President Barack Obama says he supports recognizing gay unions in a broad immigration bill pending in Congress but won't say whether he would sign legislation that fails to do so.

Nevada lawmakers want to take a closer look at the cost of keeping the death penalty in the state's criminal punishment arsenal.

Nevada lawmakers want to close a loophole in state law that allows teachers to pursue otherwise illegal sexual relationships with some students by either the student or employee transferring schools.

Struggling Nevada homeowners facing possible foreclosure would be given added protections against a confusing process and advised of ways to try to keep their homes under a bill heard by an Assembly committee.

Nevada is continuing to experience economic growth, although the recovery is happening slowly, according to information presented at the economic forum.

Backed into a corner by a federal court, the Obama administration is considering next steps a day after it upset both sides in the politically charged issue of emergency contraception.

State revenues aren't expected to improve dramatically from a forecast made six months ago by an independent panel of business experts.

The Federal Reserve is standing by its extraordinary efforts to stimulate the economy. And it signaled that it could increase or decrease the pace of bond purchases depending on how the job market and inflation perform.

The prosecution and the defense have agreed to change when criminals must be notified of all possible penalties for their crimes. Now, it's up to Nevada lawmakers to do the same.

Nevada's budget battles come into focus when an independent panel meets to forecast how much money the state will receive over the next two years to fund state government.

The Sacramento Bee is reporting 21 California lawmakers are asking for a federal investigation into Nevada’s practices on patient dumping.

Nevada lawmakers in both houses have overwhelmingly said it's time for the federal government to ensure current and future immigrants have the same opportunities afforded to America's founders.

Judges and some lawmakers are raising concerns over a bill that would impose a new $500 assessment on DUI offenses to fund Nevada specialty courts.

Washoe County District Attorney Dick Gammick won't run for re-election next year, stepping down after five four-year terms as the county's top prosecutor.

President Barack Obama says he's going to try again to close down the prison for terrorist suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Some Republicans are challenging the claim their party must support more liberal immigration laws if it's to be more competitive in presidential elections.

President Barack Obama is set to attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday night - a gathering of journalists, government officials, politicians and media personalities in what's typically an evening of light-hearted banter and celebrity gawking.

It's that time in the Nevada Legislature, when all thoughts turn to money, money, money. As the state continues a long slog out of the Great Recession, it's obvious to everyone there's no such thing as easy dough.

President Barack Obama is preparing for a trip to Texas, where he will attend Thursday's dedication of his predecessor's presidential library.

Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner is back on Twitter.

Employers could not base hiring decisions on an employee's credit report under a bill approved by the Nevada Senate.

Nevada Republican Sharron Angle says she hasn't ruled out the possibility of another U.S. Senate campaign.

As the dust begins to settle from a scuffle in the Nevada Legislature over gun control, only two substantial plans remain that would overhaul firearms policy in the state.

Two senators who helped write bipartisan immigration legislation say the Boston Marathon bombings should expedite an overhaul of the current system.

Dozens of people are marching through Puerto Rico's capital in support of a recent bill filed by a former police chief that aims to legalize marijuana for personal use, unleashing an unprecedented debate in this conservative U.S. territory.