NASA to test giant Mars parachute on Earth

The skies off the Hawaiian island of Kauai will be a stand-in for Mars as NASA prepares to launch a saucer-shaped vehicle in an experimental flight designed to land heavy loads on the red planet.

‘Millionaire Maker’ attracts record field of 7,977

It could have been due to the recent legalization of online poker in Nevada, or simply the lure of winning a seven-figure first prize for a minimal investment.

From humble roots, Nellis takes flight

The words “Nellis Air Force Base” and “Las Vegas” are synonymous in aviation circles.

UNLV advances with 2-1 win in NCAA baseball regional

UNLV scored two runs in the first inning and hung on to beat North Dakota State 2-1. The Rebels play Oregon State or UC Irvine at 2 p.m. today.

Treasure-spotting talent: Longtime antiques dealer joins radio show

It takes a trained eye to spot a treasure. Summerlin resident Andi Goldstein has found an 1843 signed chest that she bought for $8 and sold for $1,000. She’s gotten a crate of plates from England for $3 and sold it for $500. Now Goldstein is sharing her expertise on the weekly AM 720 radio program “Pawn Talk Live.”

Horse backers seek dismissal of Nevada county suit

Wild horse advocates fighting government roundups across the West are citing past rulings that shot down their own legal challenges in urging a U.S. judge to throw out a lawsuit by livestock interests seeking the gather of thousands of more mustangs.

Wynn’s bid for Clippers just missed

Unsuccessful in her bid to buy a piece of the Los Angeles Clippers, the question remains: Is Las Vegas powerhouse Elaine Wynn looking to take another shot?

Wide-ranging AEG no stranger to Las Vegas

Phil Anschutz grew up in Kansas and made his money in railroads, oil, land deals and telecommunications and launched The Anschutz Co. as the umbrella for his vast empire.

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