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Olivia Johnson, a seventh-grader from Staley Middle School, captivated the audience with her acapella rendition of the National Anthem. Submitted Olivia Johnson, a seventh-grader from Staley Middle School, captivated the audience with her acapella rendition of the National Anthem.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In achievement-oriented Taiwan, where studying seems to be the preferred pastime activity among young people, the outdoor complex of basketball courts near National Taiwan University is normally a pretty lonely place, more used to hosting raindrops and discarded food wrappers than pivoting feet and jump shots.

Thousands of Nevada homeowners are still trying to get their loans modified or short sell their homes. In an effort to help those homeowners, Governor Brian Sandoval is flexing his political muscle to make sure banks will work the people who need it.