Las Vegas transformed from a desert outpost to a gambling mecca through strategic legalized betting in 1931, the rise of iconic casinos, and a booming entertainment industry, drawing millions worldwide.
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U.S. history scholars are calling on school districts to include the Reconstruction era in their curricula. The Zinn Education Project highlights its importance for understanding civil rights and racial justice.
More than 50 people were killed in Las Vegas in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Authorities responded swiftly, with investigations underway to determine motives and prevent future attacks.