EDITORIAL: America still land of the free, but becoming less so

How are we doing, safeguarding those “unalienable Rights” with which we are “endowed by our Creator” — in support of which 56 patriots solemnly pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, 239 years ago?

HR-happy Rainiers roll 51s

Patrick Kivlehan went 3-for-4 with a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning, one of three homers hit by Tacoma in the Rainiers’ 12-7 victory over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game Friday in Tacoma, Wash.

Trump: killing of San Francisco woman ‘yet another example’

The shooting Wednesday evening of Kate Steinle on a city pier, police say, was committed by 45-year-old Francisco Sanchez, an undocumented immigrant and a repeat felon who had been deported five times to Mexico.

County to auction land near Laughlin for solar development

Clark County officials hope to spur solar energy development on thousands of acres of county-owned land near Laughlin, after a larger effort to boost development fizzled.

McGregor throws jabs at Aldo, Mendes and Mayweather in ‘Conan’ appearance — VIDEO

Conor McGregor won’t be fighting Jose Aldo on July 11 at UFC 189 after Aldo withdrew with broken ribs, but that didn’t stop McGregor from throwing several jabs at Aldo and others Thursday during an appearance on “Conan” in which the Irishman also dismissed the superstition that athletes should abstain from sex before competition.

 
Going above and beyond the hot dog eating contest

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, we bring you a list of 30 of the most entertaining eating contests in the country.

North Korean space scientist asks Americans to ‘trust us’

While North Korea claims its space program is completely peaceful, many international governments think its real nature is military — the same rocket technology to put a satellite in orbit can be used to deliver nuclear warheads to any part of the planet.

17 creative ways to save money at Disneyland

The “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists, though admittedly, it’s not the most budget-friendly vacation spot. However, if you plan ahead, this magical, unforgettable destination doesn’t have to put a large dent in your budget.

 
San Francisco woman killed in random shooting

The man accused of firing the deadly shot — 45-year-old Francisco Sanchez — is an undocumented immigrant, a repeat felon who has been deported five times to Mexico, according to immigration officials.

86-year-old woman killed in northwest valley crash

An 86-year-old woman was killed and another woman was seriously injured in a northwest valley wreck Friday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.

Bubba Watson will paint over the flag on his General Lee

Bubba Watson is just a good ol’ boy. Never meanin’ no harm. So the PGA Tour player decided this week to paint over the Confederate flag on the General Lee, the car featured in the 1970s TV show, “The Dukes of Hazzard,” that Watson purchased for $110,000 at a 2012 auction.

Ex-GSA official caught in M Resort confab sent to prison

A former federal administrator’s decision to bill U.S. taxpayers for a night at the M Resort in Henderson is forcing him to take another trip on Uncle Sam’s dime. This time around, he’ll be bunking in a federal prison instead of a resort.

Chippendales co-star’s band #HashtagAmerica releases debut video

I love this moment, because I haven’t told you yet whether it’s a real rah-rah-America video, or a satirical video of rah-rah-America bands. So you don’t quite know which political wind to catch, yet, do you?

Golfers ace the 18th hole, fans get a payout

Spectators seated at the 18th hole at The Greenbrier Classic might’ve been more excited Thursday than the two golfers who aced the par-3 final hole in the first round of the PGA Tour event.

Today’s NBA players want substance, not style

The lure of a big city isn’t enough anymore, because players have figured out they can have a fancy spread in Malibu or Manhattan in the offseason while competing rather than watching once the playoffs commence. The lights just don’t seem as bright.

Check out the home of this former Las Vegas mayor — PHOTOS

At first glance, the home appears not too different from its neighbors. This soon changes for visitors who walk through the foliage into a front courtyard complete with a fireplace and, of course, the main entrance.

700 inmates moved after Arizona prison melees

Seven-hundred inmates are being relocated from a privately operated state prison in northwest Arizona after two nights of unrest that injured eight corrections staff members and caused major damage to the campus.

Reddit community revolts after firing of communications director

More than 100 subreddits on gaming, movies, science, etc. went dark for a few hours for the “Reddit Revolt,” a reaction to the news that Reddit’s communications director, Victoria Taylor, was let go on Thursday.

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