently is not toxic, Elko Police Chief Clair Morris said Wednesday.

Casinos Win $9.63 Billion In 2003, Up Slightly

Nevada casinos won $9.63 billion from gamblers in 2003 - up slightly from 2002 totals as the state's tourism-dependent economy continues its slow recovery from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Kerry Wins Virginia And Tennessee

His front-runner status bolstered by dual Southern victories, John Kerry is looking to Wisconsin to dispatch the dwindling field of Democratic presidential rivals still clinging to hope.

Clark Exits Presidentail Race

Wesley Clark, the novice politician with four-star military credentials, abandoned his presidential bid Tuesday after two third-place finishes in the South.

Krolicki Will Not Challenge Reid

Republican state Treasurer Brian Krolicki announced Tuesday he won't challenge U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., who already has raised $6.2 million for his re-election bid.

Supreme Court Reviews Road Crew Death Case

Clark County prosecutors asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to block a new trial a judge ordered for Jessica Williams, the driver found guilty in the deaths of six teenagers on a road crew in southern Nevada.

Kerry Ignores Rivals, Focuses on Bush

President Bush and Democratic front-runner John Kerry sparred on Monday over the president's economic leadership, while Kerry's rivals sought to slow his brisk pace toward the Democratic nomination in three states with upcoming primaries.

High Court Upholds Stay of California Execuition

The U.S. Supreme Court late Monday let stand an appeals court decision halting the execution of a man who was convicted of hacking four people to death in 1983 but who insists that a review of the evidence will prove his innocence.

Officials Search For Missing Inmates

Law enforcement authorities were searching Sunday for two inmates who walked away from separate northern Nevada conservation camps over the weekend.

Tahoe Bike Trail Back On Path

A north Lake Tahoe bike trail project, stalled more than a decade by insufficient funds and wildlife concerns, could soon be back on track.

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