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In Nevada GOP Senate primary, a long shot goes after the front-runner: By Kellen Browning, The New York Times Company; Nevada’s once-sleepy Republican primary for Senate, which has been dominated by Sam Brown, a U.S. Army veteran, was jolted to life in the past week, when a deep-pocketed rival took aim at the front-runner.; 2:00 a.m.

‘Let’s go build that railway’: Officials break ground on high-speed Las Vegas-to-Southern California line: By Katie Ann McCarver; The nation’s first true high-speed passenger rail system is within grasp with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Brightline West link between Las Vegas and Southern California.; 2:00 a.m.

Ohio, Alabama playing ballot games with Biden: By Patricia Lopez; Call it political tit-for-tat. Election officials in Ohio and Alabama have warned President Joe Biden that he might be left off their ballots in November because the Democrats’ mid-August nominating convention is past their deadlines.; 2:00 a.m.

Trump has clear racial preference: By Mike Barrett, Ashburn, Va.; For years, former President Donald Trump has been clear about the kind of immigrants he wants coming to the United States: people from “(white) places like Norway,” and not from “(expletive) countries like Haiti and ...; 2:00 a.m.

Resolving border crisis requires increasing legal migration: By Benjamin Powell; Given former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric during the Republican primaries, we can expect immigration enforcement on our southern border to be a major focus of his presidential campaign.; 2:00 a.m.

When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level: Associated Press; Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer.; 2:00 a.m.

Clean energy is a feel-good story: By Tim Romeyn, Henderson; I used to work in oil and gas drilling, but now I’m happier because I’m working in clean energy.; 2:00 a.m.

Elected officials failing America: By Robert Bulmer, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; At least 35-40% of Americans are strong believers in political fantasies and wild, false conspiracy theories.; 2:00 a.m.

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