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Governor, Wife Face Tirade at Restaurant

State police investigate threats, racial slurs apparently from right-wing podcaster

(Newser) - What appeared to be a friendly selfie request of Nevada's governor turned into a profane, threatening situation Sunday at a Las Vegas restaurant. Nevada State Police are investigating the confrontation that began just after Gov. Steve Sisolak; his wife, Kathy; and a daughter arrived at Lindo Michoacan in Summerlin,...

Another Governor Tests Positive
Another
Governor
Tests Positive

Another Governor Tests Positive

Steve Sisolak of Nevada says he hasn't had any symptoms, other than feeling rundown

(Newser) - Yet another US governor has tested positive for COVID-19, this time in Nevada. Steve Sisolak made the announcement Friday, adding that he's asymptomatic except for feeling a bit fatigued earlier in the week, though he thinks that was more due to his "demanding schedule," reports KLAS . The...

Trump Blames Governor for Forcing Rally Indoors

Also says he has no fear of COVID at events because he's on a stage, far away from crowd

(Newser) - Nevada's governor slammed President Trump for staging an indoor rally Sunday night, and Trump fired back in an interview. The president tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal that his campaign tried to secure multiple outdoor sites but was blocked by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak. “They canceled six different sites...

Las Vegas Is Reeling
Las Vegas Is Reeling
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Las Vegas Is Reeling

Job losses unprecedented in a city built on hospitality and tourism

(Newser) - New York City may be the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in terms of illnesses, but when it comes to job losses, the New York Times declares Las Vegas to be "ground zero." The broad strokes are simple enough: About a third of the local economy is tied...

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