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Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 180,480, making it the second-largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas. Current estimates place the population of the city proper at more than 214,000 which would make Reno the third-most populous city, after Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles (42 km) north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe in the high desert. The area of western Nevada and the California Sierra Nevada anchored by Reno has a population of approximately 650,000. Reno shares its eastern border with the city of Sparks. Reno, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.

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Thousands of bridges around the United States may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.

Hundreds running Boston Marathon's final mile

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Hundreds of runners are joining victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to finish the last mile of the race, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line after explosives went off while many ath...

Video: Fire extinguished on top of Carson City casino

May 25, 2013 6:02 pm

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Reno Aces: Butler gives OK to bobblehead

May 25, 2013 2:00 pm

The first 2,000 fans through the Aces Ballpark gates tonight will receive the Brett Butler championship bobblehead, commemorating the franchises PCL and Triple-A national championships from last seaso...

Two hikes mark National Trails Day

May 25, 2013 2:00 pm

Celebrate National Trails Day on June 1 with one of two hikes.

Airline CEO's $20M payout opposed

May 25, 2013 2:00 pm

The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's larer than allowed by bankruptcy law.

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

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Free adoptions stir controversy in industry

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Nevada baseball: Gary Powers elevates field, fundraising for program

May 25, 2013 2:00 pm

Along with the wins he accumulated on the field, former Nevada baseball coach Gary Powers also played an instrumental role in elevating the Wolf Pack program in ways that didn't show up on a scoreboar...

Auto dealers expect brisk holiday weekend sales

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