Small Plates: Giada and ‘Ms. American Pie’

Giada, the first restaurant from celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, opened last week. On the second floor of The Cromwell, Giada seats almost 300 in spaces that include a dining room, a lounge and a terrace, overlooking the Bellagio fountains and Caesars Palace.

Wine of the Week: Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

Capezzana is one of the oldest wine-producing estates in Tuscany, dating back to 804 when production of wine was first recorded at this estate; that is to say, they are celebrating 1,210 years in the industry this year.

Community theater Fringe Festival offers variety

Las Vegas Little Theatre’s Fringe Festival, running til June 15, offers an array of productions for theatergoers to choose from.

Cantor loss creates a disturbance in the force

The House Majority Leader’s loss to a tea party challenger may, or may not, portend a Republican wave that will reach Nevada.

Taxi driver saves woman from burning car

An off-duty taxi driver in Nashville was in the right place at the right time on Sunday when he witnessed a car accident and quickly jumped into action to save a woman from a burning car.

 
Bergdahl deal sealed day before swap, senator says

The Obama administration only finalized the exchange of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban detainees at Guantanamo a day before the swap, a top Democratic lawmaker said Tuesday. He said American officials didn’t learn the pickup location until an hour ahead of time.

Messages of support for fallen officers, civilian

Starting on Sunday, many profile photos were changed to a picture of a Metro badge with a black bar across it to show support for those killed in Sunday’s ambush. Some people posted their thoughts and prayers to Facebook. Here are some of the messages

Early bird tickets on sale soon for Life Is Beautiful

What’s so great about being an early bird? Mostly, it just gets you a beak full of worms. But, alas, there are other, more savory benefits, namely, discounted tickets to one of Vegas’ biggest music attractions: The Life Is Beautiful food, music and arts festival.

Audit finds flaws in how VA handles Nevada claims

Work by the Reno office that processes disability claims from Nevada veterans was riddled with errors on the most challenging cases, according to an audit released Tuesday that also said it found management flaws at the center.

Tax refund of $88 million headed Borgata’s way

The Borgata will get a refund of more than $88 million under a settlement it reached with Atlantic City over how much the city’s top casino should pay in property taxes.

MGM’s casino plan for Massachusetts earns high marks

State gambling regulators considering awarding the state’s first casino license to MGM Resorts International have given its proposed $800 million casino in Springfield high marks for building and site design.

Another Bob Welch is found dead

Bob Welch, the ballplayer, who won 27 games during the 1990 baseball season and battled alcoholism, was just 57 years old.

Original Hidden Cash will finally hit Las Vegas

Las Vegas has already had a taste of the Hidden Cash phenomenon. But the stakes have just been raised: The original Hidden Cash account announced on Tuesday that it will come to Las Vegas this weekend.

 
Police use robotic camera to spot Portland-area school shooter

A teen gunman armed with a rifle shot and killed a student Tuesday and injured a teacher shortly after classes started at a high school in an Oregon town and police used a robotic camera to investigate and discovered the suspect was dead.

Settlement reached in rapid HIV testing case

Nevada and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Monday reached a settlement that will allow the foundation to continue to provide free rapid HIV testing with mobile vans. The foundation will be able to do so under its Nevada clinic licenses.

Painkillers: Powerful medicine, or potential killers?

When it comes to prescription drugs, some government agencies cry “epidemic,” and some stress the need for access to proven medications. It’s difficult to have a discussion when there’s so much disagreement.

5 movies to help plan your family vacation

Having trouble getting everyone excited about your family vacation? Here are five family-friendly movies that will get everyone ready for an adventure.

Orioles Machado suspended 5 games, fined for throwing bat

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been suspended for five games and fined for intentionally throwing his bat on the field during Sunday’s game against Oakland.

Senate confirms Boulware, restocking federal bench in Nevada

WASHINGTON – The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Richard Boulware of Las Vegas to become U.S. District judge, restocking a federal bench in Nevada that was shorthanded for more than three years.

Fringe Festival offers mixed bag of styles, quality

Las Vegas Little Theatre’s fifth annual Vegas Fringe Festival boasts numerous offerings to choose from, all presented in traditional minimalist style. Here are reviews of a selection of the shows.

‘Sharknado 2’ star returns to Vegas’ ‘Chippendales’ at age 50

Plenty of Vegas dancers have been weighed regularly by employers because if they put on a few pounds, they could lose their gigs. That’s brutal. But they’re usually young or young-ish, at least. Ian Ziering is 50.

Nevada U.S. attorney makes cybercrime a priority

The Nevada U.S. attorney’s office is hosting a symposium in Las Vegas Wednesday on the rise in cybercrime across the nation.

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