Reid warns another government shutdown looming

With Democrats and Republicans embroiled in a new but deepening dispute over spending, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada warned Wednesday the federal government is headed for another shutdown.

1 wounded in shooting near the now-closed Riviera

Officers responded to the 2900 block of Paradise Road, near Riviera Boulevard, where at least one person was shot, Metro said at 12:35 p.m.

UN peacekeepers commonly pay for sex during missions

United Nations peacekeepers commonly pay for sex with cash, dresses, jewelry, perfume, cell phones and other items, despite a ban on such relationships with people they’re supposed to be helping, a draft U.N. report concluded.

Aaron Rodgers says Packers have talent to get to Super Bowl

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, still feeling the pain of Green Bay’s NFC Championship Game overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks last season, believes the Packers have the talent to get to the Super Bowl.

 
Bodies of man, infant believed he abducted, found

A search for a man and the 9-month-old son he is believed to have abducted has been canceled after Missouri authorities found a burned vehicle with what are believed to be their remains inside.

Bryce Harper says he hates BYU

Before Bryce Harper blasted his major league-leading 20th home run for the Nationals on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, the Las Vegan laughed it up in a wide-ranging, highly entertaining interview on the MLB Network’s “Intentional Talk” show with Chris Rose and Kevin Millar.

Cavs’ Dellavedova, Shumpert expected to play in Game 4

The banged-up Cleveland Cavaliers got some positive news on Wednesday as Matthew Dellavedova and Iman Shumpert are expected to be fit for Thursday’s pivotal Game Four of the NBA Finals.

5 hacks that will change the way you do laundry

Having a grandmother who graduated from college with a major in home economics has its perks. There’s always an amazing meal on the table, the house is always spotless, and your clothes are never ruined.

Dining Guide: Mexican

Hungry? We’re here to help.

 
San Francisco surpervisors OK health warning on sugary drinks

Soda drinkers in San Francisco, consider yourselves warned. The city is on its way to becoming the first in the nation to pass a law requiring health warnings on all advertisements for sugary drinks, putting soda in the same category as alcohol and tobacco.

Dining Guide: Italian

Hungry? We’re here to help.

UNLV football opener to be televised

UNLV’s season opener at Northern Illinois on Sept. 5 will be televised by CBS Sports Network, and will be at 4:30 p.m. PDT. It is the first game in the coach Tony Sanchez era.

Nobel scientist apologizes for sexist comments, stands by them

An English biochemist and Nobel laureate is being criticized as “sexist” for comments he made to the World Conference of Science Journalists in Seoul, South Korea, and for his apology on Wednesday.

Dining Guide: Casual American

From Southern cuisine to Chicago hot dogs.

Dining Guide: Asian

Your guide to Las Vegas’ Asian dining options, from Amlee to Zenshin.

 
Pope approves office that would probe bishop sex abuse

Pope Francis approved on Wednesday an unprecedented Vatican tribunal to judge bishops accused of covering up or failing to prevent sexual abuse of minors, but one victims’ group branded the move as too little too late.

Woman finds couple in Arches proposal photo

An Arkansas woman finally located the happy couple that she snapped a photo of during their marriage proposal in Arches National Park.

Is Caitlyn Jenner deserving of Arthur Ashe Courage Award? It’s debatable

ESPN will present the Arthur Ashe Courage Award next month to the female identity of former Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, saying that the selection is because of “courage and for giving comfort to those facing similar circumstances as well as for educating people about the transgender community.”

Colorado engineer takes down WSOP ‘Millionaire Maker’ event — PHOTOS

A 27-year-old recreational poker player from Westminster, Colo. entertained observers at the Rio Convention Center with his unique all-in call and won the World Series of Poker’s $1,500 buy-in “Millionaire Maker” No-limit Hold ‘em tournament late Tuesday.

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