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Nevada's secretary of state praises transparent elections and confirms ongoing vote count

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Nevada's secretary of state praises transparent elections and confirms ongoing vote count

CARSON CITY, NV (KSNV) — The Nevada Secretary of State's Office announced that polls statewide closed at 7 p.m However, officials are urging voters who were in line at the time to stay and exercise their right to vote. Under Nevada law, every eligible voter in line by 7 p.m. PST must have the opportunity […]

On this day in history, October 18, 1867, the United States purchases Alaska from Russia for a whopping $7.2 million

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On this day in history, October 18, 1867, the United States purchases Alaska from Russia for a whopping .2 million

The United States made the deal of the ages on this day in history, October 18, 1867 – securing the vast Alaska Territory from Russia for $7.2 million. The transfer of 665,000 square miles of land between future rivals for global hegemony had a profound impact on the geopolitical balance of power that is still […]