Valley of Fire State Park is about 46 miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas, where triple-digit temperatures have scorched the region.
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Police arrest suspect in Dallas, Texas, murders; man is latest alleged U.S. serial killer
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Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California begin strike, demand higher pay
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