Escape of ‘El Chapo’ Guzman angers U.S. officials

The escape of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman aroused anger among U.S. officials and suspicions of inside help from corrupt Mexican prison employees, U.S. law enforcement officials said Sunday.

Pardon our dust

Switching to a new computer system comes with its share of headaches; please bear with us as we do that on this blog.

Utah’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes a scenic gem

Southern Utah’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park comprises a unique geological area, the gorgeous sands colored by iron oxide from the eroding Navajo sandstone found throughout the state’s color country.

Summerlin-area resident is force for good in community

In 2011, Summerlin-area resident Giovanna Raccosta held the first of many Dinner On Us events at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. The program brings a full home-cooked meal to those in need and makes it a special event. Now, she’s expanded the effort to do more. Along with about 40 volunteers, she tackled updating 15 bedrooms at Boys Town Nevada, rooms that had not been updated in more than 20 years.

Cosby’s wife allegedly says accusers ‘consented’ to drugs, sex

Bill Cosby’s wife Camille reportedly told a group of professional advisers that she knew about her husband’s infidelities, but that her husband’s accusers consented to drugs and sex, the New York Post reported.

Lawsuit targets Las Vegas court collection practices

City employees, state lawmakers, former judges and defendants have spent months blasting the Las Vegas Municipal Court’s “money hungry” courtroom hearing and cash collection practices. A motion filed against the city last month seeks to do something about it.

Check out this house in the historic Rancho neighborhood — PHOTOS

Aside from elegant date palms swaying in Mojave Desert breezes, someone could easily mistake the tree-filled, green environs around the Pinto Lane home for a prosperous section of a more northerly Western metropolis such as Salt Lake City or Denver.

 
Confederate battle flags stolen from park, private residence

It was a media event when the Confederate battle flag come down Friday in South Carolina, but apparently nobody was watching when flags were stolen from a Georgia state park and a private residence in Delaware.

McGregor knocks out Mendes, wins UFC interim title —PHOTOS

Conor McGregor won the interim featherweight title in the main event of UFC 189 on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden by knocking out Chad Mendes with three seconds left in a second round that had been dominated by Mendes.

 
‘Deadpool,’ new trailers shine at Comic-Con — VIDEO

For years, Ryan Reynolds has been working hard to not only get the X-Men spinoff “Deadpool” in theaters, but to also shed the disappointment of superhero flop “The Green Lantern,” and on Saturday night at Comic-Con, it seemed as though the actor may have finagled ended his slump.

Swiss FIFA inquiry receives 81 ‘suspicious activity’ reports

Switzerland now has 81 reports of suspicious financial activity linked to FIFA’s decisions to let Russia and Qatar run the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments, the Swiss attorney general’s office said on Sunday.

Most legal holds are failing mentally ill

With thousands of people being placed on Legal 2000 holds every year, the process can become little more than a revolving door for the mentally ill who fail to get the treatment they need, according to medical and law enforcement professionals.

Park renamed to honor fallen police officer

The Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved naming a park for Metropolitan Police Department Officer Alyn Beck at the June 17 meeting.

 
Man dies after being pepper sprayed by police

A man arrested by Alabama police died shortly after he was pepper-sprayed, and investigators are trying to figure out why.

Keep going along the Strip until you find Cili

You may have forgotten about Cili, but that would be a mistake because it offers a mix of great food and polished service in an I’m-on-vacation (or at least at-the-country-club) atmosphere.

Cold soup makes delicious, refreshing summertime meal

“Cold soups tend to be very defining and very light,” said Sean Mayhew, executive chef at Made L.V. at Tivoli Village. “There’s so many options out there. I think with cold soups, it’s up to you to be creative.”

Joseph McKeehen surges to lead after Day 4 of WSOP Main Event

Joe McKeehen of North Wales, Pa., was one of two players to surpass the 3 million mark in chips and led after Day 4 of the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em World Championship.

Hammon calling shots for Spurs in NBA Summer League

Becky Hammon, the former Colorado State and WNBA star, became the first woman in NBA history to be named a full-time assistant coach, before the start of the 2014-15 season. If you think it was a publicity stunt, you’re nuttier than Dennis Rodman.

Kyle Busch dominates for second Sprint Cup victory

Las Vegan Kyle Busch led 163 of 267 laps to win the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway for his second victory of the season. Kyle Busch’s brother Kurt finished 10th.

UFC welterweight Ellenberger rejuvenated in quest to win title

UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger, who had lost three straight fights before a victory in February, will meet Stephen Thompson on Sunday in the main event of “The Ultimate Fighter Finale” card at the MGM Grand Garden.

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