10 people injured in Maryland boat explosion

The 38-foot cabin cruiser was refueling around 6:30 p.m. ET at a Solomons Island marina, about 75 miles southeast of Washington, when an unknown source ignited the vessel and caused a flash fire, according to the Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue department.

Uber’s arrival OK with some Las Vegas cabbies

Catch a ride with a Las Vegas cabdriver these days, and you might expect to hear a lament about the precarious future of the taxi racket now that Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing operators are entering the game.

Newest luxury Henderson community to break ground Tuesday

The 11,000-square-foot residence that is perched in the hillsides of Henderson’s McCullough mountain range in the southeast valley, has two main levels and a basement with a courtyard.

Mountain community still high, dry 2 years after Carpenter 1 fire

The dozen or so homes and vacation cabins high in the canyon 60 miles west of Las Vegas have been without a permanent water source since the Carpenter 1 fire, and relief is still at least another 18 months away.

Man remains in jail 6 years without conviction

A Clark County grand jury refused to indict Warren McClinton and a jury acquitted him on a charge of sexual assault six years later.

Financial cuts, new state laws shadow CCSD labor talks

As the Clark County School District will offer no pay increases this upcoming year, approximately 30,000 employees now must wait to see what perks — if any — their labor unions will negotiate with the district.

 
McGregor finds comfort in Las Vegas during training for UFC 189

Conor McGregor rented the sprawling seven-bedroom estate in Green Valley for the sole purpose of bringing his entire training camp to Las Vegas to prepare for what was expected to be a featherweight title bout against longtime champion Jose Aldo at UFC 189.

Search for Spam sushi in valley is over

It’s not for nothing that Las Vegas is sometimes referred to as the ninth island. Among the latest restaurants to salute Hawaiian cuisine, Island Sushi & Grill presents its Spam sushi layered with tamago, the sweet omelet, and the Japanese seasoning furikake and eel sauce.

Conflicting boxing cards create logjam on July 25 in Las Vegas

Kathy Duva wasn’t surprised when Premier Boxing Champions announced it would host a fight card July 25 at the Palms, the same night Sergey Kovalev is scheduled to fight at Mandalay Bay. Duva, whose Main Events promotes Kovalev, said it was another case of Al Haymon trying to bully the boxing world.

U.S. women’s soccer team getting 95 percent of bets at William Hill

Bettors are lining up to put their money on the United States to defeat Japan in the Women’s World Cup final Sunday in Canada. At William Hill sports books, 95 percent of the money wagered on the two-way betting line has been placed on the U.S.

Unassuming Erik Seidel merits seat among poker greats

Erik Seidel is one of the most respected high-stakes tournament players in the world. The eight-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner will be part of the field when the $10,000 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em World Championship begins today at the Rio Convention Center.

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