Las Vegas News
Elite Nevada Truck Drivers Set to Compete for Industry's Top Prize
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Reno, Nevada - This week, The American Trucking Associations is set to welcome more than 400 of the trucking industry's top professional truck drivers to Indianapolis for the 79th annual "Super Bowl of Safety," the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships.
Tips on Avoiding Illness at Major Events (like the Olympics) and Projections for a Zika Vaccine
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Rochester, Minnesota - Zika isn’t the only health concern now that the games have begun in Rio. Massive crowds from around the globe will be at the Olympics, and that means a world-class array of germs will mix with them. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert Gregory Poland, M.D., offers several tips for avoiding illness when you are around lots of people, whether at the Olympics, a professional sports event, convention, concert or other major event.
Vice Lords Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Gang-Related Shooting
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Washington, DC - A leader of the Vice Lords street gang was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for attempted murder in aid of racketeering in connection with the May 7, 2015, shooting of a family of four with an AK-47 in Detroit.
Nevada Youth Training Center's 100 Anniversary Celebration
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Carson City, Nevada - The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Administrator, Kelly Wooldridge, will join with legislators, judges, commissioners, and other dignitaries at the official One Hundred Year Anniversary Celebration of Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC).
Governor Sandoval’s trade mission drawing to a close
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - With Governor Sandoval’s trade mission drawing to a close, the Governor and his delegation made the focus of their final meetings technology and innovation.
Jamaica's Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Jamaica as you celebrate the 54th anniversary of your nation’s independence.