Maloof selling Southern Highlands mansion for $12.5M

Gavin Maloof, of the Palms and former basketball family, is selling his Las Vegas estate in Southern Highlands for $12.5 million — the house where Lil Wayne shot the video for his hip hop classic “Lollipop.”

Trampled by pocket jacks in the People’s Poker Tournament

The “Colossus” event was billed as the People’s Poker Tournament, an invitation for anyone who’s ever played on a dusty table in the garage or quoted “Rounders” to mosey on down to the Rio Convention Center for their shot at a WSOP bracelet. And what better way to prove that than to have a lowly Review-Journal reporter sign up.

Young fans thrilled by McCutchen keepsake — VIDEO

Andrew McCutchen gave two young Pirates fans the thrill of a lifetime when he gave them his batting gloves following Pittsburgh’s 5-2 win over the Padres in San Diego on Saturday night.

2 Henderson marijuana dispensaries seek approval

Henderson is set to approve two more medical marijuana dispensaries this month, one of which nixed its first potential site after neighborhood opposition.

Bruce Campbell makes everything better

If you were playing “Call of Duty” online multiplayer all weekend like I was, then you might have a small interest in downloadable content of new maps and a new cinematic campaign narrative starring Bruce Campbell.

Berlin singer rejected famous roles, became sensation

Terri Nunn has turned down more starring roles than other entertainers get offered in a lifetime. She rejected the TV show “Dallas” plus the lead female part in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.”

 
John Kerry returns to U.S. after breaking leg

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry left Europe for the United States aboard a special military aircraft on Monday after breaking his leg in a cycling accident.

SLS valet workers say majority don’t want union

Valet employees at the SLS Las Vegas said a majority of the parking staff don’t want to be represented by the Teamsters Union and are seeking advice on how to end demonstrations at the north Strip resort.

 
Lindsey Graham enters 2016 race, touts foreign affairs record

Lindsey Graham announced his presidential bid in his hometown of Central, South Carolina, on Monday. He hopes that his track record on foreign affairs will give him the advantage in a wide-open primary fight.

 
New York Giants player pulls driver to safety after car accident

On Monday morning, New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, whose favorite superhero is Superman, had a chance to be a real-life Superman when he not only pulled himself out of a violent car wreck, he also helped another motorist to safety.

44 TV shows to check out in June

Because the last thing you want to do this month is head outdoors, here’s a look at some of the new and returning TV shows, including new seasons of “True Detective,” “Orange Is the New Black” and a slew of dramas on TNT and USA.

 
Halo-inspired assistant featured in Windows 10, coming July 29

Well, it’s finally been announced. In an official blogpost, Microsoft has announced that the newest version of their Windows operating system will be released late next month.

Naming Las Vegas: Meadows School facilities named for founding family

At The Meadows School, every building depended on the generosity of its families. The main gymnasium, the Richardson-Beckley Gymnasium, was named for Linda R. Richardson, part of one of the private school’s founding families.

 
Las Vegas teen who beat cancer to meet Obama

Nicholas Hegedus, a student at Schofield Middle School, on Monday learned the details of how he will be granted his biggest wish: meeting President Obama.

UAB reinstates football program

The University of Alabama-Birmingham announced Monday that it had reinstated its football program.

Nevada lawmakers agree to change anti-SLAPP law

Members of the Legislature on Monday agreed to make changes to Nevada’s strong anti-SLAPP law to ensure it can withstand a constitutional challenge.

Bill would let NV Energy delay new renewable-energy projects

A bill that would let NV Energy delay building new renewable-energy projects requried as part of a plan to replace the loss of coal-fired power produced at the Reid Gardner plant at Moapa was introduced Monday, the last day of the legislative session.

Does birth order really mean the youngest is a rebel?

Could personality traits really hinge on your place in the family birth order? Not everyone agrees, but there are tantalizing bits of consensus, experts say.

Persistent child nightmares could lead to mental health issues

There may be more to your child’s fear of the boogeyman than you think. A 2014 study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that persistent nightmares in childhood could be linked to mental health disorders later in life.

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