Story archive for April 2021

Golden Knights’ 10-game winning streak ends with loss to Coyotes

Justin Emerson | Published Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (9:31 p.m.)

They had to lose eventually. The Golden Knights saw their 10-game winning streak end Friday when they were shut out for the third time this season and fell to the Arizona Coyotes 3-0 at Gila River Arena.

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Mountain West eliminates intraconference transfer rules

Associated Press | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (8:32 p.m.)

The Mountain West has eliminated its intraconference transfer rules, becoming the latest Division I league to decide to it would solely be governed by NCAA rules.

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Three cheers for defense: Raiders use all their Day 2 picks on stop unit

Case Keefer | Published Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (5:01 p.m.)

The Raiders brought in reinforcements for their long-struggling defense on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft. ...

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Live music at Las Vegas vaccination sites a hit with shot recipients

Hillary Davis | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Visitors to the COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Las Vegas Convention Center might find themselves tapping their toes and nodding their heads in the post-shot observation area. Thanks to a grant and a desire to brighten necessary but spartan spaces ...

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Report: Nevadans lost over $6 million last year to online romance scams

Sara MacNeil | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevadans lost more than $6 million last year in online romance scams, making it the 22nd-most “catfished” state in the U.S., according to Social Catfish, a computer dating investigative service. Catfishing refers to creating a false online identity to ...

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NFL Draft: Nixon, Hufanga, Book among possible Day 3 steals

By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (12:29 a.m.)

Two days down, yet the NFL Draft is only half done and there are still plenty of celebrated college players available to be picked.

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Biden’s agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically plausible than others.

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Disneyland reopens as California emerges from virus depths

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Published Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

Disneyland reopened to excited visitors Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state that was so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated in gymnasiums and outdoor tents. Visitors cheered and screamed with happiness as ...

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‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans

Associated Press | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms. Bearded with double chins, they shout “Hoo-Ha!” in time to upbeat African drums.

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Key piece of Biden’s $1.8T families plan expires after 2025

By Josh Boak, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

President Joe Biden couldn’t get everything he wanted into his own $1.8 trillion families plan.

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Raiders drawn to first-round pick Alex Leatherwood’s pedigree, run-blocking

Case Keefer | Published Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (7:32 p.m.)

Alex Leatherwood’s path to the Las Vegas Raiders began nearly three years ago, before Mike Mayock had even become the franchise’s general manager. Mayock was breaking down game film of ...

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Water bill may open spigot for Biden infrastructure plan

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (6:40 p.m.)

Rarely has a routine water resources bill generated so much political buzz, but as senators hoisted the measure to passage Thursday the bipartisan infrastructure legislation served as a potential template for building consensus around President Joe Biden’s ambitious American Jobs Plan.

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Report: Aaron Rodgers pushing for trade, Raiders on his list

Mike Grimala | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2:11 p.m.)

As if they weren’t busy enough with preparations for the first round of the NFL Draft, the Raiders’ war room no doubt jumped into overdrive on Thursday afternoon as reports surfaced that Las Vegas could be on Aaron Rodgers’s short list for trade ...

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The Summer 2021 film season could signal a reawakening for moviegoing itself

Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

If the past year has impressed anything upon me, it’s that I spend too much time at home looking at screens.

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Gauging superhero-movie excitement at Vegas comic stores

Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“I think the [buzz on Black Widow] has slowed down a bit, but I’m cautiously optimistic, and I hope the same thing doesn’t happen to that one as with the second ‘Wonder Woman’ movie.”

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Revamped push for legislative oversight of Nevada regents gains momentum

John Sadler | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevada voters may experience a bit of déjà vu on the 2024 ballot, as lawmakers have resurrected a ballot question to give the Legislature greater power over higher ed ...

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The Sahara’s Azilo Ultra joins the Las Vegas pool party

Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Massive LED walls wrapping around the perimeter—totaling more than 10,000 square feet of surface area—will help create a customizable environment for private events, sports watch parties and concerts.

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Two Las Vegas chefs compete to be ‘Best Baker in America’

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Season 4 premieres May 3 on the Food Network.

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Downtown Las Vegas’ Silver Stamp gains a quick following among beer lovers

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

It’s friendly and accessible, a neighborhood spot for unpretentious folks with discerning palates.

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Raiders’ offensive line will be fine regardless of how the NFL Draft plays out

Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Raiders general manager Mike Mayock says he doesn’t pay attention to the outside reaction to his personnel moves, but he somehow caught wind of the consensus of his dismantling of the team’s existing offensive line during free agency last month. ...

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Our 2021 Summer Movie Guide: Superheroes, animation, horror and more

Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Black Widow, Army of the Dead, In the Heights, A Quiet Place II …

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Kentucky Derby is family affair for Asmussens and O’Neills

By Beth Harris, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Steve Asmussen grew up in a barn in dusty Laredo, Texas. He and older brother Cash were the help in their parents' Ma-and-Pa stable. Nearly 4,000 miles away, Patrick O'Neill watched from Hawaii as his Uncle Doug made his way up the training ranks.

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Young women, grown up without Taliban, dread their return

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Inside Ms. Sadat’s Beauty Salon in Afghanistan’s capital, Sultana Karimi leans intently over a customer, meticulously shaping her eyebrows. Make-up and hair styling is the 24-year-old’s passion, and she discovered it, along with a newfound confidence, here in the salon.

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GOP’s Sen. Scott suggests Dems use race as political weapon

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Sen. Tim Scott accused Democrats on Wednesday of dividing the country and suggested they're wielding race as “a political weapon," using the official Republican response to President Joe Biden’s maiden speech to Congress to credit the GOP for leading the country out of its pandemic struggles and toward a hopeful future.

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Gone Fission: Controversial nuke plant near NYC shuts down

By Michael Hill, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, capping a decades-long battle over a key source of electricity in the heart of New York City's suburbs that opponents have called a threat to millions living in the densely packed region.

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About a third of Mexicans show exposure to coronavirus

Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

As many as one-third of Mexicans may have been exposed to the coronavirus by the end of 2020, according to a study of random blood samples taken between February and December.

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Star players step up as Golden Knights beat Avalanche, move closer to division title

Justin Emerson | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (10:35 p.m.)

Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone went in on the Colorado net 2-on-1. Good things tend to happen when those two get loose for the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights best players came up big in the most important game of the season so far ...

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County considers fund for permanent Vegas mass shooting memorial

Hillary Davis | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (7:40 p.m.)

Clark County is moving toward establishing a fund for the creation and maintenance of a permanent memorial for the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting.

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Golden Knights top prospect Peyton Krebs joining Silver Knights

Justin Emerson | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (11:30 a.m.)

The Golden Knights’ top prospect is returning to the valley. Forward Peyton Krebs completed his junior season in the Western Hockey League Tuesday night. He is expected to join the AHL Silver Knights within the next week, Silver Knights coach Manny Viveiros said. It’s possible he ...

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Blog: Golden Knights take down Avalanche, open up lead in West Division

Justin Emerson | Published Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Golden Knights knew how important Wednesday's game was in the hunt for the West Division title. Jonathan Marchessault said yesterday it was "100%" the most important game of the season so far, and Brayden McNabb said it was going to have a playoff-like feel. Vegas extended its franchise-best winning streak to 10 ...

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NFL Draft: Raiders could add defensive talent with first-round pick

Mike Grimala | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

If the Raiders opt to use their first-round pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft on a defensive player, new coordinator Gus Bradley would certainly applaud the move, given Las Vegas' current situation on that side of the ball ...

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Order Checks Online 2021: 5 Best Sites for Cheap Business & Personal Checks

Azure Sky Group | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

There are several benefits to ordering your checks online and not from your bank. This is primarily because when you order checks online, you’re cutting out the middleman, which saves you money. However, you’ll also notice ...

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Comedian John Caparulo gets animated on and off stage

Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Cap returns to the stage at the Space on May 11 and is hoping to be back at Harrah's for his comedy residency soon.

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The Hamburglar? How a story about meat limits fell apart

By David Bauder, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

President Joe Biden spent only a weekend as the “Hamburglar” in the conservative media world.

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Tim Scott, only Black GOP senator, set to respond to Biden

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

Tim Scott, the only Black Republican senator, is often happy to dart past Capitol Hill reporters without saying much. This time, he and the spotlight have found each other.

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Publisher pulls Philip Roth bio, cuts ties with author

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

The publisher of a highly anticipated and widely discussed biography of Philip Roth is pulling the book and cutting ties with author Blake Bailey, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

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India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.

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Judge nixes plea deal for 2 accused of Super Bowl field run

Associated Press | Wed, Apr 28, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

A Florida judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.

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Man arrested in fatal stabbing of ex-girlfriend in front of her mom

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Apr 27, 2021 (7:25 p.m.)

A man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend whom he met Friday night at a convenience store to return some property was taken into custody on Monday.

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Suspect in wrong-way crash that killed 2 says he might have fallen asleep

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Apr 27, 2021 (6:40 p.m.)

A motorist accused of causing a head-on crash that killed two people Friday morning on a northeast Las Vegas roadway told investigators that he was ...

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Clark County cleared for 80% capacity, relaxed social distancing starting Saturday

Hillary Davis | Tue, Apr 27, 2021 (6:03 p.m.)

The state has given Clark County the green light on its local COVID-19 mitigation and enforcement plan for when the county assumes control Saturday of capacity and physical distancing restrictions. State COVID-19 response director Caleb Cage notified the county ...

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NFL Draft: Offensive line options abound for the Raiders

Mike Grimala | Tue, Apr 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Offense is not the Raiders’ biggest problem. Las Vegas finished 10th in scoring in 2020, and there aren’t a lot of holes at the skill positions. The offensive line is a different story.

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Golden Knights enjoy rare break ahead of pivotal stretch run

Justin Emerson | Tue, Apr 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Golden Knights didn’t practice Monday. They didn’t the day before either, and don’t play again until Wednesday.

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Biden plan for cleaner power system faces daunting obstacles

By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (11:52 p.m.)

If the nation is to meet President Joe Biden's goal of cutting America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade, it will have to undertake a vast transformation toward renewable energy.

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Hungarian traveling circus stays fit for post-COVID opening

By Justin Spike, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Human and four-legged performers alike are preparing to bring Hungary's largest traveling circus back on the road after the COVID-19 pandemic halted its shows for more than a year.

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Explainer: What was with that weird Oscar ending?

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

The 93rd annual Academy Awards were always going to be a bit surreal this year.

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President Biden’s first address to Congress is invite-only

By Colleen Long, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

President Joe Biden's first address to Congress is an invite-only affair, no guests allowed.

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Iran, US warships in first tense Mideast encounter in a year

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

American and Iranian warships had a tense encounter in the Persian Gulf earlier this month, the first such incident in about a year amid wider turmoil in the region over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.

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Sources: Turner Sports gets rights to second NHL package

By Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (5:14 p.m.)

Turner Sports is the surprise winner of the National Hockey League's second television package.

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Big Apple? NY loses House seat by thin slice in census count

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (5:05 p.m.)

New York will lose one seat in Congress as a result of national population shifts, according to census data released Monday — a loss that might have been avoided if just a few dozen more people in the state had been counted.

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New TV spot reminds tourists Las Vegas is ready for them

Bryan Horwath | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (11:31 a.m.)

As Las Vegas tourism officials prepare for what they hope will be a busy summer, a new TV advertising campaign hit the airwaves today. Dubbed “Vegas You,” the campaign’s ...

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Bruno Mars returns to his Las Vegas Strip residency in July

Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (8:31 a.m.)

July is going to be big on the Strip with the debut of Usher's residency at Caesars Palace, too.

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The wait is almost over: A closer look at Cirque du Soleil’s restart in Las Vegas

Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 26, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The original resident show in Las Vegas, "Mystére" at Treasure Island will also be the first original Cirque show to reopen.

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Trade deadline pickup Mattias Janmark settling in with Golden Knights

Justin Emerson | Sun, Apr 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When Mattias Janmark joined the Golden Knights two weeks ago after being traded from Chicago, he wasn’t necessarily walking into an unfamiliar situation.

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Start reducing your carbon footprint by making changes in the kitchen

Genevie Durano | Sun, Apr 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

It will benefit the planet—and our health, in the process. Here are some ways to start.

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How these Las Vegas locals overcame their vaccine hesitancy

Hillary Davis | Sun, Apr 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Sheila Witte remembers the three little vials a nurse brought to her Midwestern country school. They contained the polio vaccine, a groundbreaking development in immunology that would eventually eradicate the potentially fatal and disabling childhood disease ...

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Nevada to providers: Resume use of J&J vaccine for COVID-19

By Associated Press | Sat, Apr 24, 2021 (12:58 p.m.)

Nevada's COVID-19 immunization program is telling health care providers to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine now that the federal government has lifted ...

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Former 49er brings football acumen, NFL expertise to UNLV program

Ray Brewer | Sat, Apr 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Football players on the UNLV defense are in a film session when the video suddenly reverts to old San Francisco 49ers practice film. They are talking about technique, using an example from a former NFL linebacker they are quickly embracing ...

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Powwows across US adapt to pandemic for a second year

By Natasha Brennan, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 23, 2021 (11:40 p.m.)

The coronavirus pandemic brought powwow season largely to a screeching halt last year.

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Las Vegas-area casinos can go to 80% capacity starting May 1

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Apr 23, 2021 (10:40 p.m.)

Casinos in Clark County will be allowed to move to an 80% capacity limit beginning next month, according to Nevada regulators.

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Laura Pausini is ready to sing at the Oscars

Associated Press | Fri, Apr 23, 2021 (6:23 p.m.)

Laura Pausini was so emotionally affected by the pandemic last year that she even thought she'd never sing again.

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Lessons from 2017 campus shooting inform Las Vegas school safety event

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Apr 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The conference, geared toward high school and university administrators, featured discussions on post-pandemic school planning, teenage suicide and unpredictable threats ...

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Boulder City native finds success in app that brings storage space into the sharing economy

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Apr 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Neighbor is a sharing economy storage marketplace that connects those looking to store items — anything from boxes of random belongings to a lawn mower or vehicle — with others in a particular area willing to rent space. Just like ride share services like Uber and Lyft …

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California goes from worst to first in virus infections

By Brian Melley, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were idling outside with people struggling to breathe, waiting for beds to open.

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Therapy bunny at ballpark brings smiles and is instant hit

By Janie McCauley, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A handsome, golden-colored therapy bunny named Alex came to the ballpark and stole the hearts of San Francisco Giants fans Thursday night, attending the series opener against Miami with owners Kei Kato and Josh Row.

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Evidence in Chauvin case contradicted first police statement

By Claudia Lauer, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Moments after former officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in George Floyd's death, copies of the original Minneapolis police statement began recirculating on social media.

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Beyond the Pandemic: London’s West End readies for next act

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Noah Thomas saw his name in lights, and then the lights went out.

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Former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke dies in LA car crash

Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Kentucky freshman guard Terrence Clarke died Thursday following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19.

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Nevada: Republican Party filed baseless election fraud allegations

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (6:50 p.m.)

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske said her office reviewed election fraud allegations that state Republican Party leaders delivered to her office and found that ...

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Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan to headline Resorts World Las Vegas

Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (6 a.m.)

The quartet of pop and country stars are expected to establish residency shows at the 5,000-seat Theatre at Resorts World.

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A peek inside North America’s largest recycling center, located right here in the Las Vegas Valley

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Three things Southern Nevada Recycling Center Community hopes customers keep in mind when filling their blue bins.

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Deep Dive: Explore the full menu at Las Vegas Mediterranean mainstay Khoury’s

Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The lesser known street-food standby lahm bi ajeen is a must-try, perfect to slice up and share or as a filling lunch all by itself.

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Mesquite casino exec: Better days on horizon, but ‘we’re not in charge of the timing’

Bryan Horwath | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Andre Carrier of Eureka Casinos is optimistic by nature. Still, he doesn’t think it’s a stretch to project a strong rebound for the Southern Nevada gaming industry as it emerges from …

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And this week’s Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly is …

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hint: He scored goals in three of the Knights’ four games—all of which resulted in wins.

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The Clark County Lands Bill would protect Nevada’s unspoiled acres (and more)

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The County calls it a “coordinated, well-planned approach to our ever-increasing population, while not sacrificing the natural resources we hold so dear.”

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CraftHaus’ Wyndee Forrest has big plans for the Nevada Craft Brewers Association

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“it’s really important we have one message going out, and that’s that Nevada makes award-winning, world-class beers. We don’t need to import everything.”

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Vegas vs. Emissions: It’s one of the climate’s biggest foes, and here’s how you can help to beat it

Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A Nevada Department of Transportation rep says local use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes “has steadily climbed” since additional HOV miles were added in recent expansions of I-15 and U.S. 95.

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Analyzing whether Las Vegans should add rooftop solar to their homes

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

If saving the planet isn’t motivation enough, perhaps saving money is more appealing?

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Free Will Astrology (April 22)

Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (1 a.m.)

It's time to think bigger and feel wilder, Virgo.

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Low on beds, oxygen, India adds global high 314K virus cases

By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

India reported a global record of more than 314,000 new infections Thursday as a grim coronavirus surge in the world's second-most populous country sends more and more sick people into a fragile health care system critically short of hospital beds and oxygen.

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DC statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press | Published Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House of Representatives approved a bill to ...

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Jill Biden to visit Navajo Nation, once floored by COVID-19

By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 22, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Jill Biden is traveling to the country's largest Native American reservation, the Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by the coronavirus but is outpacing the U.S. in vaccination rates while maintaining strict pandemic restrictions.

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California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 21, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Standing in the dry, cracked bottom of Lake Mendocino, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency Wednesday in two Northern California counties where grape growers and wineries ...

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Golden Knights glad to punch playoff ticket, remain focused on postseason prize

Justin Emerson | Wed, Apr 21, 2021 (10:45 p.m.)

Jonathan Marchessault joked that he would have never back in 2017 that the Golden Knights would go to the playoffs four years in a row. “The first year we were just concentrating on winning more than four games,” the Vegas forward said with a grin.

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White House steps up efforts to address prolonged drought in West

John Sadler | Wed, Apr 21, 2021 (6:05 p.m.)

The Biden administration has launched a working group focused on addressing drought conditions in the West as the region continues to suffer from a long period of water scarcity.

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Cirque du Soleil to reopen ‘Mystére’ at TI, ‘O’ at Bellagio and Blue Man Group at Luxor in June and July

Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 21, 2021 (9 a.m.)

"Mystére" will be the first of the company's epic Las Vegas shows to return to the stage on June 28.

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Singer John Lloyd Young gets fans involved with ‘By Request: Live From Las Vegas’

Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

He's been performing regularly at the Space throughout the pandemic, even when his shows were livestream only.

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Arizona governor sending National Guard to southern border

By Anita Snow, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state's southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants.

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Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.

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Prince fans headed to Paisley Park five years after death

Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, will welcome back a select 1,400 fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary.

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US Sikh community traumatized by yet another mass shooting

By Casey Smith, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Ajeet Singh had to steel himself for a return to work at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday for the first time since a former employee shot dead eight people, including four members of Indianapolis’ tightly knit Sikh community.

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Dent in the pipeline: NHL draft-eligible players take a hit

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A few years from now, Brandt Clarke might be able to brag he took the Auston Matthews path to the NHL by playing in Europe during his draft year.

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Metro Police, state leaders react to Chauvin conviction

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (7:30 p.m.)

“The death of Mr. Floyd has become a seminal event in law enforcement and within our community,” Metro Undersheriff Christopher Darcy said. “The Chauvin trial brought up a bigger issue about American policing, and we’re always willing to have that information here at (Metro).”

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Raiders get backlash for tweet after conviction of officer

By Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Published Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (5:55 p.m.)

The Las Vegas Raiders got angry backlash for a tweet the team sent after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd.

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Las Vegas’ Favorite Strain 2021

Our 2021 Bud Bracket winner is Blue Maui from Jardin.

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Should states set marijuana policy by its potency? Some say yes

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)

As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency.

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Feds weighing how to respond after verdict in Chauvin trial

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (12:03 a.m.)

The Biden administration is privately weighing how to handle the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, including considering whether ...

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Asian Americans wary about school amid virus, violence

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (12:03 a.m.)

A Chinese American mother in the Boston suburbs is sending her sons to in-person classes this month, even after one of them was taunted with a racist “slanted-eyes” gesture at school, just days after the killings of women of Asian descent at massage businesses in Atlanta.

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Byron Bay locals protest planned Netflix reality series

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 20, 2021 (12:03 a.m.)

Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town.

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Amy Coney Barrett has book deal with conservative imprint

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book deal with a Penguin Random House imprint, The Associated Press has learned.

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Nevada inmate fighting execution seeks firing-squad option

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Published Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (7:45 p.m.)

A convicted killer who is fighting a possible June execution date that would make him the first person put to death in Nevada in 15 years is calling for the state to consider the firing squad as ...

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Nevada Senate passes proposal to expand access to birth control

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (6:46 p.m.)

The state Senate voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to allow pharmacists to provide patients birth control without authorization from a doctor or health care provider with ...

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Judge in Chauvin trial calls Maxine Waters’ comments ‘abhorrent’

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (5:04 p.m.)

The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd on Monday called recent comments by U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters “abhorrent," saying they could lead to a verdict being appealed and overturned.

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CBS Sports taking over TV coverage of World Series of Poker

Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (10:52 a.m.)

CBS Sports today announced a deal to televise the World Series of Poker Main Event starting this year. CBS Sports Network reached a multiyear agreement with ...

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Magician Jen Kramer, ‘Soul of Motown’ tribute return to Westgate Cabaret

Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (9:04 a.m.)

George Wallace and "Sexxy" are expected to return to the showroom as well.

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Nevada cannabis company expects growth surge for itself and industry as a whole

Bryan Horwath | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The growth strategy for Deep Roots Harvest, a cannabis company based 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, has been similar to the growth trajectory of the plants it cultivates.

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The Nevada Room is set for a soft opening with jazz singer Amanda King

Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Vegas Room is expanding on its unique approach to live entertainment in Las Vegas with a bigger, versatile space.

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Golden Knights offense stays red hot to beat Ducks

Justin Emerson | Published Sun, Apr 18, 2021 (3:34 p.m.)

Vegas scored five goals for the NHL-best 15th time this season, and is nearly perfect when reaching that mark. The Golden Knights scored two in the first, two in the second and one in the third to beat the Anaheim Ducks ...

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How Nevada’s infrastructure report card could benefit the state

John Sadler | Sun, Apr 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevada’s drinking water infrastructure will need more than $5 billion in maintenance costs over the next two decades. Internet access in the state’s vast rural areas is lacking ...

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Here’s how to fill in the gaps of your financial blind spots

By Bev O'Shea, NerdWallet | Sun, Apr 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Knowing enough about money to cover your bills is a start, but it’s not enough financial literacy to provide long-term security. Most of us eventually wonder what else we should be doing ...

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Rounding up Raiders mocks as NFL draft approaches

Mike Grimala | Sun, Apr 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The NFL draft is less than two weeks away, and you may be able to feel a consensus forming around the Raiders’ first-round pick ...

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Vegas’ Sean Kazmar makes it back to majors after 13-year absence

By Associated Press | Published Sat, Apr 17, 2021 (3:11 p.m.)

While Kazmar and the Atlanta Braves lost to the Chicago Cubs 13-4, his pinch-hit appearance in the fifth inning marked the 36-year-old infielder's first major league game since Sept. 23, 2008.

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The shock and reality of catching COVID after being vaccinated

By Steven Findlay, Kaiser Health News | Sat, Apr 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

As more Americans every day are inoculated, a tiny but growing number are contending with the disturbing experience of getting COVID despite having had one shot, or even two.

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I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?

Associated Press | Sat, Apr 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?

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Alaska to offer tourists COVID-19 vaccines starting June 1

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 16, 2021 (10:24 p.m.)

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Friday that COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting June 1, in unveiling plans aimed at bolstering the state's pandemic-battered tourist industry.

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Metro findings in Jorge Gomez death case leave some dissatisfied

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Apr 16, 2021 (6:20 p.m.)

Having just faced off with a crowd of rowdy racial justice demonstrators in downtown Las Vegas, Metro Police officers were already in a “heightened” state of alert ...

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Smoking foes: Make COVID casino smoking ban permanent in N.J.

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Health advocates say New Jersey's temporary coronavirus-related ban on smoking in the Atlantic City casinos should be made permanent, and some state legislators said Thursday they will push to make that happen.

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‘Fentanyl is here’: Las Vegas suffers alarming surge in overdose deaths

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Apr 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Tiny specks of this powerful synthetic opioid can prove fatal even when ingested unknowingly: Fentanyl killed 219 people in the Las Vegas Valley in 2020, about a 200% increase from the previous year. Recently, while the country was ravaged by the opioid crisis, Clark County saw ...

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GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.

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Video: Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by officer

By Don Babwin, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Disturbing bodycam video released after public outcry over the Chicago police shooting of a 13-year-old boy shows the youth appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before an officer fires his gun and kills him.

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US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The Biden administration has announced the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of people and companies, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year's presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies.

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U.S. opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (7:24 p.m.)

The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world on Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a months-long race to protect the population against ...

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Mass vaccination site at Cashman Center to close May 5

Hillary Davis | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (6:15 p.m.)

The Southern Nevada Health District is closing its large Cashman Center COVID-19 vaccine clinic next month to focus efforts on targeted outreach. The May 5 closure is because ...

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Rural Nevada counties want to reopen well ahead of June 1

By Scott Sonner and Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Published Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (1:26 p.m.)

Officials from several rural Nevada counties told a state coronavirus task force they're ready to relax restrictions and reopen businesses May 1 — well ahead of a June 1 date set by ...

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Silver Knights goalie works his way from unknown to AHL star

Justin Emerson | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Logan Thompson knew he might be sacrificing the potential of a professional hockey career when he signed with Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, out ...

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It’s 420 Week! The latest on Las Vegas cannabis lounges, marijuana DUI laws and more

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

How much tax money as been raised, and where has it been going?

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Save money and stay healthy with DIY self-care solutions

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

With just a little time and effort, you’ll be able to control exactly what you put on your hair and skin, and you’ll also feel good knowing you’re not dumping harsh chemicals down the drain or sending nonbiodegradable plastic containers to a landfill.

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Las Vegas chef Daniel Stramm uses his culinary skills to incorporate CBD in the kitchen

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

On April 20, Stramm will appear on the premiere episode of ‘Chopped 420,’ a spinoff of the Food Network’s popular ‘Chopped’ food competition.

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And this week’s Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly is …

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hint: He hasn’t gone more than two games without a point this entire season.

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Democrats seek to expand automatic voter registration in Nevada

John Sadler | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Under a proposed Assembly bill, the state Department of Health and Human Services, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and Medicaid offices could automatically register voters.

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Hot cannabis products, accessories and celebrity brands

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Apr 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A marijuana-infused beverage in a can? You bet.

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Big-business pushback against voting measures gains momentum

By David Koenig, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (11:54 p.m.)

Big business has ratcheted up its objections to proposals that would make it harder to vote, with several hundred companies and executives signing a new statement opposing “any discriminatory legislation."

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A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba’s communists

By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

This week's Communist Party congress could be the last with a Castro at the helm of Cuba's all-powerful political institution.

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U.S.’s John Kerry in China for talks ahead of climate summit

Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in talks in China on Thursday ahead of President Joe Biden’s climate summit of world leaders.

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Broadway star Karen Olivo protests Scott Rudin silence

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo says she won’t return to “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” once it reopens, saying she's frustrated by the Broadway industry and especially the silence in the wake of revelations about the behavior of producer Scott Rudin.

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Rapper Mystikal breaks silence on dropped rape charge

By Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Mystikal, convicted almost two decades ago of sexual battery and recently cleared of a second allegation of rape and kidnapping, acknowledges his past puts him in a “horrible fraternity.”

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Moses Wood is 10th UNLV player in the transfer portal

Mike Grimala | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (8:24 p.m.)

The exodus from the UNLV basketball program reached double digits on Wednesday, as Moses Wood became the 10th player to enter the transfer portal.

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Clowney signs with Browns, wants to ‘dominate’ with Garrett

By Tom Withers, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (6:37 p.m.)

As he considered his next stop in the NFL, Jadeveon Clowney said there was something about the Browns that made them very appealing.

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1 Nevadan among cases of serious reaction to the J&J vaccine

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (6:14 p.m.)

State health officials said they learned Wednesday that a Nevadan is one of the six people nationally who have reported serious reactions to Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine.

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5 Best Registered Agent Services of 2021 - Virtual Offices & Document Handling

Azure Sky Group | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

If you’re in the world of business, you’re probably aware you are legally required to designate a registered agent for your corporation. But with so many companies offering registered agent services, it can get a bit overwhelming deciding which is the best ...

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Righteous Brothers singer Bucky Heard hits old-school Vegas venues this week

Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Heard will perform at the Italian American Club and the Bootlegger this week.

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Veteran baker serving up cinnamon roll goodness in Las Vegas

Bryan Horwath | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Knowing that not just any cinnamon rolls would do, Michelle Uhler packed up her 4-year-old daughter Thursday morning and made the drive from Summerlin to a southeast Las Vegas strip mall. Their destination: Homies Cinnamon Rolls.

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Report: Broad missteps left Capitol Police unprepared Jan. 6

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the Jan. 6 insurrection — riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that couldn’t be used ...

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Iran president calls 60% enrichment an answer to ‘evilness’

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Iran's president on Wednesday called Tehran's decision to enrich uranium up to 60% after saboteurs attacked a nuclear site “an answer to your evilness,” linking the incident to ongoing talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

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100 Days: Tokyo Olympics marked by footnotes and asterisks

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 14, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Tokyo pitched itself as "a safe pair of hands” when it was awarded the Olympics 7 1/2 years ago.

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US agency says women can get abortion pill via mail

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 13, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Women seeking an abortion pill will not be required to visit a doctor's office or clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials said Tuesday in the latest reversal in an ongoing legal battle over the medication.

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Pelosi invites Biden to address Congress on April 28

Associated Press | Tue, Apr 13, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.

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Video shows trooper’s ‘close call’ when patrol vehicle struck on I-15

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Apr 13, 2021 (8:20 p.m.)

A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper had a "close call" over the weekend on Interstate 15 near Allegiant Stadium, when a suspected impaired driver ...

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Biden says pause on J&J shots shows gov’t putting safety first

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 13, 2021 (6:27 p.m.)

President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign hit a snag Tuesday when federal regulators recommended a “pause” in administering Johnson & Johnson shots.

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Nevada eyes June 1 return to full capacity in pandemic rebound

John Sadler | Published Tue, Apr 13, 2021 (5:02 p.m.)

With virus cases decreasing, including no deaths in the past two days and the vaccine reaching hundreds of thousands of residents, officials are taking a significant step to return toward normalcy ...

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Buy Diamond Engagement Rings Online - Top Sites of 2021

Azure Sky Group | Tue, Apr 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Growing the courage to propose is scary enough, but finding the right diamond engagement ring for your significant other? Now that's downright intimidating! It needs to be eye-catching, gorgeous, indicative of the relationship, and just as perfect as they are.

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Marijuana growing equipment may have caused LA explosion

Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (11:48 p.m.)

Equipment from a marijuana grow in a Los Angeles home's garage may have caused an explosion that shattered the structures, trapping one man in the debris and sending another to the hospital with critical burn injuries, authorities said Monday.

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CDC chief urges Michigan to ‘close things down’ amid spike

By David Eggert, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (11:47 p.m.)

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that Michigan should “close things down” to help address the country's worst coronavirus outbreak, days after ...

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Officer, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death

By Mohamed Ibrahim and Mike Householder, Associated Press | Published Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb and the city's chief of police resigned Tuesday, moves that ...

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India reels amid virus surge, affecting world vaccine supply

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The Indian city of Pune is running out of ventilators as gasping coronavirus patients crowd its hospitals. Social media is full of people searching for beds, while relatives throng pharmacies looking for antiviral medicines that hospitals ran out of long ago.

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Olympic torch runs through empty park in Osaka as cases rise

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics ran through a mostly empty Osaka city park on Tuesday, showing the risks of trying to hold the postponed games during a pandemic.

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Nevada reports no new COVID deaths for second straight day

Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (6:21 p.m.)

Health officials in Nevada reported no new deaths attributable to COVID-19 on Monday, for a second straight day, and said a two-week measure of ...

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Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting

By Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (5:50 p.m.)

In the raw aftermath of another killing of a Black man by police in Minnesota, there was no place for pro sports in the Twin Cities on Monday.

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Student fired at officers at Tennessee school, was killed

By Travis Loller and Adrian Sainz, Associated Press | Published Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (1:26 p.m.)

A student opened fire on officers responding to a report of a possible gunman at a Tennessee high school Monday and police shot back and killed him ...

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New style on the Strip: Resorts World Las Vegas announces retail collection

Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (9 a.m.)

Big brands like Judith Leiber and Hervé Léger will be part of a diverse group of retail experiences.

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Las Vegas pushes to become first to ban ornamental grass

By Ken Ritter and Sam Metz, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 12, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A desert city built on a reputation for excess and indulgence wants to become a model for restraint and conservation with a first-in-the-nation policy banning grass that nobody walks on. Las Vegas-area water officials have spent two decades trying to get people to replace thirsty greenery with ...

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Defense dominates as Golden Knights, Fleury blank Coyotes

Justin Emerson | Sun, Apr 11, 2021 (6:09 p.m.)

Marc-Andre Fleury entered Sunday’s game with 65 shutouts in his career. No. 66 might have been the easiest he’s ever had.

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Blog: Tomas Nosek provides only goal in Golden Knights victory over Coyotes

Justin Emerson | Published Sun, Apr 11, 2021 (11 a.m.)

Almost an hour of hockey went by Sunday without a goal. The red light behind the net lit up just once, but that was enough for the Golden Knights. Tomas Nosek scored with 9:22 remaining in regulation, breaking a scoreless tie and lifting the Golden Knights ..

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Las Vegas seniors isolated during pandemic reunite with families after vaccinations

Sara MacNeil | Sun, Apr 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Richard Cino thought he was simply dropping off groceries for his 82-year-old mother at the front desk of her nursing home. He had not been allowed in his mother's room at Prestige Senior Living at Mira Loma for ...

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Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press | Sun, Apr 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?

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Mind over munchies: How to tame the beast of emotional eating

C. Moon Reed | Sat, Apr 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“People are struggling with eating at record numbers,” says Dr. Cortney S. Warren, a board-certified psychologist, author and adjunct professor of psychiatry at UNLV’s School of Medicine.

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ADL: Fox should fire Carlson for white-supremacist rhetoric

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (11:10 p.m.)

The Anti-Defamation League has called for Fox News to fire prime-time opinion host Tucker Carlson because he defended a white-supremacist theory that says whites are being “replaced” by people of color.

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Group to study more justices, term limits for Supreme Court

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (11:04 p.m.)

President Joe Biden has ordered a study on overhauling the Supreme Court, creating a bipartisan commission Friday that will spend the next six months examining the politically incendiary issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for justices, among other issues.

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Musk’s finished underground transportation loop gets a viewing in Vegas

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (7 p.m.)

The president and CEO of Las Vegas’ main tourism agency thinks naysayers need to stop questioning the viability of an underground “people mover” transportation loop beneath the city’s Convention Center campus.

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Dustin Johnson’s Masters reign ends with missed cut

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (6:25 p.m.)

Dustin Johnson is scheduled to be in Butler Cabin on Sunday evening, draping the green jacket over the shoulders of the Masters champion.

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Blog: Golden Knights take down Coyotes after wild third period

Justin Emerson | Published Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (3 p.m.)

At the 4:10 mark of the second period, the Golden Knights took a 5-0 lead. It felt like it was over. The Coyotes had other ideas, and made Vegas sweat. The Golden Knights and Coyotes combined to score five goals in the third period, and though the five-goal lead dwindled ...

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UNLV’s entry in national competition designed to offer respite to veterans with PTSD

Sara MacNeil | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)

UNLV is one of 11 universities competing in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2020 Solar Decathlon build challenge, a biennial contest where students design, construct and operate homes powered by renewable energy. The challenge’s competition events, postponed for …

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Committee backs bill to make Nevada first on presidential primary calendar

John Sadler | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A legislative committee on Thursday took the first step in setting up Nevada to host the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries by approving a bill that would push the Silver State to the front of the political line. Assembly Bill 126, which passed out of the Assembly's ...

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Policy changes help drive U.S. migrant crossings to new highs

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

Paying a smuggler, Edgar Mejia could afford to take only one child with him to the United States. He chose his 3-year-old “warrior” son, leaving his 7- and 12-year-olds with their mother in Honduras.

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Amazon union organizers deflated as vote tilts against them

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

Amazon is heading into the final stretch of a union push in Bessemer, Alabama with a sizeable lead over labor organizers.

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‘New strategy’: Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign

By Will Weissert, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 9, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore.

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NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm.

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Disneyland Avengers Campus gets June debut after long delay

Associated Press | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Disneyland said Thursday that its new Avengers Campus will debut on June 4, nearly a year after originally planned.

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Nye County moves to buck governor on masks, crowd limits

Associated Press | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (8:30 p.m.)

Nye County could step ahead of the state and approve lifting mask mandates and business capacity limits enacted as pandemic prevention measures more than a year ago.

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North Carolina sites halt J&J shots after adverse reactions

By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (6:51 p.m.)

North Carolina health officials said on Thursday that they stopped administering Johnson & Johnson doses at a mass vaccination site in Raleigh and at clinics in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill after at least 26 people experienced adverse reactions, including fainting.

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Electric Daisy Carnival moves forward for May 21-23 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Brock Radke | Published Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (5:40 p.m.)

“You can expect the full EDC experience with no details spared, from the festival grounds to the music, stages, art, performers, artists and fireworks!”

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Fergusons Downtown’s subscription-based coffee club spotlights local roasters

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Vesta, Take It Easy and Zephyr have all been featured thus far.

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How to outsmart your smartphone (and stay safe in the process)

Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

As it turns out, that rectangular wedge is packed with dangers to life and limb.

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And this week’s Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly is …

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

He helped the team to three points in two games.

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Las Vegas rapper Kentrello wants to lay his feelings bare

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

His ‘Screenshot’ EP pairs dreamy, lo-fi synths against smooth-flowing vocals, peppered with introspective bars about his day-to-day life and relationships.

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The food’s familiar, but the energy’s new at Estiatorio Milos’ new Las Vegas Strip home

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

All the classic dishes have made the move from the Cosmopolitan to the Venetian, along with the famed three-course prix fixe lunch.

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Vegas magic is back—and ready to try new things

Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Checking in with Penn & Teller, Mac King and other stars of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Absinthe celebrates 10 years as a Las Vegas rite of passage

Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“We became that show that had good word-of-mouth—residents would recommend it to their friends who were visiting from out of town, that this was the one show we would take you to see while you’re here.”

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Virginia becomes first Southern state to legalize marijuana

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed changes to a bill that will allow adults to possess and cultivate small amounts of the drug starting in July.

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Jill Biden shines fresh spotlight on military family program

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Jill Biden on Wednesday delivered on her promise to prioritize the struggles of military families by reviving a decade-old initiative that challenged Americans to ...

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Will people of color win all four acting Oscars this year?

By Kyle Buchanan, The New York Times Company | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Five years after back-to-back bouts of #OscarsSoWhite put a spotlight on award-season diversity, could the Academy Awards be on the verge of a major breakthrough where people of color win every single acting trophy?

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Biden seems ready to extend U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan

By Robert Burns, Associated Press | Published Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Orderly withdrawals take ...

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Nevada Supreme Court hears venue fight in quadruple killing

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (6:11 p.m.)

Lawyers for a 22-year-old Salvadoran immigrant accused of killing four people in two counties in 2019 urged Nevada’s Supreme Court Wednesday to overturn ...

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Zedd becomes the first resident DJ at Resorts World Las Vegas

Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (6 a.m.)

The dance-pop music giant will be performing at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub starting this summer.

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Big this Week: Bucky Heard at the Bootlegger, Vegas-themed paintings at Recycled Propaganda and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Also: HBO’s ‘Tina’ doc and Spotify’s ‘Bandsplaining’ podcast.

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Nevada bill would allow some first-time offenders to avoid jail

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Arresting a suspect is a time-consuming process for law enforcement officials between detaining, transportation and booking the individual ...

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Beachgoers take note: Southwest beginning daily service to Santa Barbara

Bryan Horwath | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

With demand rising for flights to leisure destinations, Southwest Airlines is starting daily flights from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara, Calif., where visitors can enjoy ...

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Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (12:35 a.m.)

With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package and other priorities past Republican obstruction in the 50-50 split Senate.

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Lawmakers call YouTube Kids a ‘wasteland of vapid’ content

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (12:35 a.m.)

A House subcommittee is investigating YouTube Kids, saying the Google-owned video service feeds children inappropriate material in “a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content" so it can serve them ads.

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Minneapolis officers line up to reject Chauvin’s actions

By Amy Forliti, Associated Press | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (12:35 a.m.)

The parade of Minneapolis police officers rejecting a former officer’s actions in restraining George Floyd continued at his murder trial, including a use-of-force instructor who said officers were coached to “stay away from the neck when possible.”

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Second Helping Podcast: Las Vegas Local Restaurant Institutions

Genevie Durano, Brock Radke, Leslie Ventura | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 (midnight)

We can’t wait to share the best things we ate last month from our tasty trips to Estiatorio Milos, Cornish Pasty, Ada’s Wine Bar and Border Grill.

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Study: Drought-breaking rains more rare, erratic in U.S. West

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Rainstorms grew more erratic and droughts much longer across most of the U.S. West over the past half-century as climate change warmed the planet ...

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Rodgers gets surprise during ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting stint

Associated Press | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (6:22 p.m.)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got quite the surprise in his first episode as a guest host of “Jeopardy!”

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Las Vegas home prices rise again, another all-time high

Bryan Horwath | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (5 a.m.)

There seems to be no stopping the soaring existing home prices in the Las Vegas area. The median sale price for a home in Las Vegas rocketed to $363,000 in March, another new all-time record, according to the Las Vegas Realtors trade group. The figure represented a 14% jump from ...

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Study: Sewer samples signal pending rise or fall in COVID-19

Associated Press | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Researchers at UNR say they have developed a model that helps predict if confirmed COVID-19 cases in a local community will significantly rise or fall in the week ahead.

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As Nevada begins vaccinating general public, Clark County hits milestone

Hillary Davis | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevadans 16 and older became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination Monday, and that wasn’t the only milestone. Clark County reported early in the day it ...

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Pinch-pounder: Black Keys drummer fills in at Indians opener

By Tom Withers, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

Patrick Carney wasn't nervous before his first live drumming gig in more than a year, just honored.

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Gonzaga joins long list of unbeaten teams to fall in tourney

By Michael Marot, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

Gonzaga coach Mark Few tried to reflect on what his heartbroken team actually accomplished this season. It was still tough to accept.

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Capitol officer remembered for humor, paying ultimate price

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Published Tue, Apr 6, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one ...

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Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 5, 2021 (8:45 p.m.)

Heck, everyone’s entitled to an off night. But that beatdown Baylor put on undefeated Gonzaga with the national title on the line — nobody saw that coming.

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Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept ‘calculated risk’

By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 5, 2021 (5:16 p.m.)

Susanna Frare said her family decided to take a “calculated risk” attending the home opener of the Texas Rangers, the first major U.S. pro sports event to approach capacity in ...

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Quick Bites: Fukuburger, BurgerFi, STK, the Underground and more Vegas food news

Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 5, 2021 (2:47 p.m.)

New sandwiches have popped up at the Linq on the Strip.

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In short supply: Vegas group providing diapers to the needy is running low

Hillary Davis | Mon, Apr 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The need for diapers during the economic crisis brought on by the pandemic has overwhelmed the stockpile at HELP of Southern Nevada’s Baby First Services, which went from having a year’s worth in reserve to being at risk of turning families away.

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Lawmaker pushes bill to help ex-convicts reintegrate into society, starting with a simple ID

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Sun, Apr 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevada Senate Bill 136 calls for the Department of Corrections to work with the Department of Motor Vehicles to hand out standard ID cards or driver’s licenses before prison sentences expire.

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Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated?

By Associated Press | Sun, Apr 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

t’s possible. Experts say the risk is low, but are still studying how well the shots blunt the spread of the virus.

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Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Associated Press | Sat, Apr 3, 2021 (4:39 p.m.)

Nearly two decades ago, Scott Drew decided to leave his comfort zone at tiny Valparaiso for the scandal-plagued basketball program at Baylor, explaining to his father that there was nowhere for the Bears to go but up.

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The Center builds access to wellness with new pharmacy and clinic

Geoff Carter | Sat, Apr 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Vegas Valley’s LGBT community often has a hard time finding medical assistance.

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What to do if you see a mountain lion in your Las Vegas neighborhood

Sara MacNeil | Sat, Apr 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

First and foremost: Don’t feed wildlife, he said. Not only is it bad for them, but it makes them return for more food.

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Gaming regulators: Nevada casinos must get workforce vaccinated to merit capacity increases

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Apr 2, 2021 (6:50 p.m.)

The new guidelines are necessary under their mandate by state law to “protect the public health, safety, morals, good order, and general welfare of the inhabitants” of Nevada.

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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Final Four

Case Keefer | Fri, Apr 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Gonzaga has legitimized claims of its potential to be one of the best college basketball teams of all time with four straight covers and wins by an average of 24 points per game in the tournament.

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Biden proposal would restore train service to Phoenix, Vegas

By Associated Press | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (10:13 p.m.)

President Joe Biden's infrastructure improvement program would include restoring Amtrak intercity rail passenger service to Phoenix and Las Vegas.

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Resorts World Las Vegas unveils food and beverage offerings

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (6 a.m.)

The much-anticipated opening of the the Strip resort brings with it an outstanding portfolio of new-to-market dining destinations.

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Chef Jamie Tran of the Black Sheep lands on ‘Top Chef’

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

She just added some new dishes to the menu at her Vietnamese-influenced neighborhood favorite, too.

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Use a deep spring cleaning to breathe new life into your home

Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The benefits of the annual cleaning ritual can be immense, including improved mental well-being.

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Counting on Kruger: How UNLV’s new basketball coach will succeed where others have failed

Mike Grimala | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

UNLV really, really needs a good head basketball coach.

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Prepare to be surprised by Vegas band Luxury Furniture Store

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The trio of singer-guitarist Will Kim, bassist Julian West and synth player Holly Haywood continues to shapeshift.

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40 Under 40: Local luminaries guiding Vegas back

Jennifer Inaba | Thu, Apr 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Much like the true spirit of Las Vegas, this year’s list is incredibly diverse and dynamic. The men and women on this list are helping to solidify our city as a leader in community and industry.

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