Story archive for June 2021

James Franco settles for $2.2M in school sex misconduct suit

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

James Franco and his co-defendants agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging he intimidated students at an acting and film school he founded into gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations ...

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$40B pledged for gender equality, with $2B from Gates group

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The U.N.-sponsored global gathering to promote gender equality generated about $40 billion in pledges Wednesday to help women and girls achieve that goal, partly fueled by a significant $2.1 billion contribution from Bill and Melinda Gates’ namesake foundation.

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Devastated condo community looks to Biden visit for comfort

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

As the search for survivors of a Florida condo collapse enters its second week, rescue crews and relatives of those still missing are scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden Thursday, in a visit many are hoping will provide some measure of comfort to a devastated community.

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Los Angeles considers stricter limits on homeless camping

By Brian Melley, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Los Angeles city leaders are poised to pass sweeping restrictions Thursday on one of the nation’s largest homeless populations, making it illegal to pitch tents on many sidewalks, beneath overpasses and near parks.

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Britney Spears’ father seeks court probe of her allegations

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (6:34 p.m.)

Britney Spears’ father has asked the court overseeing his daughter’s conservatorship to investigate her statements to a judge last week on the court's control of her medical treatment and personal life, which she called overly restrictive and abusive.

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Nevada casinos take in record $1.23B in winnings in May

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Published Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (1:50 p.m.)

Nevada's tourism and gambling industry has come roaring back after the pandemic shuttered casinos and kept tourists away last year, with casinos setting a record in May ...

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Big This Week in Las Vegas: July 4 fireworks, Zedd and Tiësto at Ayu Dayclub’s debut, L.A. Witch and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A summer getaway-themed party featuring campground games, talent contests and live music at Area15.

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House poised to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a 13-person select committee to probe the violent attack.

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More deaths reported in intense US Northwest heat wave

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

About a dozen deaths in Washington and Oregon may be tied to an intense heat wave that brought scorching temperatures to the Northwest and caused one power utility to impose rolling blackouts amid heavy demand.

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Centre Court’s been slippery when wet, even with roof closed

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Novak Djokovic landed on his backside twice early in the first match played on Centre Court at Wimbledon this week. He was no worse for the wear.

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Error mars vote count in NYC mayoral primary

By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The Democratic primary for mayor of New York City was thrown into a state of confusion Tuesday when election officials retracted their latest report on the vote count after realizing it had been corrupted by test data never cleared from a computer system.

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Tuskegee relatives promote COVID-19 vaccines in ad campaign

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Tuskegee is the one-word answer some people give as a reason they’re avoiding COVID-19 vaccines. A new ad campaign launched Wednesday with relatives of men who unwittingly became part of the infamous experiment wants to change minds.

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‘America’s Got Talent’ tops TV’s Nielsen ratings

By David Bauder, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (6:09 p.m.)

Competition at athletic venues dominated the agenda for television viewers last week, but none was as popular as a competition on stage.

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House GOP leaders won’t support probe of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (5:56 p.m.)

House Republican leaders say they will oppose the creation of a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol — and have so far declined to say whether they will even participate in the probe.

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‘All about winning’: Royce Hamm Jr. embracing leadership role with UNLV basketball

Ray Brewer | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Royce Hamm Jr. collected the loose ball near the free throw line, took one dribble toward the basket and elevated high for a dunk. A defender tried to get in his way, but the athletic 6-foot-9 forward easily soared over his outstretched arms for a two-handed dunk ...

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‘It definitely feels early’: GOP’s long race to 2024 begins

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

In the past week alone, Nikki Haley regaled activists in Iowa, Mike Pence courted donors in California and Donald Trump returned to the rally stage, teasing a third campaign for the White House.

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‘Excruciating’: Florida collapse search stretches to Day 6

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press | Published Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Florida officials said Tuesday that they have requested help from the federal government as they near the end of their sixth day searching the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo ...

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Lightning flip script on Canadiens to take Cup Final lead

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

After carrying the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final with sublime goaltending, Carey Price stopped just about everything he saw in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Gas prices rise again, no sign of letting up this summer

Associated Press | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

After a brief dip, gas prices in the U.S. are on the rise again.

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California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other red states

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

California added five more states, including Florida, to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, the state attorney general announced Monday.

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Judge blocks Nevada’s first proposed execution in 15 years

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (6:01 p.m.)

A federal judge on Monday postponed until at least October what was to be the first execution of an inmate in Nevada in 15 years.

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Bettman casts doubt on NHL players going to Beijing Olympcs

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (4:48 p.m.)

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, casting doubt on the league's return to that event after skipping it in 2018.

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Quick Bites: PKWY Tavern, NoMad, Metro Pizza in California and more Vegas food news

Brock Radke | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (10:28 a.m.)

PKWY Tavern is opening two more locations in the next 60 days.

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Las Vegas studio goes big with virtual event space, ‘dramatically’ expands reach

C. Moon Reed | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When COVID paused Eric and Marina Worre’s planned December 2020 event at the MGM Garden Arena, the network marketing educators needed a robust replacement. And a simple Zoom meeting wasn’t going to cut it.

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Three key questions facing Golden Knights headed into the offseason

Justin Emerson | Mon, Jun 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Vegas Golden Knights have never had a boring offseason, and this summer doesn’t look like it will break the streak. Much of the team is under contract for next season with just ...

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Families of the missing visit site of Florida condo collapse

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press | Sun, Jun 27, 2021 (7:38 p.m.)

Families of the missing visited the scene of the Florida condo building collapse Sunday as rescuers kept digging through the mound of rubble and clinging to hope that someone could yet be alive somewhere under the broken concrete and twisted metal.

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List of potential A’s ballpark sites in Las Vegas growing, team president says

Bryan Horwath | Sat, Jun 26, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The Oakland A’s are looking at up to two dozen sites in the Las Vegas Valley for a potential big league ballpark if they can’t get a new stadium in California ...

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Knights’ competitive window remains open despite another upset playoff exit

Justin Emerson | Sat, Jun 26, 2021 (2 a.m.)

After the Game 6 loss Thursday to the Montreal, Alec Martinez said this year’s Golden Knights were one of the best teams he’s ever played on. That’s particularly meaningful coming from the defenseman considering he was a part of two Stanley Cup-winning Kings’ teams.

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Collapsed Florida building drew global visitors, residents

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 25, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

The Champlain Towers South drew people from around the globe to enjoy life on South Florida's Atlantic Coast, some for a night, some to live.

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House GOP leader to meet with Capitol officer hurt on Jan. 6

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

A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

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Russia mandates vaccinations for some as virus cases surge

By Daria Litinova, Associated Press | Published Fri, Jun 25, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

They tried grocery giveaways and lotteries for new cars and apartments. But an ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians by mid-June still has fallen ...

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Is Japan’s remarkable vaccine drive in time for Olympics?

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 25, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

After months of frustration and delay, Japan has hit the remarkable benchmark of 1 million vaccines a day. But with the Olympics set to start in less than a month, and only a small portion of the country vaccinated, a question lingers: Is it enough?

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Britney Spears’ public support may not mean much in court

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Britney Spears’ powerful plea to a judge to end the conservatorship that has controlled her life since 2008 brought sympathy and outrage from fans, famous supporters and even casual observers who say she deserves independence.

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Most Nevada workplaces can relax sanitation procedures

Associated Press | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (7:25 p.m.)

The state agency that oversees workplace safety is relaxing guidelines for businesses, allowing them to wipe down most surfaces with soap or detergent, rather than disinfectants that kill the coronavirus.

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Woman arrested in Las Vegas ‘love triangle’ shooting death

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)

A suspect fatally shot a woman Wednesday night in a northwest Las Vegas apartment in what Metro Police said was a “result of a love triangle.”

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Rollover crash on I-11 in Henderson leaves Las Vegas man dead

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (6 p.m.)

A 33-year-old Las Vegas man was killed this morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 11 in Henderson ...

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First lady Jill Biden, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons Zoom in for trivia night with child cancer patients

Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (7:49 a.m.)

On June 23, families who’ve received help from the Las Vegas-based Tyler Robinson Foundation and Florida’s Tom Coughlin Jay Fund had a front-row seat to the virtual game night.

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Resorts World brings fresh entertainment, dining and nightlife to the Las Vegas Strip

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Today will begin to tell the story of the first new ground-up casino resort to open on the Strip since December 2010.

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Las Vegas breakfast favorite doubles down with the new Omelette Cafe

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Go way over the top with bananas foster, red velvet or cannoli pancakes.

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Sisolak lauds role of private sector COVID task force in pandemic response

Hillary Davis | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The task force of private sector leaders that Nevada assembled to build up the state’s COVID-19 response infrastructure is closing out its mission having spent $12.2 million on ...

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Vegas Inc presents 2021 Top Lawyers

Jennifer Inaba | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

This prestigious list details a comprehensive catalog of the most prominent and impressive lawyers, organized by areas of law—a thorough resource for anyone looking for legal assistance.

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Virgin Hotels’ Élia Beach Club brings new vibes to the Vegas pool party

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The stage and DJ booth is shrouded by a curved, straw-thatched roof, and the entire space feels like an actual oasis set apart from hotel towers and energetic restaurant patios.

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Mad Maxx: Raiders pass rusher looks poised for a breakout year

Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

There’s a sense that defensive end Maxx Crosby could make the leap from tantalizing prospect and reliable contributor to dominant force and consistent difference maker this season ...

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Expert: Transgender Olympic athlete could polarize opinion

By Steve McMorran, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

A U.S. expert on transgender rights and politics says the participation of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics might inspire other trans athletes but could also become a focus for conservative activists who oppose greater LGBTQ rights and freedoms.

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‘Scary’ Sydney virus cluster blamed on delta variant grows

Associated Press | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Sydney was going through one the “scariest” times of the pandemic as a cluster of the highly contagious delta variant infects more people, an Australian state leader said on Thursday.

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Last Apple Daily newspaper edition sold out across Hong Kong

By Zen Soo, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Across Hong Kong, people lined up early Thursday to buy the last print edition of the last remaining pro-democracy newspaper.

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Senators to pitch bipartisan infrastructure plan to Biden

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 24, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

A bipartisan gang of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on his top legislative priority.

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Fear of wildfires forces forest closures across Arizona

By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

When temperatures are sweltering in Arizona's desert areas, people head to the forests to camp, hike, fish and just cool off.

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Nevada firefighter impersonator arrested on arson charges

Associated Press | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (9:25 p.m.)

A Lyon County man has been charged with nearly two dozen criminal counts accusing him of arson, impersonating a firefighter and possessing more than $50,000 in uniforms, equipment and other items stolen from area fire agencies.

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Fran Lebowitz to headline 2021 Las Vegas Book Festival

C. Moon Reed | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (4:10 p.m.)

For its 20th anniversary, the October event has announced an outstanding literary lineup.

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Big This Week in Las Vegas: ‘Mystère’ reopens, The Juan MacLean at Discopussy, drinking and discussing Stephen King’s ‘The Shining’ and more

Artist and former ‘Reading Rainbow’ book reviewer Zhiwan Cheung connects with Las Vegas from China as the latest Rogers Art Loft resident.

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Arbor View student runner-up in national LGBTQ storytelling contest

Sara MacNeil | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Kaela Podewell, 16, always resented the expectation that she act feminine, but picturing herself as strictly masculine didn’t feel right either. “In public, when I'm presenting a certain way, either masculine or feminine, I feel off, like something is wrong.”

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Biden faces growing pressure from the left over voting bill

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

When New York Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones was at the White House for the signing of the proclamation making Juneteenth a national holiday last week, he told President Joe Biden their party needed him more involved in passing voting legislation on the Hill.

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Colombia reaches 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 as cases surge

By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Colombia reached 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 this week, becoming just the tenth country in the world to hit the grim milestone.

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From Biden to Congress, Big Tech is under mounting pressure

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Without speaking a word or scratching a pen across paper, President Joe Biden drove up the pressure on Big Tech companies already smarting under federal and congressional investigations, epic antitrust lawsuits and near-constant condemnation from politicians of both parties.

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150 Houston hospital workers fired, resign over COVID vaccine

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital system who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine have been fired or resigned after a judge dismissed an employee lawsuit over the vaccine requirement.

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Las Vegas road rage dispute leaves elderly man in critical condition

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Jun 22, 2021 (6:45 p.m.)

An elderly man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was run over by an SUV during a road-rage confrontation in east Las Vegas. The victim is in his mid-70s ...

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Biden urges shots for young adults as variant concern grows

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 22, 2021 (6:20 p.m.)

The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to get younger Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 as the White House acknowledges it will miss two key vaccination benchmarks and as concern grows about the spread of a new variant that threatens to set the country back in the months ahead.

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Pelosi signals new panel to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riot

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 22, 2021 (6:15 p.m.)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is signaling that she is poised to create a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, pushing closer to a partisan investigation of the attack after Senate Republicans blocked the creation of an independent probe.

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Playoff philanthropist: Local has sent 26 kids and counting into Knights games

Case Keefer | Tue, Jun 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Drew Danzeisen roamed Toshiba Plaza outside of T-Mobile Arena in an authentic Golden Knights jersey despite 115 degrees temperatures for more than an hour before game time Wednesday. The 27-year-old watched as the area filled in ahead of Game 2 of ...

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Conferences urge stopgap for NCAA on NIL until federal law

By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

The NCAA is set to consider on Tuesday how to proceed with reforming rules that currently prohibit college athletes from earning money off their fame, the day after the association was dealt an emphatic loss by the Supreme Court.

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GOP filibuster halts Democrats’ signature voting bill

By Brian Slodkysko, Christina A. Cassidy and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Published Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition to what would have been the largest overhaul of the ...

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Watchdog: Nursing home deaths up 32% in 2020 amid pandemic

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press | Published Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year, with two devastating spikes eight months apart, a government watchdog reported Tuesday in the most ...

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U.S. official to address legacy of Indigenous boarding schools

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and other federal officials are expected Tuesday to announce steps the federal government plans to take to reconcile the troubled legacy of boarding school policies on Indigenous families and communities.

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Gretzky, Nets’ Nash co-owners of new pro lacrosse team in Las Vegas

Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (5:36 p.m.)

The National Lacrosse League announced Monday that it's expanding to Las Vegas and hockey great Wayne Gretzky, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash and team owner Joe Tsai and PGA star Dustin Johnson are co-owners of the new franchise.

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Arizona feeling brunt of wildfire activity across U.S. West

By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (5:11 p.m.)

Dozens of wildfires were burning in hot, dry conditions across the U.S. West, including a blaze touched off by lightning that was moving toward northern Arizona's largest city.

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Noah Lyles sends message by raising gloved fist at trials

By Pat Graham, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (5:04 p.m.)

Before the 100-meter final at the Olympic track trials, Noah Lyles raised a gloved fist.

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U.S. hits encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (5:01 p.m.)

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March 2020, while the drive to put shots in arms hit another encouraging milestone Monday: 150 million Americans fully vaccinated.

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Quick Bites: Joël Robuchon, Carversteak, India meets Italy at Monzu and more Vegas food news

Brock Radke | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (12:23 p.m.)

Resorts World will get a big flashy steakhouse after all, coming in December.

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Hit by a ransomware attack? Your payment may be deductible

By Alan Suderman and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

As ransomware attacks surge, the FBI is doubling down on its guidance to affected businesses: Don't pay the cybercriminals. But the U.S. government also offers a little-noticed incentive for those who do pay: The ransoms may be tax deductible.

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Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional

By Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press | Sun, Jun 20, 2021 (7:14 p.m.)

A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one member of the group and seriously injuring another ...

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Blog: Nicolas Roy’s OT winner sends Golden Knights over Canadiens in Game 4

Justin Emerson | Published Sun, Jun 20, 2021 (10 a.m.)

Brayden McNabb very well may have saved the Golden Knights' season. For now. McNabb netted the only Vegas goal through regulation with 9:23 to go in the third period, tying Game 4 with the Montreal Canadiens ...

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3 international travel ideas for your summer trip

By Sally French, NerdWallet | Sun, Jun 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)

So you’re ready to hit the skies for an international flight after more than a year of COVID-19 lockdowns, quarantines and restrictions, but where can you go? Some countries are reopening to Americans, but the degree of reopening varies.

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Ryan Lochte leaves behind complicated legacy in the pool

By Beth Harris, Associated Press | Sat, Jun 19, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

Ryan Lochte's gifts in the pool were nearly without peer. He won 12 Olympic medals — tied for second-most by a swimmer in history — and 27 more at world championships.

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Late mistake dooms Golden Knights in Game 3 loss to Canadiens

Justin Emerson | Fri, Jun 18, 2021 (10:05 p.m.)

Game 3 will be remembered for a gaffe at the end, but the Golden Knights missed opportunities to put themselves up by more than one. Now, Vegas needs to win ...

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11 U.S. mayors commit to develop reparations pilot projects

By Adam Beam, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 18, 2021 (6:44 p.m.)

Eleven U.S. mayors — from Los Angeles to tiny Tullahassee, Oklahoma — have pledged to pay reparations for slavery to a small group of Black residents in their cities ...

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Denied by Swiss court, Houlihan not in lineup at trials

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 18, 2021 (6:10 p.m.)

Shelby Houlihan's quest to overturn her doping suspension in time to run at this year's Olympic trials is over.

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What’s behind the heat wave in the American West?

By Anita Snow, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Much of the American West has been blasted with sweltering heat this week as a high pressure dome combines with the worst drought in modern history to launch temperatures into the triple digits, toppling records even before the official start of summer. Record daily highs were seen this week in parts of Arizona, California, New Mexico ...

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Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (11:58 p.m.)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice.

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50 officers resign from Portland protest response unit

Associated Press | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (11:56 p.m.)

A team of 50 police officers who serve on a specialized crowd-control unit in Oregon and respond to Portland's ongoing, often violent protests have resigned en masse after a team member was indicted on criminal charges.

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Back home: Biden has daunting to-do list after European tour

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden is facing a formidable to-do list now that he’s back from his summit-filled trip to Europe, with pressing legislative challenges, foreign policy follow-up and a need to steer the country’s reopening as the coronavirus threat recedes.

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Senator: Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases

By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is on the brink of success in her yearslong campaign to get sexual assault cases removed from the military chain of command.

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GOP needs new health care target; ‘Obamacare’ survives again

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The Supreme Court's latest rejection of a Republican effort to dismantle “Obamacare” signals anew that the GOP must look beyond repealing the law if it wants to hone the nation's health care problems into a winning political issue.

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Oscar De La Hoya announces boxing comeback vs UFC’s Belfort

Associated Press | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (7:45 p.m.)

Oscar De La Hoya says he is returning to the boxing ring for a bout against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.

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Nevada to offer prizes to boost coronavirus vaccinations

Hillary Davis | Published Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (3:35 p.m.)

Nevada officials are hoping to entice more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 with prizes like fishing licenses, college scholarships and $1 million in cash. Nearly 2,000 winners will get a share of raffle prizes worth ...

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Real Results founder Paul Rosenberg debuts his lifetime-in-the-making ‘Real Nutrition’ book

C. Moon Reed | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“This is not a diet where you’re depriving yourself of calories or depriving yourself of certain macronutrients. It’s about finding the right food combination that works for your particular body.”

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Reliving the Golden Knights’ stunning series win over the Avalanche

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A photo look back at Vegas’ 4-2 victory over Colorado.

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Tailgating Las Vegas-strip style: MGM has big plans for the Boulevard during football season

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

At the heart of Stadium Walk will be the Bud Light Beer Garden, an outdoor party with no admission fee, offering DJs and other live entertainment; games like cornhole, and plenty of food and drink options.

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‘Ready to go in Montreal’: Golden Knights should move on from poor Game 2

Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Pete DeBoer doesn’t usually incorporate many theatrics into his coaching, but the Vegas Golden Knights’ 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night provides a perfect opportunity for him to start. Perhaps DeBoer should burn copies of the game onto ...

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The latest in Las Vegas fine dining

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Amalfi, Din Tai Fung, Osteria Fiorella and more.

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Nevada’s Dark Sky Stargazing: Where to go, what to bring and stellar stops along the way

Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevada is home to the darkest skies in the Lower 48, and a treasure trove of remote, dark wilderness within the state allows you to marvel at the cosmos above, even with the bright lights of Las Vegas.

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How to take professional-grade photos with your smartphone

Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

It’s very likely that your phone isn’t just the camera that’s with you, but the only camera you own.

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Casual new Las Vegas restaurants to visit soon

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)

El Luchador, Night + Market, Vegas Test Kitchen and beyond.

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Free Will Astrology (June 17)

Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 17, 2021 (1 a.m.)

Sagittarius, you are authorized to imbue everything you do with style, panache and imagination.

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Why are Olympics going on despite public, medical warnings?

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Public sentiment in Japan has been generally opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, partly based on fears the coronavirus will spike as almost 100,000 people — athletes and others — enter for both events.

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China launches first crew to live on new space station

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon.

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Biden abroad: Pitching America to welcoming if wary allies

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden spent his first trip overseas highlighting a sharp break from his disruptive predecessor, selling that the United States was once more a reliable ally with a steady hand at the wheel. European allies welcomed the pitch — and even a longtime foe acknowledged it.

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No apology: Tavis Smiley makes comeback bid after PBS firing

By Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Three years after workplace misconduct allegations cost veteran TV and radio talk-show host Tavis Smiley his job and a national forum, he’s ending his silence.

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Crews quell wildfire south of Reno; evacuations lifted

Associated Press | Published Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (7:31 p.m.)

Fire lines were holding and evacuations were lifted overnight after a fast-growing wildfire forced some people out of homes and closed highways for several hours south of Reno, a fire official in northern Nevada said Thursday. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District spokesman ...

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Biden trip takeaways: Respect, optimism, some skepticism

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (6:19 p.m.)

President Joe Biden’s first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he rallied traditional U.S. democratic allies to confront new and old challenges and offered ...

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Heat wave grips US West amid fear of a new, hotter normal

By Anita Snow, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (6:11 p.m.)

An unusually early and long-lasting heat wave brought more triple-digit temperatures Wednesday to a large swath of the U.S. West, raising concerns that such extreme weather could become the new normal amid a decadeslong drought.

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Advocates mark DACA’s 9th anniversary, urge Congress to act

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Immigration advocates in Las Vegas marked the ninth anniversary of the Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation ...

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Fleury more focused on stopping shots than hyped goalie duel with Price

Justin Emerson | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The moment the playoff matchup was decided, goalie fans were beside themselves. The Golden Knights and Canadiens meeting in the postseason was fun for all sorts of reasons, but a head-to-head matchup between two of the best netminders in a generation might be ...

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Stay safe from heat as the sizzling Las Vegas summer begins

Ray Brewer | Wed, Jun 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Workers painting the exterior of Centennial Hill Hospital this week will arrive on the job site at the crack of dawn to get started. The goal is simple: Conclude the shift around ...

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Federal judge blocks Biden’s pause on new oil, gas leases

By Kevin McGill, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (11:49 p.m.)

The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked Tuesday by a federal judge in Louisiana who ordered that plans continue for lease sales that were delayed for the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska waters “and all eligible onshore properties.”

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‘Pure business’ at Biden-Putin summit: No hugs, no brickbats

By Jonathan Lemire, Vladimir Isachenkov and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Published Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit on Wednesday with an agreement to return their nations' ambassadors to their posts in Washington and Moscow and a plan to begin work toward ...

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Impatient Democrats prepare to go-it-alone on infrastructure

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

Patience running thin, Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Biden's big jobs and families infrastructure plans even as the White House continues negotiating with Republicans on a much more scaled-back $1 trillion proposal.

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After enrollment dips, public schools hope for fall rebound

Associated Press | Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Ashley Pearce’s daughter was set to start kindergarten last year in Maryland’s Montgomery County school system. But when it became clear that the year would begin online, Pearce found a nearby Catholic school offering in-person instruction and made the switch.

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MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for altering balls

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start Monday.

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Israelis march in east Jerusalem in test for new government

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (6:46 p.m.)

Hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded Tuesday in east Jerusalem in a show of force that threatened to spark renewed violence just weeks after a war with Hamas militants ...

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Ohio man hits $400,000 poker jackpot at Strip casino

Bryan Horwath | Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (6:05 p.m.)

A visitor from the Cleveland area won over $400,000 while gambling on the Strip on Monday, according to a news release from Caesars Entertainment.

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UNLV makes ‘a huge statement’ about inclusivity with all-gender bathrooms

Sara MacNeil | Tue, Jun 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Jamie Sprague-Ballou’s heart raced in fear every time she walked into a public restroom when she was transitioning from male to female. In the women’s restroom, she risked being humiliated by security. In the men’s restroom, she risked violence.

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Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin

By Aamer Madhani, Jonathan Lemire and Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press | Published Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

Fresh from supportive summits with allies, Joe Biden declared himself ready Tuesday to take on Russia’s Vladimir Putin in far more confrontational talks — a climactic finish to the most important week of meetings in ...

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Justice Department to tighten rules on seizing Congress data

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

The Justice Department will tighten its rules around obtaining records from members of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland said, amid revelations the department under former President Donald Trump had secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media.

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Runner says tainted burrito led to test for banned substance

Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

Shelby Houlihan, the American record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, posted on social media that she’s been banned for four years following a positive test for what she concluded was a tainted pork burrito.

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Rethinking tequila: Premium brands aim to change perceptions

By Louise Dixon, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

Love it or hate it, tequila conjures up strong feelings in many drinkers.

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New Israel government vows change, but not for Palestinians

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

Israel's fragile new government has shown little interest in addressing the decades-old conflict with the Palestinians, but it may not have a choice.

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Rep. Greene apologizes for comparing safety masks, Holocaust

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (8:08 p.m.)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized Monday for affronting people with recent comments comparing the required wearing of safety masks in the House to the horrors of the Holocaust.

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Jane Austen family link to abolition movement comes to light

By Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (5:50 p.m.)

While Jane Austen admirers savor the wit and romance of “Pride and Prejudice” and her other enduring novels, scholars ferret out details of Austen’s life and times, including a family link to slavery that surfaced 50 years ago.

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Workers push back against hospitals requiring COVID vaccines

By Juan A. Lozano and Brian Melley, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (5:39 p.m.)

Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse in Houston, is steadfast in her belief that it's wrong for her employer to force hospital workers like her to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or say goodbye to their jobs. But that's a ...

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New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (5:02 p.m.)

Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers.

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Machine Gun Kelly, Lady A, Primus among first bookings for the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (8:49 a.m.)

Also on the schedule for the former Joint: Gary Clark Jr., Porter Robinson, Russ and more.

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Programs offer stability for unbanked Nevadans

Bryan Horwath | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Peter Guzman knows it can be easier to swindle those in the unbanked population within the Latino community in Las Vegas. People who don’t have a bank account often pay for services in cash, said Guzman, president and ...

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Virgin Las Vegas captures the spotlight again with Unstoppable Weekend celebration

Brock Radke | Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Richard Branson made his grand arrival and welcomed guests to the newest pieces of the property.

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Wilson scores 28, leads Aces over Wings 85-78

By Associated Press | Sun, Jun 13, 2021 (6:32 p.m.)

A’ja Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 85-78 on Sunday.

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Shuttered Bunkhouse Saloon impacted by Sunday fire

Spencer Patterson | Sun, Jun 13, 2021 (5:31 p.m.)

According to an eye witness, firefighters responding to the call discovered a homeless encampment inside the music venue, which has been closed since the pandemic hit in March 2020.

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Nevada Legislature updates criminal code on HIV transmission

John Sadler | Sun, Jun 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Lawmakers in Nevada recently changed the criminal code to align the punishment for not informing a sex partner of an HIV diagnosis — previously a class B felony — with other communicable diseases.

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1 dead in North Las Vegas shooting near Carey Avenue and Revere Street

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Sat, Jun 12, 2021 (5:52 p.m.)

A person was slain in a shooting Friday night in a North Las Vegas neighborhood

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Pet care: How to ease the anxiety of dogs as we return to work

Hillary Davis | Sat, Jun 12, 2021 (2 a.m.)

As the coronavirus pandemic ebbs, dog trainers are seeing a predictable increase in separation anxiety and undersocialized pups as their humans venture back into the world for longer periods of time.

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Months after impaired driver killed 5 cyclists, Vegas advocates still pushing for change

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (8:14 p.m.)

Donna Trauger had to wait about 10 hours before learning that her husband was one of five cyclists killed last December on U.S. 95 near Searchlight by an impaired driver.

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A Sun reporter gets crash course in Metro use-of-force training. Here’s what he learned

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Metro Police officials promised us reporters that nobody was going to get hurt. I was among a group of reporters role-playing as officers in a reality-based shooting drill at a nondescript training center in ...

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With stroke of her pen, opportunities unlocked for Native students in Nevada

Sara MacNeil | Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“Education was a fundamental right of our treaties that was supposed to be granted to our tribes over a hundred years ago.”

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G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox

By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Published Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (1:15 a.m.)

Group of Seven leaders brought pledges to share vaccine doses and make a fairer global economy Friday to a seaside summit in England, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic should not be allowed to ...

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Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president set to meet queen

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (1:15 a.m.)

Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone.

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No Tiger in return to Torrey, no telling what might happen

By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (1:15 a.m.)

The strongest memory from the last U.S. Open at Torrey Pines was accompanied by three words that explain what golf was like then and now.

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Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 11, 2021 (1:15 a.m.)

The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the House Intelligence Committee in 2018 as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks ...

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Senators eye $579B in new infrastructure spending, $1T plan

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as negotiators try to strike a nearly $1 trillion deal on President Joe Biden's top priority, according to those briefed on the plan.

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Nevada plans to use 3 or 4 drugs for late-July execution

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (8:18 p.m.)

Nevada prison officials disclosed Thursday that they want to use a never-before-tried combination of drugs for the state’s first lethal injection in 15 years, including the powerful opioid fentanyl, the sedative ketamine and a heart-stopping salt, potassium chloride.

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Energized Granholm pushes Biden jobs plan, clean energy in Las Vegas

John Sadler | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (6:45 p.m.)

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm touted Nevada as a leader in clean energy during a visit on Thursday, calling the state a test case on how to pass renewable energy legislation that can also provide jobs.

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Justin Bieber returns to Las Vegas to perform at Wynn on July 9

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (12:29 p.m.)

Bieber will take the stage at Encore Theater for one night only.

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Cowboy Camaraderie: Rodeo returns to Las Vegas with two organizations teaming up for a three-day weekend

Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Many of Valeria Howard-Cunningham’s favorite moments over more than three decades spent around Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, the all-Black circuit her late husband founded in 1977, have involved demonstrations introducing the sport and the organization’s history to children.

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Production from top players has Golden Knights in position to eliminate Avs

Justin Emerson | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer has a saying about playoff hockey: At this time of the season, a team’s best players need to be their best players.

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Hollywood keeps destroying Las Vegas on film. We’ve had enough

Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The cause of our downfall is usually nuclear holocaust, natural disaster or zombie apocalypse … and sometimes, when we’re lucky, the occasional giant.

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Offseason scouting: Five Raider players who stood out during OTA practices

Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nearly the entire team was on the outdoor fields for at least one of the practices, but it was mostly just running through basic drills as league rules forbid contact at this point of the offseason. Still, certain players managed to stand out. Here are five who could play an important role ...

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Las Vegas Juneteenth celebration will be ‘bigger and better’ this year

Sara MacNeil | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

After the pandemic put a damper on last year’s Juneteenth festivities in Las Vegas, event organizers are gearing up for a big celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. “With the city ...

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Free Will Astrology (June 10)

Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (1 a.m.)

Experiment with feeling free of all the yearnings that constantly demand your attention, Cancerian.

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Own an Echo? Amazon may be helping itself to your bandwidth

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Do you own an Amazon smart device? If so, odds are good that the company is already sharing your internet connection with your neighbors unless you've specifically told it not to.

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Sales pitch summer? Dems aim to showcase virus relief effort

By Steven Sloan, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

When Sherry Brockenbrough and her family opened a distillery on a leafy vista overlooking the James River on March 5, 2020, the coronavirus still seemed like a distant threat.

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Biden, Johnson to stress close ties, manage differences

By Jonathan Lemire, Aamer Madhani and Jill LawlessAssociated Press | Published Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met for the first time Thursday, looking to highlight their nations' famed “special relationship” but doing so ...

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‘People are scared’ as gang activity fuels Portland violence

By Sara Cline, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

When Oregon’s most populous city had a rampant gang problem 30 years ago, Portland detectives were stunned if they found more than a few dozen bullet casings after a shooting.

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Washington state’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough start.

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Metro: Lamborghini driver was going 141 mph before hitting moped, killing rider

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Published Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (7:30 p.m.)

Before it slammed into the back of a moped, instantly killing its passenger, a Lamborghini Huracan was traveling so fast down a Las Vegas roadway ...

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Truck driver gets 16 years in crash that killed 5 bicyclists

Associated Press | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (6:10 p.m.)

An Arizona box truck driver who plowed into bicyclists on a stretch of Nevada highway last December, killing five and injuring four, was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of 16 years in Nevada state prison for driving under the influence of methamphetamine causing death.

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Official: At least 100K Nevadans are at risk of eviction

Hillary Davis | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (2:38 p.m.)

Social services providers are encouraging tenants still struggling to pay their rent to apply for pandemic housing relief before it’s too late.

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Cannabis industry in Las Vegas gears up for addition of consumption lounges

Bryan Horwath | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Roger Bloss sat parked in his vehicle near a smoking area outside a prominent Strip casino resort. Bloss, the CEO of MJ Holdings, a Las Vegas-based company that grows cannabis in ...

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Hostage advocates concerned by U.S. pullout from Afghanistan

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

Advocates for Americans held hostage overseas are raising concerns that the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan will make it harder to bring home captives from the country.

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Bus with migrant workers collides with van in India; 17 dead

Associated Press | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

A bus carrying migrant workers after the lifting of coronavirus restrictions hit a delivery van on a highway in northern India, killing at least 17 people and injuring 18, police said Wednesday.

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Blunt message, search for answers mark VP’s first foreign trip

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

Vice President Kamala Harris came to Latin America to deliver a message rather than clinch some kind of concrete deal.

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Softball coaches: NCAA can do better with gender equality

By Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 9, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso has had enough.

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Los Angeles nun to plead guilty to $835,000 school theft

Associated Press | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

A Los Angeles nun who took a vow of poverty has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges for stealing more than $800,000 to pay for a gambling habit, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

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Rep. Titus proposes $1 million national vaccine lottery

Associated Press | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (6:31 p.m.)

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada wants to create a national lottery to incentivize people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Tourism agency wants break on naming rights payments for Las Vegas Ballpark

Bryan Horwath | Published Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (8:39 a.m.)

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s board of directors moved Tuesday to initiate arbitration proceedings with the owners of the Las Vegas Aviators over a stadium naming rights deal. The authority is at odds with the ...

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The ‘grief pandemic’ will torment Americans for years

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Cassandra Rollins’ daughter was still conscious when the ambulance took her away.

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Mixed city of Arabs and Jews remains on edge after violence

By David Goldman, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

Israeli security forces guard the streets of Lod, weeks after rioters torched patrol cars, synagogues and homes. Attackers who killed an Arab and a Jewish resident are still at large.

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Harris turns focus to Mexico on trip to address migration

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

Vice President Kamala Harris is closing out her first foreign trip Tuesday with a visit to Mexico and a meeting with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a key but complicated ally in the Biden administration’s efforts to curb the spike in migration at the U.S. border.

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Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

If the auto industry is to succeed in its bet that electric vehicles will soon dominate the roads, it will need to overcome a big reason why many people are still avoiding them: fear of running out of juice between Point A and Point B.

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Retailers shine a spotlight on Black-owned beauty brands

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 8, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

When Rose Ingleton launched her own namesake skincare line two years ago, she couldn't break into the big chains and was forced to use her own funds and get financial help from family and friends.

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At Las Vegas airport, officials tout Innovation Checkpoint’s screening technology

Sara MacNeil | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (7:45 p.m.)

The process in which some travelers go through security at the Las Vegas airport is being enhanced, and officials say the new technology will make the process more efficient.

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2 arrested in California road rage killing of 6-year-old

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (5:45 p.m.)

A Southern California couple have been arrested for a road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy last month on a freeway, authorities said Monday just hours after the child's burial.

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Kids 5 and up get shots in tests for COVID vaccine

By Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (5:30 p.m.)

Seven-year-old Russell Bright squeezed his dad’s hand tightly as tests of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine started Monday in Louisiana for children ages 5 through 11.

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New York’s Tom Thibodeau picked as NBA’s coach of the year

By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (5:26 p.m.)

Tom Thibodeau got the New York Knicks back to the playoffs, guiding the team to its second-best record in 20 years.

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Club Notes: Drai’s Live, Deadmau5, Art of the Wild and more

Brock Radke | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (9:36 a.m.)

Deadmau5 is a Vegas resident DJ once again, this time at Virgin Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas dentists urge patients to get back in the chair

Hillary Davis | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

More than a year after COVID-19 temporarily shut down dental offices, then led to heightened sanitary demands upon reopening, dentists are urging people who got out of the habit of receiving regular dental care to …

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Physical therapy centers help patients regain their balance, one step at a time

Sara MacNeil | Mon, Jun 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Fyzical uses a computer system to assess whether patients’ ears, joints or eyes are affecting their balance. The clinic also uses an overhead support system Mortensen compared to a rock-climbing harness to help eliminate a patient’s fear of falling while challenging their balance.

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Jonathan Marchessault’s hat trick, ‘Misfit Line’ carry Golden Knights past Avalanche

Justin Emerson | Sun, Jun 6, 2021 (10:29 p.m.)

Marchessault scored his first playoff hat trick, the Golden Knights shut down the Avalanche and the biggest crowd of the season ...

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New law, new policies pave way for more inclusiveness in Nevada public school lessons

Sara MacNeil | Sun, Jun 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A new law in Nevada will ensure that instruction in the state’s public schools include lessons on the history and contributions of members of marginalized communities ...

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Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated?

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Sun, Jun 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?

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Lifelong bonds formed on Valley High basketball team, solidified in law enforcement

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Sun, Jun 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The seeds of serving in law enforcement were planted at a young age in the older two Valley High teammates.

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Golden Knights kept composure to change circumstances of Avalanche series

Case Keefer | Sat, Jun 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Max Pacioretty nearly decked Philipp Grubauer when he celebrated his game-winning goal with a straight right Friday night at T-Mobile Arena. ...

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Marchessault delivers in clutch again as Golden Knights save season with Game 3 win

Justin Emerson | Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

For the second time this postseason, Jonathan Marchessault scored a game-tying goal that turned a series on its head. His goal sparked the Golden Knights to three straight wins over the Minnesota Wild in the first round.

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Headlining comic magician Mac King moves his show to Excalibur this month

Brock Radke | Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (12:15 p.m.)

King will perform two afternoon shows Tuesday through Saturday at the Thunderland Showroom starting on June 22.

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Golden Knights hoping home-ice magic swings series against Avalanche

Justin Emerson | Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

There’s an adage in hockey, and sports in general — you aren’t in trouble until you lose at home. The Golden Knights better hope that’s true. After starting their second-round series with two road losses to the Colorado Avalanche, Vegas returns to T-Mobile Arena for Games 3 and 4 in front of ...

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From the Beatles to Elton John: Oldest DJ’s storied career

By Alice Fung, Associated Press | Published Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (12:35 a.m.)

In a storied career spanning over 70 years in Hong Kong, Ray Cordeiro has interviewed superstars including the Beatles and Elton John, and even received an MBE from Queen Elizabeth.

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Analysis: A lot of second chances at play in the Belmont

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (12:28 a.m.)

The Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the Triple Crown, yet for many on Saturday it’ll represent a second chance.

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GOP sees opening to revive attacks on Fauci in email trove

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (12:24 a.m.)

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been a political lightning rod since the early days of the pandemic, lionized by the left as a beacon of truth in an administration that badly mismanaged the pandemic and villainized by the right as ...

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Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals

By Kevin Freking and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Published Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

President Joe Biden on Friday dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to grow the economy,” the White House said. His reaction cast further doubt on the two parties’ prospects for ...

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Most vaccinated California workers must keep masks on

By Don Thompson, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (9:03 p.m.)

Conflicted California workplace regulators approved controversial rules Thursday night that allow workers to go maskless only if every employee in a room is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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Jets’ Scheifele suspended 4 games for late hit on Evans

Associated Press | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was suspended for four games by the NHL on Thursday night for a crushing late hit on Montreal's Jake Evans in Game 1 of the second-round series.

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Raiders will ‘learn from every event’ in getting fans to and from Allegiant

Bryan Horwath | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (2:49 p.m.)

There will be 65,000 football fans at Allegiant Stadium for a Raiders game day in a few months. Before that, the nearly $2 billion venue will host ...

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‘Tournament of Kings’ returns to Excalibur on the Las Vegas Strip July 14

Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (11:51 a.m.)

It's the third show to reopen at Excalibur since last year's shutdown.

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Rosen tours Las Vegas solar company, touts U.S. aid for small businesses

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Louise Helton characterizes the headquarters of 1 Sun Solar Electric, which is tucked into an industrial area of central Las Vegas, as “our wonderful little spot in the universe.”

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As concertmaster, violinist De Ann Letourneau serves as the Philharmonic’s right hand

Genevie Durano | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Las Vegas is eager to see the symphony orchestra take the stage again later this year.

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Restaurant Week brings community together for a worthy cause

Genevie Durano | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Three Square’s annual fundraiser is back with some timely changes.

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Sweet spots: Spend the Las Vegas summer with these cool treats

Genevie Durano | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Ice creams, snow cones, frozen bananas and other colorful delights that taste as good as they look.

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Free Will Astrology (June 3)

Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 3, 2021 (1 a.m.)

Which of the astrological signs feels the deepest feelings? I say it's you Pisceans. You're connoisseurs of deep feelings.

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By the numbers: LeBron James in a most unusual position

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

LeBron James has entered uncharted waters. He has been to the NBA playoffs in 15 of his 18 NBA seasons, and has never missed the second round ...

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Nevada reports slight increase in registered voters in May

Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (7:39 p.m.)

Nevada elections officials reported a slight increase in registered voters in May, adding a little more than 11,200 people to the state's voter rolls.

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Ronaldo wants U.S. court to dismiss Las Vegas rape hush-money case

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (6:12 p.m.)

More than a decade after soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo paid $375,000 to hush a Nevada woman’s claim that he raped her in Las Vegas, new allegations about ...

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Osaka steps out of French Open and onto sport’s third rail

By Jim Litke, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (7:49 a.m.)

Most athletes are comfortable talking about injuries, so long as they can point to a bruise, a bandage, a cast or a spot on an X-ray. Some will even venture an educated guess at how long they might take to heal.

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Rested Golden Knights looking for better effort in Game 2 against Avs

Justin Emerson | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)

There was an extra pep in the Golden Knights’ step at practice Tuesday. The rare off day in the postseason appeared to have done wonders.

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‘A competitive advantage’: Raiders committed to offseason practices

Case Keefer | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In mid-April, players from the Raiders were among a group of at least 20 other NFL teams that came together and voted against participating in voluntary team activities ...

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Police release dramatic body-cam video of rail yard shooting

Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

A gunman who killed nine co-workers at a Northern California rail yard shot himself twice in the head as sheriff's deputies raced into a building, according to authorities who on Tuesday released body-camera footage of the tense encounter.

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Motive unclear as firefighter kills colleague at station

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)

A firefighter killed a co-worker and wounded another at their small fire station before setting his own home ablaze and apparently killing himself in California's second deadly workplace shooting in days.

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After pandemic pause, Avengers swing, soar into Disneyland

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (12:22 a.m.)

Now that it's getting safer to assemble, the Avengers are at last descending on Disneyland.

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Talk of Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 2, 2021 (12:18 a.m.)

Donald Trump was calling into yet another friendly radio show when he was asked, as he often is, whether he's planning a comeback bid for the White House. “We need you," conservative commentator Dan Bongino told the former president.

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Pot users welcome: Amazon won’t test jobseekers for cannabis

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press | Tue, Jun 1, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Amazon said Tuesday that it will stop testing jobseekers for marijuana.

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After ‘very productive’ legislative session, Sisolak bullish on Nevada’s future

John Sadler | Tue, Jun 1, 2021 (7:40 p.m.)

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak can’t help feeling optimistic about the position the state is in heading out of the recently completed legislative session.

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Judge permanently blocks Las Vegas-based Real Water marketing

Associated Press | Tue, Jun 1, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)

A U.S. judge has permanently blocked a Las Vegas-based bottled water brand Real Water from being marketed while an investigation continues ...

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Quick Bites: Kassi Beach House, Hofbräuhaus, brunch at Catch and more Vegas food news

Brock Radke | Tue, Jun 1, 2021 (9:58 a.m.)

Virgin's other new restaurant venues are expected to be open by the June 10 grand opening celebration.

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Golden Knights youngsters contributing, gaining valuable experience in postseason

Justin Emerson | Tue, Jun 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nicolas Hague clutched his fists, squatted his knees and unleashed a double-barreled fist pump — and then another for good measure. Hague had just scored a go ahead goal last week in the Golden Knights’ do-or-die Game 7 against the Wild, and couldn’t contain ...

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