Nevada adds 2.5K COVID cases, 30 deaths, down from week-ago record
The lower-three day tallies were accompanied by a slight decrease in the state’s test positivity rate. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-adds-2-5k-covid-cases-30-deaths-down-from-week-ago-record-2421416/
7 die in Kabul chaos, Biden to address nation
President Joe Biden will address the nation on Monday about the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, after the planned withdrawal of American forces turned deadly at Kabul’s airport...
First 7 months of 2021 the deadliest in 10 years on Nevada roads
Through July there have been 208 traffic-related fatalities on state roads, a 31 percent increase over the same period last year, data from the Nevada Department of...
Staffing issues curtail Safekey before and after school programs
A lack of workers to look after young children in Clark County is preventing some from providing the critical service and leaving fewer slots available at others....
Haiti earthquake toll soars as storm approaches
The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from...
Taliban move on Kabul as Afghan president flees the country
An official in the militant group said it would soon announce the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/taliban-move-on-kabul-as-afghan-president-flees-the-country-2420891/
Exodus at hand as helicopters land at US Embassy in Kabul
Transport helicopters began landing Sunday morning at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul while diplomatic vehicles left the compound amid the Taliban advances on the Afghan capital. Original...
Deaths reach 650 a day COVID claims more young victims
The COVID-19 death toll has started soaring again as the delta variant tears through the unvaccinated and fills hospitals with patients, many younger than during earlier phases...
Henderson woman championed COVID booster shots for immuno-compromised
Jullie Hoggan, 49, has largely lived in isolation and apart from her family since a kidney transplant last year left her with a suppressed immune system. Original...
Sen. Cotton says ex-Nevada AG Adam Laxalt will run for US Senate
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton made the announcement to a crowd of some 4,000 at the Adam Laxalt-sponsored sixth annual Basque Fry at the Corley Ranch. Original article:...