Nevada
A 33-year-old man faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in her Las Vegas apartment moments after she called 911 to report him threatening her with a gun. Police responded to the domestic disturbance and found the victim dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect was later arrested without incident.
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Roderick Duke, 39, was arrested in North Las Vegas after an Amber Alert for his 10-month-old daughter Leilani Williams. Police say he threatened to kill the child and himself during an emotional crisis. Leilani was found safe hours later.
A federal tax change set to take effect in 2026 will limit gamblers' ability to deduct losses from winnings, prompting Nevada's congressional delegation to push for a reversal. Poker professionals and casino operators warn of economic fallout, including job losses and reduced tourism. Bipartisan bills aim to restore full deductibility amid assurances of a fix early next year.
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In Nevada, Republicans are promoting a tax deduction on tips from a recent GOP megabill as a win for working-class voters, while Democrats criticize it as temporary and insufficient. The fight intensifies in a state where 5% of workers earn tips, double the national rate, ahead of midterms. Both parties aim to appeal to hospitality workers in tourism-heavy areas like Las Vegas.