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Ivey’s bail bid fails to free betting suspects

By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 4:26pm

Phil Ivey and another big-name professional poker player posted $2.5 million in cash last week to bail out key defendants charged in an international illegal sports betting operation that FBI agents busted at Caesars Palace.

Slow executions could affect Nevada cases

Vegas, rurals: constable offices in contrast

Officers kicked off SWAT after Bundy comment

Summer means foot problems for many

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Flash flood watch issued for Las Vegas Valley

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 28 2014 - 7:16am

A second day of projected storms have caused the National Weather Service to issue a day-long flash flood watch for the entire valley on Monday.

1 dead after lightning hits Los Angeles beach

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 28 2014 - 6:51am

A 20-year-old man died Sunday after lightning struck or rattled 13 people at a popular Los Angeles beach and a golfer on Catalina Island during summer thunderstorms that swept through Southern California, authorities said.

Officials will tap Rat Pack-era memories to market SLS Las Vegas

By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS
Jul 28 2014 - 6:21am

Other than the shell of the building, not much remains from the Rat Pack-era Sahara following the property’s $415 million transformation into the SLS Las Vegas. But operators of 1,600-room Strip hotel-casino, which opens on Aug. 23, aren’t letting memories of the Sahara fade away.

Las Vegas police arrest Bellagio robbery suspect

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 28 2014 - 1:41am

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of robbing Bellagio at gunpoint of tens of thousands of dollars.

Not many can claim success vs. all-timer

By RON KANTOWSKI LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 11:18pm

There is a notion, not uncommonly held, that the greatness of one man can extract greatness from another.

Flood advisories placed in Las Vegas Valley

By RICARDO TORRES and ANNALISE LITTLE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 9:19pm

Flash flood warnings have been issued for surrounding valley areas Sunday afternoon, the U.S National Weather Service said.

Two Comic-Cons? Not if San Diego’s organizers can help it

Associated Press
Jul 27 2014 - 9:08pm

Organizers of two of the biggest comic-book conventions in the country are clashing over their names.

CSN strives to retain students

By BETHANY BARNES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 8:53pm

The College of Southern Nevada is experimenting with improving retention by restructuring requirements for new students.

Music promoter, public relations specialist launch Las Vegas-based business

By ALAN SNEL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 7:58pm

A music industry promoter, a Las Vegas lawyer and an mixed martial arts public relations specialist are teaming up to launch a Las Vegas-based business that will book professional MMA fighters for paid appearances at local, national and global businesses and events.

Attacks between Israel, Hamas continue

By IBRAHIM BARZAK and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press
Jul 27 2014 - 7:33pm

Israel and Hamas launched new attacks Sunday in the raging Gaza war, despite going back and forth over proposals for a temporary halt to nearly three weeks of fighting ahead of a major Muslim holiday.

14 struck by lightning in California

Associated Press
Jul 27 2014 - 7:28pm

Authorities say eight people have been struck by lightning on Venice’s boardwalk, with a ninth person hit on Southern California’s Catalina Island.

Yankees fan finds, returns fan’s Red Sox championship ring

Associated Press
Jul 27 2014 - 6:00pm

A lost Red Sox World Series ring is back on the finger of its owner, thanks to a nifty pickup by an ardent New York Yankees fan.

Dad killed, daughter injured in plane crash

Associated Press
Jul 27 2014 - 5:49pm

Authorities say a father was killed and his daughter seriously injured while walking on the sand when a small plane crash landed along Florida’s Gulf Coast near Venice Beach.

Official wants to make Shenker Academy stand out

By JENNIFER ROBISON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 4:54pm

As director of the Shenker Academy, a preschool in Summerlin, Specht stays busy even when school’s out. She’s working now with her staff on the curriculum for the upcoming school year and hosting several daily tours for prospective families.

Woman dies in Henderson accident

By ANNALISE LITTLE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 4:12pm

A woman died Sunday after rear-ending a Republic Services truck in the south valley Sunday morning, Henderson police say.

Police ID 3 kids killed in Philly carjacking crash

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 27 2014 - 3:40pm

Two carjackers who fled after ramming a stolen SUV into a family selling fruit for their church, killing three young siblings, were still on the run Saturday as the reward for their capture topped $100,000.

Cops: Drunken driver hits, kills friend who left car

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 27 2014 - 2:31pm

Police in New York say an inebriated man ran over and killed a friend who had climbed out of his car and started walking home because she was worried he was drunk.

‘Pawn Stars’ star proposes Vegas plaza

By JANE ANN MORRISON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 1:51pm

Rick Harrison, the star of TV’s “Pawn Stars” and “Pawnography,” plans to build a shopping center of sorts using Xtreme Cubes System on Las Vegas Boulevard South.

‘Lucy’ tops ‘Hercules’ with $44M at box office

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 27 2014 - 1:25pm

Luc Besson’s “Lucy” proved mind can overpower muscle, topping a remake of “Hercules” by director Brett Ratner at the box office on the weekend.

South Rim only half of Grand Canyon National Park

By MARGO BARTLETT PESEK LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 1:00pm

One of the great scenic wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon attracts millions of visitors annually. Most of them don’t realize what they’re missing by exploring only the attractions along the canyon’s South Rim.

Shines like neon, stings like defeat

By MIKE WEATHERFORD LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 12:35pm

There’s no such thing as a sure thing in Vegas. Well, there is that rule about always splitting eights and aces.

Las Vegas Monorail celebrates 10th year

By WESLEY JUHL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 12:15pm

Riders on the Las Vegas Monorail sang karaoke, played poker and crossed their fingers on Saturday that they would win a luxurious prize as part of the monorail’s 10-year anniversary celebration.

Fist bumps less germy than handshakes, study says

By MIKE STOBBE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 27 2014 - 11:53am

When it comes to preventing the spread of germs, maybe the president is on to something with his fondness for fist bumps.

Driver strikes, seriously injures woman during Zombie Walk

ASSOCCIATED PRESS
Jul 27 2014 - 11:33am

A driver struck and seriously injured a woman Saturday while fleeing from angry members of the annual Zombie Walk held during Comic-Con, police said.

State Obamacare plans youth campaign

By JENNIFER ROBISON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 11:04am

Enrollment through Nevada Health Link might be over for now, but officials with the state’s health insurance exchange haven’t stopped thinking about how to improve sign-ups this fall.

American doctor in Africa gets treatment for Ebola

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 27 2014 - 10:41am

An American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola disease received intensive treatment Sunday in West Africa and was in stable condition, talking to his medical team and working on his computer, a spokeswoman for an aid group said.

Hoffa, Teamsters played key roles in growth of Las Vegas

By JOHN L. SMITH LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 10:10am

Every few years, it seems, a new theory emerges about the final resting place of the Teamster Union titan’s body. The name has become part of American mythology. And just last week, PBS devoted an episode of “History Detectives: Special Investigations” to Hoffa’s Houdini act.

Miss Teen Nevada* taking conflict in stride

By NORM CLARKE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 9:42am

It doesn’t sound like the original winner of Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen pageant intends to step aside after a scoring irregularities scandal.

Pity motorists caught in I-15 ‘collector-distributor’

By RICHARD N. VELOTTA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 8:55am

The new and improved Interstate 15 has a flaw — a “collector-distributor” that sends eastbound Beltway traffic into a bottleneck.

Bridge players take class to learn basics

By JOHN PRZYBYS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 27 2014 - 8:40am

Now, Patty Tucker tells her students, remember that you can make a frump frimmage if the langoustine declares yowza and it’s a month with an “r” in it.

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Flash flood watch issued for Las Vegas Valley

A second day of projected storms have caused the National Weather Service to issue a day-long flash flood watch for the entire valley on Monday.

1 dead after lightning hits Los Angeles beach

ERA isn’t nostalgia in Nevada

Mention the Equal Rights Amendment today and it might bring back memories of the 1970s, from huge protest marches to ”ERA Yes” buttons.

Sports

Training underway for USA Basketball

The run-up to the start of USA Basketball’s Las Vegas training camp has been about the players who decided not to participate.

Victory aside, 51s ripped for effort

Whatever Frank Viola was yelling from the 51s dugout on a sweltering Sunday afternoon at Cashman Field certainly didn’t sound like sweet music to home plate umpire Scott Mahoney, who ejected the Las Vegas pitching coach in the fifth inning for arguing balls and strikes.

Jeter close to settling on jersey, for college

Using a coy smile like a child might do with a parent to get something he wants, Chase Jeter looked up at AAU Dream Vision coach Clay Williams after the championship game of the adidas Super 64 on Sunday and said he was keeping his jersey.

Entertainment

Two Comic-Cons? Not if San Diego’s organizers can help it

Organizers of two of the biggest comic-book conventions in the country are clashing over their names.

‘Lucy’ tops ‘Hercules’ with $44M at box office

Luc Besson’s “Lucy” proved mind can overpower muscle, topping a remake of “Hercules” by director Brett Ratner at the box office on the weekend.

Son of British singer Adele wins privacy case

British singer Adele’s toddler son has won a five-figure sum in damages after paparazzi photographed private family moments.

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Overcoming denial is important part of grieving process

Grieving is an emotional process that one must endure after losing a loved one. Some people avoid it by going into denial. Joanne Dahl of Spring Valley was one of those people.

Senior health program offers tips for navigating the buffet

Valley Health System’s Senior Advantage 55+ Program regularly hosts seminars and classes where lecturers talk about diabetes, high cholesterol and other health topics. On July 9, Senior Advantage took its message to the Suncoast, where 50 people learned how to make healthy choices at one of the biggest challenges to those who want to eat right — the buffet.