Story archive for May 2021
Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves suspended two games
Justin Emerson | Mon, May 31, 2021 (4:18 p.m.)
Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves was handed a two-game suspension by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Monday following the match penalty ...
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Reopening of business is music to Las Vegas’ ears
Bryan Horwath | Mon, May 31, 2021 (2 a.m.)
It will be the first time since the start of the pandemic last spring that live music will take place along the popular pedestrian mall.
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Technological innovation is the next step in Las Vegas’ evolution
By Bo Bernhard | Mon, May 31, 2021 (2 a.m.)
To woo the world back, Las Vegas is going to have to borrow and twist a phrase from Hamilton: We’re going to have to innovate our way out.
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‘Can’t get down like that’: Vegas falls by 6 goals to Colorado in historic defeat
Justin Emerson | Sun, May 30, 2021 (9:45 p.m.)
Colorado’s best players showed up in Game 1. It will be crucial for the Golden Knights to make sure they don’t in Game 2.
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Blog: Golden Knights drop Game 1 in rout to Avalanche
Justin Emerson | Published Sun, May 30, 2021 (2:52 p.m.)
It's hard to find things that went right for the Golden Knights on Sunday. They trailed fewer than five minutes into the game, and things just got worse from there ...
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How to (healthily) eat or drink your stress away
Genevie Durano | Sun, May 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Citrus fruits, fatty fish and even dark chocolate can help.
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Winner of the Vegas, Colorado playoff series will be the Stanley Cup favorites
Justin Emerson | Sun, May 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Fans have been salivating over this matchup for months and for good reason — the winner of this series will be one of the favorites for the Stanley Cup.
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Some CCSD students will have option to continue learning online in pilot program
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sun, May 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Coming off of a school year in which some children struggled in the remote-learning environment but others thrived, the Clark County School District is planning a pilot program ...
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In Laughlin, the caddisflies are in ‘your nose, ears and mouth’
Hillary Davis | Sun, May 30, 2021 (2 a.m.)
They don’t bite or sting, spread human diseases or damage property or crops, or even make noise. They simply overwhelm.
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Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions
By Associated Press | Sat, May 29, 2021 (8:25 p.m.)
President Joe Biden released a statement calling the Texas bill's final form "wrong and un-American.”
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Braves OF Ozuna arrested on domestic violence charge
By Associated Press | Sat, May 29, 2021 (8:25 p.m.)
Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor battery/family violence.
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T-Mobile Arena back to full capacity for Golden Knights games
Justin Emerson | Sat, May 29, 2021 (12:24 p.m.)
It’s also possible that vaccinated attendees will not be required to wear masks, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NHL.
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Analysis: If anyone can beat the Avalanche, it’s the Golden Knights
Case Keefer | Sat, May 29, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights looked like lightweight bowling pins for a large part of Friday night’s first period, tipping over or falling down even after only taking the slightest amount of contact. ...
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Pacioretty’s return, Janmark’s hat trick power Golden Knights to Game 7 victory over Wild
Justin Emerson | Fri, May 28, 2021 (10:48 p.m.)
After weeks of questions about his availability and after not seeing him in nearly a month, there was only logical conclusion when Max Pacioretty darted down the tunnel ...
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Nevada governor lifts ban on Uber, Lyft surge pricing
By Associated Press | Fri, May 28, 2021 (8:23 p.m.)
Uber and Lyft will be able to resume surge pricing in Las Vegas and the rest of Nevada after Gov. Steve Sisolak late Friday ended a ban meant to prevent price gouging ...
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COVID vaccine event set for Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Ballpark
Hillary Davis | Fri, May 28, 2021 (4:11 p.m.)
The COVID vaccine will be distributed in June at sports venues throughout Las Vegas in an attempt to health officials to reach another demographic — the sports fan.
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Blog: Golden Knights beat Wild in Game 7, advance to second round vs. Avalanche
Justin Emerson | Published Fri, May 28, 2021 (3 p.m.)
The sound you heard late Friday night coming from the Strip was 12,156 fans at T-Mobile Arena exploding, shoving aside any narratives that existed coming into the first Game 7 in the building's history.
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Christina Aguilera to headline Virgin Las Vegas grand opening celebration on June 10
Brock Radke | Fri, May 28, 2021 (1:22 p.m.)
Flo Rida and Mix Master Mike are also on the bill for the first major event at the Theater at Virgin Las Vegas.
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Warden: Safety tips for those heading to Lake Mead for holiday weekend
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, May 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is preparing for an onslaught of visitors this Memorial Day weekend with outdoors people shaking off pandemic-related isolation blues.
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It’s now or never for Golden Knights in playoffs against Wild
Justin Emerson | Fri, May 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The past two games have brought Vegas’ scoring woes back into focus. It’s only two games, but in the playoffs everything is magnified, and the Golden Knights have two goals in ...
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10 signs Las Vegas is coming back strong this Memorial Day weekend
Bryan Horwath | Fri, May 28, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Casino revenue is up. More and more people are flying to Las Vegas. And conventions, one of the final pieces to a full economic recovery, are returning.
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Readers Choice: Vote for Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas 2021
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Fri, May 28, 2021 (12:01 a.m.)
Get out the vote! It’s that time again, when you join the Weekly in recognizing the most noteworthy in local food, arts and entertainment, nightlife, sports and more for our annual Best of Vegas awards.
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Marijuana consumption lounge bill clears initial vote in Nevada Legislature
John Sadler | Thu, May 27, 2021 (5:05 p.m.)
Almost five years after recreational cannabis was legalized in Nevada, state lawmakers are working toward a potential fix to a problem long plaguing the industry.
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Nevada casino winnings top $1B in April as tourists return
By Associated Press | Thu, May 27, 2021 (10:45 a.m.)
For the second month in a row, casinos in Nevada reported $1 billion in house winnings in April, showing signs that tourism business is returning faster to pre-pandemic levels than some experts expected.
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Circa Sports to guarantee $10 million for its NFL handicapping contests
Bryan Horwath | Thu, May 27, 2021 (8:53 a.m.)
Circa Sports has upped its football handicapping game again.
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Up your fried-chicken game with LA transplant Golden Bird
Brock Radke | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
This is family-recipe fried chicken, homestyle fried chicken, set-off-the-smoke-alarm-like-Martin-Lawrence-in-’Boomerang’ fried chicken.
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On the scene at Area15’s 360-degree Van Gogh light show
C. Moon Reed | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The rich blues, golds and browns of his iconic, swirling “Starry Night” image look particularly dramatic when expanded to wall size.
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Health officials in Las Vegas getting creative with pop-up COVID vaccine sites
Hillary Davis | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The health district, plus other public and private entities, continue to hold events at churches, recreation centers, festivals, consulates, even the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.
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Get party ready! Tips for shaping up your backyard, whether or not you have a pool
C. Moon Reed | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
It’s time to (finally) create that welcoming oasis.
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Your Las Vegas Memorial Day Weekend party guide
Brock Radke | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
What’s happening at all the dayclubs and nightclubs, plus concerts, comedy and more.
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Live music returns to Fremont Street Experience with a blowout celebration
Spencer Patterson | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The free, four-hour overnight celebration on three stages begins as the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1.
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Las Vegas headliners prepare for their comeback, led by four new Resorts World stars
Brock Radke | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Starting in November and continuing into March, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan will be performing at the brand-new, 5,000-seat Theatre at Resorts World.
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With offseason practices underway, the defensive backfield remains Raiders’ focus
Case Keefer | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Of all the Raiders’ offseason moves over the past two months, trading up to take free safety Trevon Moehrig out of TCU in the second round of the NFL Draft might prove to be the most important.
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Las Vegas trio Headwinds lets loose with a noisy rock declaration
Leslie Ventura | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
We put the guitar amp in the living room, drums in one bedroom and the bass in the other bedroom.” Everything was recorded that way—live—except the single “Breakfast for Dinner.”
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Brett Rubin gets busy with Terrace Afterhours and a new residency and festival
Brock Radke | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
He relaunched his acclaimed house-centered events May 1 at the rooftop of the Hustler Club, where he plays the Saturday sunrise set from 6 to 8 a.m.
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New Wynn resort mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini builds worlds with her cocktails
C. Moon Reed | Thu, May 27, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“My cocktail menus are a love letter to the bar or the restaurant,” she says.
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Free Will Astrology (May 27)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 27, 2021 (1 a.m.)
In coming days, Aries, banish all preconceptions that might interfere with your ability to notice what's raw and real.
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Golden Knights can’t score, forced into a Game 7 against Wild
Justin Emerson | Wed, May 26, 2021 (10:32 p.m.)
As the seconds died down in Game 6, the Golden Knights’ two most public leaders summed up the emotions of their fan base. Captain Mark Stone sat with his helmet askew on his head ...
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Preservation commission approves Huntridge Theater as a historic Las Vegas site
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, May 26, 2021 (4:33 p.m.)
Being on the registry would allow the theater to qualify for tax dollars available to preserve a historic site ...
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Blog: Golden Knights blanked in Minnesota, heading home for decisive Game 7
Justin Emerson | Published Wed, May 26, 2021 (2 p.m.)
The Golden Knights failed to score for the second time in the series in Game 6 on Wednesday, and the Wild netted three goals in the third period to send Vegas ...
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Golden Knights will again try to eliminate Wild
Justin Emerson | Wed, May 26, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Regardless of the sport, winning the clinching game of a series is easier said than done. Vegas is no exception with a 2-7 record in close-out games since the inaugural season.
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Big This Week: Insomniac’s Dreamstate DJ bash, Soulbelly’s Brisketfest, TSTMRKT at Art Square and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 26, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Also, the fifth album from Iceage is yet another winner from the Danish band.
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Las Vegas schools adjusting mask policy for students, staff
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, May 25, 2021 (12:31 p.m.)
The Clark County School District is dropping mask requirements for fully vaccinated students and staff in most situations. The district said its new policy will ...
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Las Vegas Army veteran reunited with bomb-sniffing dog partner
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, May 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)
When Spc. Michael Steponovich left the U.S. Army in January for civilian life, some farewells were harder to make than the others. The hardest: Saying goodbye to “Popeye,” a 7-year-old German Shepard ...
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Analysis: Consistency is Golden Knights’ missing ingredient so far in playoffs
Case Keefer | Tue, May 25, 2021 (2 a.m.)
It was no wonder the Minnesota Wild resorted to shoves, elbows and other forms of chippiness in the second period of their 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at T-Mobile Arena. ...
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Golden Knights dominate Wild, but come up short in Game 5 loss at home
Justin Emerson | Mon, May 24, 2021 (11:59 p.m.)
Alex Pietrangelo couldn’t catch up to the puck that sealed the Golden Knights’ fate on Monday night. It was a 137-foot bank shot by the Wild from the other end of the ice that landed ...
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Quick Bites: Delilah, Amalfi, the Island at Ellis and more Vegas food news
Brock Radke | Mon, May 24, 2021 (2:01 p.m.)
The buffet at MGM Grand is back in action this week.
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Gwen Stefani, John Fogerty announce comeback Las Vegas residency shows
Brock Radke | Mon, May 24, 2021 (9:22 a.m.)
Both stars will be back on the Strip this fall.
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Nevada lawmakers still considering bill allowing marijuana lounges
John Sadler | Mon, May 24, 2021 (8:42 a.m.)
State lawmakers are still considering a bill to legalize marijuana consumption lounges. While cannabis is legal in Nevada, it can only be smoked on private property, though the ...
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Golden Knights can accomplish franchise first with Game 5 win over Wild
Justin Emerson | Mon, May 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Wild will be desperate to stave off elimination, knowing if they can steal Game 5 in Vegas they will get Game 6 at home. Win that and who knows ...
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Las Vegas housing market expected to remain hot through end of the year, at least
Bryan Horwath | Mon, May 24, 2021 (2 a.m.)
As the longtime real estate agent walked the first floor of the three-bedroom home in Henderson, he pondered events of the past year, which have led to an ultra-tight Las Vegas Valley housing market. “It’s insane,” said Aldo Martinez, president of the Las Vegas Realtors trade organization and an agent with ...
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UNLV scholar to discuss how Chinese Americans helped shape Las Vegas
Ray Brewer | Sun, May 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)
When Sue Fawn Chung arrived in Las Vegas in the mid-1970s, there weren’t many other Asians in the valley.
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When do I still need to wear a mask? It depends
By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Sun, May 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)
When do I still need to wear a mask? It depends, mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
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Extended wait times for Uber, Lyft are raising concerns in Las Vegas
Bryan Horwath | Sun, May 23, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Depending on the day, time and location, longer-than-normal wait times for Uber, Lyft and taxi rides in Las Vegas have become common since visitation started to increase ...
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‘I lost my mind’: Mark Stone’s emotional goal powers Golden Knights to Game 4 victory over Wild
Justin Emerson | Sat, May 22, 2021 (9:38 p.m.)
The Golden Knights went into Minnesota and silenced the crowd. Now they get to come home where they’re expecting anything but silence.
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Las Vegas officials hold pop-up vaccine clinic at strip club
By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Sat, May 22, 2021 (7:39 p.m.)
The clinic opened for several hours Friday night, administering shots to about 100 people before the strip club opened for its usual business.
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Blog: Golden Knights on brink of series win after Game 4 shutout of Wild
Justin Emerson | Published Sat, May 22, 2021 (2:35 p.m.)
The Golden Knights took care of business in Minnesota, winning both games at Xcel Energy Center, including Game 4 against the Wild on Saturday. Nicolas Roy, Alex Tuch and Mark Stone scored the goals for Vegas,
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Nevada legislators pass bills on ghost guns, doxxing, marijuana as session wanes
John Sadler | Fri, May 21, 2021 (9:45 p.m.)
Untraceable firearms that are often built at home using kits or 3D printers are one step closer to being illegal in Nevada ...
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Golden Knights good guy Nick Holden gets his due in Stanley Cup playoffs
Justin Emerson | Fri, May 21, 2021 (6:45 p.m.)
Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden was placed on waivers because of salary cap concerns at the beginning of the season. He wasn’t claimed. He only played in 17 games regular-season games, and none since early April.
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14 MLB teams reach 85% vaccinated, relax COVID protocols
Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (6:26 p.m.)
Two more Major League Baseball teams have been able to relax coronavirus protocols after 85% of their players and other on-field personnel completed vaccination, raising the total to 14 of the 30 clubs.
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Epstein guards to skirt jail time in deal with prosecutors
By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (6:24 p.m.)
The two Bureau of Prisons workers tasked with guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself in a New York jail have admitted they falsified records, but they will skirt any time behind bars under a deal with federal prosecutors, authorities said Friday.
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UNLV drops mandatory masks for fully vaccinated
Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (6:22 p.m.)
Officials at UNLV and UNR say those who are fully vaccinated no longer are required to wear masks on their campuses.
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Lombardo preparing campaign for likely run for Nevada governor
By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (6:05 p.m.)
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has begun building out a campaign for what appears to be a likely run for governor next year. A person familiar with Lombardo’s thinking ...
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Raiders announce preseason schedule including first home date with fans
Case Keefer | Fri, May 21, 2021 (2:33 p.m.)
The first game with fans at Allegiant Stadium won’t be the highly anticipated Week 1 matchup when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Baltimore Ravens, but rather a preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 14. ..
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Nevada unemployment rate continues improving, drops to 8%
By Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (11:41 a.m.)
A year earlier, the rate hit a historic high around 30% with casinos and most non-essential businesses closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Electronic musician Illenium to play Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Fri, May 21, 2021 (10 a.m.)
On July 3, the Chicago-born artist will perform 'Trilogy,' a three-set concert featuring material from his albums 'Ashes,' 'Awake' and 'Ascend'
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Nevada’s goal of 75% vaccination rate may not be realistic, expert says
By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Progress toward the state's goal of vaccinating 75% of the eligible population is continuing to pay dividends with the average number of new cases dropping to its lowest level ...
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Shock of Jan. 6 insurrection devolves into political fight
By Steven Sloan, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
In one of the most chilling scenes from the Jan. 6 insurrection, a violent mob surged through the halls of the U.S. Capitol chanting “hang Mike Pence.” But when the House moved this week to create ...
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Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
This year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it's “the capper on my career.”
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Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test
By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Palestinians rallied by the thousands early Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war, with many viewing it as costly but clear victory for the Islamic militant group Hamas over a far more powerful Israel.
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Legends come out for hip-hop museum groundbreaking
Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Musical luminaries including Nas, LL Cool J, and Fat Joe came out Thursday to the birthplace of hip-hop for a ground-breaking ceremony to launch the capital campaign for the new Universal Hip Hop Museum.
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Rittenhouse due to make first in-person court appearance
By Todd Richmond, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during the chaotic protests that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was due Friday to make his first in-person court appearance.
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As pandemic spread pain and panic, congressman chased profit
By Brian Slodkysko, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
In the early days of the pandemic, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski scolded those looking to capitalize on the once-in-a-century health crisis.
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Violence tests Biden’s pullback from Middle East hotspots
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Surges in violence and scenes of civilian suffering are testing President Joe Biden’s resolve to wrench America’s foreign policy focus and troops away from the hotspots of the Middle East and Afghanistan, and giving ammunition to Biden’s political rivals at home.
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The shows that will be on network TV in primetime this fall
Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
A look at the primetime lineups for the major networks, as announced in recent days as part of their annual presentations to advertisers.
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White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Fri, May 21, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans over President Joe Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan are hitting a crucial stage ahead of talks Friday after ...
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CNN: Trump Justice Department seized reporter phone records
By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Thu, May 20, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
The Trump administration Justice Department secretly obtained the 2017 phone records of a CNN correspondent, the network said Thursday in revealing the existence of another apparent leak investigation aimed at identifying a journalist's sources.
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Rahal team penalized after Indy 500 photo shoot causes crash
By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Thu, May 20, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
An attempted photo opportunity almost went terribly wrong on the opening lap of Indianapolis 500 practice when Colton Herta crashed into both Scott McLaughlin and the wall, oblivious at more than 200 mph to the Instagram moment ahead.
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Shaky start, strong finish for Golden Knights in crucial Game 3 win over Wild
Justin Emerson | Thu, May 20, 2021 (10:55 p.m.)
The Golden Knights talked this week about how important good starts were. They got the opposite of that Thursday and it couldn’t have mattered less. Hot starts are good, blazing finishes are better. Vegas shook off one of the worst periods of the season and came back ...
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Additional cases of liver illness reported in Southern Nevada
Associated Press | Thu, May 20, 2021 (9:06 p.m.)
Health officials in Las Vegas have reported five more cases of liver illness, including one death, believed to be linked to a commercially marketed bottled water brand.
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Nevada bill would delay eviction proceedings for some tenants
John Sadler | Thu, May 20, 2021 (7:35 p.m.)
Lawmakers unveiled a late-session bill on Thursday designed to send help to renters facing eviction as the end of the state moratorium rapidly approaches.
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U.S. judge may order Nevada to disclose lethal injection drugs
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Thu, May 20, 2021 (7:16 p.m.)
A federal judge said Thursday he may order Nevada prison officials to disclose the type of drugs they would use for the first lethal injection ...
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‘I was afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health
By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Thu, May 20, 2021 (6:51 p.m.)
For Harry, returning to London to attend Prince Philip's funeral last month meant once more facing a place where he felt trapped and hunted by cameras.
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Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war
By Josef Federman, Associated Press | Thu, May 20, 2021 (6:47 p.m.)
Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, brought life in much of Israel to a standstill and left more than 200 people dead.
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Nevada Republicans punished for defying Statehouse mask rule
By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Thu, May 20, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)
Long-simmering disputes over coronavirus restrictions in the Nevada statehouse boiled over on Thursday when the Democratic majority voted to punish ...
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Venetian gambler scores slot machine jackpot worth nearly $600K
Bryan Horwath | Thu, May 20, 2021 (6 p.m.)
A gambler on the Strip won a slot machine jackpot worth just under $600,000 over the weekend
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Clique Hospitality’s Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge should pair perfectly with Resorts World’s nightlife
Brock Radke | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The 4,000-square-foot lounge will feature Champagnes by the glass or bottle that will be hard to find elsewhere, and the craft cocktail program seeks to expand on what the company has established at Clique Lounge at Cosmo.
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Meet the Aces: This year’s roster features dominant post players reunited
Mike Grimala | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
In order for the Aces to reach their full potential, Cambage will have to buy into the team concept. “She’s a physically dominant person, so she always plays 1-on-5,” head coach Bill Laimbeer says.
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Five finds at Filipino grocer Seafood City
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Chippy, Lucky Me noodles, Kopiko 3-in-1 and more.
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Assessing the obstacles: Who stands between the Aces and the WNBA title
Mike Grimala | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Aces have their eyes set on a WNBA championship, but winning it all is never easy. Here are five things that could stand in the way of Las Vegas’ title quest.
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Las Vegas A’s? Another Oakland franchise might be eyeing move to Nevada
Case Keefer | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
On May 11, the Oakland Athletics announced that they would begin exploring other markets at the instruction of Major League Baseball as a result of a long-stalled new stadium project. Las Vegas immediately emerged as the most likely landing spot, topping the relocation odds over Nashville and Portland at DraftKings sportsbooks.
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Commitment to Excellence: Aces are now part of the ‘Raiders family’
Case Keefer | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
From a relocation and rebranding of the San Antonio Stars to a renovation of Michelob Ultra Arena, MGM Resorts poured a lot of resources into the Las Vegas Aces during its three-season span as ownership group. That strong financial commitment likely won’t change with Raiders owner Mark Davis stepping in. He went from ...
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Caesars Entertainment closures put a damper on Las Vegas’ live entertainment comeback
Brock Radke | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
"Chippendales," "Crazy Girls," "The Mac King Comedy Magic Show" and Wayne Newton's residency are among the productions left homeless.
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Two Las Vegans team up to produce a throwback peep show at Majestic Repertory Theatre
C. Moon Reed | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“if you’re a fan of shows like ‘Absinthe’ and ‘Opium,’ this is the next evolution.”
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From her jewelry line to her day job, Las Vegan Walanya Vongsvirates works to boost the human spirit
Leslie Ventura | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“Color is a simple way to put a smile on your face and an easy way to change your mood or boost your confidence,” she says of her business, Love, Hand and Heart.
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Outdoor bootcamp offers a fresh-air alternative to the gym
Leslie Ventura | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
A lot of people get bored in the gym doing the same thing over and over, so bootcamp is a great way to get a variety of things going,” says Hardwork Fitness coach Hannah Pringle.
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Pietrangelo raising his game at right time for Golden Knights
Justin Emerson | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Alex Pietrangelo patrolling the blue lines for in Vegas right now is exactly who the Golden Knights need him to be.
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After missing last season, Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage returns with a ‘hunger within’
Brock Radke | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“It’s hard to watch your team win or lose when you’re not playing, but … now we’re back together working toward that goal.”
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Get a big pizza pie and so much more at Amore Taste of Chicago
Brock Radke | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Henderson location brings the same Chicago vibes, along with Vienna beef hot dogs, grilled Polish sausage, gyros ($7) and Italian beef sandwiches.
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Boulder City’s Dam Roast House encourages the slow life
Leslie Ventura | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Inside, it’s a calm and modern oasis with some serious Ikea vibes, plus a little bookstore to add even more Wes Anderson-esque charm.
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Fermenting food can be good for your insides (and easier than you think)
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Wine, tea, cheese, bread, chocolate, pickles, yogurt, kombucha … Once you understand that process, the possibilities are endless.
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Donations to Three Square are being matched throughout May
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Sponsors Nevada Gold Mines operated by Barrick and NV Energy Foundation, will help provide up to six meals for every dollar donated.
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And the Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly season champ is …
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
He dominated the standings, clearing the rest of the field by more than 10 points.
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It’s championship or bust for a loaded Las Vegas Aces roster built around the WNBA’s reigning MVP
Mike Grimala | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“Everyone is expecting us to be this super team, because we look really, really good on paper,” A’ja Wilson says, “but at the end of the day we have to bring it within ourselves, within our locker room.”
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Progressives in Nevada vow to continue fighting death penalty, despite legislative setback
John Sadler | Thu, May 20, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“They love progressive values when they’re running for reelection. Suddenly, when they get into this building, they forget who elected them and what issues they elected them on."
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Free Will Astrology (May 20)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 20, 2021 (1 a.m.)
Gemini, you’re under no obligation to be the same person you were three years ago, or six months ago, or last week.
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Ford’s big bet: Fans of F-150 pickup will embrace electric
By Tom Krisher, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:36 p.m.)
On the outside, the electric version of Ford's F-150 pickup looks much like its wildly popular gas-powered version. Yet the resemblance is deceiving.
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Actor Masterson’s ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape
By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:36 p.m.)
A woman testified Wednesday that she was five years into a relationship with actor Danny Masterson when she awoke to find he was raping her as she slept and took drastic measures to get him to stop.
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Schwarzenegger, Abrams make pitch for movie theater return
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
Arnold Schwarzenegger chanted with enthusiasm, “We are back! We are back!” before he spoke Wednesday about the importance of resurrecting the theatrical experience for moviegoers.
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Stars of hit Japan ‘contract marriage’ show to wed for real
By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
Actors Gen Hoshino and Yui Aragaki, who played offbeat but endearing lovers in a hit Japanese TV show, are really getting married.
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Top U.S., Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland
By Matthew Lee, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties between the nations have deteriorated sharply in recent months.
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Biden’s pattern with Israel: public support, private scolds
By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
It's a story Joe Biden has loved recounting over the decades: A chain-smoking Golda Meir welcoming the 30-year-old senator to Israel on his first visit in 1973 and giving him ...
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10 seconds of terror: Alaska man survives brown bear mauling
By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
Allen Minish was alone and surveying land for a real estate agent in a wooded, remote part of Alaska, putting some numbers into his GPS unit when he looked up and saw a large brown bear walking about 30 feet away.
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35 Republicans buck Trump, back study of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
Thirty-five House Republicans joined Democrats in voting to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, risking the wrath of former President Donald Trump and flouting GOP leaders who condemned the proposal as unfairly partisan and unneeded.
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Netanyahu’s prospects bolstered amid Israel-Hamas fighting
By Josef Federman, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
Israel is at war with Hamas, Jewish-Arab mob violence has erupted inside Israel, and the West Bank is experiencing its deadliest unrest in years. Yet this may all bolster Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Appeals court hears case of 3 ex-cops charged in Floyd death
By Amy Forliti, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (11:35 p.m.)
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday on whether three former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd 's death should face an additional count of aiding and abetting third-degree murder.
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Man arrested in violent rape in North Las Vegas; other victims sought
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Wed, May 19, 2021 (6:46 p.m.)
The victim walked outside her North Las Vegas workplace, where she was forced into a parked car. Then she was beaten, raped and strangled “to the point of losing consciousness” ...
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House refuses to update mask guidelines, sparking partisan tensions
By Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (6:15 p.m.)
Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor, stoking tensions with majority Democrats who are refusing to change the rules following updated guidance from federal health officials.
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Marc-Andre Fleury has kept Golden Knights afloat through two playoff games
Case Keefer | Wed, May 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba slouched his shoulders, looked down at the T-Mobile Arena ice and skated around aimlessly for a moment late in his team’s 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday night. Dumba had just seen the second of two shots he fired in less than two minutes swallowed effortlessly by Golden Knights goalie ...
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Nevada sex workers return to brothels, making up for lost time
Sara MacNeil | Wed, May 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)
When the coronavirus pandemic shut down Nevada’s legal brothels last year, Kourtney Chase found herself scrambling to find ways to make ends meet.Chase, a sex worker at the Chicken Ranch about 60 miles outside of Las Vegas, did online sex shows and even tried ...
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Big This Week: Deadmau5 Downtown, Meduza’s ‘Headrush’ at Museum Fiasco and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Comedy meets food at Fergusons Downtown.
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Nevada bill would give laid-off hospitality workers first shot at jobs
John Sadler | Wed, May 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Matthew Seevers was a bartender with Station Casinos for 15 years before the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal is to be there even longer. Like the vast majority of Nevada’s hospitality workforce, Seevers was ...
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Rosen seeks to expand pandemic aid for Nevada small businesses
John Sadler | Wed, May 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Sen. Jacky Rosen is spearheading an effort to allocate more federal funding to small businesses as the economy continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosen has ...
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UNLV assistant Carlin Hartman excited to reunite with Kevin Kruger
Mike Grimala | Wed, May 19, 2021 (2 a.m.)
According to Carlin Hartman, joining the UNLV coaching staff was five and a half years in the making. Hartman played college ball at Tulane and spent a couple years in the Continental Basketball Association before beginning his coaching career in ...
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Cuba baseball squad without visas as Olympic qualifier nears
Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Just over a week before the start of the Americas Olympic qualifying tournament in Florida, the Cuban team does not have visas to travel to the United States, athletes and officials said Tuesday.
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House to vote on independent panel to probe Jan. 6 attack
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a first step toward creating an independent, bipartisan panel that would investigate the siege and try to prevent it from happening again.
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Tokyo Games organizers get plea to cancel from medical body
By Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers start three days of virtual meetings Wednesday and will run into some of the strongest medical-community opposition so far with the games set to open in just over nine weeks.
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Play-in games conjure tourney feel for NBA coaches, players
By Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Boston coach Brad Stevens tapped into his experience coaching Butler to back-to-back NCAA championship games to prepare his Celtics.
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Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia
By Zen Soo, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of Asia as the coronavirus makes a resurgence in countries where it had seemed to be well under control.
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GOP seeks political opening amid tense Israel-Hamas fighting
By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Republicans trying to drive a wedge between Democrats and chip away at President Joe Biden’s support are zeroing in on the violence in the Middle East ...
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Smith puts money behind ideas to bring innovation to NASCAR
By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Wed, May 19, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
NASCAR promised improved energy and new ideas this season, pledges that gave fans hope but could easily fail to deliver any meaningful change.
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Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans
By Brian Slodkysko, Associated Press | Tue, May 18, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
Congress approved legislation Tuesday intended to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan denunciation of the spate of brutal attacks that have proliferated during coronavirus pandemic.
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California readies to prevent blackouts, but threats remain
By Adam Beam, Associated Press | Tue, May 18, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
California's top energy regulators on Tuesday said the state is better prepared to avoid last summer's rotating blackouts, but they cautioned the power grid of the nation's most populous state is still vulnerable to extreme heat waves that could force more outages later this year.
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Marchessault’s timely goal keys Golden Knights’ Game 2 win against Wild
Justin Emerson | Tue, May 18, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
Marchessault’s goal came 18 seconds after the Wild scored to take the lead and it very well may have saved the series. It set the table for Alex Tuch to score twice and help the Golden Knights beat the Wild 3-1 at T-Mobile Arena and even the series 1-1.
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Report details how suspect in toddler’s slaying grabbed detective’s gun while in custody
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, May 18, 2021 (9 p.m.)
Once in Metro Police custody, detectives cuffed the murder suspect to a “secured mounting plate" in an interview room.
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Metro: Sex abuse allegation against T.I., wife Tiny is dismissed
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, May 18, 2021 (7:15 p.m.)
A sexual assault allegation made against celebrity couple Clifford Harris and Tameka Harris — known professionally as “T.I.” and “Tiny” — in Las Vegas this month was dismissed because ...
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Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press | Tue, May 18, 2021 (6:55 p.m.)
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
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Retailer results so far show people are going out, spending
By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press | Tue, May 18, 2021 (6:52 p.m.)
At Walmart, sales of teeth whitener are popping as customers take their masks off. So are travel items. Macy's says that special occasion dressing like prom dresses are on the upswing as well as luggage, men's tailored clothing, and dressy sandals.
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US encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza offensive
By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Tue, May 18, 2021 (6:51 p.m.)
President Joe Biden and administration officials have encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to wind down the bombardment of Gaza ...
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Nevada National Guard members honored for life-saving rescue in Virginia
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, May 18, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)
The mangled car sat at a Virginia intersection after its motorist slammed into a cement wall on Jan. 18. The driver appeared dead.
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Las Vegas-area lawmakers end local virus rules as of June 1
Hillary Davis | Published Tue, May 18, 2021 (2:25 p.m.)
Clark County is dropping all of its pandemic mandates on June 1, unanimously voting today to abandon restrictions as federal and state guidelines have relaxed with...
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Quick Bites: Soulbelly BBQ, Top of the World, Saffron Vegetarian Eatery and more Vegas food news
Brock Radke | Tue, May 18, 2021 (9:15 a.m.)
Neonopolis gets two new casual restaurants with Dick's Last Resort and Dirt Dog.
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Downtown Las Vegas Events Center comes back to life with electronic music concerts
Brock Radke | Tue, May 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Insomniac was planning to open EDC this weekend but instead brings Deadmau5 to downtown Las Vegas.
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Developer says new homes will preserve charm of historic Las Vegas neighborhood
Bryan Horwath | Tue, May 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The John S. Park neighborhood in downtown Las Vegas doesn’t see much new development. One Las Vegas builder has plans to buck that trend. Todd Stratton plans to build nine new homes on ...
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Minus Pacioretty, Golden Knights urgently looking for right lineup mix
Justin Emerson | Tue, May 18, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights will spend however long Max Pacioretty is out trying to find the best way to replace him. Their chances of coming back against the Wild might depend on it ...
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88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July
By Josh Boak, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:38 p.m.)
The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.
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Bidens paid 25.9% rate and earned $607,336, tax returns show
By Josh Boak, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:38 p.m.)
President Joe Biden restored a long-standing presidential tradition Monday by releasing his tax returns, showing that 25.9% of the first couple's income went to the federal government in 2020. The average federal income tax rate is just over 14%.
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Playoff format could help end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought
By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:36 p.m.)
Nick Foligno was 5 when his father made his longest playoff run with Toronto and he remembers it like it was yesterday.
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Pujols moves to Dodgers, disputes Angels’ everyday claims
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
Albert Pujols is grateful to be chasing another World Series ring now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, yet he's also disputing the Los Angeles Angels' version of the circumstances that led to his big move up the freeway.
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Heavy rains hammer southern Louisiana with more to come
Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
Roads were flooded, water-logged cars abandoned in the street and high water vehicles dispatched to help people as heavy rain fell across southern Louisiana Monday.
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Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war ...
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New York suspends Bob Baffert pending Kentucky Derby probe
By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
Bob Baffert was suspended Monday from entering horses at New York racetracks, pending an investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's failed postrace drug test.
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Are Israel, Hamas committing war crimes in Gaza?
By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
A week into their fourth war, Israel and the Hamas militant group already face allegations of possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is using Palestinian civilians as human shields, while critics say Israel is using disproportionate force.
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Supreme Court throws abortion fight into center of midterms
By Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
In agreeing to hear a potentially groundbreaking abortion case, the Supreme Court has energized activists on both sides of the long-running debate who are now girding to make abortion access a major issue in next year’s midterm elections.
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Biden plan would pick winners, losers in move to green jobs
By Josh Boak, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (11:30 p.m.)
In Georgia, school bus-maker Blue Bird has visions of going from selling a few hundred electric buses annually to 15,000. In Michigan, Ford plans to produce an all-electric version of its F-150 pickup truck.
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California won’t lift its mask requirement for another month
By Don Thompson, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (6:07 p.m.)
California won’t lift its mask requirement until June 15 to give the public and businesses time to prepare and ensure cases stay low, the state health director said Monday.
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Las Vegas strip club hosting COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday
Hillary Davis | Mon, May 17, 2021 (6 p.m.)
A Las Vegas strip club is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week
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Cuomo set to earn $5M from book on COVID-19 crisis
By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (5:45 p.m.)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo disclosed Monday that he was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book last year and under his publishing contract will make another $2 million on the memoir over the next two years.
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Black elite family drama ‘Our Kind of People’ set for fall
By Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (5 p.m.)
Affluent and well-connected Black families are the focus of “Our Kind of People,” a new Fox drama series from “Empire” creator Lee Daniels.
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Oprah and CNN: AT&T is merging media business with Discovery
By David Bauder, Associated Press | Mon, May 17, 2021 (4:57 p.m.)
The merger of Discovery and AT&T's WarnerMedia operations, marrying the likes of HBO and CNN with HGTV and Oprah Winfrey, is another illustration of the head-spinning speed in which ...
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Who will take the field this year for the Las Vegas Raiders
Case Keefer | Mon, May 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Here’s an early projection of the Raiders’ opening-game 53-man roster out of training camp and into their Week 1 game against …
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Will Golden Knights’ lack of postseason offense prove their undoing again?
Case Keefer | Mon, May 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Late last week as the Golden Knights prepared for their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, coach Pete DeBoer noted that this year’s team has found scoring easier than last year’s group. ...
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Tribe that bought the Palms has longtime interest in seeing Las Vegas flourish
Bryan Horwath | Mon, May 17, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will soon be a new brand to the Las Vegas gaming market after announcing its purchase of the Palms this month. Yet, the band—by design—is no stranger to Las Vegas.
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Golden Knights let down goalie Fleury in Game 1 loss to Wild
Justin Emerson | Sun, May 16, 2021 (5:26 p.m.)
The good news is the Golden Knights historically have taken Game 1 losses in stride and come out firing in Game 2.
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Virus testing strategies, opinions vary widely in U.S. schools
By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Sun, May 16, 2021 (9:25 a.m.)
Children are having their noses swabbed or saliva sampled at school to test for the coronavirus in cities such as Baltimore, New York and Chicago.
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Sharks use Earth’s magnetic field as a GPS, scientists say
By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press | Sun, May 16, 2021 (9:21 a.m.)
Sharks use the Earth's magnetic field as a sort of natural GPS to navigate journeys that take them great distances across the world's oceans, scientists have found.
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When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?
By Victoria Milko, Associated Press | Sun, May 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)
When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?
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Blog: Golden Knights fall in OT of Game 1 to Wild
Justin Emerson | Published Sun, May 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Sixty minutes came and went Sunday without one puck filling either net. The Minnesota Wild needed only 3:20 of overtime play to end it and draw first blood in the first-round playoff series. Joel Eriksson Ek was the hero for Minnesota ...
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Las Vegas nurse’s suicide went beyond COVID-related depression, says daughter who hopes to raise awareness
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Sun, May 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Ashley Tecson, a 32-year-old film publicist who lives in Los Angeles, won’t let suicide define her mother. Nor does she want to simplify her mother’s death by blaming it on the pandemic.
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How to plan an eco-friendly remodel without overspending
By Annie Millerbernd, NerdWallet | Sun, May 16, 2021 (2 a.m.)
When Cliff and Karen Tyllick set out to install solar panels on their Austin, Texas , home in 2012, their goal was to reduce their carbon footprint. The fact that they also saved thousands of dollars upfront and lowered their bills was a nice bonus.
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Mixed reactions to cancellation of Burning Man in Nevada
Associated Press | Sat, May 15, 2021 (9:50 a.m.)
The cancellation of Burning Man for the second year is drawing mixed reaction in Northern Nevada, where some businesses and tourism officials say they’ll miss the economic boost ...
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Israeli military says it bombed home of a top Hamas leader
By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press | Sat, May 15, 2021 (9:30 a.m.)
The Israeli military said on Saturday that it bombed the home of Khalil al-Hayeh, a top leader of Gaza’s ruling militant Hamas group.
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Entering playoffs, Golden Knights shrug off recent struggles against Wild
Justin Emerson | Sat, May 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights drew the short straw in the West Division playoffs by landing a first-round date with the Minnesota Wild ...
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Breathing easy: Some Las Vegas tourists eagerly shed masks as vaccinated return to normal life
Hillary Davis | Sat, May 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Diana Bonsack, visiting from New Mexico, had dutifully worn her mask while on her girls’ trip this week to Las Vegas with her mother and friend, even though she had been vaccinated against COVID-19, she said. But she whipped off the mask as she waited for ...
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Wild to challenge Golden Knights out of the gate, but Vegas will enjoy home-ice advantage
Justin Emerson | Sat, May 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights’ journey to claim the most famous trophy in sports begins Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena in the initial game of a best-of-seven-game series. Puck drop is …
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Tips for surviving allergy season, from the CCSD/UNLV Pollen Monitoring Program
Genevie Durano | Sat, May 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Though allergies are an inevitable part of life for many of us, there are things you can do to mitigate some of the more bothersome manifestations.
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For former professional dancer, CSN degree helps launch second career
Sara MacNeil | Sat, May 15, 2021 (2 a.m.)
After ending a professional dancing career, one that saw her perform on the Las Vegas Strip and with NFL teams, Sharica Lee couldn’t help but feel lost in life.
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Walmart to allow vaccinated shoppers, workers to go maskless
Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (11:41 p.m.)
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, said Friday that it won’t require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise.
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An Oscar winner, more ‘Law & Order’ for NBC next season
By Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (11:37 p.m.)
Renée Zellweger is coming to network TV next season in a dramatization of a murder case recounted by “Dateline NBC."
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IRS to the rescue? Tax audits eyed for infrastructure cash
By Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (11:33 p.m.)
Republicans say they won’t raise taxes on corporations. Democrats say they won't raise taxes on people making less than $400,000 a year. So who is going to pay for the big public works boost that lawmakers and President Joe Biden say is necessary for the country?
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Scuba divers begin 6-month effort to rid Lake Tahoe of trash
Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (8:25 p.m.)
A team of scuba divers on Friday completed the first dive of a massive, six-month effort to rid the popular Lake Tahoe of fishing rods, tires, aluminum cans, beer bottles and other trash accumulating underwater.
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Nevada bills on police reform, ghost guns, multiparent adoption survive deadline
John Sadler | Fri, May 14, 2021 (7:20 p.m.)
Bills tackling police reform, multi-parent adoption and a ban on “ghost guns” were sent through their second committees this week, priming lawmakers for long floor sessions as the Legislature enters its final three weeks.
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U.S. calls reports of migrant children in buses ‘unacceptable’
By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (6:24 p.m.)
Reports of unaccompanied migrant children being forced to stay overnight in parked buses at the Dallas convention center are “completely unacceptable” if true, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday.
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Retired Black players say NFL brain-injury payouts show bias
By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (6:23 p.m.)
Thousands of retired Black professional football players, their families and supporters are demanding an end to the controversial use of “race-norming” to determine which players are eligible for ...
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With Oscar Goodman fully on board, the Plaza looks to its next 50 years
Bryan Horwath | Fri, May 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Instead of one major concentrated celebration, Plaza’s 50th anniversary will be marked through the end of the year with various discounted stay packages and $50,000 in cash prizes that will be awarded to 50 winners. The resort will put on fireworks shows ...
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Las Vegas’ first children, ages 12-15, start getting vaccinated for COVID
Hillary Davis | Fri, May 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Hunt family came to the Las Vegas Convention Center as a pack Thursday to get the eldest three children their first shots of the COVID-19 vaccine that will ease their dad's mind as they go on a planned vacation and hang out with friends. Maisie, 13, held her dad’s hand as he and her vaccinator chatted with her about the ...
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Fleury helped Golden Knights seize Jennings Trophy. The Vezina could be next
Justin Emerson | Fri, May 14, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Marc-Andre Fleury will eventually be a Hall of Famer. It was a probability before he arrived in Vegas and a certainty now.
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UK set to rediscover freedom after vaccination success
By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
When London’s Science Museum reopens next week, it will have some new artifacts: empty vaccine vials, testing kits and other items collected during the pandemic, to be featured in a new COVID-19 exhibition.
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Conservatives seize on gas crunch to blame Biden, stir base
By Ali Swenson, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
A graphic calling the East Coast fuel supply crunch “Biden’s Gas Crisis.” A tweet speculating that gas stations running dry was an “INSIDE JOB.”
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Misinformation surges amid India’s COVID-19 calamity
By David Klepper, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
The man in the WhatsApp video says he has seen it work himself: A few drops of lemon juice in the nose will cure COVID-19.
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Bill Maher taping canceled after host’s positive virus test
Associated Press | Published Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
A taping of Bill Maher's weekly HBO show was canceled after the host tested positive for COVID-19. Maher, who is fully vaccinated, is “asymptomatic and feels fine," according to a statement Thursday from HBO. “No other staff or crew members have tested ...
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Biden to meet DACA recipients in immigration overhaul push
By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
As a candidate, President Joe Biden promised to protect those often described as “dreamers,” brought to the U.S. illegally as children, and their families by reinstating an Obama-era policy that protected them from deportation.
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Street racing surges across US amid coronavirus pandemic
By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
Jaye Sanford, a 52-year-old mother of two, was driving home in suburban Atlanta on Nov. 21 when a man in a Dodge Challenger muscle car who was allegedly street racing crashed into her head-on, killing her.
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Radical rabbi’s followers rise in Israel amid new violence
By Josef Federman, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
In the 1980s, Rabbi Meir Kahane's violent anti-Arab ideology was considered so repugnant that Israel banned him from parliament and the U.S. listed his party as a terrorist group.
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Biden, GOP senators upbeat, plan more infrastructure talks
By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Fri, May 14, 2021 (12:30 a.m.)
After meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden and a group of Republican senators agreed to talk again early next week as negotiations intensified over a potentially bipartisan infrastructure package ...
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What insurrection? Growing number in GOP downplay Jan. 6
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Thu, May 13, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
Flouting all evidence and their own first-hand experience, a small but growing number of Republican lawmakers are propagating a false portrayal of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol ...
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Desperate for workers, US restaurants and stores raise pay
By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press | Thu, May 13, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and keep up with a flood of customers as the pandemic eases.
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Golden Knights to face Wild in first round of playoffs beginning Sunday
Justin Emerson | Published Thu, May 13, 2021 (8:34 p.m.)
The Golden Knights will kick off the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild as the No. 2 seed in the West Division. The Colorado Avalanche defeated ...
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Metro officer shows what it’s like to be trapped in a hot car
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Thu, May 13, 2021 (8:30 p.m.)
To spotlight the perils of leaving a child inside a hot car, a Metro Police spokesman climbed into one to show how quickly the interior can heat to deadly temperatures.
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Nevada Democrats unveil renewable energy infrastructure measure
By Sam Metz, Associated Press/Report for America | Thu, May 13, 2021 (7:12 p.m.)
Nevada lawmakers are considering a massive energy infrastructure proposal that would encourage the construction of renewable energy transmission lines and ...
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9 wounded, 3 critically, in Providence, Rhode Island, shooting
By William J. Kole, Associated Press | Thu, May 13, 2021 (6:28 p.m.)
Nine people were wounded in a shooting Thursday evening in Rhode Island's capital in what police there believe to be the largest shooting in city history.
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Ewan McGregor won’t soon forget his fashion turn as Halston
By Leanne Italie, Associated Press | Thu, May 13, 2021 (6:26 p.m.)
Imagine, if you will, a galaxy far, far away where the one-name fashion wonder Halston dresses Obi-Wan Kenobi in something fabulous from the swinging '70s. Ewan McGregor can. Sort of.
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Chrissy Teigen apologizes to Courtney Stodden for harassment
Associated Press | Thu, May 13, 2021 (6:13 p.m.)
Chrissy Teigen has apologized for harassing a then-teenage Courtney Stodden online years ago.
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UNLV to honor immigrant’s long, hard journey to graduation
Sara MacNeil | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Adugna “Adu” Siweya would drive his taxi past UNLV many times during his shift taking passengers to and from the airport. He would glance over at the university and envision what it would be like being a student.
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Chef David Werly refines the late-night nosh at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Dig into the nachos and wings, or the stellar burger with double-smoked bacon and Tillamook cheddar, frisée instead of iceberg lettuce and bearnaise aioli instead of “special sauce.”
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And this week’s Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly is …
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Hint: He notched his first career hat trick.
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Famed LA Thai spot Night + Market dazzles at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The crispy rice salad is a texturally complex dish that can only be described as a party in your mouth, electrifying every taste bud in a delightful and surprising way.
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How to get off the road and into a new Nevada outdoor adventure
C. Moon Reed | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
This guide will get you gassed up and going in no time.
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Saturday S.N.A.P.S. reimagines open mic as a vehicle for free expression
Leslie Ventura | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The only rule is no apologies on the mic. “You could stand up here for five minutes in silence if you want to, and we could just breathe together.”
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The artists of Goldwell Open Air Museum present a quirky, beautiful group show at Core Contemporary
C. Moon Reed | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“It’s a remarkable show, all different types of art, and somehow, it all ties back to the desert that surrounds us,”
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Avalanche warning: Can anyone stop Colorado?
Justin Emerson, Case Keefer | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Are these playoffs so preordained that Nathan MacKinnon’s name should start being engraved on the Stanley Cup? Sun staffers Justin Emerson and Case Keefer make their cases for why the Avalanche can be beaten, or why they won't be.
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Stone-cold boss: Golden Knights’ captain has emerged as a leader on and off the ice
Justin Emerson | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights were in their worst slide of the year, having lost four of five games from late March through early April, and Mark Stone was in a slump of his own. A tremendous season by the Golden Knights’ best player and team captain was trending down for the first time, as Stone had no goals and just four assists in his past 10 games.
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David Chang’s Bang Bar hits the sweet (and spicy) spot
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The stall at the Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall features a wallet-friendly $9-$11 price point for main menu items.
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Trade-deadline acquisition Mattias Janmark has fit in everywhere the Vegas Golden Knights have asked
Justin Emerson | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
He’s played center, left and right wing on the first, second and third lines, becoming a jack-of-all-trades as the team Golden Knights heads into the 2021 playoffs.
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Tao Group’s Hakkasan acquisition will reverberate across Las Vegas and beyond
Brock Radke | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Once business levels ramp up, the Strip could see headlining DJs and artists from Hakkasan brands bouncing back and forth to Tao brands.
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Misfits forever: Newer players have embraced and upheld the Golden Knights’ original attitude
Case Keefer | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Taking discarded parts from around the league and deploying them in new, successful ways is entrenched in Vegas’ DNA, and there are traces of it all over this year’s team.
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Las Vegas welcomes back trade shows with tobacco expo
Bryan Horwath | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
As attendees ventured into the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall, a security guard checked to make sure people were wearing masks. One man had to be reminded to put his on while another said he didn’t have one. The security guard went to grab a surgical mask from a box near the entrance to give to him. Tobacco Plus Expo — a convention featuring ...
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Where to cool off: Nevada’s best watering holes
Travel Nevada | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Summer has arrived in Southern Nevada which means it’s time to find creative ways to cool off. Whether it’s wading in a nearby spring, taking a dip in one of our beautiful lakes or kicking back with a cold beer at a Sagebrush Saloon, many of these watering holes could soon be your favorite.
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Schedule breakdown: How Raiders reach playoffs in second Las Vegas season
Case Keefer | Thu, May 13, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Even if the Raiders’ pass rush has improved as much as they think it has during the offseason, their run defense is still going to remain a weakness.
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Free Will Astrology (May 13)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 13, 2021 (1 a.m.)
Clarify and refine your personal boundaries, Scorpio. It's a good time to get precise and definite about what's acceptable and unacceptable.
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Ohio’s million-dollar idea: Lottery prizes for vaccinations
By Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (9:33 p.m.)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled a lottery system Wednesday to entice people to get COVID-19 shots, offering a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships ...
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Biden team moves swiftly to tackle pipeline political peril
By Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (9:33 p.m.)
The Biden administration swung aggressively into action after a primary gasoline pipeline fell prey to a cyberattack — understanding that the situation posed a possible series of political and economic risks.
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Golden Knights’ playoff fate will be determined by Colorado result Thursday
Justin Emerson | Published Wed, May 12, 2021 (8:26 p.m.)
The Golden Knights’ regular season is over and they are guaranteed a top-two record in the NHL. Whether they finish with the Presidents’ Trophy or second place in the division is entirely out of their control ...
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COVID vaccine could open to more Nevada children on Thursday
Hillary Davis | Wed, May 12, 2021 (3:36 p.m.)
More young Nevadans are expected to be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as Thursday now that the federal government has given another OK to expand shot eligibility down to ...
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Raiders’ full 2021 schedule: Two of nine home games slotted for primetime
Case Keefer | Published Wed, May 12, 2021 (9:03 a.m.)
The Raiders were regulars on national television during their inaugural season in Las Vegas, and based on a pair of games announced ahead of tonight’s full NFL schedule, that trend will extend to their second year. ...
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MGM, Station returning to 100% occupancy at Las Vegas casinos
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Published Wed, May 12, 2021 (8:58 a.m.)
MGM Resorts International says casino occupancy at its nine Las Vegas Strip resorts is returning to 100% occupancy with no social distancing. The restrictions have been ...
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Celine Dion to open Theatre at Resorts World with November 5 benefit show
Brock Radke | Wed, May 12, 2021 (6:47 a.m.)
Upcoming concert dates from Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan were also announced.
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Big This Week: Stargazing at Skye Canyon Park, ‘The Premonition’ by Michael Lewis’ and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 12, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The second collaboration from Matt Sweeney and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.
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Culture shock: Russian-born Silver Knights adjust to life on and off the ice
Justin Emerson | Wed, May 12, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Imagine for a moment that your job transferred you to the other side of the world. Maybe you knew it would eventually happen in your line of work and that the prestige of your profession is higher there. But try to put yourself in those shoes ...
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House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post
By Alan Fram and Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Published Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his ...
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Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better.
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Israel steps up Gaza offensive, kills senior Hamas figures
By Fares Akram and Josef Krauss, Associated Press | Published Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
Israel on Wednesday pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing as many as 10 senior Hamas military figures and toppling a pair of high-rise towers housing Hamas facilities in a series of airstrikes. The Islamic militant group showed no signs of backing down and fired ...
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COVID-19 pet boom has veterinarians backlogged, burned out
By Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
During the gloomiest stretches of the pandemic, Dr. Diona Krahn's veterinary clinic has been a puppy fest, overrun with new four-legged patients.
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Biden and McConnell may be friends, but can they cut a deal?
By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
The two players in the most important relationship in Washington finally are ready for a face-to-face meeting.
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Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
By Tali Arbel, Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
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Public service in the U.S.: Increasingly thankless, exhausting
By Martha Irvine, Associated Press | Wed, May 12, 2021 (12:25 a.m.)
He scurries through his apartment, downing a quick mug of coffee, brushing his teeth, feeding his pet rabbit, Auggie, before leaving. Not so long ago, Bill Mathis would have headed to his high school classroom to discuss great literature like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “The Odyssey” with his freshman.
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Younger adolescents get ready to receive COVID-19 vaccine
By Heather Hollngsworth, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
Parents, schools and vaccine clinics rushed to begin inoculating younger adolescents Tuesday after U.S. regulators endorsed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12, a decision seen as a breakthrough in allowing classroom instruction to resume safely around the country.
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Man who pleaded for return of girlfriend’s missing boy now suspected of murder
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Published Tue, May 11, 2021 (10:15 p.m.)
Two days after his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son disappeared from a Las Vegas extended-stay hotel, the couple stood in front of a TV camera ...
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Elon Musk moves ratings as host of ‘Saturday Night Live’
By Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (6:36 p.m.)
Elon Musk moved a cryptocurrency's value and TV ratings with his “Saturday Night Live” appearance.
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Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group
By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (6:32 p.m.)
A federal judge dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case Tuesday, leaving the powerful gun-rights group to face a New York state lawsuit that accuses it of financial abuses and aims to put it out of business.
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Gas stations report shortages as pipeline shutdown drags on
By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)
More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a major pipeline by a gang of hackers entered its fifth day Tuesday.
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Pentagon chief during Jan. 6 riot defends military response
By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (6:28 p.m.)
President Donald Trump's acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots plans to tell Congress that he was concerned in the days before the insurrection that sending troops to the building would fan fears of a military coup and could cause ...
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Famed Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan dead at age 37
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (6:25 p.m.)
Colt Brennan, a star quarterback at the University of Hawaii who finished third in the 2007 Heisman Trophy balloting, died early Tuesday, his father said. He was 37.
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Liz Cheney says Trump and GOP backers threaten democracy
By Alan Fram, Associated Press | Published Tue, May 11, 2021 (6:19 p.m.)
A combative Rep. Liz Cheney lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party late Tuesday, accusing former President Donald Trump and his GOP supporters of following a path that would “undermine our democracy.”
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Police: Missing 2-year-old boy is dead; mother’s boyfriend arrested
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, May 11, 2021 (6 p.m.)
A 2-year-old boy reported missing earlier this month is dead, and his mother’s boyfriend was booked today on a count of murder, Metro Police Lt. Richard Meyers said ...
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Las Vegas’ concert calendar coming back into focus
Spencer Patterson | Tue, May 11, 2021 (10:46 a.m.)
The whens and wheres for Deadmau5, The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Phish, Roger Waters, Justin Bieber, My Chemical Romance, Ween and more.
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Road Trip from Las Vegas: Neon to Nature
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Use these tips to take day trips from Las Vegas, or even to plan some well-worth-it overnight escapes.
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Live by the Dirt Road Code
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
We Nevadans are spoiled by the fact that plenty of paradise hasn’t been paved. But before you hit the dirt, track, or trail, brush up on Nevada’s Dirt Road Code.
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Ten Classic Nevada Road Trips from Travel Nevada
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Ready for a change of scenery? Good thing you live in Nevada: Road Trip Capital of the USA.
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Road Trip from Las Vegas: Death Valley Rally
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
From Las Vegas to Death Valley: Warm up for a road trip that spans extremes, from 279 feet below sea level to 12,000-ft mountains, beautiful wineries to badass biker bars, ghost towns to Las Vegas, and more.
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Road Trip from Elko: Rubies Route
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Far from your normal Point A to Point B kind of road trip, the Rubies Route’s hub is Elko, with three main spokes all leading to scenic slices of recreation-packed paradise.
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Road Trip from Las Vegas: Free-Range Art Highway
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Get ready to really put the "trip" in road trip from Las Vegas, visiting kaleidoscopic boulder towers, a forest of junk cars, a ghost town sculpture garden & other art-tastic, oddball attractions on the Free-Range Art Highway.
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Road Trip from Reno: Lake Tahoe Loop
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Reno to Lake Tahoe Road Trip: From Big Blue vistas to hip 'hoods, charming towns, and Wild West saloons—and plenty of great food, hands-on history, and shopping in between—get the scoop on the Lake Tahoe Loop.
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Recreate Responsibly While Exploring the Silver State
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Our state is freakin’ huge and more than 80% of it is public land—a combo that promises limitless landscapes out here waiting to bring your wildest get-outside dreams to life. But with all that freedom comes responsibility.
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Road Trip from Reno: Cowboy Corridor
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Few routes brim with Nevada's Western cultural legacies as powerfully as the Cowboy Corridor, where Great Basin buckaroo, Basque, and American Indian traditions shine bright.
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Road Trip from Reno: Burner Byway
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Follow the route burners take on their journey “home” to Burning Man, visiting Reno, Pyramid Lake, delightfully eccentric Gerlach, and the Black Rock Desert wilderness beyond.
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Road Trip from Las Vegas: Extraterrestrial Highway
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
From spaced-out cafés and curio shops to famous paranormal hot spots, a mysterious Extraterrestrial Highway road trip from Las Vegas promises memories of truly astronomical proportions.
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With pickleball popularity soaring, county goes big with Sunset Park venue
Hillary Davis | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Las Vegas is getting its momentum back as the country turns a corner on COVID-19, and proponents of the new pickleball facility see it as another entry in a long list of local attractions. Pickleball is a mixture of racket sports, with the movement of tennis, table tennis and badminton ...
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Casinos, other businesses fight for workers amid tight Vegas labor market
Bryan Horwath | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Before the coronavirus pandemic, Elaine Davis of Las Vegas worked as a home health specialist, caring for developmentally disabled clients. Davis said she enjoyed the work, which she did for more than 20 years. Then COVID-19 hit, and Davis, 55, caught the virus, landing her in the hospital. Davis fully recovered, but when she decided it ...
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Road Trip from Carson City: The Loneliest Road in America
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Visit ghost towns, state parks, hot springs, Sagebrush Saloons, historic mining communities, and more on a wide-open road trip that's anything but lonely and always unforgettable.
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Road Trip from Las Vegas: Great Basin Highway
Travel Nevada | Tue, May 11, 2021 (2 a.m.)
This five-day road trip on Nevada’s Great Basin Highway is the mother of all adventures.
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5 reasons to be hopeful despite heartbreaking Golden Knights loss
Case Keefer | Tue, May 11, 2021 (12:35 a.m.)
The Golden Knights were clearly, and understandably, drained from becoming the first NHL team in more than a decade to play with only 15 skaters, directly leading to ...
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Army of fake fans boosts China’s messaging on Twitter
By Erika Kinetz, Associated Press | Published Tue, May 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
China’s ruling Communist Party has opened a new front in its long, ambitious war to shape global public opinion: Western social media. Liu Xiaoming, who recently stepped down as China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, is one of the party’s most successful ...
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1.4B but no more? China’s population growth closer to zero
By Joe McDonald, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
China’s weak population growth is falling closer to zero as fewer couples have children, government data showed Tuesday, adding to strains on an aging society with a shrinking workforce.
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GOP readies blitz against Democrats’ voting rights bill
By Brian Slodkysko, Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Republicans are preparing to launch an all-out assault on sweeping voting rights legislation, forcing Democrats to take dozens of politically difficult votes during a committee hearing that will spotlight the increasingly charged national debate over access to the ballot.
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Youngest Dubai DJ scratches her way to fame in world contest
By Malak Harb, Associated Press | Published Tue, May 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Michelle Rasul had just learned to read and write and was already spinning turntables, scratching hip-hop records and making the beats drop. Four years later, at the age of 9, she’s one of the world’s top DJs and competed in this year’s global championship. At her home in ...
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Mexican judge rules against president’s gasoline law
Associated Press | Tue, May 11, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
A judge issued an injunction Monday against a law passed in April that allows Mexico's government to seize private gas stations or terminals in case of “imminent danger to national security, energy security or the economy” and give them to the state-owed oil company Pemex to run.
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Amid outcry, NBC says it will not air Golden Globes in 2022
By Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
Amid growing pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from studios, stars and large swaths of the film industry, NBC said Monday that will not air the Golden Globes in 2022 ...
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With $76B surplus, California proposes rebates for millions
By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
Aided by an astonishing nearly $76 billion budget surplus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday proposed tax rebates of up to $1,100 for millions of households and more than $7 billion to help people affected by the pandemic cover rent and utilities.
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California man charged with using COVID loans to buy Ferrari
Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
A Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to charges he obtained $5 million in federal coronavirus-relief loans for phony businesses and then used the money for lavish vacations and to buy a Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, prosecutors said Monday.
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Down 3 skaters, Golden Knights lose game, control of West Division to Avalanche
Justin Emerson | Mon, May 10, 2021 (11:20 p.m.)
Colorado is hard enough to beat with a full roster. When you’re short three skaters because of injuries and salary-cap constraints, it’s darn near impossible. Yet the Golden Knights almost pulled it off.
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Sisolak pushes expanded Nevada infrastructure bank
Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (7:26 p.m.)
Gov. Steve Sisolak and state Treasurer Zach Conine are asking Nevada lawmakers to fund a state infrastructure bank that could enable new roads, public transportation or energy storage projects starting in July ...
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U.S. judge says he’ll have time to hear Nevada execution plan
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)
A federal judge acknowledged Monday that with the proposed date for Nevada’s first execution in 15 years to be scheduled for late July, he’ll have time to review ...
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NHL’s Canadian teams likely to keep COVID-19 protocols
Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (6:13 p.m.)
Life is starting to shift back to normal in the National Hockey League — just not for players in Canada.
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California expands drought emergency to large swath of state
By Don Thompson, Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (6:08 p.m.)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a drought emergency to a large swath of the nation's most populous state while seeking more than $6 billion in multiyear water spending ...
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States push jobless from virus recession to return to work
By Wilson Ring, Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (6:02 p.m.)
Eduardo Rovetto is hoping the state of Vermont's reinstated requirement that people who are collecting unemployment benefits must seek work to qualify will help him hire enough staff for his restaurant in the resort town of Stowe.
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Strat is latest Las Vegas casino to go to 100% capacity
Associated Press | Mon, May 10, 2021 (5:30 p.m.)
The Las Vegas casino long known as the Stratosphere announced Monday it has lifted most coronavirus pandemic restrictions and moved to 100% capacity on its casino floor after meeting ...
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Wynn Las Vegas slot revenue jumps; room renovations planned
Bryan Horwath | Mon, May 10, 2021 (5 p.m.)
Wynn Las Vegas had its most lucrative slot revenue month ever in April, according to the company’s CEO.
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Over two thrilling nights, Ignite fest rekindled Las Vegas’ circus dreams
Geoff Carter | Mon, May 10, 2021 (4:52 p.m.)
Through one terrific act after another, this outdoor party and performance gave solid proof that Vegas is, at least in part, a circus-based economy.
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Wynn Nightlife kicks into high gear with Allegiant Stadium club, Art of the Wild and more
Brock Radke | Mon, May 10, 2021 (10:32 a.m.)
Expect Wynn DJs to perform during halftime at Las Vegas Raiders games.
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Las Vegas schools recognized for helping military families
Sara MacNeil | Mon, May 10, 2021 (2 a.m.)
By the time Taylor entered seventh grade at Becker Middle School, she had already attended five other schools. The daughter of an Air Force member, she switched schools every time her father was transferred to a new base. “It’s hard, but it’s the only thing I’ve ever known,” she said. Becker was the biggest school she had ...
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Beyond Sci-Fi: Studies of UFOs gain mainstream acceptance years after Harry Reid first pushed for them
C. Moon Reed | Sun, May 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Former Sen. Harry Reid is a somewhat unlikely advocate of the mysterious. He’s never personally seen a UFO, nor does he have any desire to see one. And yet, he possesses ...
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Reimagining our thirsty yards amid an effort to ban some turf in Las Vegas
Hillary Davis | Sun, May 9, 2021 (2 a.m.)
A desert yard doesn’t need to just be cacti atop coarse pebbles, but it definitely doesn’t have to be green turf, either. An inviting drought-tolerant yard can be lush with the showy purple blooms of chives and wild bergamot, wrapped in the warm woodsy scent of ...
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Golden Knights overwhelm Blues in potential playoff preview
Justin Emerson | Sat, May 8, 2021 (10:51 p.m.)
If the Golden Knights’ first-round opponent in the playoffs is indeed the St. Louis Blues, they can look at Saturday night’s performance and feel like they have an edge.
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Blog: Reilly Smith’s hat trick powers Golden Knights over Blues
Justin Emerson | Published Sat, May 8, 2021 (2:43 p.m.)
It only took the Blues about seven and a half minutes into the second period to record their first shot on goal as opposed to the almost 16 it took in the first, so they made a little progress. The Golden Knights continued their suffocation of the St. Louis offense ...
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Vibrational sound therapy offers touchless healing and relaxation
Leslie Ventura | Sat, May 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Checking in with Carey-Sue Kaplan, owner of Las Vegas-based Desert Vibration and Sound Therapy.
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Raiders fullback Alec Ingold gives back by sharing finance expertise with local teens
Case Keefer | Sat, May 8, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Bay Port High football team in Green Bay, Wis. had local royalty as a special guest for its homecoming game in 2013. The Packers’ Aaron Rodgers was in attendance and couldn’t help but get drawn into the performance by Alec Ingold ...
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Washington Post says U.S. secretly obtained reporters’ records
By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
The Trump Justice Department secretly seized the phone records of three Washington Post reporters who covered the federal investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, the newspaper said Friday.
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As postseason nears and crowds grow, Golden Knights notch playoff-worthy win over Blues
Justin Emerson | Fri, May 7, 2021 (11:20 p.m.)
The puck hit the back of the net and the largest Golden Knights crowd of the season went bananas. Capacity expanded to 7,567 fans, the largest crowd for an NHL game this season, and the difference was palpable.
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UNLV med school celebrates first graduating class; many to stay in Nevada
Hillary Davis | Fri, May 7, 2021 (9 p.m.)
The just-named Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV produced 50 newly minted physicians, all of whom attended tuition-free thanks to donors. One was Las Vegas native ...
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Domestic disturbance at motel near Strip leaves woman dead
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Fri, May 7, 2021 (8:01 p.m.)
A woman was slain Friday afternoon in what Metro Police are describing as a domestic disturbance at a motel just east of the Las Vegas Strip ...
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Las Vegas apartment shooter killed by police was firing randomly
Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (7:40 p.m.)
Police in Las Vegas said Friday that a 50-year-old man shot and killed on the porch of a second-story apartment by an officer with a rifle had been shooting ...
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Possible Nevada execution date being pushed to late July
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (7:13 p.m.)
Prosecutors in Las Vegas are changing from early June to late July the date they’re proposing for the lethal injection of a mass murderer who ...
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Yosemite climbers face new obstacle: overnight permits
By Brian Melley, Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (6:45 p.m.)
Climbing El Capitan and the famous big walls of Yosemite National Park got a bit harder Friday.
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A new demographic surprise for California: population loss
By Shawn Hubler, The New York Times Company | Fri, May 7, 2021 (6:40 p.m.)
For the first time in more than a century, California recorded a net loss in population last year, a demographic reversal caused by ...
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Misconduct allegations shadow smart city proposal in Nevada
By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (6:18 p.m.)
A former schoolteacher has sued the CEO of a major cryptocurrency company that wants to build a smart city in the Nevada desert, accusing him and his wife of ...
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Renovated buffet at Caesars Palace set to reopen May 20
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, May 7, 2021 (9:53 a.m.)
After a 14-month closure during the coronavirus pandemic, a renovated Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace is set to reopen for dinner starting May 20. The buffet’s seafood, carving, American and Latin kitchens, as well as ...
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Caravan signals return toward normalcy for UNLV sports
Mike Grimala | Fri, May 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Lindy La Rocque led the UNLV women’s basketball team to one of the most remarkable turnarounds in program history in 2020-21 ...
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UNLV: Incoming students urged to take placement tests to complete enrollment
Ray Brewer | Fri, May 7, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Steve McKellips arrived at Marquette University with four years of Spanish on his high school transcript. When it came time to get placed in a first-year college Spanish course, admission officials used that background to determine ...
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What to expect from the star-studded Vax Live fundraiser
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (12:22 a.m.)
President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez are among the big names advocating the importance of vaccine equity during the Global Citizen fundraising concert airing Saturday.
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Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Fri, May 7, 2021 (12:21 a.m.)
Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year they finally secured civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans.
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NSHE plans to require COVID vaccine for students
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (9:05 p.m.)
The Nevada System of Higher Education intends to ask the Board of Regents and State Board of Health for approval to implement a vaccine requirement ...
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Las Vegas sees another record high in median home price
Bryan Horwath | Thu, May 6, 2021 (5 a.m.)
Amid one of the tightest housing markets the area has ever witnessed, the median price for an existing home in Las Vegas reached $375,000 in April ...
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Irene Bustamante Adams, Deputy Director & Chief Strategy Officer, Workforce Connections
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The daughter of migrant farm workers, Irene Bustamante Adams remembers waking before dawn to work the agricultural fields with her family. It was this experience that ingrained in her the value of hard work and servant leadership.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Ayesha Mehdi, Partner, Spencer Fane LLP
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Ayesha Mehdi is a problem preventer and problem solver by nature—making law a natural career choice. She specifically chose health care as her focus, because it is dynamic and challenging.
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Cirque du Soleil’s June return will reunite Vegas performers with their passion
Brock Radke | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“It’s a unique job, and a lot of people are very proud to work for Cirque. So all of a sudden to have that taken away, I felt like I didn’t have a purpose in life.”
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Valerie Hicks, Executive Director, SAFY of Nevada
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Valerie Hicks believes family and community are the cornerstone for the success of our children. Determined to be part of the solution, she ...
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Lisa Morris Hibbler, DPA, Chief Community Services Officer, City of Las Vegas
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
With a city councilwoman as her mother and a senior master sergeant in the Air Force as her father, Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler grew up with community service as an integral part of her life.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Kimberly Shaw, President & CEO, Dignity Health St. Rose-San Martin Hospital
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
After experiencing the care and compassion from the nurses who helped deliver her premature daughter, Kimberly Shaw was inspired to become a nurse herself. Now, she’s a nurse who runs an entire hospital.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Elizabeth Blau CEO, Blau + Associates
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Elizabeth Blau started working in restaurants part time at 16 years old. Now a James Beard Award nominee and the founder and CEO of Blau + Associates, a restaurant development firm dedicated to ...
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Carrie Carter Cooper, President, BESTAgency & Founder, Las Vegas Fashion Council
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Once a runway model and spokesmodel, Carrie Carter Cooper serves today as another kind of model: model citizen.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Elena Ledoux, COO, Boss Security Screens & CEO, Superb Maids
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
After immigrating to the U.S. from Uzbekistan, Elena Ledoux tackled challenge after challenge to achieve her American dream.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Maureen E. Schafer, President & CEO, Nevada Health & Bioscience Corporation
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Maureen E. Schafer works hard and always wants to win. Growing up an athlete, this mentality was instilled in her at a young age.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Pioneers leading with hope and humanity
Jennifer Inaba | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
At Vegas Inc, we love looking to our many local leaders as sources of inspiration -- to do more and to do better. The 12 women you are about to read about have been lighting the way forward for our community. Our 2021 Women Inspiring Nevada honorees have shown us all hope and humanity in a surreal year.
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Carmine’s Pizza Kitchen carries forth a community-focused family tradition
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“‘Saturday Night Fever’, where John Travolta walked up to the window and grabbed two slices, that’s where they all started. That’s where they all learned how to make pizza,” owner Frank Vento says.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Fuilala Riley, President & CEO, HELP of Southern Nevada
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
A graduate of UNLV’s hospitality program, Fuilala Riley didn’t set out to work in the nonprofit sector. It’s something she has chosen to do.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Joy Hoover, CEO + Founder, The Cupcake Girls
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
As a hair and makeup artist, Joy Hoover was often exposed to powerful stories from adult-industry workers. Hearing of their unmet needs motivated her ...
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Erica Mosca, Founder & Executive Director, Leaders in Training
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Erica Mosca went to seven different schools growing up and experienced the same educational inequity at each. With the help of a nonprofit she joined in ...
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Clint Holmes embraces deep cuts and new sounds in his monthly ‘Regeneration’ shows
Brock Radke | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
As Las Vegas slowly reopens, the performer has found a natural home at Downtown’s Notoriety Live.
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For the first Black owner of a 7-Eleven in Las Vegas, store is a place of dreams
Bryan Horwath | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
A finance major at Cal Poly Pomona, Johnathan Lacy wanted to move to Las Vegas to be closer to his father, retired firefighter Michael Matthis. Equally important: He wanted to follow his dream of being a small-business owner.
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The Pinball Hall of Fame makes a bold move to the Las Vegas Strip
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
“We had about 250 machines out; now we’re at about 400 to 450, and we have many more to bring in,” owner Tim Arnold says.
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Androjinni’s ‘EDM rap’ sounds at home in Las Vegas
Leslie Ventura | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The artist released debut EP ‘Contact High’ in 2020 and is readying a follow-up, due out this summer.
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And this week’s Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly is …
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 6, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Hint: He has scored 20 goals in seven straight seasons.
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Free Will Astrology (May 6)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 6, 2021 (1 a.m.)
Now is a favorable time to celebrate both life's changeableness and your own, Capricorn.
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Officials: Army to put civilian in charge of criminal probes
By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press | Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
The Army plans to put a civilian in charge of the command that conducts criminal investigations, a response to widespread criticism the unit is understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with inexperienced investigators, officials familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
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Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
President Joe Biden has met his goal of having most elementary and middle schools open for full, in-person learning in his first 100 days, according to new survey data, but the share of students choosing to return has continued to lag far behind.
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Republicans promote pandemic relief they voted against
By Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., said it pained her to vote against the $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan.”
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India hits another grim record as it scrambles oxygen supply
By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press | Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
Infections in India hit another grim daily record on Thursday as demand for medical oxygen jumped seven-fold and the government denied reports that it was slow in distributing life-saving supplies from abroad.
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U.S. backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic, a shift that puts the U.S. alongside many in the developing world who want rich countries to do more to get doses to the needy.
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Netflix series signals racial breakthrough in Italian TV
By Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Published Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
The Netflix series “Zero,” which premiered globally last month, is the first Italian TV production to feature a predominantly Black cast, a bright spot in an otherwise bleak Italian television landscape where the persistent use of racist language and imagery is sparking new protests.
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Dubai luxury home market soars as world’s rich flee pandemic
By Isabel Debre, Associated Press | Thu, May 6, 2021 (12:20 a.m.)
After nearly three decades in London, Christophe Reech was fed up with the city's pandemic lockdowns. This spring, he sold his luxury townhouse and jetted off to the desert sheikhdom of Dubai to start a new life with his family.
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Up-and-down game ends with Golden Knights topping Wild in OT
Justin Emerson | Published Wed, May 5, 2021 (7:54 p.m.)
For the second game in a row against the Minnesota Wild, the Golden Knights saw their third-period lead turn into a deficit. This time, though, they staged a comeback of their own to pick up a crucial victory ...
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Rome jury convicts 2 US friends in slaying of police officer
Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (7:05 p.m.)
A jury in Italy convicted two American friends in the 2019 slaying in Rome of a police officer in a tragic unraveling of a small-time drug deal gone bad, sentencing them to the maximum life in prison.
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US Justice Department worried about Arizona Senate recount
By Bob Christie, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (6:55 p.m.)
The U.S. Department of Justice expressed concern Wednesday about ballot security and potential voter intimidation arising from the Republican-controlled Arizona Senate's unprecedented private recount of the 2020 presidential election results in Maricopa County.
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To filmmaker Gibney, opioid crisis is ‘Crime of the Century’
By David Bauder, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (6:47 p.m.)
Not unexpectedly given the subject matter, HBO's two-part documentary “The Crime of the Century” opens with a body bag.
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NASCAR’s future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives
By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (6:43 p.m.)
NASCAR's next generation race car is finally here after two years of hype and hope that it will revolutionize the stock car series.
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Mom who gave birth on flight didn’t know she was pregnant
By Caleb Jones, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (6:42 p.m.)
Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga had no idea a baby was coming when she went into labor on a flight from her home in Utah to Honolulu last week.
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Speed likely factor in fatal crash of tour bus headed to Grand Canyon from Las Vegas
By Felicia Fonseca and Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press | Published Wed, May 5, 2021 (6:30 p.m.)
A tour bus on its way to the Grand Canyon was speeding when it flipped on its side, killing one passenger while injuring dozens, according to an investigative report that stops short of ...
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Did agents raid home of wrong woman over Jan. 6 riot? Maybe.
By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (6:01 p.m.)
“We’re looking for Nancy Pelosi’s laptop,” FBI agents told Marilyn Hueper after briefly handcuffing her. Hueper shot back: “That still doesn’t explain why you’re in my home. Or in Homer, Alaska.”
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Broadway readies imminent ticket sales for a fall reopening
By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (6 p.m.)
Many Broadway productions are scrambling to resume ticket sales in the coming days to welcome theater-goers this fall after city and state leaders have green-lit a reopening of the Great White Way at full capacity by mid-September.
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Area15 expands Las Vegas’ nightlife scene with new DJ series
Geoff Carter | Wed, May 5, 2021 (1 p.m.)
Beginning in June, the arts, dining and immersive entertainment complex will present outdoor sets by Paul Oakenfold, Borgeous, Elephante and more.
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Big This Week: A Rat Pack lecture, ‘Kim’s Convenience” on Netflix and, yes, the ‘Mortal Kombat’ reboot
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Plus: Become a cloud gleefully unleashing rain on people at concerts or fancy outdoor weddings.
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Top prospect Krebs pleased with Golden Knights debut, eager for more
Justin Emerson | Wed, May 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Peyton Krebs, the organization’s top prospect and 2019 first-round draft pick, arrived in the NHL on Monday and immediately made an impact, finishing with an assist and a plus-2 rating in a 6-5 loss to the Wild.
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Vintage Vegas: Unstuffy sommelier has uncorked joy at Hugo’s Cellar for 37 years
Hillary Davis | Wed, May 5, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Hugo’s Cellar has had only two full-time sommeliers over the last 41 years. Jon Simmons has been their man for 37 of them. As Las Vegas’ current elder statesman of wine, Simmons is now pouring glasses for the grandchildren of his original customers ...
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U.S. birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century
By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
The U.S. birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government report being released Wednesday.
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Judge orders Justice Dept. to release Trump obstruction memo
By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
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Prosecutors seek ‘special master’ to review Giuliani items
By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to appoint a “special master” to review material seized by the FBI last week from Rudy Giuliani and ensure investigators aren’t able to see records protected by attorney-client privilege, according to court records unsealed Tuesday.
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60 years since 1st American in space: Tourists lining up
By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
Sixty years after Alan Shepard became the first American in space, everyday people are on the verge of following in his cosmic footsteps.
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Families mourn victims of Mexico City subway collapse
By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press | Published Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
José Luis Hernández Martínez crossed Mexico City every day on subway Line 12 between his home on the city’s south side and the body shop where he worked repairing mangled cars. The 61-year-old’s train had emerged from beneath the ...
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Parents excited over prospect of virus shots for children
By Heather Hollngsworth, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
After more than a year of fretting over her 13-year son with a rare liver disease, Heather Ousley broke into tears when she learned that he and millions of other youngsters could soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Montana tribe gifts vaccines to neighbors across the border
By Iris Samuels, Associated Press | Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
On a cloudy spring day, hundreds lined up in their cars on the Canadian side of the border crossing that separates Alberta and Montana.
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Nature at its craziest: Trillions of cicadas about to emerge
By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | Published Wed, May 5, 2021 (12:15 a.m.)
Sifting through a shovel load of dirt in a suburban backyard, Michael Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury find their quarry: a cicada nymph. And then another. And another. And four more. In maybe a third of a square foot of dirt, the University of Maryland entomologists find at least ...
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No. 2 House Republican backs Cheney ouster over Trump barbs
By Lisa Mascaro and Alan Fram, Associated Press | Published Tue, May 4, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
The No. 2 House Republican publicly called Wednesday for the removal of Rep. Liz Cheney from the party's leadership, adding momentum to the drive to topple her after she clashed repeatedly with ...
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Hearing examines public health insurance option for Nevada
John Sadler | Tue, May 4, 2021 (9 p.m.)
Christin Saunders’ wedding day was the day after her 26th birthday, the day she was kicked off of her parents’ insurance.
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Rosy forecasts give Nevada legislators more money to budget
Staff and wire reports | Tue, May 4, 2021 (7:30 p.m.)
Widespread vaccine distribution and federal coronavirus relief money have set Nevada on a path toward a quicker-than-expected recovery ...
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After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs
By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (7:10 p.m.)
A U.S. tax court has handed a major victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in a years-long battle, finding that the IRS wildly inflated the value at the time of his death of Jackson's assets and image, leading to an estate tax bill for his heirs that was far too high.
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Sen. Rosen, head of new tourism panel, visits Las Vegas Strip
By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (6:15 p.m.)
A year after the pandemic hobbled tourist-dependent Nevada and pushed its unemployment rate to about 30%, things feel like they're starting to turn around, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen said. Rosen, a Nevada Democrat, toured New York-New York ...
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Raiders sign CB Casey Hayward to 1-year deal
By Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (5:55 p.m.)
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent cornerback Casey Hayward to a one-year deal, adding needed experience to a young secondary that has struggled in recent years.
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Red Rock Resorts to sell Palms to California tribe for $650M
Bryan Horwath | Published Tue, May 4, 2021 (7:05 a.m.)
The Palms, shuttered since the onset of the the pandemic, is getting a new owner. Red Rock Resorts announced the sale agreement to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
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Shaped by tragedies, Las Vegas chef tackles new challenges after going blind
Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Tue, May 4, 2021 (2 a.m.)
On her best days, Regina Mitchell sees blurry silhouettes when she opens her eyes. It’s a godsend when she can recognize her husband’s face, one she’s known for almost four decades. She’s blind, sick and worn down from chemotherapy treatments ...
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Restrictions easing in U.S. and Europe amid disaster in India
By Heather Hollngsworth, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Air travel in the U.S. hit its highest mark since COVID-19 took hold more than 13 months ago, while European Union officials are proposing to ease restrictions on visitors to the continent as the vaccine sends new cases and deaths tumbling in more affluent countries.
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Whose ‘Big Lie’? Trump’s proclamation a new GOP litmus test
By Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are seen as disloyal to the former president and his false claims that last year's election was stolen from him.
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Virus cases plunge and LA, San Francisco come back to life
By Janie Har, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
When Angeleno Wine Co. reopened its tasting room, co-owner Amy Luftig Viste teared up seeing old friends reunited for the first time since the pandemic had shuttered so many businesses it left major cities looking like ghost towns.
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Overpass collapse on Mexico City metro kills at least 24
By E. Eduardo Castillo and Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press | Published Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
The death toll from the collapse of an overpass on the Mexico City metro rose to 24 Tuesday as crews untangled train carriages from the steel and concrete wreckage that fell onto a roadway. Monday night's accident was one of the deadliest in the history of the subway, and questions quickly arose about the ...
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Analysis: Those who win the NBA play-in games will love them
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
The play-in tournament, which starts May 18, is just two weeks away. Fans are going to embrace it and the ratings will be big, since the games will all absolutely matter and that’s what everybody wants.
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‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens
By Aniruddha Goshal, Associated Press | Published Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of ...
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As Lebanese cry for justice, politics paralyzes the system
Associated Press | Tue, May 4, 2021 (12:05 a.m.)
Even after she was taken off an investigation into alleged financial crimes by a money transfer company, the defiant Lebanese prosecutor charged ahead. She showed up at the company’s offices outside of Beirut with a group of supporters and a metal worker, who broke open the locked gate.
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U.S. sets pandemic-era high for air travel, over 1.6 million
Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
The United States set another record for the number of air travelers since the pandemic set in, although passenger numbers remain far below 2019 levels.
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FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for kids age 12 and up within week
By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
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New kids’ TV show emerges from the Mister Rogers universe
By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (11:55 p.m.)
In rare welcome news of sprawl, PBS Kids is releasing a new puppet-led series called “Donkey Hodie,” inspired from characters in the original Fred Rogers TV show.
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U.S. fights new deadline for rare plant protections in Nevada
By Scott Sonner, Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (9:20 p.m.)
The Biden administration says a U.S. judge exceeded his authority when he gave federal wildlife officials a May 21 deadline to decide whether to formally propose endangered species protections for ...
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Golden Knights lose late lead, drop heartbreaker to Wild
Justin Emerson | Published Mon, May 3, 2021 (8:05 p.m.)
The curse of Xcel Energy Center continued for the Golden Knights on Monday in the most painful way possible. Vegas led by two goals past the 10-minute mark ...
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All Nevada counties now have local COVID control; mask mandate eased
By Scott Sonner and Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (7:25 p.m.)
Local authority over COVID-19 restrictions has now been granted to all of Nevada’s 17 counties after Washoe County commissioners approved a revised plan for ...
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After draft, some obstacles ahead for NFL in 2021
By Barry Wilner, Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (5:12 p.m.)
With a successful in-person draft in Cleveland behind it, the NFL inexorably moves on.
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Treasury announces plans to borrow $463 billion this quarter
By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press | Mon, May 3, 2021 (5:06 p.m.)
The Treasury Department says it expects to borrow $463 billion in the current April-June quarter and $2.28 trillion for the full budget year, as the government finances continued pandemic relief measures.
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NOFX drops off Las Vegas Punk Rock Bowling bill, citing ‘wounds that are still healing’
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, May 3, 2021 (3:42 p.m.)
The Descendents are now set to headline the festival's first day, scheduled for September 24 at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
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Las Vegas businesswoman helps extend her family’s local legacy
Bryan Horwath | Mon, May 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Sunshine Ray is the co-owner of Atlas Plumbing with her brother, Rod Ray. She’s also part owner of a diner in southwest Las Vegas with her husband.
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Vegas Golden Knights get children, families excited for trip to the library
Ray Brewer | Mon, May 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)
A father and his young son arrive at the Clark County Library on Flamingo Road decked out in Vegas Golden Knights gear. The library staff knows exactly why they are visiting. The boy sees a cutout of Chance, the Golden Knights mascot, and quickly makes his way to a table where staff has assembled a team-themed swag bag. It includes a ...
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Jabbawockeez is a must-see at temporary home inside MGM Grand Garden Arena
Brock Radke | Mon, May 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The dance crew will likely be back in its smaller theater this summer but the current version of the show is something special.
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Business horizon looks ‘busy and prosperous’ to head of Henderson landscape design firm
VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, May 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)
As Southern Nevada continues to struggle in the grip of an ongoing drought, water officials have asked the state Legislature to consider banning ornamental grass. Such a move would create a lot of business for landscape architects such as Cecilia Schafler, president of Lage Design Inc., a downtown Henderson-based firm that has served the community for 14 years.
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Can you have alcohol after getting the COVID vaccine?
By Anahad O’Connor, The New York Times Company | Mon, May 3, 2021 (2 a.m.)
After a long year and a lot of anticipation, getting the COVID-19 vaccine can be cause for celebration, which for some might mean pouring a drink and toasting to their new immunity. But can alcohol interfere with your immune response?
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3 killed, 27 hospitalized after boat capsizes off San Diego
By Associated Press | Sun, May 2, 2021 (4:33 p.m.)
Three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized Sunday after a boat capsized and broke apart in rough water just off the San Diego coast during a suspected human smuggling operation ....
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Five years ago, Rhamondre Stevenson was home in Las Vegas with no prospects. Now he’s a Patriot
Ray Brewer | Sun, May 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)
In the few minutes from the phone call from the New England Patriots to hearing his named called in the NFL draft, Rhamondre Stevenson couldn’t help but think about the journey.
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Why each Raiders’ NFL Draft pick will work out — and why each won’t
Case Keefer | Sun, May 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)
It’s far too early to tell whether the seven players making up the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2021 NFL Draft class will ultimately succeed or fail. It’s not too early to see reasons why they could reach expectations or fall short. ...
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Are franchisees sold a bill of goods? Vegas business owners lament corporate practices
Bryan Horwath | Sun, May 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is "alarmed by the stories of these small-business owners losing so much at the hands of deceptive and misleading corporations and lenders."
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Family doctors take on vital role of vaccination influencers in Nevada
Hillary Davis | Sun, May 2, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Anthony Fauci is frequently spotted on television or talking to groups advocating for residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But he can’t be everywhere. For trusted info ...
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Golden Knights shake off third-period struggles, beat Coyotes in OT
Justin Emerson | Published Sat, May 1, 2021 (9:50 p.m.)
A two-goal lead is usually safe for the Golden Knights. It took a little extra on Saturday, but Vegas still came out on top.
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Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Sat, May 1, 2021 (7:35 p.m.)
To Mike Anger in Midland, Michigan, a $100 round-trip airline flight and $260 for five nights at a Las Vegas hotel made it too easy to say yes.
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Nevada lawmakers OK budgets, prep for end-of-session sprint
By Associated Press | Sat, May 1, 2021 (7:24 p.m.)
In the first weekend hearing of the 2021 session, legislative committees in the Nevada statehouse on Saturday approved budgets for the upcoming two years ...
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Bid to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes fails
By Associated Press | Sat, May 1, 2021 (7:01 p.m.)
Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him Saturday for his votes at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials.
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Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win
By Associated Press | Sat, May 1, 2021 (7:01 p.m.)
John Velazquez was in a familiar place, in the lead aboard Medina Spirit in the Kentucky Derby and holding off the stretch bid of three challengers. This time, Bob Baffert couldn't believe what he was seeing.
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Raiders finish off NFL Draft with three more players that address roster needs
Case Keefer | Published Sat, May 1, 2021 (10:57 a.m.)
For the second time in their last four selections, the Las Vegas Raiders traded up to grab a secondary target Saturday morning in the NFL Draft. ...
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Is it safe to go to big sporting events during the pandemic?
By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press | Sat, May 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Is it safe to go to big sporting events during the pandemic?
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UNLV film student blazes trail with her movie ‘Take Out Girl’
Sara MacNeil | Sat, May 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Melissa Del Rosario, a Filipino Spanish American woman, couldn’t identify with movie stars growing up because actresses who looked like her typically weren’t featured on the big screen. That has been part of her inspiration in launching a career in film production ...
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Skin sense: helpful tips for treating acne safely
Leslie Ventura | Sat, May 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Courtney Stewart of Las Vegas’ Advanced Aesthetics med spa says treating the condition isn’t a “one-size-fits-all thing.”
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Analysis: Trevon Moehrig to the rescue for Raiders defense
Mike Grimala | Sat, May 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders had a huge, massive, glaring problem in 2020: Their safeties couldn’t cover anyone in the passing game. In the modern NFL, that’s an issue that will absolutely sink ...
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Joshua Wolf Shenk has resigned as editor of Believer magazine
By Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times | Sat, May 1, 2021 (2 a.m.)
Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of the books "Lincoln's Melancholy" and "Powers of Two," has resigned from his positions as editor ...
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