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File - In this July 26, 2018, file photo, a man cools off in a water mist along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas. Planners in Las Vegas say they're working to reduce rising temperatures in a city where paved areas create a warmer environment than plant-covered or rural desert areas. The Las Vegas Sun reports that a panel on Oct. 15, 2019, considered a recent Urban Land Institute finding that Las Vegas is the most intense &quot;urban heat island&quot; in the U.S. That's after another group reported in April that average temperatures in Las Vegas have risen faster than any other city since 1970. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Planners eye ways to reduce Vegas ‘urban heat island’ effect

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Native American population grows in Clark County

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In this Aug. 24, 2019 photo, provided by Motocross Action Magazine. Adam Cianciarulo celebrates winning the Ironman National motocross race in Crawfordsville, Ind. Cianciarulo was one the next up-and-coming star in motocross. A series of injuries nearly chased him from the sport, but Cianciarulo has recovered is finally ready to ride toward the top. (Rich Shepherd/Motocross Action Magazine via AP)

Cianciarulo ready for 450 debut after long ride

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Coroner: Vegas man died in handcuffs from meth intoxication

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

Nevada cities plan votes on misdemeanor jury trials issue

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Kevin Na celebrates after winning the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament on the second playoff hole Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Son of Payne Stewart now tournament director on LPGA

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Kevin Na shots 62 to share lead in home event in Las Vegas

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People pray at a makeshift memorial for shooting victims, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Las Vegas, on the anniversary of the mass shooting two years earlier. (AP Photo/John Locher)

MGM Resorts International settles Vegas shooting lawsuits for up to $800M

By Ken Ritter - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2017, file photo, windows are broken at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino in Las Vegas, the room from where Stephen Craig Paddock fired on a nearby music festival, killing 58 and injuring hundreds on Oct. 1. In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have taken some action to tighten gun regulations. But advocates say they're frustrated more hasn't been done since the attack in Las Vegas killed 58 people on Oct. 1, 2017, and that mass shootings keep happening across the country. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

The Latest: Attorneys say MGM deal settles most lawsuits

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FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, Brooks Koepka hits from the second tee during the final round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Koepka spent the majority of his short offseason recovering from stem cell treatment on his left knee. Koepka returns to competition at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, with the No. 1 player in the world giving Las Vegas its strongest field in more than 15 years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Koepka has work done on left knee in offseason

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People pray at a makeshift memorial for shooting victims, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Las Vegas, on the anniversary of the mass shooting two years earlier. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Loved ones honor 58 who died in 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 1, 2018, file photo, people comfort each other during a vigil for victims and survivors of a mass shooting in Las Vegas. In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have taken some action to tighten gun regulations. But advocates say they're frustrated more hasn't been done since the attack in Las Vegas killed 58 people on Oct. 1, 2017, and that mass shootings keep happening across the country. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

The Latest: Mournful mayor brings shooting memorial to end

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Las Vegas to mark 2nd anniversary of shooting that killed 58

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FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., arrives at a campaign event in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Housing woes push into 2020 campaign from Nevada and beyond

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne, left, and Aerial Powers celebrate after defeating the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of a WNBA playoff basketball series Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Mystics beat Aces in Game 4 to advance to WNBA Finals

By W.G. Ramirez - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne, left, and Aerial Powers celebrate after defeating the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of a WNBA playoff basketball series Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Mystics top Aces 94-90, reach WNBA Finals; LeBron courtside

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Las Vegas Aces' Kelsey Plum, top, falls into Washington Mystics' Kristi Toliver during the second half in Game 3 in the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Cambage scores 28 to lead Aces to 92-75 win over Washington

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Washington Mystics' LaToya Sanders, left, fouls Las Vegas Aces' Liz Cambage during the first half in Game 3 in a semifinal game in the WNBA playoffs, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Liz Cambage scores 28 to lead Aces over Mystics

By W.G. Ramirez - Associated Press

People dressed in costumes visit an entrance to the Nevada Test and Training Range near Area 51, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, near Rachel, Nev. People came to visit the gate inspired by the &quot;Storm Area 51&quot; internet hoax. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Area 51 festival wraps up in Nevada; Earthlings head home

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Prosecutors say key witness lied in motorcycle gang trial

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