E-cigarettes put up smokescreen, must be snuffed out

The Review-Journal’s June 21 editorial (“E-cigarettes and teen smoking”) concludes by asking, “If this business (e-cigarettes) is furthering the goal of reducing cigarette smoking, shouldn’t government and health advocates leave it alone?”

EDITORIAL: Federal land decisions defy common sense

Perhaps you’re completely opposed to the movement to return more federal lands to local control. Perhaps you trust the distant federal bureaucracy to best manage land in your community. Perhaps you’d rather deal with a federal agency if you needed a speedy response to a land-use matter of some urgency.

Eggnog explosion causes building damage, 2 injuries

A fire official says a mechanical failure apparently caused two explosions at a food laboratory in northern New Jersey, leaving two workers with cuts and bruises.

North Las Vegas revises financial outlook

North Las Vegas looked for a break in its gloomy fiscal forecast Monday, unveiling a flurry of potential economic growth initiatives at the first of three planned “financial summit” meetings on the state of the city’s finances.

Rock throwers prompt bee attacks

Two men throwing rocks at a bee hive resulted in a south valley street closure Monday evening, Las Vegas police said.

Jersey Mike’s plans major Las Vegas expansion

A Phoenix family that owns 11 Jersey Mike’s Subs shops in Arizona is planning a major expansion into the Las Vegas market, revealing plans to own as many as 13 Jersey Mike’s shops in the valley.

UNLV football needs better spin on news

UNLV’s success on the football field last year hasn’t resulted in increased season ticket sales. And a proposed stadium has been scaled back — and the dome removed. Maybe they should say it was to save the birds.

Vacant house destroyed in fire

A house in an 80-year-old neighborhood was destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon, Las Vegas firefighters say. The fire was reported just after noon Monday at 1115 Fifth Place, near Charleston and Las Vegas Boulevards.

Rain throughout valley brings floods, traffic

Rain pounded Southern Nevada on Monday, clogging roadways from Las Vegas to Lake Mead as Mount Charleston residents kept an eye on streets already soaked from a flash flood last week.

8 ways to explore Costa Rica on a budget

Black sand beaches, abundant wildlife, idyllic weather. When it comes to tropical summer getaways, Costa Rica is an obvious choice. But don’t let the travel guides fool you. You can get a quality vacation on a backpacker’s budget.

RECRUITING: Gorman’s Jeter picks Duke

Chase Jeter, a 6-foot-10-inch power forward from Bishop Gorman High School, picked the Blue Devils over Arizona, UCLA and hometown UNLV Monday afternoon following the adidas Nations telecast on ESPNU.

Actress Keke Palmer to be Broadway’s 1st black Cinderella

Like many girls, actress and singer Keke Palmer grew up dreaming of meeting a prince who would whisk her away to a life of love and happiness. In her case, it’s going to happen — eight shows a week on Broadway.

Councilwoman proposes ordinance targeting party houses

For more than four years, Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian has been trying to get a grip on party houses in residential neighborhoods.

Gorman’s Jeter picks Duke

Chase Jeter, a 6-foot-10-inch power forward from Bishop Gorman High School, picked the Blue Devils over Arizona, UCLA and hometown UNLV Monday afternoon following the adidas Nations telecast on ESPNU.

P.F. Chang’s says data breach involved Las Vegas location

P.F. Chang’s is providing more details on its ongoing investigation into a security breach, saying data may have been stolen from certain credit and debit cards used at 33 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro restaurants in the U.S. One of the restaurants identified is at 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas.

2 women charged after close call on train bridge

Prosecutors filed criminal charges Monday against two women who they say were caught on video surviving a close call with a freight train on a bridge 80 feet high in southern Indiana.

Equipment failure causes power outage

NV Energy Inc. is reporting more than 1,000 customers are without power Monday morning.

Look to Las Vegas for retirement living

So your heading into retirement – along with your financial planning one of the most important retirement decisions you will make is where to live. I, of course, recommend Las Vegas, but I could be biased. However, I am not the only one who thinks this is a great place to live and retire.

Business conference for gays, lesbians draws 700

The Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada, or GLCCNV, recently hosted chambers from across the U.S. and Canada at Caesars Palace for the 2014 NGLCC National Business and Leadership Conference.

2 bodies found at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Two bodies were recovered from Lake Mead National Recreation Area near the areas where two men went missing mid-July, officials said Monday.

Driver in fatal Rio hit-and-run sought

Las Vegas police are still looking for the driver who hit two pedestrians near the Las Vegas Strip Friday night and released a photo of the type of vehicle they think was involved on Monday.

Couple dead after Lake Tahoe boat crash

Authorities say a husband and wife are dead after their boat crashed into a dock in the middle of the night at Lake Tahoe.

 
Former White House press secretary Jim Brady dies

James Brady, the press secretary who survived a devastating head wound in the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, died Monday at the age of 73.

 
‘Odds are’ patient doesn’t have Ebola, says NY doctor

A man who visited West Africa last month and is at a New York City hospital being tested for possible Ebola likely doesn’t have it.

Metro SWAT sniper won’t get to appeal transfer

A SWAT sniper who lost his job on the elite unit for posting an inflammatory Facebook comment after the standoff at Cliven Bundy’s ranch in April can’t appeal his transfer, an arbitrator ruled.

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