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Inside the Lithium Mining War That Could Poison the Nevada Desert’s Water
A mining giant wants to extract lithium from the Nevada desert to power electric cars. But a more sustainable future doesn’t come without costs.
You Might End Up Getting Your COVID Vaccine From a Dentist or Veterinarian
“If you don’t have the labor capacity to give the vaccine, you’ll never get through the pandemic.”
These US Sheriffs Are Refusing to Enforce COVID Restrictions
With Thanksgiving days away, sheriffs in North Dakota, Utah, and New York are resisting orders to enforce mask mandates and social distancing, including limits on large gatherings.
Confused Trump Supporters Can't Decide Whether to 'Stop the Count' or 'Count Every Vote'
It's Schrödinger's vote count.
A GOP-Linked 'Stop the Steal' Facebook Group Is Gaining Thousands of Members a Minute
The group, run by Trump allies, is spreading disinformation about the election and calling for "boots on the ground to protect the integrity of the vote."
Biden Is Closing In On Trump in 2 Key States
The more mail-in votes are counted, the closer the race gets in Georgia and Pennsylvania
Trump Is Ignoring All COVID Warnings and Holding Giant Indoor Rallies Again
Trump held a huge rally in Nevada over the weekend, in open defiance of the state ban on indoor gatherings of more than 50 people.
Trump Is Suing to Stop Nevada From Making Voting Easier During Coronavirus
The Trump campaign would prefer that Nevada voters not be able to vote by mail during the pandemic.
Trump Is Going After States That Want to Make It Easier to Vote During the Pandemic
Trump specifically targeted Michigan and Nevada in a pair of early morning tweets on Wednesday.
Burning Man Is Fighting to Keep Its Financial Info From Someone It Claims Is a Sheriff's Agent
In a court filing, Burning Man accused the Bureau of Land Management of planning to turn over confidential information to an “agent” of the local sheriff’s department.
Cruise Passengers Exposed to Coronavirus Went Home Without Being Tested
Some passengers say they were never even offered a test, despite public promises from government officials like Mike Pence.
Bernie Sanders Just Won Nevada
A victory driven by a strikingly strong performance among Latinos in the first diverse state to vote in the Democratic primary process.