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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. government plans to capture more wild horses on federal lands this year than ever before. The Bureau of Land Management plans to permanently remove at least 19,000 horses and burros this year, about 70% more than the previous high a year ago. The plan

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates says it will allow “gaming” while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with casino giant Wynn Resorts. The announcement by Ras al-Khaimah comes after months of rumors about gambling coming to the UAE, home to skyscraper-studded

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ras al-Khaimah in United Arab Emirates to allow ‘gaming’ as casino giant Wynn Resorts plans multibillion-dollar project.

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The family of a tourist who died in Las Vegas after being strapped to a restraint chair in jail following his arrest on a trespassing charge has agreed to a $2.35 million settlement of a federal wrongful death case. Sarah Grady, attorney for relatives of Nicholas

PHOENIX (AP) — Vanessa Nygaard is headed home to coach the Phoenix Mercury. A Scottsdale native, Nygaard was announced as the 10th coach in Mercury history after a nine-year stint as a head high school coach. She replaces Sandy Brondello, who didn’t have her contract renewed last month after eight seasons and taking the Mercury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say six men have been charged with plotting to smuggle assault weapons and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition to one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels. The U.S. attorney’s office says a man from Whittier, California led a ring that purchased weapons, gun parts and ammo including armor

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON The Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Bahamian authorities say a cruise ship that was set to dock in Miami has remained in the Bahamas, avoiding a U.S. judge’s order to seize the vessel. Crystal Cruises last week announced  it was suspending operations through late April, canceling or cutting short itineraries for

By MATT BARNUM, KALYN BELSHA and THOMAS WILBURN of Chalkbeat Chalkbeat and Associated Press An analysis shows high school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic. The analysis of data from 26 states by Chalkbeat suggests the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades

LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Aaron Jarvis is the Latin America Amateur Championship winner and it will be a first at Augusta National in April. No one from the Cayman Islands has ever played in the Masters. Jarvis earned his spot with a birdie on the final hole for a 69 and a one-shot

HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii has hired former quarterback Timmy Chang as its new head coach. Athletics director David Matlin announced Chang’s hiring on Saturday in a news release. Just last month, Chang was hired by Colorado State to be its wide receivers coach, following Jay Norvell to CSU. Previously, Chang spent five

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bryce Hamilton had 30 points as UNLV beat San Jose State 70-62. Hamilton hit 8 of 10 free throws and finished with nine rebounds for the Runnin’ Rebels (11-8, 3-3 Mountain West Conference). Trey Anderson totaled 19 points and nine rebounds to pace the Spartans (7-10, 0-5), who have lost five

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Henderson city councilman who wants a state law change to let communities like his carve out their own school districts has filed paperwork to gather citizen support to put the question before state lawmakers next year. Dan Stewart field an initiative petition on Jan. 11 through a political action committee

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says southern Nevada residents can expect increased aircraft noise from a scheduled training exercise that will involve nearly 100 aircraft, with nighttime takeoffs planned to allow air crews to train for combat operations conducted at night. Nellis Air Force Base officials say Red Flag