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Trump returns to Washington for the 1st time since he won the …
18 hours ago — President Biden called his predecessor — now, successor — a threat to democracy. Today he sat side by side with President-elect Trump as part of the ceremony around a smooth transfer of power.
Millions in the Mountain West may rely on drinking water polluted …
18 hours ago — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that up to 95 million people rely on contaminated sources of water in both urban and rural areas. That includes more than 3.7 million people in the Mountain ...
Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation
13 hours ago — Data out on Wednesday showed consumer prices last month increased 2.6% from a year ago. That was slightly higher than the 2.4% annual increase seen in September — but overall, inflation has ...
What are you reading? Talking all things books with four Nevada …
19 hours ago — So today, four local authors and editors are with us to talk about their books, ones we think you really might be interested in. We’d also like you to call or email with book suggestions. The ...
Local News - KNPR
Nov 5, 2024 — Harris and Trump to campaign in Las Vegas area on Thursday. October 28, 2024. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will host rallies in the Las Vegas area this week. News 88.9 KNPR.
Experts testify at UFO hearing in Congress - knpr.org
16 hours ago — Four experts are slated to testify in the public hearing, which begins at 11:30 a.m. ET. You can watch the proceeding live. Extraordinary moments unfolded in a similar hearing last year, most ...
Republicans choose John Thune as next Senate majority leader
18 hours ago — Deirdre Walsh is the congress editor for NPR's Washington Desk. Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two ...
Health - knpr.org
Sep 5, 2024 — Health and medical stories from Nevada Public Radio.
Morning Edition - KNPR
A bi-coastal, 24-hour news operation, Morning Edition is hosted by NPR's Steve Inskeep, David Greene, Rachel Martin and Noel King. These hosts often get out from behind the anchor desk and travel ...