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Biden to LULAC: Iron’s hot on reform

Vice President Joe Biden told more than 1,000 people Thursday night that time was of the essence for the passage of immigration reform, saying that the country was in for the “fight of its life” and that the future of America could be decided between now and the Fourth of July, when Congress goes into recess.

Underground home was built as Cold War-era hideaway

The underground house at 3970 Spencer St. was built for comfort, with two hot tubs, a sauna and an in-ground pool. It was also constructed to withstand a nuclear blast.

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Firefighters put out blaze in wood pile

Burning piles of wood caused extensive smoke near Bonanza Road and Rancho Drive Wednesday afternoon.

Kiwanis of Las Vegas joins global effort to prevent tetanus

If you could save a life by donating only $1.80, would you do it? That’s how much it costs to vaccinate a woman in a global South country to prevent death to her and her newborns from maternal and neonatal tetanus. That’s the driving force behind the Eliminate Project, part of Kiwanis International’s Global Campaign for Children.

Free meals offered to children this summer

Several children in Las Vegas won’t go hungry this summer as community organizations partner to provide free summer meals.

Temperatures cool down for the first day of summer

People might have been wondering whether the weather would relent, and as we head into the official days of summer, the brief respite has appeared.

Bereavement camp helps children with grieving process

When a loved one is lost, it can be the children left behind who feel lost as well. Camp Mariposa, an annual children’s bereavement camp hosted by Nathan Adelson Hospice, is planned for June 28-30 at Camp Potosi in Lovell Canyon, about 25 miles west of Las Vegas. The free camp is open to child ages 7 to 12 who is dealing with grief.

Review-Journal wins four Best of the West awards

Las Vegas Review-Journal staffers won four awards in the 2013 Best of the West contest, including first place in general interest column writing.

New citizens sworn in during Las Vegas ceremony

About 200 people representing more than 45 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens Tuesday during a naturalization ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall.

A La Carte, June 18-24

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.