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A Las Vegas sister finds God’s hand in journey from bar to chapel

Sister Mary Kieffer, an administrator at St. Rose Dominican Hospital-San Martin campus, says the listening techniques she learned as a bartender in both San Francisco and New York have helped her minister to people.

Emotions shouldn’t prevail in immigration debate, Las Vegan says

Marlene Drozd believes that illegal immigrants have to be dealt with. The plight of Karina Garcia — featured in a recent column — certainly inspires sympathy, but America has experience with this problem and Drozd believes we cannot forget that illegals are breaking the law.

Remembering a giver who gave wisely

Las Vegan Barbara Mulholland was devoted to philanthropy that showed results. Her efforts stretched far beyond just writing checks.

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TSA PreCheck lets you keep your shoes on

The Road Warrior is no fan of bare feet. Whether it’s sneakers, flip-flops or dressy shoes, something has to cover those tired dogs — particularly in public. I understand the security reasons, but removing my shoes at the airport was always an unappealing hassle.

The theory that was proved correct and put Dr. Dipak Desai behind bars

On February 27, 2008, after announcing at a news conference that tens of thousands of Southern Nevadans would have to be tested for hepatitis C and HIV, the young man who’d never been the focus of public attention would find himself thrust into the public eye for years.

Nevada lawyer gave us attorney news conferences

Monday was the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave attorneys across the country the ability to comment on cases outside the courtroom — and criticize the government.

Artist brings Dr. Seuss to WestCare’s walls

As Lindsey Bisch painted a mural devoted to Dr. Seuss, his rhymes became so intense in her memory that she felt compelled to quietly recite them.

In Cuba, Las Vegas health official finds it helps to look like Hemingway

While vacationing in the island communist nation, Dr. Joe Iser, the head of the Southern Nevada Health District, was noticed for resembling the famous author and witnessed the country’s efforts to eradicate the Zika virus.

Money matters in nonpartisan races

Among the eight candidates who won outright in primaries with at least three people, all but one raised the most money.

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