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The closed Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino sign is seen illuminated as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, on the Las Vegas strip.

Las Vegas gets a boost for coronavirus testing from the United Arab Emirates

Like many US states, Nevada was struggling to test residents when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Eventually, help did arrive — from an AI company in the UAE. 

Las Vegas gets a boost for coronavirus testing from the United Arab Emirates
Attendees head into the Sands Expo and Convention Center during the 2020 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 7, 2020.

CES convention may have spread coronavirus throughout the US — and world

CES convention may have spread coronavirus throughout the US — and world
A roulette wheel is spun.

The economics of risk taking in the workplace

The economics of risk taking in the workplace
A row of dairy cows

While small dairy farms close, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China

While small dairy farms close, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China
A voter carries a 'blue wave' poster at a rally

The US midterms 'blue wave' has mixed results for the environment

The US midterms 'blue wave' has mixed results for the environment
North American beaver

'Beaver Believers' say dam-building creatures can make the American West lush again

For hundreds of years, beavers "kept North America hydrated," says environmental author Ben Goldfarb. Now, some farmers, ranchers and land managers are advocating that we let them do their job again.

'Beaver Believers' say dam-building creatures can make the American West lush again
Protests led by DACA recipients

Behind the scenes of a protest, young undocumented immigrants display tactical skills

Behind the scenes, ahead of a day of action, young undocumented immigrants assign roles and prepare to risk arrest to remind Congress they are still active.

Behind the scenes of a protest, young undocumented immigrants display tactical skills
Crescent Dunes

Solar energy gets an endurance boost from salt

Solar energy is a renewable resource, but the sun doesn’t always shine. Using molten salt to capture and store heat captured from the sun promises to save solar energy for use well into the night.

Solar energy gets an endurance boost from salt
Man in sunglasses in dance pose in front of white, brick wall

He’s the first Asian American dancer in ‘Magic Mike Live’ and his fans are proud of him

The fastest growing demographic in Las Vegas is Asian Americans. More specifically, Filipino Americans, who have made their mark on the city's sprawling entertainment scene.

He’s the first Asian American dancer in ‘Magic Mike Live’ and his fans are proud of him
 According to a report from the CDC in 2014, one third of Americans do not get the recommended seven hours of sleep.

Devices to aid sleep flood the market in spite of lack of scientific evidence of improved health, better sleeping habits

Many of us struggle with getting the proper amount of sleep. Will any of the latest devices actually help in that collective effort?

Devices to aid sleep flood the market in spite of lack of scientific evidence of improved health, better sleeping habits
The Kakadu National Park uranium mining area.

To make and maintain America's nukes, some communities pay the price

From Nevada to the Navajo Nation and on to the islands of the Pacific, certain communities have been asked to shoulder a disproportionate share of the cost to build and maintain nuclear weapons.

To make and maintain America's nukes, some communities pay the price
Wild horses.

The trouble with managing America’s wild horses

“We never have really figured out how to make the idea of the horse as a symbol of freedom, and the practical biology of protecting and yet limiting this horse, work,” says author David Philipps.

The trouble with managing America’s wild horses
A candlelight vigil is held in remembrance of victims following the mass shooting along the Las Vegas Strip, October 3, 2017.

Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend is back in US, FBI to question her

Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's girlfriend returned to the United States and was met by FBI agents eager to hear whatever she might know about the motive behind the worst mass shooting in US history which left 58 people dead and more than 500 wounded.

Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend is back in US, FBI to question her
A group of men wearing camouflage clothing and FBI vests stand next to an armored car outside the Mandalay Bay Hotel in the pre-dawn light.

There’s no evidence linking the Las Vegas attack to ISIS. So why did the group claim responsibility?

Experts say if no evidence emerges, ISIS will have “blown a mile-wide hole in their credibility.”

There’s no evidence linking the Las Vegas attack to ISIS. So why did the group claim responsibility?
Las Vegas Metro Police and medical workers stage in the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard South after a mass shooting

Las Vegas was hit by the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history

Dozens were killed and hundreds more were wounded when a 64-year-old Nevada resident opened fire on a country music concert in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Las Vegas was hit by the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history