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FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, Eric Paddock holds a photo of himself, at left, and his brother, Stephen Paddock, at right, outside his home in Orlando, Fla. The FBI has concluded its investigation into the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history without determining a motive. The FBI makes the conclusion in a report given to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. After nearly 16 months, the agency says it can't determine why gunman Stephen Paddock killed 58...

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FBI: No motive but ‘infamy’in Vegas attack that killed 58

by Ken Ritter Associated Press, and Michael Balsamo Associated PressJanuary 29, 2019

In this Oct. 1, 2017, image taken from police body cam video released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on July 25, 2018, an armed law enforcement official points his gun while searching for a shooter in Las Vegas. The FBI has concluded its investigation into the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history without determining a motive.

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Infamy, zeal for carnage inspired Vegas shooter

by Ken Ritter Associated PressJanuary 29, 2019

In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 photo workers stand near an entrance to the under-construction Encore Boston Harbor luxury resort and casino, in Everett, Mass. A Nevada judge was being asked Friday, Jan. 4 to let the Massachusetts Gaming Commission make public a report on allegations of sexual misconduct against former casino mogul Steve Wynn. A decision could affect a decision on a pending license for the $2 billion casino and hotel being built in Everett. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Nevada judge shields Wynn documents in Massachusetts review

by Ken Ritter Associated PressJanuary 5, 2019

Lake Mead is shown July 28, 2014, near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona.

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States to meet on Colorado River drought plan

by Ken Ritter Associated PressDecember 9, 2018

From left, Linda Hazelwood, Michelle Hamel and Jann Blake, all from California, cry as they attend a prayer service on the anniversary of the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Las Vegas. The three saw bullets hit the ground near them when they attended the country music festival last year, and housed other attendees in their hotel room that night. "We needed this closure," said Jann Blake, "It's been a heavy year." (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Las Vegas marks anniversary of nation’s deadliest mass shooting

by Ken Ritter Associated PressOctober 1, 2018

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo speaks at a news conference Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Las Vegas. Lombardo spoke about the final report on the Oct. 1, 2017 shooting that became the deadliest in modern U.S. history. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Las Vegas shooting probe closes with no answers

by Ken Ritter Associated Press, Michelle L. Price Associated Press, and Michael Balsamo Associated PressAugust 3, 2018

Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez announces her decision at the Regional Justice Center during a hearing on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Las Vegas. Drug manufacturer Alvogen filed suit in an effort to stop Nevada using their drugs in the execution of death row inmate Scott Dozier. Gonzalez ordered the delay Wednesday morning in response to a challenge by New Jersey-based drugmaker Alvogen, which says it doesn't want its product, midazolam, used in "botched" executions. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las...

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Execution blocked after company objects to use of its drug

by Ken Ritter Associated Press, and Michelle L. Price Associated PressJuly 12, 2018

Cliven Bundy walks out of federal court with his wife Carol, Monday, in Las Vegas, after a judge dismissed criminal charges against him and his sons.

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Bundy free, defiant after Nev. ranching standoff case tossed

by Ken Ritter Associated PressJanuary 8, 2018

This undated combination of file photos provided by the Multnomah County, Ore., Sheriff's Office shows, from left, Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and his sons Ammon Bundy and Ryan Bundy and co-defendant Ryan Payne. Chief U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro ruled Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Las Vegas that federal prosecutors acted with willful disregard for constitutional due process rights of Cliven Bundy, sons Ryan and Ammon Bundy and Montana militia leader Ryan Payne. Criminal charges have been dismissed.

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Judge dismisses standoff case vs. rancher Cliven Bundy, sons

by Ken Ritter Associated PressJanuary 8, 2018

Ammon Bundy, right, and Carol Bundy, wife of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, speak with reporters outside of a federal courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Las Vegas. Chief U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case against Cliven Bundy, his sons Ryan and Ammon Bundy and self-styled Montana militia leader Ryan Payne. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Mistrial declared in Nev. ranching standoff

by Ken Ritter Associated PressDecember 20, 2017