Iggy Azalea coming to SLS Las Vegas

Australian rapper will perform as part at the new hotel-casino’s grand-opening party.

The Dish: Emeril’s, Spiedini among dining events

Happy hour at Emeril’s, a special dinner featuring French wines at Spiedini at the JW Marriott, a fundraiser and more highlight the week’s restaurant news.

Travers, Pacific Classic highlight weekend racing

Bayern and Wicked Strong square off in the Travers at Saratoga on Saturday, and Shared Belief is favored in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Sunday.

BYU bookstore removes gay-marriage greeting cards

Greeting cards celebrating same-sex marriages turned up at the Brigham Young University bookstore Tuesday. Placed by Hallmark, the cards were quickly removed when bookstore staff discovered them after photos surfaced online.

UNLV football lineup clears up

Not all starting spots were settled during UNLV’s training camp, but the coaches know who’s in the rotation at the various positions.

 
Ferguson officer ‘struggling but OK’

A white police officer whose shooting death of an unarmed black 18-year-old ignited racial upheaval in a St. Louis suburb has been characterized as either an aggressor or wrongly maligned for doing his job.

Brooks agrees to plead guilty in domestic battery case

Former Democratic Assemblyman Steven Brooks agreed to plead guilty in connection with a domestic battery case and undergo a mental health evaluation, his attorney said in court Thursday.

SLS restaurants bring LA to Las Vegas

While the new SLS will have a lot to offer, its centerpiece is its restaurants, many of which reflect the Los Angeles roots of parent company SBE.

Mountain Ridge-Philadelphia game draws record LLWS ratings

Pitching sensation Mo’ne Davis’ latest start has drawn record television ratings for the Little League World Series. ESPN said Thursday her team’s game earned the highest ever preliminary rating for the event on the network.

 
2 U.S. Ebola patients released from Atlanta hospital

After nearly three weeks of treatment, the two American aid workers who were infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Africa have been discharged from an Atlanta hospital, officials said Thursday.

Progressive slots link New Jersey, Nevada casinos

ATLANTIC CITY — A long-planned initiative to create bigger jackpots by linking casino slot machines in New Jersey and Nevada is up and running.

EDITORIAL: Haute Hillary expects royal treatment

Whatever message Hillary Clinton’s handlers try to push in her run for president, the slogan “Woman of the people” is now off the table.

Laxalt campaign questions critical evaluation document

Nevada attorney general candidate Adam Laxalt’s campaign on Wednesday questioned the authenticity of a leaked document showing highly critical notes from four attorneys on his job performance two years ago at a private law firm.

Health district offers back-to-school vaccinations

Classes begin in Clark County School District on Monday, and the Southern Nevada Health District is urging parents to bring their pre-school, kindergarten and 7th-grade children to a health district location for their vaccines and boosters.

Restaurant Week will raise money for the hungry

Well over 100 restaurants — 140, at last count — will participate in Las Vegas Restaurant Week from Friday through Aug. 28, with special menus, discounted prices and a major boost to the budget of Three Square food bank.

Coroner IDs Las Vegas man in apparent murder-suicide

The Clark County coroner’s office on Wednesday released the name of the man who was found on Tuesday night after an apparent murder-suicide in a central valley home.

 
Ice bucket brigade raises awareness for ALS

All the celebrities, sports stars and regular folk who participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis should feel good about themselves after toweling off.

Zappos signs key Las Vegas bicycle world sponsorships

Zappos is making a big splash in the Las Vegas bicycle world by signing deals to be the title sponsor of the Zappos.com Viva Bike Vegas bicycle ride on Sept. 13 and the presenting sponsor of the Las Vegas Pedal Palooza bike race.

5 DIY fall yard cleanup tips

These five simple DIY fall yard chores can help prep your lawn for next spring.

Not your mother’s menopause: new ways to manage symptoms

Although menopause is a milestone event for an estimated 50 million-plus women each year, there is an increased focus on the topic during September, which is National Menopause Awareness Month.

Learn how to exercise smarter, not harder

Teaching your body how to use fats and carbohydrates at the right times during exercise helps get the most out of your exercise program, thus working smarter rather than harder.

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