Story archive for February 2021

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

By Associated Press | Sun, Feb 28, 2021 (7:11 p.m.)

With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems ...

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Raiders’ extensive charitable giving wins over Las Vegas community

Ray Brewer | Sun, Feb 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Raiders are quickly immersing themselves in the community, where the philanthropic efforts of the Raiders Foundation have helped those with food insecurity, youth programs, law enforcement, health care workers and more ...

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William Karlsson scores twice as Golden Knights down Ducks in OT

Justin Emerson | Published Sat, Feb 27, 2021 (9:44 p.m.)

William Karlsson scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, to lift the Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the host Ducks ...

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Lawmaker wants to make universal mail-in voting permanent in Nevada

John Sadler | Sat, Feb 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Expanded mail-in voting implemented in Nevada last year — which Democrats and voting rights activists praised and Republicans criticized — could become permanent.

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For those suffering from fibromyalgia, feeling is believing, Las Vegas doctor says

Leslie Ventura | Sat, Feb 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)

"I would become depressed, too, if no one thought my symptoms were real,” says Dr. Mitchell D. Forman, a professor at UNLV School of Medicine.

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Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely after theft, shooting

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (11:37 p.m.)

Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said.

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House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they’d revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.

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MGM Resorts pools in Las Vegas opening on Monday

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (2:41 p.m.)

MGM Resorts International is opening its Las Vegas resort swimming pools Monday. The list includes the Bellagio’s adults-only Mediterranean pool, along with pools at ...

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Hulu sets Mike Tyson miniseries, but the boxer punches back

Associated Press | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)

Hulu announced it has ordered a limited series dramatizing the life of boxing great Mike Tyson, who quickly slammed the production as “cultural misappropriation.”

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Bryce Harper eager to get to postseason, end Phillies’ drought

By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (12:24 a.m.)

Bryce Harper’s first year in Philadelphia ended with his former team winning the World Series, and the Phillies suffered another September collapse in his second season.

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Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

When Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso snapped at Deb Haaland during her confirmation hearing, many in Indian Country were incensed.

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Congress split on U.S. strikes in Syria on Iran-backed militia

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns, Associated Press | Published Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

The Biden administration defended the U.S. military airstrikes in Syria as legal and appropriate Friday, saying they took out facilities that housed valuable “capabilities” used by Iranian-backed militia groups to ...

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WWE star Goldberg gets tough in helping Texans in need

By Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 26, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

Bill Goldberg punched through the drywall in his garage one day this week — not as some sort of masochistic training for his next WWE match — but as he repaired property damage suffered as a result of the deadly Texas storms.

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Fed-up families clamor for CCSD’s return to full-time, in-person classes

Sara MacNeil | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (11:20 p.m.)

“We have never been through this, a pandemic. I understand that. What I don’t understand is why we can’t go to school if 48 other states are doing that,” a Valley High student said.

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Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16, end hazard pay

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (6:29 p.m.)

Costco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour, surpassing most of its main competitors at a time when efforts to raise the minimum wage gain traction in the U.S.

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Virtual house-hunting tips from a Las Vegas real estate agent

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Ask to see anything that might have been excluded from the listing photos. An agent can zoom in on ceilings, flooring and finishes.

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Honoring Southern Nevada’s Health Care Headliners

Jennifer Inaba | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

These 10 headliners are leading the way—and making a mark in the industry and the health of our community as they forge their path.

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Wanna buy a tattoo shop? Las Vegas owner using raffle to offer up his business

Bryan Horwath | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Here’s a chance to purchase a Las Vegas tattoo shop for $50 — well, sort of. Caleb Cashew has decided to unload his Black Omen Tattoo business through a raffle process by selling 11x14 original works of art made by ...

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Lanny Chin, chef of Downtown Las Vegas’ Slurp Society, envisions a restaurant empire

Genevie Durano | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“I want to be able to provide jobs to the community, provide super positive work environments for people and afford myself a certain quality of life.”

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El Luchador brings south-of-the-border splendor to the Las Vegas suburbs

Genevie Durano | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“That chimichanga is the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my entire life.”

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Untangling all the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe happenings

Geoff Carter | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Detailing film and TV plans—’Black Widow,’ ‘Loki,’ ‘Hawkeye’ and beyond—and speculating on the X-Men’s participation.

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Las Vegas rock band Citizens at Risk continues recording—and preparing for the day shows can resume

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Debut EP ‘Microphallicosm’ dropped in October, and more new material’s on the way. “The music that’s out there is just the tip of the iceberg,” bassist Dave Rivas says.

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Chef Bobby Silva zeroes in on technique at Sparrow + Wolf

Brock Radke | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

He adds citrus-cured albacore to his sunomono, but the treatment of the cucumber is the real story.

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Alisha Kerlin experiments with paint, words and junk mail inside Las Vegas’ ASAP space

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

‘Content May Settle’ consists of 115 paintings framed on a backdrop of grocery store ads. The Barrick Museum director’s work feels authentic, honest and powerful.

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Former aide says Cuomo kissed her, suggested strip poker

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)

A former member of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent.

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Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts and ads

Associated Press | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Social media giant Facebook announced Thursday it was banning all accounts linked to Myanmar’s military as well as ads from military-controlled companies in the wake of the army’s seizure of power on Feb. 1.

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Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws' architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals.

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Suns’ Booker replaces Lakers’ Davis in NBA All-Star Game

Associated Press | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was selected Wednesday to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the NBA All-Star Game.

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House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 25, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

The Democratic-led House is poised to pass a bill that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

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Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (7:35 p.m.)

Capitol Police knew armed extremists were primed for violence at the iconic building on Jan. 6 and even provided officers with assault rifles to protect lawmakers ...

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Nevada virus positivity rate drops to level last seen in October

Associated Press | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)

Reports of new coronavirus cases in Nevada continued to decline Wednesday, with the state's two-week rolling rate of tests coming back positive ...

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Carvana brings its unique, ‘very visual’ car-buying experience to Las Vegas

Bryan Horwath | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (6 a.m.)

Las Vegas now has a car vending machine. Carvana, an online used car retailer, will debut its glass-encased, 11-story car vending machine structure just off Interstate 15 near the Strip this morning. The building, which lights up at dusk, has garnered the attention of passersby on the highway for weeks, though ...

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Coalition pushing for Nevada to meet national average on per-pupil spending by 2030

John Sadler | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Empower Nevada’s Future campaign calls on Nevada residents to pledge their support for "quality education for …

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Moved by Oct. 1 shooting, former MMA fighter finds his calling as Metro cop

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The seed had been planted by his father and his friends already in the department. They would tell him that his skills as a professional fighter would transfer to law enforcement: the way he communicates, his composure and training for high-stress situations.

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Road where Tiger Woods crashed is known for high speeds

By Stephanie Dazio, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

The steep stretch of road where Tiger Woods’ car hopped a median, rolled and crashed Tuesday is known for drivers hitting speeds so high that there is an emergency exit for runaway vehicles just beyond where he crashed.

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Tech firms say there’s little doubt Russia behind major hack

By Ben Fox, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

Leading technology companies said Tuesday that a monthslong breach of corporate and government networks was so sophisticated, focused and labor-intensive that a nation had to be behind it, with all the evidence pointing to Russia.

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Woods faces hard recovery from serious injuries in car crash

By Stephanie Dazio and Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Published Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all. Woods was driving alone through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and ...

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FAA grounds certain planes after engine failure over Denver

Associated Press | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday ordered airlines in the United States to ground planes with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this past weekend until they can be inspected for stress cracks.

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Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over Nevada rates in pandemic

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 23, 2021 (7 p.m.)

Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies, contending that the companies charged excessive premiums ...

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This Las Vegas school shows off safety protocols to welcome students back

Sara MacNeil | Tue, Feb 23, 2021 (4:02 p.m.)

Jesus Jara, superintendent of the Clark County School District, visited Goolsby Elementary School in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon to see what safety protocols were in place to welcome students back next week ...

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A Biden edge in COVID-19 bill: Dems reluctant to wound him

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (11:52 p.m.)

Democratic leaders have a potent dynamic on their side as Congress preps for its first votes on the party’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill: Would any Democrat dare cast the vote that scuttles new President Joe Biden’s leadoff initiative?

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What NY prosecutors could learn from Trump’s tax records

Associated Press | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump’s tax records.

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Biden attempt to resurrect Iran nuke deal off to bumpy start

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The Biden administration’s early efforts to resurrect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are getting a chilly early response from Tehran.

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Jews split over storied charity’s support for settlements

Associated Press | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Generations of Jews have dropped spare change into the iconic blue boxes of the Jewish National Fund, a 120-year-old Zionist organization that acquires land, plants trees and carries out development projects in the Holy Land.

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Pujols’ wife suggests Angels slugger to retire after season

By Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Albert Pujols’ wife apparently disclosed that the Los Angeles Angels slugger intends to retire after the upcoming season, although she later amended her social media post to be less definitive.

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Golden Knights make statement in Colorado in win over Avalanche

Justin Emerson | Published Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (8:26 p.m.)

The Golden Knights didn’t just beat the Avalanche on Monday. They won one of the most important regular season games of the year, and did it with an exclamation point ...

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Nevada Senate passes bill to form ‘dark sky places’ program

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Published Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (3:35 p.m.)

Nevada's state Senate took a step toward ensuring stargazers will continue to enjoy picture-perfect constellations on Monday, passing a bill to recognize “dark sky places” with unobstructed views of ...

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Clark County seeks to fill more than 100 crossing guard jobs

Associated Press | Published Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (10:49 a.m.)

Nevada's largest school district is in need crossing guards for when schools return to in-person learning next month.

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Revamped down to the carpet, the El Cortez is positioned for a Las Vegas rebound

Bryan Horwath | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When the El Cortez changed the carpet on its gaming floor January as part of ongoing renovations, officials sensed customers would be interested in having pieces of the matting pattern as memorabilia and made it for sale in the gift shop.

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Slane & Slice: BYO Pizza with a shot of Slane Irish Whiskey and a Voodoo Ranger IPA from Moneyline

Slane Irish Whiskey | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The pizza's ingredients have similar flavor profiles to Slane, counting on the robust nature of the whiskey to cut through the richness of the pie.

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Slane & Slice: Little Red Rooster pizza and the Slane Sour cocktail from Sand Dollar Lounge

Slane Irish Whiskey | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Delicious, hot, expertly crafted pizza. The Little Red Rooster pie is a staff and fan favorite, featuring a sauceless base with chicken, tomatoes and jalapeños. It’s the perfectly spicy companion to a Slane Sour.

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Slane & Slice: Where to find Slane Irish Whiskey and a perfectly paired slice of pizza (or cake)

Slane Irish Whiskey | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Pizza and alcohol is an iconic duo. Pizza and wine? Classic. Pizza and beer? Time-honored. Pizza and whiskey?! Absolutely mouthwatering.

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Slane & Slice: Pork-Y-Pineapple flatbread with a shot of Slane Irish Whiskey and an Able Baker Mango Hefeweizen from the Smashed Pig

Slane Irish Whiskey | Mon, Feb 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Smashed Pig is an esteemed downtown gastropub that serves up English-inspired pub fare with a twist. The Pork-Y-Pineapple flatbread is the ideal combination of salty and sweet—leaving you ready for a shot and a beer to wash it down.

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25 years after killing of North Las Vegas teen, confession may bring family closure

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Sun, Feb 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

During a recent traffic stop, police in North Las Vegas found a gun on Willis King Davis and detained him. In custody, he said he wanted to “confess to killing people.”

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I stopped spending for a month, and you can too

By Lauren Schwahn, NerdWallet | Sun, Feb 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In January, I took up a no-spend challenge. That’s right — I refrained from making nonessential purchases for one whole month.

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At Sahara West Library, iconic dummies for all to see

Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sun, Feb 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A traveling exhibit showcasing the history of ventriloquism, from its early association with witchcraft to the present-day performing art, is on display at the Sahara West Library.

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Nevada reports 371 additional virus cases, 37 more deaths

By Associated Press | Sat, Feb 20, 2021 (2:39 p.m.)

The state has reported downward trends of known cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 since mid-January.

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Taking care of teens’ mental health during the pandemic

Genevie Durano | Sat, Feb 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Social isolation has contributed to the uptick in depression and anxiety among adolescents since schools closed in the spring, according to local experts.

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Las Vegas boxer with championship dreams needs help getting to his next fight

Ray Brewer | Sat, Feb 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Borrero, who has no promotion company or manager, is own his own to pay for travel and other expenses. He’s already got a plane ticket for the initial part of the journey. The rest is unaccounted for ...

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Our Native Daughters bring Black women’s voices to forefront

By Kristin Hall, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 19, 2021 (11:15 p.m.)

Playing a banjo as a Black female artist is a form of activism for the four members of Our Native Daughters.

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Jorge Gomez family refocuses lawsuit on cop who initially fired rounds

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Feb 19, 2021 (7 p.m.)

An armed protester gunned down by Metro Police last spring during a George Floyd-inspired protest in downtown Las Vegas was not a threat to police, the family’s attorneys say ...

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Golden Knights are perfect fit for NHL’s outdoor event at scenic Lake Tahoe

Justin Emerson | Fri, Feb 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)

There will be no fans, which allows the league to display the beautiful Tahoe mountains and forest and water where bleachers would normally be. It will be a made-for-TV event unlike anything the NHL has done.

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Democrats consider piecemeal approach to immigration reform

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

After decades of failed attempts to pass comprehensive immigration legislation, congressional Democrats and President Joe Biden are signaling openness to a piece-by-piece approach.

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Doctors race to find, vaccinate vulnerable homebound people

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A group of health care workers hurried out of a Boston hospital on a recent weekday morning, clutching small red coolers filled with COVID-19 vaccines.

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Black Pumas grab Grammy attention with fusion of rock, soul

By Kristin Hall, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

When Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada first started playing together in an Austin studio in 2017, they had just met each other and weren’t even entertaining the idea that one day they’d be performing live.

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Biden declares ‘America is back’ in welcome words to allies

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Published Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Joe Biden is making his first big appearance on the global stage as president on Friday, offering Group of Seven allies and other foreign leaders a glimpse into his ...

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Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

By Paul J. Weber and Acacia Coronado, Associated Press | Published Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Southern cities slammed by winter storms that left millions without power for days have traded one crisis for another: Busted water pipes ruptured by record-low temperatures created ...

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Police: Mom who ditched toddler at Las Vegas casino is arrested in California

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (7:15 p.m.)

The mother of a toddler abandoned in a Strip casino bathroom in late December has been arrested in California ...

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Nevada reports 1st case of virus variant from South Africa

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Published Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (12:39 p.m.)

Nevada health officials have confirmed the state's first known case of a coronavirus variant that was originally identified in South Africa. The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory said ...

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Tips for strengthening passwords before you get hacked

Geoff Carter | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

What to use, what to avoid and where to store them.

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Beyond the classroom: Ways parents can teach their kids about the world

Genevie Durano | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The best part? There’s no homework involved.

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

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hint: He also earned the NHL’s second star of the week.

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Inside Meow Wolf’s immersive Omega Mart art installation in Las Vegas

Geoff Carter | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

On its face it’s a supermarket. It seems normal enough at first glance, but a closer look at the products on the shelves reveals that something is … amiss.

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Las Vegas’ Milpa puts a healthy spin on Mexican favorites

Genevie Durano | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Chef DJ Flores has learned from the best on the Strip, like José Andrés, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay.

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James Trees’ Al Solito Posto elevates classic Italian favorites at Tivoli Village

Brock Radke | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“It’s not just the greatest hits, but the greatest hits done in a cool way. These guys made a hundred pans of lasagna to get it right.”

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Left of Center Art Gallery presents powerful show ‘Bending the Arc’

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Exhibit curator Marylou Parker says she got goosebumps while hanging the pieces.

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Muddled promises on schools pose political problem for Biden

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (12:06 a.m.)

President Joe Biden is in a political firestorm over how and when to get more schools open amid the coronavirus pandemic, with Republicans seizing on confusion surrounding Biden's goal to reopen ...

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Trump-McConnell feud threatens Republicans’ path to power

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Former President Donald Trump is escalating a political war within his own party that could undermine the Republican push to fight President Joe Biden's agenda and ultimately return to power.

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Lawmakers facing off with GameStop saga’s key players

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 18, 2021 (12:01 a.m.)

Lawmakers in Washington are digging into the GameStop saga at a congressional hearing.

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Paris Hilton reveals engagement to entrepreneur Carter Reum

Associated Press | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Paris Hilton received a special gift for her 40th birthday: an engagement.

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U.S. needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Deadly weather will be hitting the U.S. more often, and America had better get better at dealing with it, experts said as Texas and other states battled winter storms that blew past the worst-case planning of utilities, governments and millions of shivering citizens.

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Luke Combs apologizes for Confederate flag imagery

By Kristin Hall, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (6:55 p.m.)

Country star Luke Combs has apologized for appearing with Confederate flags, saying he is now aware of how painful that flag is.

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Nevada expands vaccine eligibility to people 65 and older

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (6:20 p.m.)

In an effort to administer doses more quickly, Nevada has made residents 65 and older eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine beginning next week. People in that age group can make appointments to receive doses at local pharmacies participating in ...

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Remembering a legend: Pioneering UNLV coach Wayne Nunnely dies

Ray Brewer | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (11:12 a.m.)

A late-September college football game featuring two winless teams was one of the more meaningful contests in NCAA history. UNLV beat Ohio University 26-18 in 1988 for its first win of the season — a result that arguably was secondary. It was the first time in Division I history both teams had ...

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Binge this Week: Cutthroat glass-blowing, spacey psych-rock jams and ‘The Muppet Show’ streaming at last

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Schedule some time with Emily Sarten’s ‘Away From Keyboard’ at UNLV’s Grant Hall Gallery.

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Magic Mike Live’s Chelsea Phillips-Reid shares showbiz tales

Brock Radke | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Tickets are on sale now for "Magic Mike Live" at the Sahara, opening March 26.

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‘A complete bungle’: Texas’ energy pride goes out with cold

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (12:10 a.m.)

Anger over Texas' power grid failing in the face of a record winter freeze mounted Tuesday as millions of residents in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering with no assurances that their electricity and heat ...

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Biden reframes goal on reopening of elementary schools

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his goal after ...

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Former Trump casino where stars played going out with a bang

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press | Published Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype — was reduced to a dusty pile of ...

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Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 17, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Months after other major economies, Japan began giving the first coronavirus vaccines to front-line health workers Wednesday. Many are wondering if the campaign will reach enough people, and in time, to save a Summer Olympics already delayed a year by the worst pandemic in a century.

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Golden Knights lose late to Avalanche in game with postseason intensity

Justin Emerson | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (11 p.m.)

The teams split the first two meetings with each side scoring three goals combined. Every shift is intense, every inch of the ice is contested and every game feels ...

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NHP: Man was impaired, on his phone when he hit, killed 2 near M Resort

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (6:40 p.m.)

A motorist was impaired and on his phone when he blew through a red light in south Las Vegas Saturday morning, slamming into an SUV and killing ...

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Punk Rock Bowling taps Devo, NOFX, Circle Jerks for 2021 Las Vegas festival lineup

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (1:27 p.m.)

The three-day, all-ages outdoor event has been scheduled for September 24-26 at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.

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Omnia terrace, other Hakkasan venues set to reopen in March

Brock Radke | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (11:32 a.m.)

Omnia hasn't reopened since the Strip was first shut down in March 2020 to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

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Many state leaders voice support for renaming Las Vegas airport

Hillary Davis | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Gov. Steve Sisolak and other state leaders are lining up to back a potential name change for McCarran International Airport to honor former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid ...

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WHO authorizes AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine for emergency use

By Maria Cheng, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the U.N. agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries as part of a U.N.-backed program to tame the pandemic.

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Muted Mardi Gras: Closed bars, barricaded Bourbon Street

By Kevin McGill, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Coronavirus-related limits on access to Bourbon Street, shuttered bars and frigid weather all were expected to prevent what the city usually craves at the end of Mardi Gras season ...

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Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel room

Associated Press | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday at a Florida hotel room, days after authorities spoke with him as part of a welfare check, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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Biden faces pressure as US sets new course on immigration

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

After a weeklong bus ride from Honduras, Isabel Osorio Medina arrived in northern Mexico with the hope President Joe Biden would make it easier for people like him to get into the United States.

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Social network Parler announces relaunch after being offline

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 16, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

The right-wing friendly social network Parler, which was forced offline following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, said it is relaunching.

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Teachers lobby at Nevada Statehouse for higher mining taxes

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Mon, Feb 15, 2021 (8:05 p.m.)

Fourth-grade teacher Lauren Proffitt was among a crowd of teachers rallying Monday at the Nevada Legislature for lawmakers to find new revenue streams to help fund schools ...

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Winter storms around U.S. could delay vaccine deliveries to Nevada

Hillary Davis | Mon, Feb 15, 2021 (5:20 p.m.)

Some COVID-19 vaccine deliveries could be delayed this week to Nevada because of the severe winter storms across the nation ...

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Criss Angel, Franco Dragone combine for ‘immersive’ new Vegas production

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, Feb 15, 2021 (10:05 a.m.)

Mr. Smiles & Molly is scheduled to open later this year.

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Latin Chamber president will ‘never stop advocating for access to capital’ for entrepreneurs

Peter Guzman knows that there remain challenges ahead for small businesses in Nevada, and as president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, he’s not shying away from them.

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Italian American Club remains a Vegas entertainment institution

Brock Radke | Mon, Feb 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Bucky Heard and the Bronx Wanderers are just a few of the artists who have performed at the club during the pandemic.

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NHL adapts COVID-19 approach through 1st month of season

By Associated Press | Sun, Feb 14, 2021 (7:09 p.m.)

Sabres coach Ralph Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19.

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Good dogs! 20 years of covering Westminster Kennel Club show

By Ben Walker, Associated Press | Sun, Feb 14, 2021 (10:04 a.m.)

To every sport, there’s a season, a spot on the calendar that fans mark for the big event. World Series, October. College hoops, March. Indy 500, Memorial Day. For dog owners, it’s right around Valentine’s Day.

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Rebranding the Eldorado: New owner modernizing popular landmark on Water Street

Bryan Horwath | Sun, Feb 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In the side parking lot of the old Eldorado Casino site in Henderson’s Water Street District lay what’s left of the sign that used to hang on the back entrance of the property. New ownership is modernizing the building in a $5 million renovation, and that starts by ...

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Scientist behind easier, cheaper COVID test partners with Wynn in hometown venture

Hillary Davis | Sun, Feb 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Prem Premsrirut is a first-generation American who saw firsthand the value of advanced education, power of medicine and opportunity through her immigrant parents ...

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Nevada governor hails downward trends in COVID-19 outbreak

By Associated Press | Sat, Feb 13, 2021 (1:30 p.m.)

The rolling average of daily new cases dropped from 1,152.4 on Jan. 29 to 647.1 on Friday while the rolling average of daily deaths dropped ...

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A new, safe home for the Louvre’s unseen treasures

By Elaine Sciolino, The New York Times Company | Sat, Feb 13, 2021 (9:30 a.m.)

It is the most ambitious move in the history of the Louvre — a five-year project to transfer a quarter of a million artworks to an ultramodern storage site 120 miles away in northern France.

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Living the dream: 41-year-old ready to participate in tryouts to become a UNLV walk-on

Ray Brewer | Sat, Feb 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Jeremy Lam is majoring in communications. But he’s attending college later in life mostly in hopes of doing the impossible and earning a walk-on spot on the UNLV football team. A wide receiver, Lam knows his quest could be considered a long shot — he hasn’t played a down …

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Jaguars, accused racist strength coach Chris Doyle part ways

Associated Press | Fri, Feb 12, 2021 (11:33 p.m.)

The Jacksonville Jaguars and embattled strength coach Chris Doyle parted ways Friday night, a few hours after a respected diversity group blasted the team and called the recent hiring “simply unacceptable.”

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Nevada’s share of $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill could be nearly $4 billion

John Sadler | Fri, Feb 12, 2021 (6:09 p.m.)

The $1.9 trillion federal aid bill currently moving through Congress could send $3.9 billion to Nevada, fulfilling longtime pleas from Gov. Steve Sisolak and Carson City leadership for federal help in managing the economic crisis.

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Over 9,000 virus patients were sent into N.Y. nursing homes

By Bernard Condon and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (11:59 p.m.)

More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism ...

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Charges dropped for officers seen shoving Buffalo protester

Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (11:58 p.m.)

Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo, New York, prosecutors said Thursday.

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Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns

By Daisy Nguyen, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent attacks on older Asians stoked fear in the San Francisco Bay Area’s Chinatowns and subdued the celebratory mood leading up to Lunar New Year.

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What to watch as Trump’s lawyers deliver impeachment defense

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at the former president’s impeachment trial: Don’t lose any Republican votes.

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No crowds, but Australian Open will continue during lockdown

By Justin Bergman, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The Australian Open will be allowed to continue but without crowds for at least five days after the Victoria state government imposed a snap lockdown starting Saturday in response to a COVID-19 outbreak at a quarantine hotel.

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Agreement clears path for some CCSD students to return to school

Sara MacNeil | Published Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (8:50 p.m.)

Some Las Vegas-area students in the Clark County School District will return to partial in-person learning on March 1. The School Board on Thursday approved ...

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Las Vegas man wrongly convicted as a teen to receive $1M, innocence certificate

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (6:35 p.m.)

Reginald Mason was an eighth grader when he took a ride with a group of older teens in the middle of a night-long shooting spree, which ended with the kidnapping at gunpoint and slaying of a Nellis Air Force Base airman.

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Judge: Trump’s lifting of mining ban in U.S. West was wrong

Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (5:45 p.m.)

A federal judge on Thursday overturned a Trump administration action that allowed mining and other development on 10 million acres in parts of six western states that are considered important for the survival of a struggling bird species.

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Sisolak: Gathering limits to be gradually lifted in Nevada

John Sadler | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (4:45 p.m.)

“Even when we move to local management, specific statewide protocols will remain in place to mitigate the spread, including but not limited to the mask mandate and other social distancing requirements,” Sisolak said.

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Dan Coughlin’s 8 East brings bold pan-Asian flavors to Las Vegas’ Circa Resort

Brock Radke | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“I put a lot of pressure on myself—like, this is the second album coming out. This is for real, says the man behind beloved Downtown spot Le Thai.

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Las Vegas date spot suggestions, whether you’re first meeting or already in love

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

With its ample patios and extensive outdoor options, Southern Nevada has socially distanced dating options aplenty.

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Las Vegas Valentine’s Day dining suggestions

Genevie Durano | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Where to get killer caviar, take-home beer and chocolate pairings and more.

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Getting married in Las Vegas? Here’s what you need to know

Sara MacNeil | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

How fast it can happen, what paperwork is required, where to find a wedding officiant and more.

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New Knights: Five reasons to follow the Henderson hockey team’s inaugural season

Justin Emerson | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Henderson Silver Knights got their American Hockey League history off on the right foot, er, skate, winning the first game in franchise history on Saturday, February 6. The team appears poised to compete in its inaugural season, as the Golden Knights did a few years back.

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Longtime Las Vegas metal band Hemlock unleashes two new albums

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“When you’re 15, you never imagine playing with Slayer,” says Chad Smith, the the band’s jovial, dreadlocked vocalist and bassist.

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Tales of online dating in Las Vegas—the highs and the lows

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“It seemed to go on for a long time without me getting a word in, but the sushi was good, so I ate and let her talk.”

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Las Vegas’ Fremont East corridor, reeling from pandemic restrictions and the loss of Tony Hsieh, looks forward with hope

Geoff Carter | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“We’re just trying to figure out how to be sustainable, while creating new revenue streams. We’re trying to be smart and creative while maintaining who we are.”

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School Board to consider $2 million contract for employee COVID testing

Sara MacNeil | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Clark County School District is asking the School Board to approve a $2 million contract for random, mandatory COVID-19 testing for all employees. The testing is part of ...

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NY allows stadiums to reopen for sports, entertainment

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (12:13 a.m.)

Large arenas and stadiums in New York can soon reopen for sports and entertainment at 10% of their normal capacity ...

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In UK, roving teams bring COVID-19 vaccine shots to homeless

Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

In a pandemic, homeless people face being more forgotten than they already are. But not by doctors like Dr. Anil Mehta, who is on a mission to bring the coronavirus vaccine to those hardest to reach and often most at risk of getting sick in east London.

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Did someone say impeachment? Biden avoids wading into debate

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

The searing images once again claimed center stage: a mob storming the U.S. Capitol, Trump flags held aloft as violent rioters fought with police and targeted lawmakers.

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Deegan ready to move on from slur and shine in NASCAR

By Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Hailie Deegan’s Instagram posts for her 939,000 followers are upbeat — downright bubbly — as they show her life at the track, her race-crazed family tagging along on countless adventures ...

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Trump can’t hang on to lawyers after false election claims

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Donald Trump spent much of his career deploying high-powered lawyers to do his bidding. Now he is having trouble finding top-tier help when he might need it most.

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Video shows burglary suspect shot by Henderson Police at storage facility

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Feb 10, 2021 (6:35 p.m.)

Surrounded by Henderson Police, an armed burglary suspect first tried to escape out of a storage unit business by car, then on foot. But when he tried to ...

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Hustler publisher Larry Flynt dies at 78

By John Rogers, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 10, 2021 (5:44 p.m.)

Porn purveyor Larry Flynt, who built Hustler magazine into an adult entertainment empire while championing First Amendment rights, died Wednesday. He was 78.

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Golden Knights’ Nosek pulled from game after positive COVID test

Justin Emerson | Wed, Feb 10, 2021 (3:01 p.m.)

Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols today after returning a positive test result for the virus during Tuesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, the league announced today.

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In Joe Biden’s early days, signs of Trump-era problems at the border

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hundreds of newly released immigrants are getting dropped off with nonprofit groups, and accounts of prolonged detention in short-term facilities are growing ...

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15 missing children found in Las Vegas rescue event

Sara MacNeil | Wed, Feb 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Calley Crowley’s teenage daughter was missing for six days before Metro Police found her on the Strip with sex traffickers. Crowley said the girl hitchhiked to Las Vegas with ...

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Is one day a week enough? Biden’s school goal draws blowback

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 10, 2021 (12:13 a.m.)

President Joe Biden is being accused of backpedaling on his pledge to reopen the nation’s schools after the White House added fine print to his promise and made clear that a full reopening is still far from sight.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin links impeachment with personal tragedy

By Will Weissert, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The congressman’s voice cracked and he paused to drink from a bottle of water as he told of apologizing to his daughter for bringing her to the U.S. Capitol on the day a deadly mob overran it.

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Biden to visit a Pentagon hoping to shift from Trump turmoil

By Robert Burns, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

President Joe Biden is making his first visit to the Pentagon as commander in chief, taking stock of a military as it pivots from the turmoil of the Trump years and focuses to an unusual degree on domestic and internal issues.

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Israel’s ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Mendy Moskowits, a member of the ultra-Orthodox Belz Hassidic sect in Jerusalem, doesn’t understand the uproar toward believers like him.

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COVID concerns reemerge for Golden Knights after beating Ducks

Justin Emerson | Published Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (10 p.m.)

The Golden Knights had just polished up a thrilling 5-4 win against the Anaheim Ducks and looked to be feeling pretty good. Then the bad news ...

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Aunt Jemima brand gets a new name: Pearl Milling Company

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (6:02 p.m.)

Aunt Jemima is making her last batch of pancakes. Quaker Oats said Tuesday that its Aunt Jemima brand pancake mix and syrup will be renamed Pearl Milling Company.

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Boulder City’s wildly entertaining Dam Short Film Fest goes online

Geoff Carter | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (1:02 p.m.)

The event's 17th installment—screening February 11-15—could see a huge audience bump, as it extends its reach far beyond Southern Nevada, into a restive nation that largely hasn’t stepped foot in a cinema in a year or more.

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Eva G. Simmons helped pave way for other Black educators in Las Vegas

Sara MacNeil | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When a retired teacher visited Eva G. Simmons Elementary School to read to students, the children were fascinated upon learning her name — Eva G. Simmons. "They couldn't believe that she was actually a real person," said Christina Hardeman, an administrator at ...

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10 observations as Golden Knights set to play their 10th game

Justin Emerson | Tue, Feb 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Golden Knights will play their 10th game of the season tonight when they host the Anaheim Ducks at 7 p.m., which is deeper into the season than you might have realized.

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Sources: Biden officials snub Salvadoran leader in DC trip

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The Biden administration turned down a meeting request with El Salvador’s president on an unannounced trip to Washington last week, as criticism of the Central American leader mounts among Democrats, three people with knowledge of the decision said Monday.

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Analysis: Bucs laugh off fouls as Chiefs see red over yellow

By Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

With such a paucity of penalties, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to laugh off their infrequent infractions in Super Bowl 55, while the Kansas City Chiefs were seeing red over all the yellow flags thrown at them.

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What to watch as Trump’s second impeachment trial kicks off

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.”

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Nevada lawmakers approve use of 2020 federal relief package

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (9:41 p.m.)

Nevada lawmakers on Monday unanimously approved spending plans for $633 million-worth of coronavirus relief funds passed in 2020 and sent to states by the federal government, funneling money to renters ...

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Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (6:18 p.m.)

House Democrats on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that tracks President Joe Biden's plan for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.

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Nevada reports virus cases, hospitalizations trending down

Associated Press | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (5 p.m.)

Health officials said Monday that a measure of new coronavirus cases in Nevada is trending down, along with the number of hospitalizations of people being treated for COVID-19.

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Las Vegas housing prices remain at record level as supply drops

VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (5 a.m.)

The median sale price of a single-family home sold in Southern Nevada in January matched an all-time high at $345,000 ...

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Summer school is a hot idea right now. Could it work?

By Dana Goldstein and Kate Taylor, The New York Times Company | Mon, Feb 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The idea makes sense — so much so that at least two governors, a national union leader and President Joe Biden are behind it: Extend this school year into the summer to help students make up for some of the learning they lost during a year of mostly remote school.

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Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl

By Associated Press | Published Sun, Feb 7, 2021 (2:46 p.m.)

Leonard Fournette ran untouched 27 yards for a touchdown to give Tampa Bay a 28-9 lead after Kansas City had opened the second half with a drive to its third field goal.

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Does wearing two masks provide more protection?

Associated Press | Sun, Feb 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Does wearing two masks provide more protection? It depends, but it’s possible that doubling up could help in some situations.

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Las Vegas ‘hero’ attending Super Bowl says now it’s your turn to be a hero

Ray Brewer | Sun, Feb 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Las Vegas doctor Charlotte Adrian is honored to be in Tampa, Fla., today, one of four health care professionals hand-picked to represent the Raiders at Super Bowl 55.

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Nevada initiatives add oversight to target vaccine inequity

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Sat, Feb 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In Nevada — one of six U.S. states in which a majority of the population is non-white — a disproportionate number of coronavirus vaccine doses have gone to white residents.

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Navy recognizes North Las Vegas sailor with can-do attitude

Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sat, Feb 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A North Las Vegas woman who joined the Navy to travel the globe and pay for college said something she learned back home has helped her succeed in the service. It’s the principle of “if you start something, you ...

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How to help with hoarding? This UNLV prof has answers

C. Moon Reed | Sat, Feb 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people examine their perceived need to save objects, alter those thoughts and ultimately minimize the distress around discarding possessions.

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Justices: California can’t enforce indoor church service ban

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press | Fri, Feb 5, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The Supreme Court is telling California that it can't bar indoor church services because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it can keep for now a ban on singing and chanting indoors.

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Suspect nabbed in 2016 slaying outside Las Vegas convenience store

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Feb 5, 2021 (6 p.m.)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Arizona this week arrested one of two suspects wanted on murder warrants out of Las Vegas following a 2016 shooting ...

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UNLV offers intense cybersecurity education, for those who can hack it

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Feb 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Many of the participants looked to be in their 20s, with others likely encroaching middle age. All were there for an introductory virtual class on cybersecurity, the first installment in a 40-hour course on the subject that’s part of a new noncredit cybersecurity “boot camp” offered through UNLV’s Continuing Education department.

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Volunteer army helps Florida elderly book coveted COVID shots

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Jenn Greenberg is pretty busy helping her kindergartner with virtual classes and taking care of a toddler in her Florida home. But somehow she has also found the time to help ...

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Pariah with benefits: US aiding Saudi defense despite chill

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden laid out a tougher line on Saudi Arabia than any U.S. president in decades. He said he would make the kingdom “pay the price” for human rights abuses and “make them in fact the pariah that they are.”

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2 nurses: Her mom battled 1918 pandemic, she fights this one

By Haven Daley, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

She’s 76 years old but nurse practitioner Sigrid Stokes is in no mood to retire.

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Surprise tax forms reveal extent of unemployment fraud in U.S.

By Adam Beam, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Unemployment agencies across the country were bombarded with so many claims during the pandemic that many struggled to distinguish the correct from the criminal.

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Israel, a global leader in COVID vaccinations, finds limits

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

When it comes to fighting the coronavirus, Israel is discovering the limits of vaccines.

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Nevada’s Amodei votes against kicking Greene off committees

Associated Press | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (7:20 p.m.)

Republican Rep. Mark Amodei of Nevada voted against an effort by the House Democratic majority Thursday to remove a freshman Georgia Republican congresswoman ...

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Venerable former Sun reporter Cy Ryan, who covered Nevada government for decades, dies

By Ed Koch and Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)

When former Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons called a 2008 news conference to try to explain why he had made hundreds of texts, many late at night, from a state-issued cellphone to a woman who was not his wife, Sun Capitol Bureau Chief Cy Ryan cut right to the chase ...

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Contrary to popular belief, the ‘no’ and ‘under’ props for the Super Bowl can provide profit and entertainment

Case Keefer | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The house often implements upcharges on the “yes” and “over” sides, because most bettors don’t like to wager on things not happening in the game. They don’t want to wager on things not happening, because it’s usually more fun to root for big plays and wild action.

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The state of giving: Moonridge Group CEO Julie Murray on Nevada’s collaborative, generous spirit

Brock Radke | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“Where we see the biggest setback is volunteerism. For much of 2020, people just weren’t going out and giving their time. But we envision that coming back strong in 2021.”

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Golden Knights eager to return to ice after virus-related week off

Justin Emerson | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Golden Knights are scheduled to return to game action Friday against the visiting Kings — of course, barring any more COVID-19 setbacks.

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55 things to know about Super Bowl betting (from back then to right now)

Case Keefer | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Facts and figures about Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and … the Fridge.

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Angry Crab Shack spices up the Henderson food scene

Sara MacNeil | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

After a delay of almost a year, the restaurant—which specializes in Cajun dishes with Asian spices and homestyle fixings—recently debuted in the long-vacant former Joe’s Crab Shack space on Sunset Road at Green Valley Parkway.

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Las Vegas’ stand-up comics keep the laughs coming despite the circumstances

Brock Radke | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“I’ve performed in a bowling alley, in a boxing ring, on a tour bus, in a restaurant on a table,” says Bret Ernst, who also plays Louie LaRusso Jr. on hit TV series ‘Cobra Kai.’

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The Producers Alliance of Southern Nevada works to ensure that the show goes on

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

For now, the question animating PALS is “How do we survive the next six months?” The stated answer: “Create our recovery together.”

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Main St. Provisions makes itself at home in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District

Genevie Durano | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Chef Justin Kingsley Hall is known for incorporating a kiss of smoke into his cooking. Meat selections include steak and fries, the charcoal oven burger and a Heritage ham steak.

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Free Will Astrology (February 4)

Rob Brezsny | Thu, Feb 4, 2021 (1 a.m.)

It's time to celebrate your gorgeous idiosyncrasies and eccentricities, Aquarius.

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Slain FBI agents worked to protect children from abusers

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (11:46 p.m.)

FBI Agent Daniel Alfin gained international attention when he led a team that shutdown a major worldwide child pornography website. Agent Laura Schwartzenberger worked more anonymously, teaching children and adults how to avoid online sexual exploitation ...

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Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees

By Alan Fram and Brian Slodysko, Associated Press | Published Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by ...

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Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid

By Reese Dunklin and Michael Rezendes, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program for more than $8 million.

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Takeaways from legal filings for Trump’s impeachment trial

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The legal sparring around Donald Trump's impeachment trial is underway, with briefs filed this week laying out radically different positions ahead of next week's Senate trial.

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Human rights, COVID at issue 1 year before Beijing Olympics

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Building elaborate venues for Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics is the easy part for China, just as it was for the city's Summer Olympics in 2008. The competition venues are ready ...

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Man sought in armed robbery at east Las Vegas storage facility

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (7:12 p.m.)

Metro Police are searching for a man they say robbed an east Las Vegas storage center at gunpoint Monday afternoon.

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NBA: Zero new players tested positive for virus in past week

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (6:15 p.m.)

No additional NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week, the league said Wednesday, after nearly two dozen games had to be called off in the past month because of virus-related issues.

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Singer Morgan Wallen suspended from label after racial slur

By Kristin Hall, Associated Press | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (6:06 p.m.)

Country star Morgan Wallen has been suspended indefinitely from his label and seen his music pulled by radio stations and streaming services Wednesday after video surfaced of him shouting a racial slur.

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Catching up with Vegas showbiz power couple Olivia and Dai Richards

Brock Radke | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Both Olivia and Dai will perform at Harrah's during Super Bowl weekend.

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Binge this Week: Netflix’s ‘Pretend It’s a City,’ Apple’s Bowie-focused podcast, a killer board game and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

If you’re not familiar with ‘Satisfying Molcajete,’ you’re doing it wrong.

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Activists wary of broader law enforcement after Capitol riot

By Noreen Nasir and Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Published Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

As federal officials grapple with how to confront the national security threat from domestic extremists after the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol, civil rights groups and ...

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Biden pays respects to Capitol officer as he lies in honor

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.

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Biden signs immigration orders as Congress awaits more

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden signed a second spate of orders to undo his predecessor’s immigration policies, demonstrating the powers of the White House and its limitations without support from Congress.

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PBS chief defends filmmaker Ken Burns, touts diversity

By Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The chief executive of PBS rejected a filmmaker’s argument that public TV's 40-year relationship with documentarian Ken Burns has come at the expense of diversity.

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2 Democrats appointed to vacant seats in Nevada Legislature

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (7:33 p.m.)

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday appointed a disabilities advocate and a recent graduate of University of Maryland master's program to fill two vacant seats in the state Legislature.

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Report: Man impersonating officer arrested after pulling over Metro cop

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (6:05 p.m.)

Last month, a man impersonating an emergency responder pulled over a citizen on a southeast valley freeway. The next day, he pulled over a Metro Police officer ...

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As Resorts World opening nears, the job applications flood in

Bryan Horwath | Tue, Feb 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Lori Calderon has looked through so many job applications that she often finds herself evaluating potential hires for Resorts World on her personal time. “We’re waking up at night sometimes and taking notes, I’m doing that myself,” said Calderon, the Resorts World executive director of ...

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Hundreds deported under Biden, including witness to massacre

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

President Joe Biden's administration has deported hundreds of immigrants in its early days despite his campaign pledge to stop removing most people in the U.S. illegally at the beginning of his term.

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Myanmar, Russia pose early tests for Biden’s foreign policy

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A military coup in Myanmar and a mass crackdown on dissidents in Russia are presenting early tests for the Biden administration as it tries to reestablish American primacy as a worldwide pro-democracy leader.

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Kremlin foe Navalny slams court that may jail him for years

By Daria Litinova and Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press | Published Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny denounced a Moscow court hearing Tuesday on whether he should be sent to prison for years, calling it a vain attempt by the Kremlin to scare ...

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Report: Coach, ex-manager Callaway pursued women in media

Associated Press | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway, former manager of the New York Mets, “aggressively pursued” several women who work in sports media and sent three of them inappropriate photos, The Athletic reported Monday night.

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Trump lawyer: Impeachment case ‘undemocratic,’ ill-advised

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again ...

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Judge in Las Vegas: 2 to remain in U.S. custody in Capitol riot case

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (7 p.m.)

Two men who were arrested in Las Vegas last week and accused of violence at the U.S. Capitol were ordered Monday to remain in federal custody ...

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Sheriff: Hit men hired by accused rapist killed wrong women

Associated Press | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (5:18 p.m.)

A Louisiana man facing rape charges tried to have his accuser killed, but two hit men instead ended up killing his sister and her neighbor, authorities said Monday.

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Quick Bites: Mariposa, FlyDogs, Brera Osteria and more Vegas food news

Brock Radke | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (11:12 a.m.)

Chef Brian Howard's FlyDogs from the Las Vegas Ballpark are available now at Sparrow + Wolf.

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Sign project highlights fellowship of Historic Westside in Las Vegas

Ray Brewer | Mon, Feb 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear was getting gas at the station on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Bonanza Road last week when a somewhat familiar face pulled up.

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