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U.S. soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison

June 19, 2024, 10:24am Politics

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok on Wednesday convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, and it sentenced him to three years and nine months in prison. Read story

Antonio Valle, left, and wife, Brenda, stand for a photo after an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Both were born in Mexico. Antonio Valle has been a U.S. citizen since 2001. Brenda Valle came to the U.S. with her family when she was 3 years old and will now be eligible for legal status under Biden&rsquo;s new plan. She is a DACA recipient and has worried every two years whether it would get renewed. Their sons are U.S. citizens. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Immigrant families rejoice over Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out

Antonio Valle, left, and wife, Brenda, stand for a photo after an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Both were born in Mexico. Antonio Valle has been a U.S. citizen since 2001. Brenda Valle came to the U.S. with her family when she was 3 years old and will now be eligible for legal status under Biden&rsquo;s new plan. She is a DACA recipient and has worried every two years whether it would get renewed. Their sons are U.S. citizens. (AP Photo/Jae C.

June 19, 2024, 9:58am Politics

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens but, inevitably, some were left out. Read story

Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gather and push an ball reading &#039;&#039;Reject China&#039;s Interference In Politics&#039;&#039; outside of the legislative building in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

U.S. approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gather and push an ball reading &#039;&#039;Reject China&#039;s Interference In Politics&#039;&#039; outside of the legislative building in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

June 18, 2024, 7:37pm Politics

The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material, the State Department said in a statement that is sure to draw condemnation from China. Read story

Three candidate forums set ahead of Aug. 6 vote

June 18, 2024, 4:42pm Clark County News

In advance of the Aug. 6 primary election, the League of Women Voters of Clark County is hosting candidate forums for competitive local races. Read story

Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks

June 18, 2024, 3:59pm Politics

Senate Republicans blocked bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would have outlawed bump stocks after the Supreme Court struck down a ban on the gun accessory used in the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. Read story

Trump declares ‘I love Milwaukee’ after reportedly using the word ‘horrible’ for the RNC host city

June 18, 2024, 3:36pm Politics

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeatedly praised Milwaukee just weeks before it hosts the Republican National Convention, playing cleanup after he reportedly used the word “horrible” in talking about swing-state Wisconsin’s largest city. Read story

Biden’s reelection campaign raises $40 million in five days including $8 million with Bill Clinton

June 18, 2024, 2:12pm Politics

President Joe Biden is again joining forces with former President Bill Clinton to rake in campaign cash, with a joint fundraiser with the two men Tuesday set to raise $8 million — part of a roughly $40 million total that Biden's reelection campaign has pulled in the last five days. Read story

New York’s top court declines to hear Trump’s appeal of gag order in hush money case

June 18, 2024, 9:58am Politics

New York’s top court on Tuesday declined to hear Donald Trump’s gag order appeal in his hush money case, leaving the restrictions in place following his felony conviction last month. The Court of Appeals found that the order does not raise “substantial” constitutional issues that would warrant an immediate intervention. Read story