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By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s office says he was aware of the troubled past of a businessman involved in the construction of a $1.9 billion data center. Montana-based FX Solutions President Richard Tabish was convicted and then acquitted of killing a Las Vegas casino executive more

By JEFF BABINEAU Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko keeps taking steps toward the top of women’s golf again. She ended a three-year victory drought last year. She opened the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio with a clean card and a 63 for a two-shot lead over Danielle Kang. It’s easy to

By JEFF BABINEAU Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko keeps taking steps toward the top of women’s golf again. She ended a three-year victory drought last year. She opened the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio with a clean card and a 63 for a two-shot lead over Danielle Kang. It’s easy to

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a suspect has been arrested after allegedly setting a mattress on fire during an argument in a Las Vegas mobile home, resulting in the death of a woman from burn injuries. Las Vegas Metro Police say 37-year-old Tiffany Willis has been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Hospital staffs remain stretched thin statewide in Nevada. But health officials say they believe a monthlong surge in COVID-19 cases has crested in the Las Vegas area and should peak soon in Reno and the rest of the state. Average case numbers have steadily declined since

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Lee Smith plans to build a gym and mentor young athletes after announcing his retirement from the NFL. The 34-year-old tight end spent 11 seasons in the league, playing for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons. He was known mostly for his blocking skills, finishing his career with

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say a woman was burned all over her body and was in extremely critical condition after another person set a bed in a mobile home on fire during an argument. Police Lt. Ray Spencer said a small group of people on Wednesday were “arguing over infidelity” when one

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs has pleaded guilty to a reduced traffic charge stemming from his arrest early this month on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The 22-year-old rookie did not appear in person Wednesday while his attorney submitted a written plea

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a mule and several previous suspicious incidents involving a family-owned trail ride business that uses public land in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas. Michael Flood, general manager of Cowboy Trail Rides, found the 11-year-old mule named June dead when

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — David Roddy had 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists as Colorado State defeated Nevada 77-66. Isaiah Stevens had 16 points for Colorado State (16-1, 6-1 Mountain West Conference), which won its fifth straight game. Chandler Jacobs added 14 points. Desmond Cambridge Jr. had 23 points for the Wolf Pack (9-8,

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho’s second goal of the game 3:49 into overtime gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights after blowing a two-goal lead late in regulation. Nino Niederreiter and Vincent Trocheck scored 57 seconds apart in the second period and Aho had