Immigrants, backers rally for driver’s licenses in Wisconsin

Immigrants and their supporters converged Wednesday on the Wisconsin Capitol to rally for Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal that would make driver’s licenses available to people who are living in the country illegally.

 
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman sworn in for final term — VIDEO

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman was sworn in for a third and final term on Wednesday in a ceremony that underscored the legacy of the Goodman name and celebrated her impact on the city, beginning years before she and her husband combined to serve six consecutive stints as its leader.

Tracy Tulle appointed senior vice president at Allegiant

As senior vice president of flight crew operations, Tulle will lead a team of more than 2,100 Allegiant employees, including 850 pilots and 1,200 flight attendants across the company’s network.

Fed foresees no rate hikes amid unusually low inflation

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that no rate hikes are likely in coming months amid signs of renewed economic health but unusually low inflation.

Florida lawmakers pass bill allowing more armed teachers

Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow more classroom teachers to carry guns in school, the latest response to last year’s mass shooting at a Parkland high school.

Trump seeks $4.5B for emergency humanitarian needs at border

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for an additional $4.5 billion in emergency funds for the U.S.-Mexico border as the administration contends with a surge of Central American migrant families, with the bulk of the funding for shelter and care.

Man found dead in Las Vegas apartment complex pool

The man was found floating in the pool on the 2200 block of South Fort Apache Road, near West Sahara Avenue, a little after 7 a.m. Wednesday in what police initially characterized as an accidental drowning.

Las Vegas Valley to warm as cold front departs

Temperatures will begin to climb Wednesday and continue to rise into the weekend as a cold front that ushered in cooler weather early this week exits the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.

Missing Las Vegas man may be in emotional distress

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 61-year-old man who may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance.

Venezuela protesters face tear gas in second day of turmoil

State security forces are using tear gas to disperse protesters opposed to President Nicolás Maduro who have gathered at a middle-class neighborhood in western Caracas.

Conviction of black officer in shooting brings race concerns

After three weeks of testimony, a jury needed little more than a day to convict a black Minneapolis police officer of murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed white woman who had called 911 to report a possible crime.

New wave of indictments expected in college bribery scandal

Federal prosecutors said all along that they expect more people to be charged in the sweeping college admissions scandal. Their secret weapon? The cooperation of some parents and coaches who have already agreed to plead guilty, observers say.

AG Barr defends handling Mueller report

Attorney General William Barr pushed back Wednesday at complaints from Robert Mueller over his handling of the Russia investigation report, leveling his own criticism at the special counsel.

 
Bill would ban Texans from using food stamps for junk food

A proposed bill in Texas would potentially stop Texans receiving food stamps from using them on certain items, including candy, some junk foods and energy drinks, according to multiple websites.

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