Whatever else it is, Hobby Lobby ruling isn’t narrow

The Supreme Court struck the right balance between the free exercise of religion and the obligation of people — religious and nonreligious alike — way back in 1990.

EDITORIAL: NLV landlords

New employees are moving into North Las Vegas City Hall at no expense to city taxpayers. In fact, the government stands to net a six-figure income from the deal.

EDITORIAL: Give VA chief authority

Bravo to President Barack Obama for reaching well outside his comfort zone and nominating Bob McDonald, the retired chairman, president and CEO of Procter &Gamble, to reverse the culture of corruption and indifference that plagues Veterans Affairs.

Wranglers fans overpower World Cup buzz

The local soccer pubs started filling up early Tuesday because the U.S. was playing Belgium in the knockout round of the World Cup. These fans appeared to be dedicated, and perhaps a little loaded. They were not, however, the most dedicated sports fans in Las Vegas.

American fans arrive in droves for US vs. Belgium match

They turned out by the tens of thousands, some painted in red, white and blue, waving flags and chanting “I Believe!” in city parks, stadiums and sports bars from coast to coast on Tuesday to watch the U.S. national soccer team play Belgium in the knockout round of the World Cup.

51s center fielder den Dekker not horsing around, usually

Besides a runaway horse and carriage, 51s center fielder Matt den Dekker caught everything that came his way in New York City during a recent three-week stint with the Mets.

Feds advise extra firework safety on Fourth

Fireworks are never legal on Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service land, but officials with both agencies are advising campers to take extra precautions this Fourth of July weekend.

Wine of the Week: Frontera Moscato

I’m going to come right out and say it: This is the wine to celebrate Independence Day with.

U.S. auto sales grow at slower rate in June

U.S. auto sales grew at a slower pace in June, but a quirk of the calendar, not a lack of demand, was likely to blame.

New York mother uses nitrogen gas in murder, suicide

Authorities say a mother despondent over her son’s suicide has killed her two young daughters and herself using suffocating nitrogen gas in an upstate New York home.

National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning

The temperature is rising at a rapid rate in the valley and the the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Traveling US fans get taste of World Cup fever

As the World Cup reached unprecedented levels of popularity the past two weeks in the United States, the question has again arisen: Is this the time Americans finally embrace soccer as a mainstream sport? For thousands of Americans who traveled to Brazil, though, that time came years ago.

Las Vegas Valley sees smattering of rain

If you were out and about the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday evening, you may have felt something more than heat: it actually rained.

No pay cut for Heat stars; Melo starts free agency tour

The agent for Miami Heat stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade refuted a report on Tuesday that his clients were prepared to take significant pay cuts, which would free up some salary for general manager Pat Riley to use to improve the roster.

Man pulls over cop for speeding, records it all

A truck driver pulled over an Illinois police officer for speeding and operating a handheld device and he recorded the officer’s reaction.

AMC announces ‘Breaking Bad Binge’ marathon

AMC said Tuesday that it will fill its Sunday night schedule for nearly two months with reruns of the popular series that starred Bryan Cranston, which aired its last original episode last September. Every episode will be shown during the network’s “Breaking Bad Binge.”

Wild horse advocates drop suit at Nevada refuge

Wild horse advocates have dropped a lawsuit challenging roundups at a wildlife refuge on the Nevada-California line after federal officials severed ties with a contractor the critics claimed was allowing some mustangs that were gathered to be sold for slaughter.

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