Las Vegas leads nation in growth amid pollution and gridlock
Census figures show Las Vegas metro population rose 55 percent from 1990 to 1998 to 1,321,546, driven by hotel casino expansion. The report notes air quality concerns, sanctions threats from the EPA, and worsening traffic while other western metros also posted rapid growth.
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Jackson seeks innocence as he protests zero tolerance
Rev. Jesse Jackson pleads innocent to three counts of criminal trespass and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Decatur Illinois. He aimed to spotlight alleged flaws in school zero tolerance policies as he defends students expelled after a September football game incident.
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Mother and boyfriend deny involvement in missing girl case
Vallejo California police pursue leads as 7 year old Xiana Fairchild remains missing since December 9. Antoinette Robinson defends her boyfriend Bobby Turnbough while he faces questions and a recent two year sentence for mistreatment of a child in an unrelated case. Robinson expresses support but questions him amid shifting statements and ongoing investigation.
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