Colleges must stop coddling ‘Swaddled Generation’

Those accustomed to reading or listening only to liberal commentators might not be aware of “trigger warnings” and “safe zones” on college campuses.

EDITORIAL: Don’t let VA build anything ever again

There is no federal bureacracy more plagued by incompetence than the Department of Veterans Affairs. Not only has the VA neglected our veterans through unacceptable delays in processing disability and compensation claims, it has also routinely made veterans wait too long for care. Across the country, VA officials have covered up information that documents the depths of the department’s dysfunction so they could collect bonuses. And it’s nearly impossible to fire anyone responsible.

One-stroke margin just enough to KO UNLV

The UNLV women’s golf team was up early Monday in Bradenton, Fla., not to play, but to follow the leaderboard at the NCAA women’s championship to see whether its season would continue.

 
Curry, Warriors survive scary fall

One loss is not enough to put a scare into the Golden State Warriors. But the fear of losing Stephen Curry to a serious injury threatened to change a series in the blink of an eye.

51s’ Below goes distance

Duane Below allowed just seven hits and one earned run in a complete-game performance over Colorado Springs as the Las Vegas 51s picked up a 9-2 Pacific Coast League victory at Cashman Field on Monday night.

UNLV recruiting guru stoked to be back after stroke

As the Rebels’ point man for recruiting, Jimmy Morimoto has earned the trust and respect of Mike Sanford, Bobby Hauck and now Tony Sanchez. He’s organized, thorough, knowledgeable and committed, seeing the long hours the job demands as an opportunity to do what he loves.

Governor’s “Plan B” tax plan undergoes grilling

Nevada lawmakers grilled administration officials Monday about Gov. Brian Sandoval’s “Plan B” tax proposal, with most queries focused on how a new commerce tax will be implemented and enforced.

Waterspout sends bouncy house flying, 3 kids injured

A waterspout touched down on Florida’s Fort Lauderdale beach amid a Memorial Day crowd on Monday, lifting an inflatable bouncy house into the air and injuring three children, police said.

‘Teen Mom’ star Farrah Abraham talks parenting and more

The star of “Teen Mom OG” and “Backdoor Teen Mom” says she’s been working hard to be a good parent, while helping MTV with its ratings, and avoiding naughty Snapchat messages.

Once-rich Delamar now crumbling ghost town

The ghost town of Delamar was once one of Nevada’s richest gold producers. Today its ruins nestle against a serrated range of wooded mountains south of U.S. Highway 93 on the way to Caliente.

Harden scores 45 as Rockets avoid sweep

James Harden scored 16 of his game-high 45 points in the third quarter as the Houston Rockets staved off several furious runs by the Golden State Warriors and averted a sweep in the Western Conference finals with a 128-115 win Monday night at Toyota Center.

6 shows to help you get over the ‘Mad Men’ finale

As the curtain falls on another of AMC’s most critically acclaimed shows, “Mad Men,” fans may struggle to find shows that fill the void the show leaves behind.

Collective-bargaining bill derided as playing ‘hide and seek’ with money

A collective bargaining bill in the Legislature has one lobbyist concerned that it would lead to local governments playing “hide and seek” with money. But supporters say the legislation is needed to give government agencies more long-term financial stability.

Assembly panel OKs net-metering compromise

A compromise measure meant to ensure that Nevada’s rooftop solar industry continues to grow while protecting utility customers who do not participate in net metering won approval Monday in an Assembly committee.

Next advancement in robotic surgery seen in Las Vegas

In robotic surgery, procedures are completed with small tools attached to a robotic arm, and the surgeon controls the robotic arm with a computer. Sunrise Hospital will have the first case of a robotically rebuilt bladder in Las Vegas coming up on April 28.

Mail carriers guard against rising tide of dog bites

Las Vegas is 33rd on the U.S. Postal Service’s annual ranking of cities with the highest number of dog attacks on mail carriers. Nineteen dog attacks were reported in 2014 in Las Vegas. There were 28 in total between Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson.

Turning sit time into fit time

When it comes to exercising, the demands of every day life are often to blame for bringing this noble goal to a screeching halt. However, while we may not have 1-2 hours to dedicate to daily gym workouts, we have 24 hours in each and every day where we can incorporate more physical activity into our daily routines.

Two B.B. King family members allege poisoning in death, reports say

Two of B.B. King’s daughters, Karen Williams and Patty King, are alleging that two of the late musician’s closest aides hastened his death by poisoning him, according to a report Monday from The Associated Press, while his King’s attorney dismissed the claims.

Vegas weather heating up fast

The month of May has been a record-setting month for mild Las Vegas Valley weather, but temperatures are expected to climb back to average as soon as Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

Crash closes SB U.S. 95 lanes near Eastern

Left lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 95 near Eastern Avenue are closed Monday afternoon, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

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