Nevada
Harry Reid, The Former Senator Synonymous With Nevada Politics, Has Died At 82
Reid spent more than 30 years in Congress, and the international airport in Las Vegas was officially renamed after him this month.
Here Are The Best Memes About Nevada Being Late To The Biden Election Party
"Nevada finally showing up to brunch after telling us she was on her way an hour ago."
Nevadans Roasted People For Mispronouncing Nevada, And It's Pretty Funny
"It's pronounced Nevada, not Nevada."
Oh, Joe Biden Won Nevada, Too
Biden won the presidency Saturday morning, after securing wins in Pennsylvania and Nevada.
Just Some Very Funny TikToks About Nevada's Very Slow Ballot Count
What's poppin', Nevada?
31 Jokes About Nevada Because — Girl, Seriously — Speed It Up, Please
You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to HURRY THE HELL UP.
Nevada, With All Due Respect, People Want You To Please Hurry The Hell Up
People online are threatening to drive to the state to count the critical votes themselves.
There Are Several Swing States That Could Determine The Next President. Here's The State Of Play In Each.
Here is the current state of play. Final results could take days and may come down to absentee and mail-in ballots that officials are still counting.
The Pandemic Has Been A "Wake-Up Call" For Nevada’s Latinos To Vote Out Trump
“I see the Latinos really concerned about what's coming, and they're not just worried about what's coming in the upcoming years, but we're talking about the near future."
The Trump Campaign Has Sued To Stop Mail-In Ballot Counting In Nevada's Biggest County
The suit alleges that election officials in Clark County are restricting Republican election observers' ability to "meaningfully observe" the counting of ballots.
Her Aunt Is a Lifelong Democrat. She’s 22 And Undecided. Here’s How Two Native Americans in Nevada See The Election.
“If I do vote, it’s not really going anywhere because the Electoral College is just going to choose anyway,” Maria Martinez, a member of Nevada’s Walker River Paiute Tribe, told BuzzFeed News.
This Teacher Is Fighting Back After Her School Board Banned Pride Flags In The Classroom
A Nevada school board has told teachers they can't engage in political speech — including having a pride flag or talking about Black Lives Matter.
15 US Foodie Cities Anyone Who Loves To Eat Should Add To Their Travel Goals List
Anyone else want to eat their way across America?
A Sheriff Told Library Staff Not To Call 911 Because They Were Thinking Of Supporting Black Lives Matter
"I wish you good luck with disturbances and lewd behavior, since those are just some of the recent calls my office has assisted you with in the past."
More States Are Requiring People To Wear Face Masks In Public
Even Texas's governor is now recommending people wear masks in public after a surge in coronavirus cases.
Trump's Attack On Vote-By-Mail Plans In Key 2020 States Is "Misinformation," A Top State Official Says
“There is so much misinformation in those tweets that I don't know how to weigh any of it other than to simply just cut through and speak the truth,” Michigan’s secretary of state said.
Al Gore’s New Campaign To Save The Planet Is Focused On Getting Donald Trump Out Of Office
“For those of us concerned about the future of the Earth’s climate and balance, this election is extremely important,” Gore said.
Activists Are Worried About Biden Taking Immigration Policy Backward. But He Might Still Win Over Latinos In Nevada.
Immigration advocates remain wary of the former vice president, but issues like health care and electability may help him win votes.
Nevada’s Largest Teachers Union Is Endorsing Bernie Sanders
The Clark County Education Association is backing Sanders in a state where organized labor still has big power in Democratic politics.
The “Storm Area 51” Event Didn’t Live Up To The Hype But Alien Believers Still Found Their People
“If I didn't come here, I’d just be refreshing the news all day trying to find out what’s going on.”
A YouTuber Was Arrested While Trying To Enter Area 51 After The Viral Event Was Canceled
The men said they saw multiple "No Trespassing" signs, but they "wanted to see the facility."
The Viral “Storm Area 51” Event Got Canceled For Being A “Possible Humanitarian Disaster”
“We are not interested in, nor will we tolerate any involvement in a [Fyre Festival] 2.0,” the organizers said.
High Schoolers Are Using TikTok To Organize A Strike In Solidarity With Their Teachers
"Anything can go viral, so I was hoping mine would go viral so more people would get informed and want to speak out and get this change the teachers deserve."
A 9-Year-Old Girl Died After Wind Blew A Bounce House Into Power Lines
Lizzy Hammond was remembered by her family for her generous spirit.
We Made Our Coworkers Complete The Ultimate Water Bucket List In Vegas
"Ma, I'm on a BOAT!"
A Former Congressman Accused Of Sexual Harassment Has Lost His Attempt At A Post-#MeToo Comeback
Kihuen, who was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, lost the primary for a Las Vegas City Council seat by five votes.
A Shady New Website Has Outed Women Who Accused Former Rep. Ruben Kihuen Of Sexual Harassment
“I cannot possibly understand how anyone has enough evil in their heart to publicly out harassment victims and push a smear campaign against them,” one of the women who accused Kihuen of sexual harassment told BuzzFeed News.
She Reported Her 3-Year-Old Son Was Missing. More Than 30 Years Later, Police Arrested Her For His Murder.
"Today is an example of justice delayed is not justice denied," Clark County District Attorney Steven Wolfson told reporters.
An Inmate Whose Execution Was Called Off Has Been Found Dead In His Cell
Scott Raymond Dozier, 48, was sentenced to death in 2007 for murder. He had tried to kill himself after two scheduled lethal injections were postponed.
The 10th State In The US Just Eliminated Its "Pink Tax" On Pads And Tampons And People Are Celebrating
It's called a "pink tax" and it's gone for good, at least in this particular state.
America's Most Famous Pimp Has Died. Here's How He Spent His Final Hours.
The 72-year-old was found dead Tuesday at one of his famous Nevada brothels.
Trump's Latest Pardons Could Fan Anti-Government Anger In The Rural West
"Trump and [US Interior Secretary Ryan] Zinke are sending a message that they have their backs."
Jamie Foxx’s Lawyers: Hitting A Woman In The Face With Your Penis Is Not Sexual Assault (In Nevada)
While reiterating that Foxx “emphatically denies that this incident ever occurred,” his lawyer argued that “the alleged conduct she described is not sexual assault.”
The Las Vegas Shooter May Have Discussed Attacking A Concert Venue Months Before The Massacre
A hairstylist told police that someone named "Paddock" had mentioned shooting up a concert venue months earlier.
Ryan Bundy Helped Lead Two Armed Standoffs Against The Government. Now He's Running A Conspiracy-Laced Campaign For Governor.
Bundy's foray into mainstream politics carries with it an extreme ideology and includes a full menu of conspiracy theories, debunked suspicions, and anti-gay views.
A Student Who Was Suspended After Calling A Congressman's Office And Demanding Gun Control Won't Be Punished After All
The 17-year-old was suspended from school for two days after an aide for a Nevada congressman called his school and complained.
Las Vegas Mass Shooter Acted Alone, But His Motive Remains A Mystery, Sheriff Says
The shooting left 58 people dead. Investigators said Friday that shooter Stephen Paddock, who killed himself, acted alone.
Adult Film Star Says Donald Trump Told Her She Was "Just Like His Daughter"
Stephanie Clifford, who performs as Stormy Daniels, told a magazine she had sex with Trump in 2006, a year after he married Melania, calling it "textbook generic."
The Government's Botched Case Against Cliven Bundy Has Revived The Movement To Take Back Federal Land
Federal prosecutors' conduct, which prompted a judge to dismiss charges against Bundy and his sons, has bolstered right-wing militias' claims of government overreach and abuse.
Las Vegas Gunman Shot Himself In The Head, All 58 Victims Died Of Gunshot Wounds, Coroner Says
The man who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history shot himself in the mouth. The mass shooting left 58 people dead and hundreds more injured.
Nevada Democrat Ruben Kihuen Won't Seek Reelection After Sexual Harassment Allegations
The news comes after BuzzFeed News reported that a former staffer for the Nevada Democrat said she quit Kihuen's campaign after he harassed and made repeated sexual advances toward her.
The Trump Administration Wants To Shrink Even More National Monuments
A day after President Trump slashed two national monuments in Utah, the Interior Department announced plans to alter two more in the West.
This Is How The Las Vegas Shooter Turned His Assault Rifles Into Automatic Weapons
Though federal law heavily regulates the purchase of fully automatic weapons, a Nevada "loophole" allows gun owners to turn assault rifles into machine guns for only a few hundred bucks.
Jury Again Refuses To Convict 4 Men Who Were Armed In The Bundy Standoff In Nevada
The four men were accused of conspiracy and other charges for traveling to an armed standoff in Nevada in 2014.
Man Who Supported The Bundys In Armed Nevada Standoff Gets 68 Years In Prison
Gregory Burleson told an undercover agent he was, "hell bent on killing federal agents that had turned their back on we the people."
The Government Is Considering Euthanizing Thousands Of Horses Roaming Free In The West
The Trump administration has proposed allowing euthanasia or selling the thousands of horses that roam the West for slaughter, alarming animal advocates.
A Nevada Standoff Leader Who Worked For Trump Was Sentenced To Prison
Gerald DeLemus, a state co-chair for Trump's veterans coalition, is the first person to receive a prison sentence for participating in the 2014 Nevada standoff.
Trump Might Try To Take The Ax To National Monuments And These People Are Not Here For It
Many believe Trump wants to shrink the amount of space devoted to park-like reserves in the US. But if that happens, the president will face what experts say will likely be an unprecedented legal challenge.
Trump Is Ordering A Review Of All National Monuments Created In The Past Two Decades
The president is expected to issue an executive order Wednesday that could mark the beginning of the end for his predecessors' national monuments.
FBI Agents Posed As Filmmakers To Interview Armed Militia In A Dramatic Standoff
The name for the fake documentary was America Reloaded.
Sell Off The American West? Small Rules Change Could Have Far-Reaching Impact
A seemingly small rules change in Congress this week will make it easier to sell off federal land — a move that could have significant effects in the West.
Harry Reid: Trump’s Election “Emboldened The Forces Of Hate And Bigotry In America”
The US Senator from Nevada acknowledged the fears many Americans have expressed since Trump became president-elect.
A Trump Presidency May Be Just What The West's Sagebrush Rebels Want
In the coming months, Trump will have to grapple with a sometimes-violent movement that resists federal authority in the rural West.
Latinas In Nevada Refuse To Allow Trump's Win To Overshadow Their Ballot Box Wins
Union workers and volunteers in Las Vegas say they are thrilled to have helped elect the nation’s first Latina US Senator, but fearful of a country that will soon be run by Donald Trump.
Trump Falsely Claims Polls In Nevada Were Kept Open To Rig Election
Nevada voting laws require polling stations to stay open if there are people waiting in line to vote.
As Florida Early Voting Begins, 99% More Latinos Have Already Voted Than In 2012
According to the Clinton campaign, 133,000 Latinos have already voted in Florida, where there's a tight race and Latinos could be the difference for Clinton.
Trump Refuses To Say If He Will Accept The Results Of The Election
"I will keep you in suspense," the Republican nominee said Wednesday night at the third and final presidential debate.
Telemundo Looks To Drive Latino Turnout After Registrations
Telemundo will use network resources and talent, digital efforts, and community events as it switches from voter registration to get out the vote efforts.
A Union Is Building A Wall Of Taco Trucks Outside Trump's Las Vegas Hotel
The Culinary Union — and other groups — is doing the stunt ahead of the debate this week.
Trump's Supporters Say He Should Be More "Pence-y" In Next Debate
"I want him to be Pence-y," a supporter of the Republican candidate said Wednesday in Reno. "He shoots from the hip too much. He's not a politician."
Trump Repeatedly Mispronounces "Nevada" While Insisting On Pronouncing It Correctly
"Nevaaaaaaaaaaaaaahda."
Oregon Militia Leader Testifies: I Came To Stand Up For Ranchers
Ammon Bundy took the stand this week during his trial in Portland, telling a court that he initially didn't plan on taking over a federal wildlife refuge but had an "overwhelming feeling that it was my duty to get involved."
Clinton Radio Ads Aimed At Latinos Hit Trump On Cuban Embargo And Worker Treatment
New ads from the Clinton campaign are hitting Trump in Florida on allegedly violating the Cuban embargo and in Nevada and Ohio on how he treats his hotel workers.
This Terrifying Roller Coaster Goes Off The Side Of A Building
Another way you can sh*t your pants in Vegas.
Latino Registration Efforts With Mexican Rock Band Maná Hit A Snag In Las Vegas
Voto Latino, which is registering voters at Maná concerts, will be unable to do so on-site at the MGM Grand Friday because of a longstanding "no solicitation" policy.
Obama's Controversial National Monument In Maine Portends Coming Battles
The president created a small monument Wednesday in Maine despite opposition by many locals, foreshadowing future controversies over larger designations.
Driver Heading Toward Crowd At Wing Festival Fatally Shot By Police
Reno, Nevada police said the shooting stopped the man from hurting numerous bystanders at the Biggest Little City Wing Fest.
Joe Heck Falsely Claims Muslims In Michigan Have Tried To Implement Sharia Law
The claim originated from a story published on a satirical website.
Meet The Matriarch Of The Arm-Everyone Movement
Best known for her support of an Oregon militia's armed standoff against the federal government, Michele Fiore is now trying to become part of that government. Even if she loses her bid for Congress, this literal calendar girl for the guns-for-everyone movement is the face of a political fringe that is slowly pushing itself towards the mainstream.
The GOP Spent Years Building A Latino Outreach Project—Is Trump About To Destroy It?
The Republican Party has dozens of staffers in key states around the country dedicated to reaching Latino voters, but a "Vote Trump" or even "Don't Vote Clinton" message may not be enough to stem historic opposition to him.
Feds Charge 3 Men Who Allegedly Killed Extremely Rare Fish In Drunken Rampage
The Devils Hole pupfish is one of the rarest fish species in world, and now the alleged vandals, who were identified Thursday, face federal charges.
New Battle Brews Over Bundy's Cattle In The Nevada Desert
Hundreds of the rancher's cattle are still grazing on public land in southern Nevada. Conservationists want the cattle seized, saying they are damaging tortoise habitat.
Rancher Cliven Bundy Sues President Obama, Nevada Officials Over Imprisonment
The suit says President Obama, Sen. Harry Reid, and others conspired to take Bundy's land. He's seeking $50 million in damages and release from federal custody.
Clinton To Name Key Nevada Caucus Operative State Director For General Election
Jorge Neri, who teamed with Emmy Ruiz to deliver Nevada for Clinton, will take the reins as state director, sources tell BuzzFeed News. Ruiz was named Colorado state director.
The Inside Story Of How Clinton Changed The Election From A High School In Nevada
Before Trump, and before she had a Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton gave rise to the new normal in Democratic politics — tacking hard to the left on immigration. An overlooked and effective moment in the primary, it will stand in stark contrast to the GOP's wall and deportations.
Tesla Unveils The Model 3, Its First Mass-Market Electric Car
The first Tesla for the masses costs $35,000 and hits the road in late 2017.
How Clinton's Obama Veterans In Nevada Postponed A Political Revolution
Clinton's top state operatives Emmy Ruiz and Jorge Neri set up shop in April of last year, a full five months before the Sanders campaign made a single hire. Then they put in work.
Latino Group Defends Sanders Against Clinton Attacks Over Immigration Vote
The Latino group LULAC — which Bernie Sanders always cites when explaining his vote against a 2007 immigration bill — is annoyed with the Clinton campaign for making Sanders' vote an issue. "The Clintons, when they were in office, weren’t exactly friends to immigrants."
Bernie Sanders Asks The Kids If They Still Use The Word "Hip"
"Is that a word we still use?"
In Major Shift, Clinton Says She Will Focus On Immigration In First 100 Days
With the focus on Latinos in Nevada, Clinton goes somewhere she has avoided thus far in the contest.
Bernie's Test: Can He Add Nevada's Young Latinos To His Coalition And Win?
The Sanders campaign tries to crack something the Clinton campaign has been working on for nearly a year — winning Latino voters. With 49% of Hispanics in Nevada between 18-35 years old, Sanders has an opening.
Sanders Campaign Missteps With Influential Nevada Union And DREAMers Anger Activists
The tactics used for a political revolution can rub people the wrong way. "Some of this outsider, upstart shit can work in other places."
This Dog Was Sworn In As A City Mayor For A Day
Nevada has a new top dog.
With Nevada Looming, Clinton And Sanders Target Each Other's Immigration Records At Debate
Thursday's Democratic debate for the first time included a substantive discussion of immigration, just ahead of the pivotal Nevada caucus where it is a major economic and personal issue.
Defeated In New Hampshire, Clinton Camp Already Forecasting Closer Race In Nevada
“There's a reason to believe the race will tighten even there,” a spokesman said on Tuesday morning. This is not the race the Clinton campaign expected.
Sanders Playing Catch-Up To Clinton With Asian Voters In Nevada
The Sanders campaign claims to be gaining among Nevada's Latino voters – but what about the Asian American population?
The Oregon Standoff Is The Latest In A Long Line Of Revolts Over Western Land
While many in the West disagree with the decision to stage an armed occupation, complaints about government mismanagement of land enjoys widespread support in the rural West.
Faraday Wants To Take On Tesla With This 1,000-Horsepower Supercar
Faraday claims the concept car will go from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds and reach top speeds of 200 mph.
Bizarre Lawsuit Claims Without Evidence That Cliven Bundy Accused Obama Of Threatening Donald Trump
Note: This post has been updated to reflect that Bundy was named as a plaintiff in the suit by another person.
Chris Brown Under Investigation For Battery And Theft
Las Vegas police are investigating the singer after he allegedly battered a woman who tried to take his picture at a hotel party.
A Restaurant Turns Burglary Footage Into An Appetizing Ad For Tacos
"Poor guy just wants a taco."
A Bright Light Just Streaked Across The Sky Over California And Nevada
A spokesman for the U.S. Strategic Command confirmed late Tuesday officials tracked a large Russian rocket re-entering the atmosphere over Arizona.
Clinton Hires Veteran Obama Operative To Run Paid Spanish-Language Media Operation
The Hillary Clinton campaign has brought on James Aldrete, a veteran of both of Obama's presidential campaigns and Harry Reid's 2010 race, BuzzFeed News has learned.
As Sanders Makes Major Pivot Toward Immigration, His Record Gets In The Way
Sanders is set to announce executive actions he would take as president on immigration, and has made a string of major hires of immigration activists focused on Nevada and the southwest. But as he tries to position himself to the left of Hillary Clinton on major issues, Democrats and activists aren't sure immigration qualifies.
Cryotherapy Spa Discovered To Be Unlicensed After Woman Dies
The Nevada salon where a 24-year-old woman was found frozen to death has been shut down by state officials who said it did not have the proper paperwork to operate.
Coroner Finds Woman Who Died Inside Cryotherapy Chamber Suffocated
A 24-year-old salon manager died inside a cryochamber freezer after she got trapped inside and temperatures plummeted to minus 240 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nevada Prosecutor Uses DraftKings Founder's Reddit AMA As Evidence Against Him
The top prosecutor in Nevada said DraftKings and FanDuel need licenses — and cited a Reddit AMA from one of site founder as evidence. Earlier, Nevada ordered the sites shut down.
Republican Candidates Work To Win Over Mitt's Mormon Army In Nevada
Mormons made up 25% of the Republican caucusgoers in 2008 and 2012, as Mitt Romney organized and jumpstarted a massive new political group in Nevada. This time, Rubio, Jeb, and Rand are making overtures to the group that could sway the results of the fourth presidential state.
Man Who Tortured, Dismembered Dogs He Got On Craigslist Is Sent To Prison
The 25-year-old Nevada man found the animals through Craigslist before taking them to his "House of Pain." He beheaded at least four dogs.