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‘Don’t quit’: Israeli soldier becomes symbol of sacrifice

The dual Israeli-American citizen has come to symbolize the sacrifice by hundreds of fallen soldiers in what many in Israel see as a war for the country’s survival.

Israel, Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire delays

Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages.

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John C. Fremont

While other scouts and adventurers may have come through the valley first, a son of scandal is noted for pointing travelers toward the future Sin City.

William Bringhurst

A group of missionaries headed by a man from Philadelphia braved the desert heat and founded the Las Vegas Mission of the Mormon Church in an effort to convert the area’s Indians.

O.D. Gass

The search for gold, fame and fortune eluded O.D. Gass throughout his lifetime, part of which was spent in the portion of the Arizona Territory now known as Clark County.

Ute Warren Perkins

Living in the Muddy River country was difficult, but there was at least one man who was up to the task and he took to task anyone who got in his way.

Helen Stewart

Longing for a city with social graces a young mother — gracefully accepted her role as the grand dame of Southern Nevada.

George Colton

Visions of gold in the Lost Dutchman Mine led an independent pipe-smoking speculator to a dusty ridge where he found enough ore to strike it rich in Searchlight.

William Andrews Clark

A man full of contradictions — and remembered most for buying a Senate seat — left his name to the county that Las Vegas calls home.

Walter Bracken

In on the ground floor, the railroad’s man kept his lip buttoned during his tenure while holding other offices such as postmaster and water agent.

J.T. McWilliams

A one-time railroad surveyor takes on his former employer over water service and finds a home amid the splendor of the mountains and valleys of Southern Nevada.

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