Battle line drawn for UNLV

UNLV’s offensive line will have a tough task on its hands Saturday against Northern Illinois’ defensive front. The Huskies recorded five sacks this past weekend at Northwestern.

5 free things to see and do in Naples

Naples gets a bad rap for crime and grime, and it’s true the city does have some gritty edges. But there’s plenty to enjoy here: amazing pizza, impressive architecture, a rich and carefully preserved history – all set on the turquoise curve of the Bay of Naples. Here are five ways to get a slice of Neopolitan life for free.

Talks focus on fixing Atlantic City, with a Vegas assist

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday the much-predicted obituary of the Boardwalk’s gaming market is far from accurate, despite the closing of one-quarter of the city’s casinos this year.

Popular Death Valley vista Zabriskie Point to close for 6 months

The National Park Service announced Monday that Zabriskie Point, in California 120 miles west of Las Vegas, will be closed through March 31 as contractors restore or rebuild unstable support walls and improve the overall safety conditions.

Court hears challenge to Nevada’s same-sex marriage ban

A concerted effort by gay marriage advocates to end bans on same gender unions across the country took center stage in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals here on Monday, where a panel of three judges heard challenges from Nevada and Idaho.

Pilot killed at Reno Air Races

A pilot has died in a plane crash in Nevada while attempting to qualify for the Reno National Championship Air Races.

Thiago Silva back in UFC

After assault charges are dropped in Florida, Thiago Silva is back under contract, UFC president Dana White announced. Expect the light heavyweight back in the Octagon next year.

Vegas hospital expands mental health units

Montevista Hospital on Monday held an open house for its $7 million expansion that will help reduce the need to send juveniles out of state for psychiatric residential treatment.

 
Mountain lion attacks 6-year-old boy

Authorities have stopped searching through rugged terrain Monday for a mountain lion that attacked a 6-year-old Northern California boy, officials said.

UNLV’s Mellies gets WAC soccer honor

UNLV’s Kyle Mellies was named defensive soccer player of the week in the Western Athletic Conference on Monday.

Ask a Lawyer: Drinking and driving in Nevada

Many people out there are social drinkers who have a drink or two with friends after work, have a drink with dinner or have a drink on special occasions. Regardless of when you drink, the law will come into play should you decide to consume alcohol and then drive your vehicle home.

Rare sunfish washed up on Washington coast

A 7-foot ocean sunfish rarely seen in Washington waters recently washed ashore on a beach at Cape Disappointment State Park near the mouth of the Columbia River.

NCAA lifts postseason ban on Penn State

The NCAA Executive Committee said on Monday it would ease sanctions imposed in 2012 on Pennsylvania State University’s football program as punishment for the school’s involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child sex scandal.

Gay marriage: All about the children

Opponents of gay marriage argued in court Monday that it would lead to family breakdowns, but advocates for equality said those arguments don’t hold legal or logical water.

Cilic defeats Nishikori to win US Open title

Croatia’s Marin Cilic swept past Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 6-3 to win the U.S. Open on Monday and reach the pinnacle of the sport one year after a doping ban kept him out of the year’s final grand slam.

Trump Entertainment said planning to file for bankruptcy again

Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., the casino company founded by Donald Trump, will file for bankruptcy again, according to people with knowledge of the situation, putting a fifth New Jersey casino in danger of closure.

Global Cash Access to acquire Multimedia Games

Slot machine maker Multimedia Games is being acquired by Global Cash Access Holdings Inc., for $1.2 billion, the companies announced Monday.

 
Pranksters who dumped feces on autistic teen ID’d

An attorney for the family of an autistic teenager who had feces and bodily fluids dumped on him when he thought he was participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge said Monday that police know who the perpetrators are even as celebrities continue to offer reward money to find those involved.

Southwest Airlines rolls out new look for planes

McCarran International Airport’s busiest commercial air carrier, Southwest Airlines, debuted a new branding strategy and unveiled a plane with a new paint scheme at its corporate headquarters Monday.

Tweet and buy: Twitter testing shopping service

Twitter began testing a “Buy” button Monday that lets some of its users make purchases or donate money to charities without leaving the short messaging service.

Suspended Judge Jones inks plea deal in fraud case

Suspended Family Court Judge Steven Jones has signed an agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to participating in a $3 million investment fraud scheme. His lawyer, Robert Draskovich, confirmed Monday that Jones signed the plea agreement on Friday.

Children locked in daycare closet for ‘survival game’

A Brooklyn day-care center is being sued after security footage surfaced showing two teachers leaving children locked in closets as part of “a survival game.”

Fire sale: Amazon cuts price of smartphone

Amazon slashed the price of its Fire smartphone Monday, a day before Apple is expected to unveil its latest version of the iPhone.

iHeart Radio Music Festival seats pricey

Two-day event is the costliest of the big-name concerts at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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