Prosecutors could consider death penalty for accused Starbucks shooter
Prosecutors are likely to consider capital punishment for a 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Las Vegas Starbucks customer.
UNLV grant will help disadvantaged students pursue college
UNLV has earned a federal grant to help local students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue a path to college.
Trump, to dismay of many staunch allies, dredges up Bill Clinton scandals
Donald Trump and his allies are bringing up the past marital infidelities of Hillary Clinton’s husband — a move of questionable benefit that is bewildering even some of his strongest supporters.
USA Today tells readers not to vote for ‘demagogue’ Trump
Branding Donald Trump a “dangerous demagogue,” USA Today on Thursday urged its readers not to vote for the Republican presidential candidate, but added that it was not endorsing his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton either.
Duterte compares war on drugs in Philippines to Holocaust
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte raised the rhetoric over his bloody anti-crime war to a new level Friday, comparing it to Hitler and the Holocaust and saying he would be “happy to slaughter” 3 million addicts.
Frontier Airlines to offer expedited pre-check screening program
Frontier Airlines became the 19th airline to join the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program, which allows expedited screening for vetted travelers, TSA officials announced Thursday.
Plenty of questions as UNLV Rebels take the court
UNLV coaches learned a lot about their basketball team with the three weeks to practice and then play in the Bahamas last month. But there is still a lot they need to know.
Nevada Supreme Court strikes down school choice funding method
The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s education savings account law, ruling that while the premise of using taxpayer money for private education was constitutional, the method used to fund the ESA program was not.
Louisville’s Lamar Jackson sees stock rise at sports books
A month ago, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson was a Heisman Trophy long shot, and the Cardinals were at 60-1 odds to win the national title. But everything has changed.
Ditch the ‘It’s not gonna happen here,’ expert says on shootings
When it comes to active shootings, a security expert told casino operators Thursday to ditch the “It’s not gonna happen here” mentality.
UFC ownership group adds major star power
Conan O’Brien announced on his show Thursday night he is part of a group of 23 stars of sport, stage and screen investing in the UFC. O’Brien is joined by a diverse group that includes Tom Brady as well as Venus and Serena Williams.
Shimon Peres laid to rest in funeral attended by world leaders
Shimon Peres was being laid to rest on Friday in a ceremony attended by thousands of admirers and dozens of international dignitaries — in a final tribute to a man who came to be seen by many as a potent symbol of hopes of Mideast peace.
Kihuen campaign faces scrutiny from GOP opposition over friendship with Barlow
The corruption investigation of Ricki Barlow gives super PACs an opening to attack congressional candidate Ruben Kihuen over his friendship with the Las Vegas councilman.
Gun background check measure reveals passionate arguments at town hall
A town hall discussion on Question 1, the ballot initiative proposing to expand firearm background checks to private-party sales and transfers, brought passionate arguments on both sides of the issue Thursday night.
Nevada Supreme Court ruling expected to affect school choice legislation nationwide
The impact of the state Supreme Court’s decision to kill Nevada’s education savings account program likely will ripple across the nation as more than a dozen states consider similar legislation.
Knott’s Berry Farm closes Halloween ride amid complaints from mental health advocates
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition asking Knott’s Berry Farm to reopen a Halloween horror attraction that was closed after mental health advocates said it was insensitive to the mentally ill.
Cubs, Pirates play to first MLB tie since 2005
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates played to the first tie game in the major leagues since 2005 when rain forced the teams to stop in the sixth inning Thursday night with the score 1-all.
‘Boom Boom’ descends on Trop; ‘Sexxy’ notches No. 400
Wanna dance? The cast of “Cherry Boom Boom” does, having taken over the old “Folies” showroom at the Trop.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern has softened his stance on sports betting
Over time, former NBA Commissioner David Stern has changed his outlook on gambling, describing that journey in a one-hour talk Thursday with American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman just before the close of the four-day Global Gaming Expo at The Venetian.
Man’s death in August ruled accidental after being investigated as homicide
The Clark County coroner has ruled a man’s death was an accident, although police initially investigated it as a homicide because he died after a fight.
Lady Gaga gets Super Bowl halftime gig
It’s official: Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
In Las Vegas, TSA PreCheck members get fast lane into country music festival
Fans of country music superstars Brad Paisley and Toby Keith will be able to hop into a “fast pass lane” that will help them quickly access the Route 91 Country Harvest Festival this weekend at the Las Vegas Village.
Let the songs settle Aaron Lewis’ beef with new-country hunks
The former Staind frontman shares Route 91 Harvest with some acts he despises, but their lyrics are more alike than different.
Home and electronics chain Curacao to open first Nevada store on Saturday morning
California-based retailer Curacao will make its Nevada debut Saturday morning at the Meadows mall.
2 people injured in crash near UNLV
Two people were seriously injured Thursday when a three-wheeled motorcycle overturned near UNLV.
Harry Reid advises Donald Trump to avoid infidelity issue
Donald Trump doesn’t take advice from U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, but the Nevada Democrat has some for him anyway: Don’t bring up former President Bill Clinton’s marital infidelities.
Woman’s body found in desert near Dolan Springs
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found north of Dolan Springs.
Betting bad beats result in agony and ecstasy for football bettors
For football bettors, add the Stanford-UCLA game Saturday to a list of the most gut-wrenching and unforgettable finishes.
House lawmakers heap blistering criticism on Wells Fargo CEO
Angry lawmakers heaped another round of blistering criticism on Wells Fargo’s CEO, pressing Thursday for details about what senior managers knew about allegedly illegal sales practices and when any concerns were disclosed.
Here’s the Nevada Preps football player of Week 5
Here’s who reviewjournal.com and nevadapreps.com readers selected as the Nevada Preps football player of the week for Week 5.
Goodwich is good, no matter how you slice it
From cheese grits on a sandwich to homemade chips and dill pickles, this restaurant pleases at Soho Lofts in downtown Las Vegas.
Police using body cameras see huge drop in complaints, study says
A study of British and U.S. police shows a 93 percent decrease in the number of complaints made against officers when they are using body cameras.
Judge lets Cliven Bundy’s lawyer withdraw from Bunkerville standoff case
Cliven Bundy’s lawyer, Joel Hansen, on Thursday was allowed to withdraw from the Bunkerville standoff case.
Kingman police officer wounded in deadly shooting
A police officer was wounded and a man was killed in an exchange of gunfire in Kingman Thursday morning.
1 dead, over 100 hurt after commuter train plows into New Jersey rail station — PHOTOS
A rush hour commuter train crashed through a barrier at the busy Hoboken station and lurched across the waiting area Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others in a grisly wreck that renewed questions about whether long-delayed automated safety technology could have prevented tragedy.
Small wildfire contained near Mary Jane Falls in Mount Charleston
U.S. Forest Service firefighters have contained a small wildfire that started Thursday morning near Mary Jane Falls in Mount Charleston.
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