EDITORIAL: Affordable Care Act’s own words should be its undoing

The Democrats who forced the Affordable Care Act on the American public are predictably outraged that Obamacare appears headed back before the U.S. Supreme Court for another make-or-break appeal on a pillar of the legislation. But for the Obama administration to prevail once more, the justices will have to follow the president’s lead in ignoring the letter of the law.

Kitty hoarder cited for animal cruelty

The woman who kept over 100 cats in her house was cited for animal cruelty, North Las Vegas police said.

Gun control push debuts in Nevada

For years, the Silver State led the nation on the number of women killed by men with handguns — with mostly husbands, boyfriends or stalkers pulling the trigger — but dropped to No. 16 last year in a report by the Violence Policy Center.

Zillow buying Trulia to build real estate titan

Real estate website operator Zillow Inc. is buying its rival in a $3.5 billion deal that will make the biggest player in the online real estate information market.

Cellphone unlocking bill clears U.S. House, heads to Obama

The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation on Friday to give mobile-phone users the right to ‘unlock’ their devices and use them on competitors’ wireless networks, something that is now technically illegal.

Lawyer: State lagging in mental health transports

Nevada is falling short on meeting goals set by a federal lawsuit settlement to provide prompt treatment to mentally ill offenders to help restore their competency, a defense lawyer said.

At least 15 die in Israeli shelling of Gaza school, toll exceeds 750

Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter at a U.N.-run school on Thursday, killing at least 15 people as the Palestinian death toll in the conflict climbed over 750 and attempts at a truce remained elusive.

Russia violated important 1987 nuclear missile treaty, US says

In an escalation of tensions, the Obama administration accused Russia on Monday of conducting tests in violation of a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach “a very serious matter” and going public with allegations that have simmered for some time.

Tornado rips off roofs, downs trees near Boston

A storm system that wreaked havoc across the eastern half of the U.S. spawned a tornado that ripped roofs off homes in suburban Boston, uprooted trees and forced businesses to close.

 
Some Mount Charleston residents advised to boil water

Rain-fueled rivers tore through Mount Charleston’s Rainbow Canyon subdivision Monday, flooding homes, washing away roads and compromising the Kyle Canyon water system.

Man uses basketball hoop to escape from jail

A man who was a known flight risk escaped from a central Arizona jail by hoisting himself atop a basketball hoop, grabbing on to an overhead security fence and pulling it apart.

Police: Bellagio robber used cash on hookers, clothes

After saying he found a black bag filled with cash, the man charged with robbing the Bellagio Friday night blew through $10,000 on a room at the Hard Rock resort, shopping at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and four hookers for “socializing,” according to his arrest report.

Defendant in HOA scheme ordered released from custody

A key defendant charged in the scheme to take over 11 homeowners associations was ordered released from federal custody Monday, as the trial in the high-profile criminal case approaches.

 
Ex-school official says she’s not guilty in $289k theft case

Former Clark County schools official Priscilla Rocha and four co-defendants facing theft charges for taking $289,000 in public funds from the School District remain free despite a prosecutor’s assertion Monday that they are a “flight risk.”

UNLV deflates dream of domed stadium

Sixteen months ago, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas cut loose its campus stadium partner, Majestic Realty, to make peace with the Las Vegas resort industry.

8 reasons to take a summer trip to Panama

The Caribbean has often been a popular summer destination for Las Vegas tourists looking to escape the heat and get a little rest and relaxation. And whether you’re looking to laze on a beach, spend your days hiking in rainforests, or party with other young solo travelers, Panama is guaranteed to have what you’re looking for in a week off from the daily grind.

Las Vegas lists all medical marijuana applicants

The full list of applicants hoping to win approval to open medical marijuana establishments within the City of Las Vegas is listed below. The address is the site they plan to use. Some have filed for multiple dispensary sites and some are seeking a dispensary, a cultivation site and a production site.

WSOF 12 Preliminary Card Announced

Las Vegas-based World Series of Fighting has filled the preliminary card for its Aug. 9 event with local fighters.

Gorman’s Jeter shines in title game of Super 64

Using a coy smile like a child might do with a parent to get something he wants, Chase Jeter looked up at AAU Dream Vision coach Clay Williams after the championship game of the adidas Super 64 on Sunday and said he was keeping his jersey.

Reid quashed Latin Chamber’s GOP endorsement

Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, a Democrat running for lieutenant governor, won the endorsement of the Latin Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee, but only after last-minute intervention by her biggest benefactor — U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

Malaysian businessman charged in betting scheme released

The wealthy Malaysian businessman authorities say led a World Cup betting scheme in Las Vegas and his son were released late Monday from the custody of federal immigration officials.

Local coffee companies fend off price increases

The world’s largest producer of coffee, Brazil experienced an intense drought that began in January and ended in March, and coffee prices skyrocketed to $2.19 a pound in June. Local coffee companies are aware of the price increase but have resisted passing along higher prices to customers.

Woman killed in Henderson accident identified

The woman who died Sunday morning after crashing into the back of a Republic Services truck in Henderson has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

U.S. 95 south lanes reopen after fatal crash

A man died after a single rollover crash Monday morning on U.S. Highway 95, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

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