Story archive for March 2021

Things go from bad to worse in Golden Knights’ loss to Kings

Justin Emerson | Wed, Mar 31, 2021 (11:32 p.m.)

The Kings’ early goal marked the third consecutive game where Vegas has coughed up a goal in the first two minutes of the contest.

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Golden Knights hoping Cody Glass rediscovers game with Silver Knights

Justin Emerson | Wed, Mar 31, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Glass had been a healthy scratch for the previous three Golden Knights games prior to Monday, with coach Pete DeBoer saying he looked “fatigued” after missing the previous 11 months with an injury.

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Big this Week: Aaron Cohen’s art at UNLV, comedy at the Space and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Mar 31, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Julien Baker’s third album chronicles troubled times.

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GOP governors ignore Biden’s latest plea on mask mandates

By Associated Press | Tue, Mar 30, 2021 (9:16 p.m.)

President Joe Biden's pleas for states to stick with mask mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus were being largely ignored Tuesday as several Republican governors stayed ...

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Quite a show: Zags stay undefeated with 85-66 win over USC

By Associated Press | Tue, Mar 30, 2021 (9:16 p.m.)

The top-seeded and top-ranked Bulldogs (30-0) will be the third team to bring an undefeated record into the Final Four since the bracket expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

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Allegiant Stadium to host COVID testing post-spring break

Hillary Davis | Tue, Mar 30, 2021 (2:43 p.m.)

If you want a post-spring break COVID-19 test, consider getting one at Allegiant Stadium next week.

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Chef Bobby Silva remembered with special event at Vegas Test Kitchen

Brock Radke | Tue, Mar 30, 2021 (9:06 a.m.)

Silva moved to Las Vegas from Southern California and worked in the kitchens of many of the city’s top restaurants.

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Nevada considers bill to meet needs of transgender inmates

John Sadler | Tue, Mar 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A bill proposed in the Nevada Legislature would require the state Department of Corrections to create regulations in the handling of transgender inmates ...

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Ample opportunities for viewers to follow Chauvin trial

By Associated Press | Mon, Mar 29, 2021 (9:18 p.m.)

American news consumers have a multitude of options to follow the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, which began on Monday with a chilling rerun.

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Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up

By Associated Press | Mon, Mar 29, 2021 (9:09 p.m.)

President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained ...

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Golden Knights use second period to run away from Kings

Justin Emerson | Published Mon, Mar 29, 2021 (3 p.m.)

The Golden Knights used a three-goal second period tonight in a 4-1 win over the visiting Los Angeles Kings to extend their home winning streak to six games..

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Cure 4 The Kids founder couldn’t press pause just because of a pandemic

VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, Mar 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Annette Logan-Parker grew the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation from an idea on the kitchen table into a multimillion-dollar operation—a research-focused medical treatment center for children battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions.

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Nevada reports 143 more COVID-19 cases, but no new deaths

By Associated Press | Sun, Mar 28, 2021 (1:25 p.m.)

Nevada health officials on Sunday reported 143 more confirmed COVID-19 cases but no new deaths. Nevada’s 14-day positivity rate remained unchanged at 4.3% ...

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Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?

By Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press | Sun, Mar 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?

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Now vaccinated, older adults emerge from COVID hibernation

By Associated Press | Sat, Mar 27, 2021 (8:15 p.m.)

Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter for the first time since the pandemic began.

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Lending a hand: Volunteer project spruces up homeless housing units in Vegas

Sara MacNeil | Sat, Mar 27, 2021 (8:04 p.m.)

When Vietnam War veteran John Popelka learned that his studio apartment would be remodeled, he couldn’t help becoming overwhelmed with joy.

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Rare 1822 gold coin fetches record $8.4M at auction in Vegas

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Sat, Mar 27, 2021 (10:11 a.m.)

The coin trading world has a new gold standard, after the only known 1822 half eagle $5 piece in private hands sold at auction in Las Vegas for $8.4 million.

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UNLV prof Natalie Pennington on lessons learned from pandemic isolation

C. Moon Reed | Sat, Mar 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In-person visitation aside, what form of communication has been shown to decrease loneliness and stress best?

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The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press | Fri, Mar 26, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden's administration has less than a week to decide on extending the nationwide eviction moratorium, a measure that housing advocates say has helped keep most cash-strapped tenants across the country in their homes during the pandemic.

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Ticking up: Las Vegas visitor numbers spike in February

Bryan Horwath | Fri, Mar 26, 2021 (7:05 p.m.)

February visitation to Las Vegas increased by 19% when compared to January, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

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NASCAR goes for first ride through the dirt at Bristol

Associated Press | Fri, Mar 26, 2021 (5:55 p.m.)

It only took one session in the dirt for Kevin Harvick to change his mind about NASCAR's latest experiment.

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Impeachment probe to examine COVID tests for Cuomo relatives

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (11:50 p.m.)

The impeachment investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expanding to examine whether the governor unlawfully used his office to provide his family members with special access to scarce coronavirus tests a year ago, a state lawmaker said Thursday.

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Biden vows action on migrants as he defends border policy

By Ben Fox, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The U.S. will take steps to more quickly move hundreds of migrant children and teens out of cramped detention facilities along the Southwest border, President Joe Biden said.

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Bobby Brown, 96, a life of Yankees, military, medicine, dies

By Ben Walker, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

At the very first Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, on the final day of the 1947 season, 22-year-old rookie Bobby Brown watched wide-eyed from the dugout.

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New problems arise for crop storage as planet gets warmer

By John Flesher, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

For generations, Brian Sackett's family has farmed potatoes that are made into chips found on grocery shelves in much of the eastern U.S.

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Maritime traffic jam grows outside blocked Suez Canal

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press | Published Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

A maritime traffic jam grew to more than 200 vessels Friday outside the Suez Canal and some vessels began changing course as dredgers worked frantically to free a giant container ship that is ...

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Nightmare second period sinks Golden Knights in loss to Avalanche

Justin Emerson | Published Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (8:39 p.m.)

It’s never a good sign when the number of shots a team has in a period is almost equal to the number of goals given up. The Golden Knights gave up four goals in the second period to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday and managed just five shots ...

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Are suit jackets oppression? Lawmakers fight own dress codes

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (6:35 p.m.)

With women and people of color elected in larger numbers in many states, legislatures are being forced to confront longstanding dress codes that are increasingly viewed as sexist and racist.

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Agency finds that Elon Musk tweet violated federal labor law

Associated Press | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (6:28 p.m.)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted his way into trouble with another federal agency, this time the National Labor Relations Board.

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Red Canary Song offers support after Atlanta shootings

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

“We are asking that the community stand in solidarity with us and all immigrant and migrant massage workers and sex workers.”

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

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hint: He leads all VGK defensemen in points.

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‘We want to stop this’: Metro appeals to public in unsolved hit-and-run cases

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Metro Police’s Traffic Bureau has been called out to Las Vegas roadways six times this year to probe pedestrian deaths caused by hit-and-run drivers. Two of the incidents remain unsolved. “That’s two people who aren’t coming home. That could have been any of you, or me, who ...

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas arrives with a smooth style of its own

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

“Everywhere you go here, you’ll see a bit of a story.”

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Rise Lantern Festival returns to its spot south of Las Vegas in October

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

Attendees will listen to live music, meditate, chill and write their intentions or thoughts on their lanterns.

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Cineloggia brings movie nostalgia to Las Vegas’ museum landscape

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

You’ll find props from ‘Batman Returns,’ ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey,’ ‘Rogue One’, ‘Silent Hill,’ ‘Wonder Woman’ and many more.

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Electric Daisy Carnival could be a comeback catalyst for Las Vegas in just two months

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

What are the chances the electronic music festival will take place May 21-23 at the Speedway as scheduled?

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Nobu and One Steakhouse enhance and advance as the casino around them changes

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

It’s rare that a complete casino rebranding sustains a restaurant brand, but Las Vegas’ original Nobu has certainly earned that right.

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Spring planting tips from Las Vegas expert the Tomato Lady

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

You might be surprised to learn which veggies grow well in our warm, desert climate.

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Free Will Astrology (March 25)

Rob Brezsny | Thu, Mar 25, 2021 (1 a.m.)

In the coming weeks, Piscean, I hope you'll allocate more time than usual to keeping your soul unbuttoned.

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Colorado shooting suspect makes his 1st court appearance

By Colleen Slevin and Patty Nieberg, Associated Press | Published Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The suspected gunman in the Boulder supermarket shooting that killed 10 people appeared in court Thursday for the first time, and his attorney asked for a health ...

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Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

Associated Press | Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life.

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Lawmakers: Require nursing homes to disclose vaccine data

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Nursing homes have to publicly disclose their vaccination rates for flu and pneumonia but there’s no similar mandate for COVID-19 shots, even though the steepest toll from the virus has been among residents of long-term care facilities.

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Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said in a report Wednesday.

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Boy allegedly killed by Las Vegas parents had bite marks, bruises, police say

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (8:45 p.m.)

After the 8-year-old boy was found unresponsive, his father told officers that he’d tried to kill himself by drowning in the bathtub.

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Recent child drownings prompt Metro’s urgent call for pool safety

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (6:10 p.m.)

Upon first look, footage from a public service announcement released by Metro Police Wednesday shows a fun, sunny day at a pool with children splashing around.

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Big this Week: Springtime flowers at Bellagio Conservatory, The Moonshiners’ Savannah Smith at the Vegas Room and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Mar 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)

A new/old gem from Neil Young & Crazy Horse.

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Young Las Vegas boxer relentlessly pursues Olympic dream

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

Faces of boxing legends decorate the walls in the Las Vegas Fight Club gym in east Las Vegas. Owner Jayson Gallegos is sure his teenage son, Kaipo, will one day also be mentioned as one of the ...

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California groups track face masks, gloves bound for ocean

By Haven Daley, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding untold lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Official: Colorado shooting suspect prone to rage, delusions

By Patty Nieberg, Thomas Peipert and Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Law enforcement officials and former associates of a 21-year-old accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket described the suspect as someone prone to sudden rage who was suspended from high school for a sudden attack on a classmate that left the student bloodied.

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Utah governor signs divisive measure to require porn filters

By Sophia Eppolito, Associated Press/Report for America | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Utah is a step closer to requiring all cellphones and tablets sold in the conservative state to automatically block pornography after the Republican governor signed legislation Tuesday that critics call a significant intrusion of free speech.

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‘The Bachelor’ ends controversial season with ratings high

By David Bauder, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

ABC “The Bachelor” ended a season that had as much drama off the set as on with its most-watched episode of the year and final appearance of host Chris Harrison — at least for a while.

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Alternatives to nursing homes get $12B boost in COVID bill

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

With the memory of the pandemic's toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief bill is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people.

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Police: Man accused of killing teen brother told siblings to lie about shooting

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (7:45 p.m.)

Three children on a family trip to Las Vegas were eating cereal in their Strip hotel room when their older brother snuck up on one from behind.

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Becerra visits Nevada, stumps for pandemic aid and Obamacare

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (5:45 p.m.)

In his first trip since being confirmed, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Nevada on Tuesday to talk up the Affordable Care Act and ...

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In hiring Kevin Kruger, UNLV lands a coach whose heart is in Las Vegas

Ray Brewer | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Kevin Kruger repeatedly says that the UNLV program belongs to the people of Las Vegas. After all, the home court edge with them filling the Thomas & Mack is worth a few extra wins each season ...

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Biden to talk up health insurance cost cuts in visit to Ohio

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

President Joe Biden will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio Tuesday during what may be the best time for Democrats to talk up the Affordable Care Act since it became law.

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Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

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Fox meteorologist Dean turns into fierce Cuomo critic

By David Bauder, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 23, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

To Fox News Channel's Janice Dean, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a liar and a criminal. He blames others for his “disastrous decisions.” He needs to resign — no, that's not enough.

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Colorado baker sued for refusing gender transition cake

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

A Colorado baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple went on trial Monday in yet another lawsuit, this one involving a birthday cake for a transgender woman.

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Lawyers battle over ‘race-norming’ in NFL dementia tests

By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

The court-appointed lead lawyer for thousands of retired players suing the NFL pledged Monday to try to remove race as a factor in dementia testing, but lawyers for Black players demanded he release the data on payouts by race in the $1 billion concussion settlement.

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Parler co-founder sues over ouster, alleging ‘orchestrated theft’ of stake

Ray Brewer | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (11:20 p.m.)

John Matze, a Henderson resident and one of the founders of alternative social media site Parler, is suing the company for wrongful termination after being dismissed from ...

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In Carson City, legislators sprint to meet bill deadline

John Sadler | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (6:45 p.m.)

In a burst of activity on Monday, Nevada lawmakers introduced 91 bills in one of the busiest days yet of the legislative session.

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Biden eyes $3T package for infrastructure, schools, families

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (5:13 p.m.)

Fresh off passage of the COVID-19 relief bill, President Joe Biden is assembling the next big White House priority, a sweeping $3 trillion package of investments on infrastructure and domestic needs.

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Police: 10 people killed at Colorado supermarket

By Patty Nieberg, James Anderson and Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Published Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (4:54 p.m.)

A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed multiple people Monday, including a police officer, and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.

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Famous Foods Street Eats at Las Vegas’ Resorts World could revolutionize casino cuisine

Brock Radke | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (6 a.m.)

Authentic Asian hawker cuisine will be served alongside food from Marcus Samuelsson, James Trees and ... Steve Aoki?

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‘Wolf of Water Street’ bullish on potential of downtown Henderson

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

Isolation is not the preferred environment for Henderson casino owner Tim Brooks. Brooks, owner of Emerald Island and the Rainbow Club in downtown ...

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Former UNLV teammate on Kevin Kruger: ‘He’s Lon, Part 2’

Mike Grimala | Mon, Mar 22, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When it comes to the subject of new UNLV coach Kevin Kruger, there may not be anyone (aside from his father, of course) who has seen him from as many different angles as Curtis Terry ...

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Golden Knights power play silent in loss to Kings

Justin Emerson | Published Sun, Mar 21, 2021 (5:40 p.m.)

Through what has been a tremendous first half of the season for the Golden Knights, the power play has been the most obvious flaw in what is a Stanley Cup-contending roster. The power-play struggles were highlighted Sunday ....

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I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

By Terry Tang, Associated Press | Sun, Mar 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

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Showboat Park Apartments rise from the footprint of once-famous casino

Bryan Horwath | Sun, Mar 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)

John Hunt grew up in the shadow of the old Showboat casino and got his first hotel job there in the early 1990s, working as a kitchen runner. Some 30 years later, Hunt is now living at the site of the former resort as one of the first residents of the Showboat Park Apartments ...

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Metro Police program gives young adults chance to explore career in law enforcement

Sara MacNeil | Sat, Mar 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Explorers affiliated with Metro Police gather at department headquarters near downtown Las Vegas twice weekly, learning how to handcuff a suspect, conduct a traffic stop, respond to a domestic violence call, search for a weapon, rescue an injured police officer and ...

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How to recognize, prevent and treat hair loss and damage

C. Moon Reed | Sat, Mar 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Stress, pregnancy, thyroid problems, poor nutrition and weight loss can affect one’s mane.

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Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (11:25 p.m.)

The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election.

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LA mayor says vaccines by ZIP code would have saved lives

By Janie Har, Associated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (6:25 p.m.)

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said many deaths could have been prevented if the state focused earlier on vaccinating those in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods, a tacit criticism of Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to initially focus inoculation efforts by age and profession.

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NCAA apologizes to women’s teams for weight room inequities

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (6:16 p.m.)

NCAA basketball administrators apologized to the women's basketball players and coaches after inequities between the men's and women's tournament went viral on social media and vowed to do better.

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First class of UNLV medical school students cherish ‘Match Day’

Hillary Davis | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (1:48 p.m.)

Billy Gravley found out the next stage of his medical training by way of an ace of spades. The charter class of UNLV’s medical school stepped on campus in 2017 and now is weeks away from graduation, but before Gravley and 49 of his colleagues are turned loose into their profession, they have to ...

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Electric Daisy Carnival still on for May, says Las Vegas festival’s founder

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (9:12 a.m.)

Which other Las Vegas music festivals are on for 2021?

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Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of the country

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West where ...

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US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under Biden

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

Top U.S. and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world as the two sides met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden took office.

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Biden, Harris offering solace to grieving Asian Americans

By Bill Barrow, Jonathan Lemire and Jeff AmyAssociated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

For Asian Americans, 2020 was a year of political success and newfound influence. But it was also a time of vulnerability to racist assaults.

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Biden inauguration priest under investigation in California

Associated Press | Fri, Mar 19, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

The Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden is under investigation for unspecified allegations and is on leave from his position as president of Santa Clara University in ...

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NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message

By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

A social media effort to raise awareness about inequities in college sports by some prominent basketball players came with calls for rules changes and requests for meetings with the NCAA president and lawmakers.

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Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of U.S.

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (6:38 p.m.)

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West where a devastating megadrought has taken root and worsened.

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Suspect in Las Vegas property dispute killing is identified

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (6:08 p.m.)

Metro Police today identified a man suspected in the shooting death Wednesday afternoon of a man at a southeast Las Vegas extended-stay hotel as Malik Hughes ...

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Nevada exceeds 1 million coronavirus vaccine dose milestone

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Published Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (11:55 a.m.)

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced today, calling it “a significant moment as ...

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Tips for getting in the COVID-19 vaccination queue in Las Vegas

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

How to get on “waste lists,” and a helpful Facebook group to follow.

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Singer Ziona brings her second musical act to Las Vegas

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The 26-year-old drops a debut EP, ‘Stuck in Your Head,’ on March 19.

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These Las Vegas shows are reopening

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

Relaunch dates for ‘Absinthe,’ Jabbawockeez, Terry Fator and more.

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Las Vegas artists and survivors memorialize victims of police violence

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

‘Water Slipping Through Our Fingers’ is up through March 30 at West Las Vegas Library Gallery (and also viewable online).

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Todd Brunson’s Roma Coffee ups the ante on the neighborhood café

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Maybe you’ve heard of his father, Poker Hall of Famer Doyle Brunson ...

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Legislative push for cyclists’ safety would curb bike travel, irking advocates

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would kick cyclists off travel lanes with speed limits of 65 mph or above. Cycling advocates say it would punish those who ...

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At age 36, Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury may be playing the best hockey of his career

Justin Emerson | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Fleury has been a major factor in the Vegas Golden Knights’ success through the first two months of the season, helping carry the team to a first-place start through 26 games in the NHL’s realigned West Division.

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Tortas or tacos? Difficult decisions await at Las Vegas’ El Chacho

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

Each is rich and satisfying, a meal on its own that deserves to be savored and appreciated.

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Las Vegas adds to its March Madness legend, with a regional on deck and a Final Four looming

Case Keefer | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The NCAA Tournament’s first weekend traditionally draws one of the year’s largest tourism crowds to town.

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Las Vegas product Jalen Hill aims to take Oklahoma deep into the tournament

Case Keefer | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In the wake of the cancellation of last year’s college basketball postseason, then-Oklahoma freshman Jalen Hill returned home to Las Vegas and allowed himself a week or so to rest up and get over the disappointment. Then it was time to get back to work on his game, an objective that proved far more challenging than expected.

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Despite headwinds, House set to OK Dems’ immigration bills

By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

Democrats seem poised to claim victory in the House’s first votes this year on immigration, but moving legislation on the divisive issue all the way through Congress to President Joe Biden is an uphill fight.

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What some advanced stats may tell us about the NCAA field

By Noah Trister, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

Two years ago, before the start of the last NCAA Tournament, we presented a system that could help narrow down the bracket, using advanced stats from recent seasons.

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Tokyo Olympics: yet another scandal over sexist comments

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

In yet another setback for the postponed Tokyo Olympics — and another involving comments about women — games' creative director Hiroshi Sasaki resigned on Thursday after making demeaning comments about a well-known female celebrity in Japan.

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Severe storms, tornadoes possible across the Deep South

By Jay Reeves, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

The prospect of more tornadoes overnight and into Thursday across the Deep South had forecasters advising residents to take extra precautions after a wave of storms pounded the region throughout the day Wednesday, leaving a trail of splintered trees and damaged buildings.

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Australian police boss suggests app to prove sexual consent

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 18, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)

A senior Australian policeman suggested on Thursday a phone app be developed to document sexual consent in a bid to improve conviction rates in sex crime cases.

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Reaves shines with stick, not fists, in slugfest with Sharks

Justin Emerson | Wed, Mar 17, 2021 (11:15 p.m.)

With his relentlessly physical approach to the game, Ryan Reaves is the unquestioned Vegas face of the Golden Knights-Sharks rivalry. So it was only fitting that his best moment of the ...

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Raiders trade Rodney Hudson, sign Solomon Thomas on active day

Case Keefer | Wed, Mar 17, 2021 (6:15 p.m.)

The first official day of NFL free agency following a legal tampering period to start the week provided clarity on the Raiders’ future, particularly up front. ...

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‘Ghost gun’ bill would ban firearms without serial numbers in Nevada

John Sadler | Wed, Mar 17, 2021 (2:54 p.m.)

Gun control legislation introduced today at the Nevada Legislature calls for banning “ghost guns,” those untraceable firearms often built at home and without a serial number.

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Las Vegas mayor says no proof pandemic shutdowns did any good

Sara MacNeil | Wed, Mar 17, 2021 (12:17 p.m.)

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman asserted today there is no evidence business and school closures helped prevent the spread of the coronavirus ...

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Police: Georgia shooting suspect may have ‘sexual addiction’

By Associated Press | Wed, Mar 17, 2021 (9:08 a.m.)

Officials did not say that Robert Aaron Long, 21, ever went to the parlors where the shootings occurred. They also said he was planning to go to Florida in a plot to attack “some type of porn industry."

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Big this Week: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ on Disney+, the complete ‘Appetite for Destruction’ at the Space and more

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

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney stops by the Writer’s Block.

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Atomic Saloon’s singing cowboy Colin Cahill goes for hard rock this week with Original Chaos

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

While he waits for the wild western variety show to return, he's playing in a classic rock cover band.

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Raiders releasing Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson

The Raiders’ offseason took an unexpected turn on Tuesday, as the team released veteran Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson ...

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Raiders lose Nelson Agholor to New England in free agency

Mike Grimala | Tue, Mar 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The biggest Raiders news on the opening day of free agency was the team’s signing of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a 2-year, $26-million deal. But that wasn’t the only move that had an impact on Las Vegas ...

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Raiders make splash in free agency, expected to sign Yannick Ngakoue

Mike Grimala | Mon, Mar 15, 2021 (3:11 p.m.)

NFL free agency began on Monday, and the Raiders fired one of the loudest shots by agreeing to terms with former Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue in a move that should add some much-needed explosiveness to the team’s tepid pass rush ...

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Full-scale Las Vegas Strip show ‘Extravaganza’ finds the ways to safely entertain visitors

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

One of the rare Strip shows to continue live performances when audiences were capped at 50 people, "Extravaganza" is ready to thrill larger groups nightly at Jubilee Theater.

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Nevada reports 222 additional COVID-19 cases, 1 more death

By Associated Press | Sun, Mar 14, 2021 (3:37 p.m.)

Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 222 additional COVID-19 cases and one more death. The latest figures raised the state’s pandemic totals to ...

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NCAA Tournament to provide ‘a shot in the arm’ to Las Vegas

Case Keefer | Sun, Mar 14, 2021 (3 a.m.)

Jay Kornegay, vice president of Westgate SuperBook, was unsure of what type of demand to expect when his property released viewing-party tickets and table reservations for the upcoming first weekend of ...

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Circa Sports opening at casinos off the Strip, in downtown Henderson

Bryan Horwath | Sun, Mar 14, 2021 (12:01 a.m.)

Circa Sports is branching out in the Las Vegas Valley. The Derek Stevens sportsbook brand will debut books at the off-Strip Tuscany and the Pass, which is expected to be taking bets ...

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Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

By Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press | Sat, Mar 13, 2021 (6:28 p.m.)

Hagler was unmistakable in the ring, fighting out of a southpaw stance with his bald head glistening in the lights. He was relentless and he was vicious ...

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Gut Instinct: There’s a whole universe in your digestive system. Learn to be its master

Genevie Durano | Sat, Mar 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)

“When we overconsume foods that promote bad bacterial growth, we start to see infections, longer-term complications and overall GI discomfort,” says UNLV’s Samantha Coogan.

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New hosts for ‘The Bachelorette’ after racial controversy

Associated Press | Fri, Mar 12, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

Chris Harrison will not host the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” following controversy over racially insensitive comments, and will instead be replaced with two former contestants ...

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Laid-off Nevadans given access to vaccine as part of eligible occupational groups

Hillary Davis | Fri, Mar 12, 2021 (6:20 p.m.)

Clark County workers who lost their jobs to the pandemic-induced economic downturn are eligible to get vaccinated alongside their former colleagues.

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Las Vegas Lights to be affiliated with LAFC; season coming in May

Ray Brewer | Published Fri, Mar 12, 2021 (9:46 a.m.)

Partnering with LAFC will significantly upgrade the on-the-field product for the Lights, which in two seasons have struggled with consistency and not reached the playoffs.

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Cuomo: Politicians calling for him to resign are ‘reckless’

By Marina Villeneuve and Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Published Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (11:47 p.m.)

As the Democratic Party turned sharply against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and he faces growing allegations of sexual harassment, he insisted Friday he wouldn’t resign and castigated politicians calling for him to ...

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Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second

By Josh Boak, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (11:47 p.m.)

To pay out his coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden must spend an average of $3.7 billion every day for the rest of this year. That’s $43,000 every second of every day until midnight chimes on 2022.

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Barbie’s friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60

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

Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did.

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Biden’s $1.9T rescue signed, and now things get tougher

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

Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package into law was the easy part.

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COVID relief bill could permanently alter social safety net

By Ashraf Khalil and Alan Fram, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package is being hailed by Democrats and progressive policy advocates as a generational expansion of the social safety net ...

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‘I’m the best candidate’: Councilman Crear enters Las Vegas mayor’s race

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (8 p.m.)

If elected in 2023, after Mayor Carolyn Goodman would have termed out, Cedric Crear would become not only the first Las Vegas-born head of the council, but also the first Black mayor.

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Nevada lawmakers mull banning ticket quotas for police

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Published Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (6:01 p.m.)

Nevada lawmakers are considering banning police departments from requiring officers meet quotas and issue a minimum number of traffic citations.

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Both sides of SkinnyFats’ menu deserve exploration

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

The Wake n’ Bacon breakfast sandwich is an indulgence—bacon, egg, pepper Jack cheese, avocado and sriracha cream cheese—but the lighter AvocaToast, on nine-grain toast with pesto, feta and roasted tomato, is equally delicious.

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Debate rages about whether essential oils are safe for cats

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

If you’re considering trying a product, consult your veterinarian for the most up-to-date guidance and information.

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

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hint: The NHL liked his week a lot, too.

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How the Raiders should address their roster needs as free agency begins

Case Keefer | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Like several NFL teams, the Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in a crunch as free agency begins Wednesday, March 17. After the NFL played last season mostly without fans in attendance, its salary cap is declining from $198 million to $182.5 million.

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Mob Tales: Las Vegas’ most infamous murder mysteries

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

Who killed Gus Greenbaum? Why was Bill Coulthard car-bombed? And who ordered the hit on Bugsy Siegel?

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Las Vegas show producer/theater operator David Saxe prepares to raise the curtain again

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

"In this timespan, one of the showgirls from 'Vegas! The Show' met a guy, got married, had a baby and moved away,” he marvels. “People’s lives have changed significantly.”

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Spinal cord injury hasn’t defeated this young Las Vegan’s competitive spirit

Hillary Davis | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Shelby Estocado slammed into the snow in a scorpion position, then tumbled and landed on her back in intense pain, struggling to breathe and speak. In a flash, a life-altering spinal cord injury while snowboarding at ...

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UNLV art professor Pasha Rafat curates a virtual class reunion at Summerlin Library

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

The most unexpected thing about ‘Two or 3 Things I Know About Abstraction’ is that, for a collection of pieces that aren’t supposed to be representative of anything other than the artist’s mind—and were created independently of each other—some of the works are closely aligned.

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Security camera hack exposes hospitals, workplaces, schools

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Hackers aiming to call attention to the dangers of mass surveillance say they were able to peer into hospitals, schools, factories, jails and corporate offices after they broke into the systems of a security-camera startup.

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Joint custody of son, no spousal support in Adele divorce

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

Adele will share custody of her 8-year-old son and won't be paying child support to her now-ex-husband Simon Konecki, according to divorce documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.

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A year on, WHO still struggling to manage pandemic response

By Maria Cheng, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

When the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic one year ago Thursday, it did so only after weeks of resisting the term and maintaining that the highly infectious virus could still be stopped.

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Brazil hospitals buckle in absence of national virus plan

By David Biller, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Brazil’s hospitals are faltering as a highly contagious coronavirus variant tears through the country, the president insists on unproven treatments and the only attempt to create a national plan to contain COVID-19 has just fallen short.

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LA opens its first tiny home village to ease homeless crisis

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press | Thu, Mar 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

Amy Skinner took notice when brightly colored structures started taking shape earlier this year on a drab patch of asphalt across from a Los Angeles park where she occasionally slept outdoors.

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Rebranded downtown Henderson casino set to open in April

Bryan Horwath | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)

The former Eldorado Casino in Henderson is scheduled to open in April, according to a news release. The remodeled downtown property, which will be called The Pass ...

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Dylan Coghlan scores 3 times, but Golden Knights fall to Wild

Justin Emerson | Published Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (6:52 p.m.)

The third period of Wednesday’s game saw a Golden Knights defenseman record a hat trick, the pulling of a goalie with five minutes left in the game, and Vegas almost come back from a three-goal deficit. All that was missing was the win ...

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Billie Eilish, Green Day, Tame Impala top Life Is Beautiful’s 2021 Las Vegas festival lineup

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (10 a.m.)

More than 60 acts revealed for the three-day Downtown gathering, set for September 17-19.

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New state Democratic Party chair talks staff shake-up, progressive gains, vision for Nevada

John Sadler | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Her election as chair of the Nevada Democratic Party this past weekend, Judith Whitmer insists, isn’t about state party progressives toppling the old guard machine run by former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid. Whenever the state’s Democratic Party Central Committee elects a leader ...

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MGM diversity program helps small businesses navigate the pandemic

Bryan Horwath | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)

In 2017, Leanne Duong-Ma quit her corporate day job to focus full time on the business she had started four years earlier. Her company, Direct Source Procurement, was growing ...

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Bubble watch heats up as tourneys start in power conferences

By Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

The suspense begins to build Wednesday for teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble as more of the major conferences begin postseason play.

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Biden’s first 50 days: Where he stands on key promises

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

President Joe Biden laid out an ambitious agenda for his first 100 days in office, promising swift action on everything from climate change to immigration reform to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Royals’ comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

By Gerald Imray, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had “concerns” over the color of their unborn baby’s skin have raised a thorny question ...

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Teen committed in Slender Man stabbing to seek release

Associated Press | Wed, Mar 10, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)

A Wisconsin woman convicted of stabbing a middle-school classmate to please fictional internet horror character Slender Man almost seven years ago is set to make her case before a judge Wednesday that she deserves to be released from a mental health facility.

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Pentagon approves extending Guard deployment at Capitol

By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has formally approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months as possible threats of violence remain, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

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Nevada bill would bar offensive school mascots, place names

By Michelle L. Price and Sam Metz, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (6:20 p.m.)

Nevada lawmakers are considering legislation to require schools to get rid of racially discriminatory logos and mascots and require officials to push for the renaming of mountains, trails or any other geographic points with racially offensive names.

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Pandemic deals another blow to poker in Las Vegas

Bryan Horwath | Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When casinos reopened in June after the coronavirus shutdown, a number of poker rooms in Las Vegas remained dark, and it seems likely some will never return to action. The pandemic has wiped out about a third of an already dwindling number of poker tables in Clark County, mostly in ...

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The creative mind behind the spirited Golden Knights fan experience

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

She’s been an usher, a producer and even a roller-blading rhinoceros. Ayron Sequeira has done it all when it comes to the part of pro sports that not everyone knows. Even if Golden Knights fans don’t know her name ...

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Airline industry pushes U.S. to standardize health papers

By David Koenig, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (12:06 a.m.)

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

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Wave of retirements signals battles ahead for Republicans

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Published Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (12:02 a.m.)

This is not the way Republicans wanted to begin the year. Missouri's Roy Blunt on Monday became the fifth Republican senator to announce he will not ...

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Explosive Harry, Meghan interview reverberates across globe

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (12:02 a.m.)

Prince Harry and Meghan’s explosive TV interview divided people around the world on Monday, rocking an institution that is struggling to modernize with claims of racism and callousness toward a woman struggling with suicidal thoughts.

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Miles out at Kansas over behavior with women while at LSU

By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 9, 2021 (12:02 a.m.)

Les Miles is out as Kansas' head coach just days after he was placed on administrative leave amid sexual misconduct allegations from his tenure at LSU.

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Golden Knights’ struggles in Minnesota continue with loss to Wild

Justin Emerson | Published Mon, Mar 8, 2021 (7:33 p.m.)

Last week the Golden Knights scored 10 goals in two games against the Wild at T-Mobile Arena. It looked like they finally conquered their old nemesis, but they hadn’t faced the Wild at Xcel Energy Center yet. Entering play Monday, the Golden Knights have scored ...

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Georgia: Move to limit citizen arrests after Black man slain

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 8, 2021 (5:12 p.m.)

The Georgia House of Representatives voted unanimously on Monday to repeal a citizen's arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.

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N.Y. attorney general names team that will investigate Cuomo

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 8, 2021 (5:06 p.m.)

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday appointed a former federal prosecutor and an employment lawyer to investigate allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed female aides.

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Vegas Realtor on a mission to close the homeownership gap for Black Americans

Bryan Horwath | Mon, Mar 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The homeownership rate for Blacks was just 44%, a little more than 30 percentage points lower than the rate for white Americans.

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The Australian Bee Gees Show brings the party back to Excalibur

Brock Radke | Mon, Mar 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)

The coronavirus pandemic has affected employment for so many Southern Nevadans in so many different, devastating ways, but it’s hard to make sense of the extreme challenges that most Vegas entertainers have faced.

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When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?

By Marion Renault, Associated Press | Sun, Mar 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)

When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?

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Golden Knights booted from San Jose lodging as hotel abruptly closes

Justin Emerson | Sat, Mar 6, 2021 (noon)

The Golden Knights beat the Sharks in overtime last night, but had to scramble to figure out where to stay after the game. The hotel the Golden Knights were staying at ...

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Massage therapy offers many benefits, from relaxation to pain management

Genevie Durano | Sat, Mar 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Find out which style is right for you, from Swedish to hot stone to deep tissue and beyond.

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Through ups and downs, Oscar Dansk picks up first Golden Knights win since 2017

Justin Emerson | Published Fri, Mar 5, 2021 (10:23 p.m.)

Since they won the game, it will likely be forgotten soon that the Golden Knights needed overtime. But Friday’s game could have been disastrous if not for Max Pacioretty’s third overtime goal of the season ...

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New single-shot vaccine available for use in Clark County on Tuesday

Hillary Davis | Fri, Mar 5, 2021 (6:17 p.m.)

The Southern Nevada Health District announced Friday that it had received 15,100 doses of the vaccine manufactured by ...

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State officials reduce 25-foot rule to allow Las Vegas shows to return

Brock Radke | Fri, Mar 5, 2021 (3:40 p.m.)

The new rule requires six feet distance if performers are wearing a face covering and 12 feet when performers are unmasked.

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Rivalry renewed: Golden Knights, Sharks remain at odds

Justin Emerson | Fri, Mar 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)

No matter what anyone says, the Golden Knights-Sharks rivalry remains heated. Vegas will make its second trip of the season to San Jose today when the teams meet at 7:30 p.m. at SAP Center. ...

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

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Mar 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Hint: He tallied two goals and two assists in two games.

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Sad Art Collective strives to elevate the Las Vegas music scene

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Mar 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Last year, the group—which focuses on hip-hop but also embraces soul, R&B, pop and more—released 80 songs over the span of 20 weeks during a seasonal series.

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Pollos El Dorado serves up addictive charcoal-grilled chicken in southeast Las Vegas

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

When it’s hot off the grill and doused with house-made green, red or orange habanero salsa, this bird is bliss.

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These Las Vegas nightclubs and dayclubs are reopening

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

What you need to know about XS, Omnia, Tao, Drai’s, Encore Beach Club, Marquee and more.

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Sorting through meal-delivery services, from Blue Apron to HelloFresh to Marley Spoon and beyond

Leslie Ventura | Thu, Mar 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)

How much they cost, which plans they offer and why they are—or aren’t—the right fit for you.

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Boston’s Fish House & Bar brings East Coast freshness to the desert

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

There’s so much good seafood—cioppino, lobster, branzino, salmon, red snapper, swordfish, sea bass—you might momentarily forget we’re a landlocked state.

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Free Will Astrology (March 4)

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

Your rational mind is a blessing, Libra. But what you need most now is to deepen your relationship with your emotions.

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Female owners encourage young women to pursue football path

By Barry Wilner, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

It took Sheila Ford Hamp about one second to respond when asked about the potential for women in key roles in the NFL.

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Double standard? Gillibrand in spotlight after Cuomo scandal

By Will Weissert, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Kirsten Gillibrand was the first Democratic senator to call for her colleague Al Franken's resignation in 2017 as he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, building a profile as a leading advocate for women that became the centerpiece of her 2020 presidential bid.

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U.S.-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The world’s hopes for curbing climate change hinge on action by two giant nations whose relations are deteriorating: China and the United States.

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California to give 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.

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Marchessault’s steady hand helping guide Golden Knights through season

Justin Emerson | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (10:45 p.m.)

The Golden Knights forward has been a steadying force for Vegas all year, and a night after failing to score and registering a season-worst minus-three rating, Marchessault scored the eventual game-winning goal ...

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California city believed first in U.S. to ban new gas stations

Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (6:46 p.m.)

A Northern California city has become what's believed to be the first in the country to ban all new gas stations in an effort to curb carbon emissions.

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Knife-wielding man shot by Metro officer had called 911 on self, police say

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)

An anonymous 911 caller told a dispatcher Monday there was knife-toting, bloodied man in northeast Las Vegas who was "trying to hurt himself or somebody."

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SUV in crash where 13 died came through hole in border fence

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (6:01 p.m.)

The 13 people killed in one of the deadliest highway crashes involving migrants sneaking into the U.S. had entered California through a section of border fence with Mexico that was cut away, apparently by smugglers, immigration officials said Wednesday.

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Las Vegas Sands sells the Venetian, Palazzo, Sands Expo for $6.25B

From staff and wire reports | Published Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (6:21 a.m.)

In the two-part deal, VICI Properties will buy the property and all assets associated with the Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo for $4 billion.

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Analysis: Biden aims to manage expectations with pandemic

By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Wed, Mar 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)

President Joe Biden doesn’t just have to manage the coronavirus pandemic, he also has to manage people’s expectations for how soon the country will come out of it.

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Big this Week: Comic John Caparulo at the Space, Frances McDormand in ‘Nomadland’ and more

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

Work by Frédéric Bonin-Pissarro—great-grandson of French impressionist Camille Pissarro—at Priscilla Fowler Fine Art Gallery.

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Stage dynamo Eric Jordan Young has two Vegas shows coming up

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

"The Cocktail Cabaret" returns to the stage this weekend at the Italian American Club.

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Dr. Seuss books won’t be published over images deemed racist

By Mark Pratt, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (11:53 p.m.)

Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said Tuesday.

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Deadly Calif. crash on route for illegal border crossings

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

Barely a mile from where an SUV packed with 25 people struck a tractor-trailer — killing 13 inside — a cemetery with unmarked bricks is a burial ground for migrants who died crossing the border from Mexico to remote California desert.

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Ledecky returns to competition with time ticking to Tokyo

By Beth Harris, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Like everyone else, Katie Ledecky was forced to shelve her plans when the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Instead of looking far into the future, the five-time Olympic champion swimmer switched to a more immediate mindset.

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California clinics: More vaccines going to rich than at-risk

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Teresa Parada is exactly the kind of person equity-minded California officials say they want to vaccinate: She's a retired factory worker who speaks little English and lives in a hard-hit part of Los Angeles County.

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Biden faces steep challenges to reach renewable energy goals

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

President Joe Biden wants to change the way the U.S. uses energy by expanding renewables, but he will need to navigate a host of challenges — including the coronavirus pandemic and restoring hundreds of thousands of lost jobs — to get it done.

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Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (6:04 p.m.)

President Joe Biden's pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and ...

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Life Is Beautiful 2021 festival tickets go on sale March 4

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (10:02 a.m.)

Early-bird passes starts at $295 (plus taxes and fees) for the three-day gathering, scheduled for September 17-19 on the streets of Downtown Las Vegas.

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Nevada’s anti-restriction counties prep to manage own virus rules

By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Tue, Mar 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Nevada officials are preparing to cede decision-making power over the state's coronavirus measures to county officials. In the five rural counties that have passed resolutions condemning the restrictions, it's unclear how much will change.

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Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (11:53 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 and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.

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Biden retreats from vow to make pariah of Saudis

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised to make a pariah out of Saudi Arabia over the 2018 killing of dissident Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi. But when it came time to actually punish Saudi Arabia’s crown prince ...

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NBA All-Star break could lead to testing pratfalls

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

The NBA should be worried about this weekend, and that has nothing to do with holding an All-Star Game during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Shaq Attack: O’Neal ready to rumble in tag match for AEW

By Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Shaquille O'Neal may again absorb some intentional hits in his tag team match this week. The 7-foot-1 basketball Hall of Famer gets his chance to dish out retribution — maybe a slam, a side headlock or a clothesline — when he steps into ...

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COVID-19 pandemic fuels attacks on health workers globally

By Joshua Housing, Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (11:45 p.m.)

Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a coma.

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Massachusetts man ID’d as victim in one-punch Strip slaying

Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (11:20 p.m.)

Authorities have identified a 57-year-old Massachusetts man killed during the weekend in what police said was a single punch pre-dawn confrontation with another man on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian walkway.

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Nevada voter registration increased slightly in February

Associated Press | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (7:37 p.m.)

Nevada saw a slight increase in registered voters in February, when more voters signed up as nonpartisan than with any political party.

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Vaccine made available to more groups of Southern Nevadans

Hillary Davis | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (6:14 p.m.)

More front-line workers in the community support and supply chain and logistics categories in Clark County are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday.

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Quick Bites: Il Fornaio, Sushi Ichiban, Hearthstone and more Vegas food news

Brock Radke | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (1:04 p.m.)

There's a new all-you-can-eat sushi spot on Fremont East.

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After a year, first students return to CCSD classrooms

Sara MacNeil | Mon, Mar 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)

Reading, writing and arithmetic just got a lot tougher for elementary school teachers preparing to return to the classroom today in Las Vegas.

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