EDITORIAL: Hypocrite Hillary dodges the estate tax she champions

Income inequality is a huge issue for Democrats, one the extremely wealthy Hillary Clinton will need to be a little less tone-deaf about if she decides to seek her party’s nomination for president in 2016.

Residents relive strife of Civil War during re-enactments

Residents are set to experience firsthand what it means to be battle born. The Nevada Civil War History Association plans a Civil War re-enactment for 10 a.m. June 28 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159.

Kris Bryant goes deep four times in first five Triple-A games

In five games since being promoted to Triple-A Iowa last week, former Bonanza High slugger Kris Bryant has socked four home runs. Between Double-A and Triple A, that gives him 26 homers this season — and it’s still only June.

‘Lost’ IRS email: How did the White House know?

As the case of the “lost” IRS email continues to get curiouser and curiouser, let’s focus on another odd statement from the new Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen.

 
Journalists caught at center of international outrage

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday rejected calls from the United States and other Western governments that he pardon or commute the sentences of three Al-Jazeera journalists who were handed heavy prison terms. Here’s a look at the three journalists.

Life is Beautiful lineup released

Hip hop OutKast is one of the featured acts of the second edition of the Life is Beautiful food and music festival, whose full line-up was revealed Monday.

Lebron James will opt out of Miami Heat contract, agent confirms

Lebron James has told the Miami Heat that he is opting out of the final two years of his contract, his agent, Rich Paul, told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And with that, James will become a free agent on July 1.

Boy lies about being kidnapped to get out of dentist appointment

A lot of people hate the dentist, but you likely wouldn’t go to the lengths a 12-year-old boy in France did just to get out of an appointment — telling police you were kidnapped.

Disabled vet illustrates need for home tax credit

Louise and Laurence Gaskins have always taken pride in their modest home on Mary Ann Avenue, and for years it served their family well.

Whistleblower complaints target quality of VA care

A top federal investigator said Monday that the Department of Veterans Affairs is risking patients’ health by not fully addressing whistleblower complaints about the quality of care. The VA’s acting director responded by launching an agency review.

Causes in deaths of two EDC participants remain unclear

Authorities are investigating the circumstances behind the Saturday night death of a 25-year-old Everett, Wash., man who attended the Electric Daisy Carnival. It was the second death connected to EDC this year.

 
Defective airbags prompt recalls for Honda, Mazda, Nissan

Honda, Mazda and Nissan are recalling millions of vehicles globally for defective airbags manufactured by supplier Takata Corp. that could possibly explode. No accidents have been reported related to Monday’s recalls.

Hearing reset for mom accused of tossing kids out window

An initial court appearance was postponed Monday for a Las Vegas mother of three who faces criminal charges for allegedly tossing her 7-month-old son and 1½-year-old daughter out a second-story window before jumping out herself.

Air Force secretary says avoiding spending cuts ‘No. 1 concern’

On her first official visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James said Monday she will stress to her colleagues in Washington what she heard from local airmen: Don’t let automatic budget cuts under sequestration happen again.

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