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A DNA Test Revealed a Hidden Father and a Decades-Old Family Secret
AI-generated editorial illustration for a Las Vegas News human-interest article about Christine Jacobsen’s DNA and genealogy investigation, which pointed to a probable Black biological father. The image combines a DNA strand, an ancestry results screen and a symbolic vintage family photograph. It is not a documentary photograph of Christine Jacobsen, Paul Keith Meeres or any identified person.

DNA Test Leads Woman Raised White to Probable Black Father

Christine Jacobsen expected her ancestry results to confirm her Danish roots. Raised as white, she took a DNA test and discovered her probable biological father was Black.
July 13, 2026
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LVMPD Air Support Gets $1M Federal Boost for Rescue Hoist, Searchlights and Helicopter Engine
Officials stand in front of an LVMPD police helicopter during a visit highlighting federal funding for LVMPD Air Support in Southern Nevada. The funding supports a rescue hoist, upgraded searchlights and a spare helicopter engine for rescue, patrol and major-incident operations.

LVMPD Air Support Gets $1M Federal Boost for Rescue Gear

LVMPD Air Support will receive about $1 million in federal funding for helicopter rescue and flight-operation equipment, including a rescue hoist, searchlights and engine support for Clark County operations.
July 8, 2026
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Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Opens After Former Harveys Casino Transformation
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino opens in Stateline, Nevada, after a multi-phase transformation of the former Harveys Lake Tahoe, with renovated rooms, a modernized casino floor, new dining and nightlife venues, High Dive Pool and Lounge, and expanded meetings and event space.

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Opens at Former Harveys

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe has opened in Stateline, Nevada, after Caesars Entertainment transformed the former Harveys Lake Tahoe into a modern casino resort.
July 7, 2026
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Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce for $2M Gift
Dolly Parton thanking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for a $2 million gift to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a children's literacy program.

Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce for $2M Gift

Dolly Parton thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for a $2 million gift to her Imagination Library, a children’s literacy program that mails free books to young children.
July 3, 2026
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Free Help After Smith's Shooting
Las Vegas News featured image for coverage of free trauma support and victim resources available through the Resiliency & Justice Center after the deadly May 12 Smith's grocery store shooting in Las Vegas.

Free Help Available for Victims, Witnesses After Las Vegas Smith’s Shooting

Free and confidential trauma support is available for people affected by the deadly May 12 Smith’s Food & Drug shooting in Las Vegas, including witnesses, workers, shoppers, families and bystanders.
May 14, 2026
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Harrah's Oklahoma Opens
Featured image from the grand opening of Harrah's Oklahoma, highlighting the ribbon-cutting ceremony as Caesars Entertainment expands into Oklahoma through its partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.

Harrah’s Oklahoma Opens Under Caesars Partnership

Harrah’s Oklahoma officially opened April 9 in partnership with Caesars Entertainment and the Iowa Tribe, launching a new gaming destination near Route 66 expected to boost tourism and regional economic growth.
April 11, 2026
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