EDITORIAL: Harry Reid should lead, not attack and distract

As majority leader of the U.S. Senate, Harry Reid is supposed to lead. The Nevada Democrat should be focused on the concerns of Americans and on shaping debate on important matters of national interest.

Schools tell celebrants to skip selfies while receiving diplomas

Toss your cap. Turn your tassel. Just don’t snap that selfie. Graduates at the University of South Florida and Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., have been asked to refrain from taking self-portraits with their cell phones as they collect their diplomas.

Villopoto soars over the competition

Ryan Villopoto comes to Las Vegas for the Supercross season finale having clinched his fourth consecutive championship. That matches the record set by Jeremy McGrath from 1993 to 1996.

Five-run eighth inning sends Tacoma past 51s, 6-4

The host Tacoma Rainiers scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Las Vegas 51s 6-4. Las Vegas had scored two runs in the top of the eighth to take a 3-1 lead .

Redeemed Love eyes next step to title shot

The super middleweight from Las Vegas by way of Michigan can put himself in title conversation with a win over veteran Marco Antonio Periban on the Mayweather-Maidana undercard.

Smith crushes Davis, awaits chance at title

The former IBF junior middleweight champion from Las Vegas has a successful return with a second-round KO victory over Ryan Davis at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Elvis lives again through bike ride

The Elvis ride of about 40 bicyclists started at the RTC office parking lot, visited Zappos in downtown where the bicyclists at peanut butter, bacon and banana sandwiches and then ended at the bike valet at First Friday in the arts district.

Maryland governor, a possible presidential candidate, pushes for stronger middle class

Speaking in Las Vegas, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, on Friday slammed Republicans in Congress for “shutting down America and selling America short,” including by rejecting President Barack Obama’s plea to raise the minimum wage to $10.10.

Jeselnik finds his niche with wicked one-liners

The more people have come to know what to expect from Anthony Jeselnik, the more they line up to see him as the charming sociopath methodically teeing up one-liners about rape, AIDS, incest, abortion — you name it.

Organized labor joins anti-Education Initiative coalition

The Nevada state AFL-CIO adopted a resolution opposing The Education Initiative, a 2 percent margin tax sought by the state teachers union that will appear on the November ballot as Question 3.

Spider-Man wall-crawls on the side of The Venetian

If you were driving past The Venetian Las Vegas today and thought you saw Spider-Man crawling on the side of the building, don’t worry, you aren’t going insane.

Running back Adonis Smith to leave UNLV

Running back Adonis Smith is transferring from UNLV. He is leaving because the Rebels’ football team is ineligible for a bowl because of a low Academic Progress Rate score.

Alaska State Trooper deaths show challenge of patrolling state

The shooting deaths of two Alaska State Troopers devastated their colleagues, who face the same dangers and vulnerabilities as they patrol a tough terrain and remote villages dotted throughout the state.

Can Floyd Mayweather fight off the distractions?

One minute, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is talking retirement, finding the right woman, settling down and having kids. The next, he’s pining to open the new MGM arena in 2016.

2 Las Vegas schools locked down due to suspicious bag

Two Las Vegas Valley schools were locked down after the Nevada Highway Patrol reported a suspicious bag left on state Route 159 near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on Friday afternoon.

California man indicted in Strip stabbing

A 19-year-old California man was indicted by a grand jury on attempted murder charges for a stabbing on a walkway between two Strip casinos, Clark County prosecutors said Friday.

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