In The News: Department of History

Reno Gazette-Journal

Sometimes, good things come in fives.

Here are five Nevada-interest books new in book stores this fall. They’re written by local authors and range from wild horses to iconic Nevada truck stops.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It's been just a few days since the election of Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister, and Trudeau's victory certainly will move the country leftward and, perhaps, affect its relations with the United States in ways not yet known.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Will what happens in Congressional District One stay in Congressional District One?

KSNV-TV: News 3

Will what happens in Congressional District One stay in Congressional District One?

Marketplace.com

Las Vegas is turning into election central for the 2016 presidential race. Democrats hold a debate on October 13; Republicans hold a debate on December 15; and the parties will hold the final candidate debate of the presidential election on October 19, 2016.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Southern Nevada legend has it that during the five years of Hoover Dam construction, some workers were killed on the job and accidentally buried in the dam’s cement structure.

KSNV-TV: News 3

One city. Three debates.

Move over, gaming. We’re becoming a debate destination.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Southern Nevada is quietly remembering the sacrifices of 9/11.

Clark County, for the first time, is opting to have a scaled-down memorial service Friday that seeks to preserve the solemness of the occasion. It comes amid dwindling participation in past memorials.

GQ

Ever look around you at the sea of novelty T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops and think, why can't dudes try a little harder? Well, you might be missing the point of the matter.

Business Insider

It's common knowledge among everyone who pays attention to such things that Americans frequently dress super casually — and have for quite a while now.

Washington Post

Look around you, and you'll likely notice a sea of different outfits. You might see similar articles of clothing — even the same ones — worn by different people, but rarely do you find two pairings of tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories that are exactly alike.

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It might seem surprising that the road in North Las Vegas named for Tom Williams, who created that city, is such a short and unheralded thoroughfare. It may be more surprising that an elementary school is also named for the man who championed having as little government as possible in the new city and keeping out black people.