ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey has approved two additional casinos to conduct Internet gambling, bringing the total to seven so far.
I recently engaged a reader’s question about the on-and-off controversy over the NFL name Redskins. P.T., a friend of both the reader (A.K.) and myself, responded. His letter, greatly edited for space, follows in bold face, with my rejoinders …
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is awash in animal-related protests over its floats, with controversies involving the unlikely pairing of rocker Joan Jett and Shamu the killer whale.
Hundreds of people, many of them homeless or at risk of living on the streets, lined up Tuesday morning against the wall at Cashman Center as they waited for access to crucial services.
A woman killed in a car accident Tuesday morning has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
A 26-year-old man shot himself at the Las Vegas Mormon Temple Tuesday night, Las Vegas police said.
Missy Franklin is the humble face of U.S. Swimming, a golden phenom in water, setting standards not seen historically on the women’s side of her sport. She is also an 18-year old freshman at Cal who will compete at the UNLV Fall Invitational from Thursday through Saturday.
President Barack Obama is in dire need of political cover. Obamacare is a disaster, and the public isn’t buying overpriced health insurance, much less the president’s promise to address the law’s failures.
George Kotsiopoulos, who co-hosts the popular E! Entertainment show with Joan Rivers, Giuliana Rancic and Kelly Osbourne, got busted for his Oscar red carpet commentary.
When it comes to gaming in Nevada, table games remain an important part of the casino layout and revenue. As online gaming continues its expansion, table games will become even more important to the financial health of a casino floor, one industry observer said.
UNLV doesn’t draw much national attention for what it does on the football field, but the Rebels did crack the top 5 for their recycling efforts at Sam Boyd Stadium this season.
Understanding the past can help us better appreciate the present and look toward the future. If you want a more meaningful vacation, an excursion to one of America’s most significant sites can be a step straight into history.
Traveling Europe may seem like a distant dream; tourists inundate cities during peak season, driving prices up. But your European dreams are attainable – if you travel during winter months. Europe can be much more affordable in winter and the quiet cities offer a more intimate and authentic experience.
If one universal lesson emerged from the economic meltdown of the Great Recession, it’s that ignorance is not bliss when it comes to financial matters. Before the recession, many Americans made financial decisions without fully understanding the impact of their choices – despite detailed financial disclosure statements intended to educate consumers on just what they were agreeing to when entering a credit contract with lenders.
Remodeling the kitchen. When you decide to tackle this daunting undertaking, you want to do it right. And, you’re not alone. Forty-nine percent of homeowners plan to completely gut their existing kitchen and start with a clean state, according to a recent survey by Houzz.com. Regardless of the scope of your project, if you’re itchin’ to update your kitchen, follow these five steps to design the space you’ve been dreaming about.
It’s that time of year again, when the cold wind blows outdoors and your home works as hard as it can to keep you warm and comfortable indoors. Yet your home may be working harder than necessary, while inflating your energy bills in the process. By making a few home renovations this winter, you can boost energy efficiency, save money and add value to your home in the long run.
Guys can be the hardest people to shop for, and finding the perfect gift has become a daunting holiday tradition. Sure, they will appreciate the thought behind another bundle of tube socks – and might even wear them – but there are gifts that bring a wow factor and make even the most stoic guys light up like a little kid.
The holiday season’s here – time for enjoying your favorite foods, cider simmering on the stove and gatherings of friends and family. If you’re hosting a holiday celebration, prepping your home now will help reduce last-minute chores and make the season more enjoyable.
A practice that was once frowned upon, many schools are now encouraging students to bring their own tablets, smartphones and notebook computers into the classroom to improve student learning opportunities. With the rise of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs, many parents are wondering how they can ensure their child has the most appropriate technology to help them succeed. The upcoming holiday season is a great opportunity to find the right device for your child.
Children are energetic learners, trying to make sense of the world around them. One of the most important activities to help a child stretch his mind, especially in the early years, is reading.
Financial optimism is on the rise, but data shows that many small business owners are still trying to turn the corner.
Should we call them Mayors Against the Tax Cap?
Arizona State’s Jahii Carson put on his own fireworks display at the Thomas & Mack Center, lighting up the scoreboard for a career-high 40 points and rallying the Sun Devils to an 86-80 comeback victory over UNLV before 12,915 on Tuesday night.
It’s not a rebuilding year. It’s a waiting game. UNLV’s basketball team isn’t young. It’s new.
When he wasn’t trying to turn around the lives of troubled youth in Las Vegas, Jerry Wager was growing the sport of amateur wrestling in the community.
Anyone who follows Manny Pacquiao knows the eight-time world champion boxer is religious and always puts God first. So is it any surprise Pacquiao went to the Bible in talking up Saturday’s fight in Macau with Brandon Rios?