Lieutenant governor candidates talk Tesla in debate

The two major party candidates seeking the job of lieutenant governor in the November general election both endorsed the Tesla deal in a debate recorded Monday for the Nevada NewsMakers television program.

FBI raids rapper Mally Mall’s Las Vegas home, business

FBI agents Monday morning raided the Las Vegas home and escort service of rapper Mally Mall in an investigation into human trafficking.

Inmate dies at Valley Hospital

A 34-year-old inmate suffering from a chronic medical condition died Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday. Jason Risner died at Valley Hospital Medical Center. He had been hospitalized since Sept. 11.

Girls’ Las Vegas work makes splash at book signing

It isn’t every day that a retail outlet at McCarran International Airport hosts a book signing. But then, it isn’t every day that co-authors who are 13 and 10 write a book that can fetch $23.95 a copy.

Major sports leagues, NCAA challenge New Jersey on sports gambling

NEWARK, N.J. — Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA filed a court challenge to the state’s latest attempt to offer legal sports gambling on Monday, calling the effort “astounding,” ”specious” and a “blatant violation” of an earlier court order.

Adelson slips one spot on the Forbes list

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman Sheldon Adelson grew his net worth in 2014, but fell one spot in the Forbes ranking of the richest people in America. Adelson, 81, was listed as both the gaming industry’s and Nevada’s top name on the annual ranking, which came out Monday.

49ers’ Harbaugh says Sanders’ report a ‘bunch of crap’

Jim Harbaugh has no time for Deion Sanders, Trent Dilfer or others who question whether the fourth-year coach has lost his locker room or the faith of his players.

Another side of Dana White

As he watched his son play football, Dana White smiled. He did not have an episode with the referees. He did not use swear words. He was the ideal father, like Mr. Cunningham in “Happy Days.”

UNLV women’s volleyball opens fast

Former Bonanza star Bree Hammel moves to the middle and makes her mark as Rebels start with 13-3 mark.

Room tax plan for stadium seen as potential issue

The city of Las Vegas’ plans to use hotel room tax money for $3 million annually over 30 years for most of its share to build a $200 million subsidized downtown soccer stadium could pose a problem, a well-known local consultant believes.

Man steals cop car, returns to scene to fire shots

A man crashed his car trying to evade a traffic stop, then allegedly sped off in the deputy’s squad car — only to return in a third vehicle and shoot at deputies and people nearby, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Walker said.

 
Missing Va. student case brings lead in 2009 death

The investigation into the case of a missing University of Virginia student has provided a “significant break” in the unsolved 2009 death of another young woman who disappeared from the Charlottesville campus, Virginia State Police said Monday.

 
Why minors were present at club shooting a mystery

Why so many minors were present at a nightclub during a pre-dawn shooting is among several mysteries Miami Police are trying to solve as they interview dozens of witnesses to the weekend chaos that left 15 people wounded.

Giant Harley dealership opening next to Vegas sign

The famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign will soon get a new next-door neighbor — a sprawling Harley-Davidson dealership that offers motorcycles, accessories and rentals for tourists.

Houston Astros hire A.J. Hinch as manager

A.J. Hinch is the new manager of the Houston Astros, a person familiar with the hiring tells The Associated Press

 
Ex-actress Amanda Bynes arrested for DUI in LA

Former actress Amanda Bynes was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving while under the influence of a drug, authorities said Monday.

Monday Night Football Week 4: Patriots at Chiefs

Tom Brady is taking plenty of punishment through the first three games of the 2014 season, but the New England Patriots have managed to put together back-to-back wins. The Patriots hope to have some of their problems along the offensive line sorted out when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

Las Vegas police: Teen slaying was random

Las Vegas police said Monday that a shooting that left a teen dead earlier this month was a “heinous” and random act of violence.

Cardinals’ Dwyer formally charged with assaulting wife

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer has been formally charged with assaulting his wife during two arguments in July at their Phoenix apartment.

 
10 injured after semi hits school bus

Authorities say 10 people, including seven children, were injured when a semi rear-ended a stopped school bus as children were exiting in north Florida.

Classic Obama avoidance

If you want to witness the unbelievable disconnect of this president from reality, look at the interview he did with “60 Minutes” on Sunday night.

Couple rescued after road collapses into So. Utah river

An Italian couple are lucky to be alive after their car plunged into a So. Utah river on Saturday when flooding caused the road around them to collapse.

Spring Mountains see first snow of the season

Higher elevations in the Spring Mountains received their first dusting of snow for the season early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

San Diego State’s Pumphrey named MW’s top offensive player

Donnel Pumphrey, who graduated from Canyon Springs High, rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns in the 34-17 victory over UNLV and was named the Mountain West offensive player of the week.

Atlantic City mayor: No tax breaks for Taj Mahal

ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City’s mayor said Monday he cannot agree to massive tax reductions sought by the owners of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, throwing into serious doubt an already long-shot plan by billionaire Carl Icahn to buy and save the casino and its 2,800 jobs.

Gambler gets probation in Palms betting scheme

A New Jersey gambler who pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded the Palms resort of $800,000 was sentenced Monday to three years of probation.

 
US ‘underestimated’ ISIS threat, Obama says

President Barack Obama is acknowledging that U.S. intelligence agencies underestimated the threat from Islamic State militants in the Middle East and overestimated the ability and will of Iraq’s army to fight such extremists.

Wine of the Week: Vesevo Greco di Tufo DOCG

This crisp white wine from Southern Italy is a bone-dry mouthful with very different characteristics than Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Even those production is limited, it’s less than $5 a bottle.

Minnesota Twins fire manager Ron Gardenhire

The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Ron Gardenhire after 13 seasons that included at least 92 losses in each of the last four years.

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