Del Toro helps open “Book of Life”

Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro is producing the animated feature by first-time director Jorge Gutierrez, and joined him at Fox Studios on Monday to unveil footage from the film rich with Mexican folklore, “Book of Life.”

Nye County prisoner escapes in Pahrump

The Nye County sheriff’s office Monday was seeking a prisoner who didn’t report back to jail from a work-release program.

Cliven Bundy’s son facing arrest in separate criminal case

The adult son of a Nevada rancher who hosted armed protesters against federal agents in a cattle roundup dispute in April acknowledged Monday that he faces arrest in a separate criminal case stemming from his felony conviction on burglary and weapon charges.

Police: Man in love triangle faces attempted murder charge

Las Vegas police arrested a man Friday who they say shot his wife’s illicit boyfriend. Police responded to an east valley home on Tomer Lane, near Flamingo Road and McLeod Drive, after getting reports that someone had been shot in the head.

 
Man dies after jumping into flames at Utah festival

A man died over the weekend after jumping into a huge ceremonial bonfire at a Utah event similar to the Nevada countercultural festival Burning Man, authorities said.

Utah Guardsman kills 2, shoots self

A 23-year-old member of the Utah Army National Guard killed a Utah State University student and one other person before fatally shooting himself in Logan, police said Monday.

As Atlantic City’s fortunes fade, casino workers fear bleak future

ATLANTIC CITY — After 19 years working as a cook at Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino, Dave Rose is counting the weeks until he and about 2,000 fellow workers lose their jobs when the casino is shuttered at the end of the summer.

 
Judge: Informant can’t take back plea deal

A violent felon who was released from jail at the request of members of an FBI-led task force, then allegedly fatally shot a father of four, was denied attempts to renege on a deal with authorities so he could avoid a life prison term in a separate case.

Engaging players a natural fit for adidas

Engaging players is just one way that global sports apparel and sneaker manufacturer adidas activates its official NBA apparel and outfitter sponsorship deal during the Vegas Summer league.

Rodeo cowboy gored, still wins event

Rodeo cowboy Frank Koloski has been gored before, but never at an event he sponsored. The founder and co-owner of Rodeo Alaska on Saturday was promoting and participating in the Alaska Sales & Service Bear Paw Rodeo Round-Up and took a steer horn to the abdomen.

Ultimate Gaming, El Cortez strike deal for online poker

Ultimate Gaming, which operates Ultimate Poker.com, and the El Cortez have entered into a marketing partnership that makes Ultimate Poker the online poker room for the downtown casino.

As usual ‘fluid’ Team USA roster full of surprises

The Las Vegas training camp for the upcoming FIBA World Cup tournament opens July 28 with 19 players, none named LeBron, Melo or CP3. Nor is Kawhi Leonard or LeMarcus Aldridge participating. But Derrick Rose is playing. So are the Kevins — Durant and Love.

 
Egypt proposes cease-fire in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Egypt presented a cease-fire plan Monday to end a week of heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip that has left at least 185 people dead.

Bundy son facing arrest in separate criminal case

The adult son of a Nevada rancher who hosted armed protesters against federal agents in a cattle roundup dispute in April acknowledged Monday that he faces arrest in a separate criminal case stemming from his felony conviction on burglary and weapon charges.

Las Vegas police seek help finding robber

Las Vegas police asked for the public’s help Monday in identifying a man linked to a robbery near Tropicana Avenue and Jones Boulevard.

5 completely unnecessary movie remakes

Remakes and reboots are nothing new in Hollywood. It seems that’s the majority of what we get these days. With all of that said, we thought it appropriate to take a look at five unnecessary remakes.

Special place to remember slain Metro officers

In case some forget the names of Las Vegas police officers Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo, who were shot to death while eating lunch at a local restaurant June 8, there’s a special place they’ll soon be able to visit that will help them remember.

Kiss announces residency at Hard Rock Hotel

After weeks of speculation, hard rockers Kiss have officially announced their residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, Kiss Rocks Vegas, which takes over the venue from Nov. 5-23.

New Jeter ‘RE2PECT’ tribute video is everything

The Jordan Brand released a new ad on Monday paying tribute to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, and it will give you chills regardless if you’re a Jeter fan or a Jeter hater.

Rural Nevadans opted out of medical pot

Much of urban Nevada is quickly moving forward to license medical marijuana dispensaries, but patients in some rural areas might find it difficult to obtain the drug because local governments are opting out.

Tickets for Mayweather-Maidana rematch on sale Tuesday

Tickets for the Sept. 13 rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana at the MGM Grand Garden go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The cheapest seats are $350.

Two cases, two arguments, one principle

The Obama administration is seemingly taking two different stances on religious freedom rights in two cases that turn on the same legal principle.

Church of England now allows female bishops

The Church of England has voted to allow women to enter its top ranks as bishops at its meeting in York in northern England Monday.

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