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51 Killed in Oklahoma Tornado; Death Toll to Rise

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The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says a growing death toll from a massive tornado that struck outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon now stands at 51. More>>

Brush Fire Sparked In Henderson

A brush fire devoured three acres in Henderson on Sunday. 8 News NOW's Tedd Florendo reports. More>>

Community College Graduates Its Largest Class Yet

The College of Southern Nevada graduated more than 2,500 students this week, its largest graduating class yet. 8 News NOW's Patranya Bhoolsuwan reports. More>>

School Board Set to Decide on Superintendent Search

The Clark County School Board is expected to decide Monday on whether to look outside the school district for a new superintendent. 8 News NOW's Lauren Rozyla reports. More>>

Powerful Cars Behind Some Teen Wrecks

Teens were behind the wheel of higher-power cars that ended up crashing. 8 News NOW's Sharie Harvin reports. More>>

I-Team: Alleged Case of Choking Uncovered at Family Court

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The I-Team recently exposed how a family court marshal was fired for a sexual assault at the courthouse. Now, the I-Team has uncovered another case of alleged abuse More>>

I-Team: In New Book, Oscar Tells It Like It Is

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Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman might be the only local politician in the country who needs not one, but two biographies to tell his colorful story. More>>

Murder Suspect in iPad Case was Aspiring Baseball Player

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The 18-year-old who police say grabbed 15-year-old Marcos Arenas to steal his iPad is also a high school student as well as a standout first baseman for Sierra Vista High School. More>>

'Like' Campaign Raises Money For YMCA

The 8 News Now Community Pride Facebook "Like" campaign continues this month. For every "Like" $1 will be donated to the Southern Nevada YMCA up to $5000. 8 News Now Patranya Bhoolsuwan sat down with youth and family director to talk about how it will help the organization. More>>

Report Details iPad Robbery, Murder of Teen

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An anonymous tip led to the arrest of the two suspects in the murder of a Las Vegas teen during an attempted robbery of his iPad.
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Fundraiser Car Wash for iPad Victim

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As a family struggles with the death of a 15-year-old boy killed over and iPad, police are trying to track down the men responsible. More>>

Recent College Graduates Face Uncertain Future

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More than 2,700 College of Southern Nevada students will graduate Monday night. Many graduates, however, are discovering few job opportunities once they enter the workforce. More>>

Report: Suburban Poverty Outpaced Urban Poverty in Vegas

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While the Las Vegas metropolitan area in the last decade experienced more rapid growth in its suburbs than in its urban core, the percentage of residents living in poverty likewise increased faster in the suburbs than elsewhere. More>>

Two Suspects Arrested In iPad Robbery Death

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A father may be getting a small bit of closure following the arrest of two suspects police say are responsible for his son's death. More>>

  • Paula's Health NotesLas Vegas Health News

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:58:55 GMT
    Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy is sparking strong emotions from women over the questions of whether genetic testing for breast cancer is for everyone,.
    Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy is sparking strong emotions from women over the questions of whether genetic testing for breast cancer is for everyone, and whether women should have breast surgery, even if they don't have cancer.
  • Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done,...
    One of the world's most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring - removal of both breasts. But new approaches are dramatically changing breast surgeries, whether to treat cancer or to prevent...
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:25:44 GMT
    We usually think of women when we talk about breast cancer, but men are affected as wellin fact about 2-thousand men in this country country are diagnosed with breast cancer everyone, and about 400 die from the disease.
    Most discussions about breast cancer tend to focus on women, but men are also affected by the disease. Every year, nearly 2,000 men in this country are diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Startup Companies

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-04-11 02:55:49 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community. What used to be the city's Channel 2 studios on Las Vegas Boulevard
    Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community.
  • Monday, March 18 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-03-19 00:04:43 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- With one of the Downtown Project's first startup companies leaving the valley for San Francisco, some are left wondering whether Las Vegas has the infrastructure to sustain startups long-term. Romotive
    With one of the Downtown Project's first startup companies leaving the valley for San Francisco, some are left wondering whether Las Vegas has the infrastructure to sustain startups long-term.
  • Friday, March 15 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:40:43 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- A tech startup that took advantage of the downtown Las Vegas incubator scene at The Ogden residential complex and rapidly grew into a 20-employee company announced Friday that it is moving
    A tech startup that took advantage of the downtown Las Vegas incubator scene at The Ogden residential complex and rapidly grew into a 20-employee company announced Friday that it is moving to the San Francisco Bay Area.

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