Randle breaks leg as Rockets rout Lakers

After Lakers rookie Julius Randle left his NBA debut strapped to a wheeled stretcher with a broken right leg, every player at Staples Center gained a sober perspective on the season opener.

EDITORIAL: Voters must send Keystone message to Congress

Next week’s midterm elections are a referendum on the Obama administration’s six years of domestic and foreign policy failures. One issue is especially emblematic of White House bungling in both realms: the Keystone XL pipeline.

EDITORIAL: Let Uber compete with cabs

Nevada officials must be exceptionally protective of the state’s image. Las Vegas, especially, is a global tourist destination. Dumb policies and practices lead to bad visitor experiences, which hurt the Nevada brand.

Shake up Halloween with popcorn treats

Halloween may best be known as the holiday where candy is king. And while that’s perfectly tasty, Halloween is supposed to scare up surprises, too. Why not create your own, using versatile popcorn?

Timing right for suitors to pursue Full House

In the grand scheme of things, the proxy fight over Full House Resorts seems like small potatoes. But with regional markets on a downward trajectory, the company is ripe for the taking.

New books for cooks: ‘Super Grains’

Here’s a recipe for layered cornmeal with spicy tomato sauce from “Super Grains” by Jenni Muir.

Dining Out: Martorano’s

Chef Steve Martorano opened his second valley restaurant earlier this month at Paris Las Vegas.

Wine of the Week: Hob Nob Vineyards Wicked Red

I can think of nothing more appropriate for Halloween and shortly thereafter, the Day of the Dead, than Wicked Red wine from Hob Nob Vineyards. Pair it with something meaty and bloody.

Alabama, SEC in good position for playoff rankings

If initial rankings released by the 12-member playoff selection committee on Tuesday are any indication of which four teams will be seeded into the playoff, Alabama at No. 6 has only to win out to secure a place among the semifinalists.

Former Pure server files malpractice suit against lawyers in attack case

A former cocktail waitress at Pure nightclub, who claims she was attacked by the son of a Caesars Entertainment Corp. executive, has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against two veteran attorneys in federal court.

American, US Airways to merge frequent flier programs

American Airlines and US Airways will combine their frequent flier programs early next year and, for now, still base free flights on how many miles customers fly.

Royals blow out Giants 10-0, force Game 7

The raucous roar at Kauffman Stadium swelled with every batter in the second inning and then got louder the rest of the night.

 
Bill Clinton rallies Dems in Vegas

On a mission to save Nevada Democrats, former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday urged supporters at a rally to vote or suffer the consequences: a GOP-led Congress that would favor the rich over workers, try to repeal Obamacare and shut down the government “over and over and over.

Broncos fan who went missing found safe

Authorities say a Denver Broncos fan who disappeared during last week’s game has been found safe.

Spurs raise banner, beat Mavs in opener

Manu Ginobili hit just 2 of 23 shots during preseason games. But when the games began to matter, Ginobili returned to form. He scored 20 points in the season opener as the Spurs defeated Dallas 101-100 for their 10th straight regular-season victory over the Mavericks.

Davis leads Pelicans past Magic, 101-84

Anthony Davis had 26 points and tied a career high with nine blocked shots while Ryan Anderson added 22 points off the bench to lift host New Orleans to a season-opening win.

Pope Francis: Big Bang does not contradict teachings

Scientific theories including the “Big Bang” believed to have brought the universe into being 13.7 billion years ago and the idea that life developed through a process of evolution do not conflict with Catholic teaching, Pope Francis said on Tuesday.

Plea deal for ex-NASCAR driver not taken

A former NASCAR driver accused of leading police on a 150-mph chase through parts of Nevada, Arizona and Utah last year didn’t take a plea deal Tuesday as expected.

HBO to lay off 150 employees

Layoff fever is spreading at Time Warner. Weeks after the conglom went public with job cuts at its Warner Bros. and Turner Broadcasting divisions, the HBO unit is expected to trim its own staff as well, according to sources. Approximately 7% of its 2,400 employees face pink slips as early as this week.

Las Vegas man arrested in New York mob murder case

A reputed New York a mob associate has been arrested in Las Vegas on federal charges he killed a rival in Queens more than a decade ago. Gennaro Bruno, who lives in Las Vegas, was to appear in federal court here on the charges Tuesday afternoon.

Mendes just can’t get past Aldo

Jose Aldo beat Chad Mendes in Rio on Saturday in Rio in what Dana White called “the greatest featherweight title fight in history.” “I put my heart and soul into this fight. I fought tooth and nail,” Mendes said. “Obviously, I came up a bit short, but I feel the same as Jose. I think everyone wins with a fight like that.”

Man accused in hammer attacks had been high on meth, report says

The man accused of attacking 10 people with a hammer in Boulder City and Henderson had been high on meth hours before the Friday rampage, police say, and he may have had even more violent intentions.

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