November 17, 2024, 2:46pm Nation & World
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration. Read story
November 17, 2024, 2:36pm Politics
President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according to people familiar with the matter. Read story
November 17, 2024, 2:25pm Nation & World
The 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest and contradicting long-held conventional political wisdom that Republicans struggle to win races in which many people vote. Read story
November 17, 2024, 1:31pm Nation & World
Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be done, especially on the main issue of money. Read story
November 17, 2024, 10:28am Latest News
President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S., which is good news for political leaders in Alaska, where oil is the economic lifeblood and many felt the Biden administration has obstructed efforts to boost the state's diminished production. Read story
November 17, 2024, 6:00am Politics
Portions of Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s artificial intelligence “road map” may survive into the new Congress, but legislation stemming from it will favor industry while downplaying civil rights, according to technology and data privacy experts. Read story
November 17, 2024, 5:31am Nation & World
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign announcement that he will propose tax breaks to ease the strain on family caregivers is welcome news to many facing that challenge. Read story
November 16, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago
Results for the November general election will be certified on Nov. 26, but it could be nearly a month before the outcome in two local races are finalized. The 18th Legislative District Senate race and Clark County Councilor District 4 race are almost certainly headed for recounts. Read story
