EDITORIAL: College debt a looming threat
EDITORIAL: College debt a looming threat
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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says the total amount of U.S. student loan debt has quintupled since 2004, surpassing both credit card and auto loan debt as the single biggest nonhousing liability in the country. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau compares the student loan industry to the subprime mortgage market prior to the explosion of the housing bubble and warns that such an unsustainable amount of debt will severely limit the ability of young Americans to buy homes, create businesses and save for retirement.

Legislature must up state’s Medicaid reimbursement
Legislature must up state’s Medicaid reimbursement
By DANIEL MATHIS SPECIAL / RJ

I think most Nevadans would agree that we need to take especially good care of our most senior citizens, and that we haven’t always done a great job at delivering on that goal.

Manning mystery clouds forecast for Broncos
By MATT YOUMANS / RJ

The Westgate Las Vegas posted NFL regular-season win totals Sunday, one day after the conclusion of the draft. With quarterback Peyton Manning returning for another season, the Denver Broncos’ total opened at 10, and the first sharp bet drove the “over” price from minus-120 to minus-140.

Spring Valley’s Michaela Hood (7) pitches against Coronado during their softball game ...
Spring Valley softball team recovers after shaky start
By BARTT DAVIS / RJ

Spring Valley shook off a 2-2 start in league play to claim the Sunset League”s No. 3 seed for the postseason. The Grizzlies (17-7) will begin postseason play at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunrise Mountain.

Desert Oasis A.J. Landis (15) pitches against Arbor View during their baseball game at Arbor ...
Desert Oasis holding aces as baseball postseason begins
By DAMON SEITERS / RJ

Desert Oasis senior Nolan Kingham has major league scouts flocking to watch him pitch, but he”s not even the Diamondbacks” ace. That honor goes to A.J. Landis, who is 9-0 with a 0.92 ERA entering the baseball postseason.

UNLV gets first series win at San Diego State since 2007
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Payton Squier went 3-for-5 with a three-run triple to power UNLV to a 4-3 victory over San Diego State in a Mountain West baseball game Sunday in San Diego. The Rebels won two of three games in the weekend series, marking their first series win at San Diego since 2007.

From Rat Pack to Wolf Pack, Riv was always ready for close-up
By CAROL CLING / RJ

Not the real one, of course — it’s cashing in its chips at noon today. But the reel Riviera — the one that’s been ready for its close-up since the hotel-casino opened on the Strip six decades ago — will live as long as Vegas movies do.

Dungey cruises in Monster Energy AMA Supercross finale
By MARK ANDERSON / RJ

Ryan Dungey made his 100th career start Saturday night, and he then easily raced to victory in the 450 class Monster Energy AMA Supercross finale before a crowd of 35,241 at Sam Boyd Stadium. Dungey had wrapped up the season championship before coming to Las Vegas.

Findlay Prep product Williams-Goss transfers to Gonzaga
By MATT YOUMANS / RJ

Nigel Williams-Goss, a sophomore point guard, announced he is transferring from Washington to Gonzaga. A Findlay Prep product, Williams-Goss recently visited UNLV, which was one of several programs to court him

UNLV’s Kitayama wins MW men’s golf title with record score
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UNLV senior Kurt Kitayama shot a 1-over-par 72 in the final round of the Mountain West men’s golf championship to win the title by two strokes Sunday in Tucson, Ariz. Kitayama’s 54-hole score of 11-under 202 set a tournament record.

Local high school students compete in Science Bowl — VIDEO
By RICARDO TORRES / RJ

Students from Las Vegas’ Northwest Career and Technical Academy over the weekend were in the running for the U.S Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl championship in Washington, D.C.

 
2 gunmen killed outside Mohammed cartoon event
By KEVIN CONLON and KRISTINA SGUEGLIA CNN

Two men who opened fire outside a contest for Prophet Mohammed cartoons in a Dallas suburb were shot dead by police Sunday night, authorities said.

 
Legendary Russian ballerina Maya Plisetskaya dies
By EMANUELLA GRINBERG CNN

Russian ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, who was considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, died on Saturday at age 89.

Outlaws getting excellent returns on investment in Young
By MARK ANDERSON / RJ

The Las Vegas Outlaws’ Gerald Young is proving his ability as a return man, bringing back two missed field goals for touchdowns to help beat Arizona this season. Being skilled at returning kicks might be his ticket to the NFL.

I-15 shut down near Barstow, expect major delays to LA
By RICARDO TORRES / RJ

If you’re driving to Los Angeles Sunday evening, you might want to wait or face major delays as Interstate 15 has been shut down near Barstow, Calif., the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said.

For Poutasi, Titans’ call was well worth the wait during NFL Draft
By RON KANTOWSKI / RJ

It wasn’t supposed to be a draft party. It was supposed to be just a small group of well-wishers and intimates watching to see where Jeremiah Poutasi, Samuelu and Olaka’s oldest football-playing son, would be selected in the annual pro football talent grab. And by whom.

51s’ winning streak rekindles memories for Backman of 1986 Mets
By TODD DEWEY / RJ

The Las Vegas 51s defeated the Reno Aces 5-2 on Sunday at Cashman Field for their 10th straight victory — the second-longest streak in franchise history, behind the Stars’ 12-game run in 1987. The 51s are 16-8 after a 6-8 start.

 
Parents of slain trooper declare forgiveness for man awaiting trial
By JOE MCDONALD REUTERS

The parents of a Pennsylvania state trooper slain by a sniper outside his barracks last fall declared their forgiveness on Sunday for the defendant, a survivalist awaiting trial on murder charges that carry a possible death sentence.

Desert Oasis holding aces as baseball postseason begins
By DAMON SEITERS / RJ

Desert Oasis senior Nolan Kingham has major league scouts flocking to watch him pitch, but he’s not even the Diamondbacks’ ace. That honor goes to A.J. Landis, who is 9-0 with a 0.92 ERA entering the baseball postseason.

Spring Valley softball team recovers after shaky start
By BARTT DAVIS / RJ

Spring Valley shook off a 2-2 start in league play to claim the Sunset League’s No. 3 seed for the postseason. The Grizzlies (17-7) will begin postseason play at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunrise Mountain.

Being a good parent is tough
Being a good parent is tough
By STEVEN KALAS / RJ

It takes energy and empathy. It takes the ability to teach. And it takes the willingness to let your children go to live their own lives.

New ‘Star Wars’ merch on sale September 4
By ALEX STEDMAN VARIETY

Get ready, “Star Wars” fans — the first merchandise from the upcoming “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is set to land in stores Sept. 4, Disney announced Sunday.

Cranberry juice, and hold the alcohol
Cranberry juice, and hold the alcohol
By JOHN PRZYBYS / RJ

The popular juice mixer also can help to prevent — but not cure — urinary tract infections.

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