Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders wins in resounding victory

The Vermont senator Bernie Sanders won the caucuses in Nevada, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race for the Democratic nomination.

“We’ve brought together a multigenerational, multiracial coalition that is not only going to win Nevada, it’s going to sweep this country,” Sanders told supporters in San Antonio, Texas, after the Associated Press and several US networks projected his win.

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Bernie Sanders denounces Russia’s reported efforts to aid his campaign – live

Frontrunner condemns interference and says: ‘Unlike Trump, I do not consider Vladimir Putin a good friend. He is an autocratic thug’

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US officials told Bernie Sanders that the Russian government is working to help him secure the Democratic nomination, the Washington Post reported Friday.

And new reports are emerging that Sanders knew a month ago about the interference. Asked why the news is only coming out now, Sanders pointed to the Nevada caucuses and suggested media was to blame.

Sanders tells reporters he learned about Russian interference in his campaign about a month ago.

But asked why it came out now, Sanders points to the fact that the NV caucuses are a day away. And adds sarcastically, "Washington Post? Good friends."

That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Mario Koran, will take over the blog for the next few hours.

Here’s where the day stands so far:

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The hellish future of Las Vegas in the climate crisis: ‘a place where we never go outside’

Las Vegas is the fastest warming city in the United States. The city’s poorest residents are most at risk in the heat

The Clark county death investigator Jill Roberts vividly recalls the sunny 115F (46C) afternoon last summer when she entered a Las Vegas home with no functional air conditioning. The indoor heat felt even worse than the broiling temperature outside. She climbed up the stairs, through thick, stifling air, landing in a third-story bedroom where the resident had died in sweltering conditions. The room had no fan and the door was shut. It felt as if it couldn’t get any hotter.

“Our elements are unforgiving. Especially on those 115F days, it doesn’t take a lot,” Roberts told the Guardian. “In that situation I’ll go stand in the sun in the 115F heat to do my paperwork as opposed to staying in the house because it’s that hot.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not face criminal charges over rape allegations

  • Juventus star had been accused of 2009 assault in Las Vegas
  • Prosecutor says there is not enough evidence to bring charges

Prosecutors in Las Vegas say that Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face criminal charges over allegations he raped a woman at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009.

After reviewing a police investigation into the claims, Clark County district attorney Steve Wolfson said on Monday there is not enough evidence to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt, and no charges will be filed.

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Tight Nevada elections drive record voter registrations

In this May 31, 2016 file photo, a sign with an Elvis impersonator reminds people to vote at an early primary election polling site in Las Vegas. Tight races for governor and U.S. Senate have pushed a record number of people to register to vote in Nevada, and any stragglers have a little more than one week to sign up in time to participate in the 2018 midterms.

2 Nevadans to be added to Gaming Hall of Fame

The association on Thursday announced the Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, which includes former Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Philip Hannifin and Bally Technologies and Scientific Games executive Richard Haddrill. Lynda Carter, left, star of the TV series "Wonder Woman," and Richard Haddrill, CEO at Bally Technologies, pose for photos at the unveiling of the Bally Wonder Woman slot machine during the Global Gaming Expo at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas Tuesday, Sept.

Nevada deserves lawmakers with the backbone to stand up to Trump

The way most congressional Republicans have dealt with President Donald Trump's behavior has been shameful, bringing to mind the nervous stammers of parents of a spoiled brat. After the events of last week, though, it's no longer acceptable for Republicans to wring their hands and shrug their shoulders about Trump.

Veterans vote will be key in Senate showdown between Heller, Rosen

The Silver State is home to 300,000 veterans and Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and challenger Democratic U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen are working harder than ever to court them. The path to victory in Nevada's tight U.S. Senate race could lie in the hands of Nevada veterans.

Kavanaugh is wrong for LGBT Nevadans

Editor's note: Today, the Sun continues its occasional series of guest columns focusing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court. We hear it every election cycle from both parties and countless pundits - this is the most important election of our lifetime.

Democrats in tight primary contest for Nevada governor nod

Heller is considered the vulnerable Republican senator seeking re-ele... . In this June 6, 2018, photo, Clark County Commission member Chris Giunchigliani, right, speaks with Susan Garcia, center, and Aileen Vides while campaigning in Las Vegas.

Correction: Congressional Primaries-Nevada story

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Brothel bans weighed in Nevada as legal pimp seeks office

A coalition of religious groups and anti-sex trafficking activists have launched referendums to ban brothels in two of Nevada's seven count... . In this April 27, 2018, photo, owner Dennis Hof sits in front of the Love Ranch brothel in Crystal, Nev.

Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District issues

Twenty-one candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen, who represents Nevada's 3rd Congressional District and is leaving the House to run for the Senate. Twenty-one candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen, who represents Nevada's 3rd Congressional District and is leaving the House to run for the Senate.