FAO Schwarz closing flagship New York store

FAO Schwarz will officially close the doors of its flagship Fifth Avenue toy store in New York City on Wednesday night to the dismay of shoppers charmed by the famous destination for childhood fun.

State EPA accepts waste disposal comments

Nevada‘s Environmental Protection Division will accept public comments through Aug. 25 on a draft permit renewal for the federal Department of Energy to operate four hazardous waste disposal units at the Nevada National Security Site.

Cosby co-star says ‘of course Bill Cosby is guilty’

Joseph C. Phillips played Lt. Martin Kendall on "The Cosby Show" and says he loves and has longed admired Bill Cosby. Phillips also says he no longer doubts accusations of inappropriate behavior by his former idol.

Amazon customers say sale not living up to the hype

Unhappy Amazon shoppers vented on Wednesday about its "Prime Day" sales, slamming the online retailer with the hashtags that included: #unhappyPrimeDay, #AmazonFail, #gobacktosleep, and #PrimeDayFail.

European lawmakers back blanket collection of airline passenger data

Airlines will have to transfer passenger data such as seat numbers and payment information to law enforcement authorities for flights into and out of the European Union, under rules passed on Wednesday by EU lawmakers.

MGM to build a 5,000-seat theater at the Monte Carlo

MGM Resorts International said Wednesday it will spend $100 million to build a 5,000-seat theater at the Monte Carlo, creating another entertainment attraction as part of the company‘s Park development.

Road rage against motorcyclist turns violent — VIDEO

A violent road rage incident in Yuma, Ariz., last week was caught on camera by a motorcyclist who was attacked after he drove between two vehicles while coming to a stop light.

Xtreme Game Night mixes fun with the future

Students involved with the Batteries Included Youth Initiative are grateful for the program that gives them access to career and professional development.

Newsmakers, July 16-22, 2015

Joi Goynes, a 2011 Faith Lutheran High School graduate and North Las Vegas resident, graduated May 9 from Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa, Calif., with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During her four years at Vanguard, Goynes participated in women’s track and field. She maintained a 3.6 GPA during her senior year, was crowned the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics champion in the 200 meters and captured the school record and earned a qualifying time for NAIA Outdoor Nationals.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, July 16-22, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

UNLV, CSN to get $800,000 for student services

The U.S. Department of Education plans to award $800,000 in grants to boost student services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and at the College of Southern Nevada.

Man hit by car near Strip

A man was hospitalized Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle near the Strip, according to Las Vegas police.

Clark County poet seeks to rid art form of its bad rap

As part of his duties as poet laureate, Bruce Isaacson will conduct a series of workshops on "Beat Poetics" in August and September at the Winchester Cultural Center.

AMC releases official ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ poster — PHOTO

Days after treating Comic-Con fans to a new trailer, AMC has released the poster for "Fear the Walking Dead." The show‘s August premiere date is fast approaching and, as the artwork suggests, it won‘t be long until a game of hoops outside is considered too risky.

Trump campaign tweets picture featuring Nazis

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump‘s campaign on Tuesday inadvertently tweeted a promotional photo featuring what appeared to be Nazi German soldiers superimposed on the U.S. flag alongside the controversial real estate magnate‘s face.

Video shows 3 LA-area officers shooting unarmed man

A federal judge has ordered the release of a video showing three Los Angeles-area police officers fatally shooting an unarmed man in 2013, saying the public had the right to review the footage.

Final table is set for the WSOP Main Event

The final table of the World Series of Poker‘s Main Event will feature the two oldest players in the "November Nine" era.
Daniel Negreanu isn‘t one of them.

Former beauty queen’s bail set at $10,000

A judge set bail at $10,000 Wednesday for Katherine Nicole Rees, a former beauty queen stripped of her Miss Nevada USA title, who is facing a series of drug charges.

Las Vegas weather forecast is looking hot

Las Vegas is looking a whole lot of normal this week — at least when it comes to the weather.

‘Dirty Dancing’ for diehards only

The time of your life? Not likely. Not unless you‘re a "Dirty Dancing" diehard who truly believes this tour‘s hyperbolic subtitle: "The Classic Story on Stage."

Planned Parenthood says video distorts tissue donations

Planned Parenthood said on Tuesday a secretly recorded video that surfaced on the Internet falsely portrayed the reproductive health group‘s participation in the sale of tissue and body parts from aborted fetuses.

Walker stumps in Vegas, rips Iran nuclear deal

Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker campaigned in Las Vegas on Tuesday, making it clear he‘s running on his record of fighting unions and cutting taxes as governor of Wisconsin.

Housing authority board members question calculus

They help some of Southern Nevada‘€™s most needy, but now it appears employees at the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority might soon need some help of their own.

Increased education spending must improve student outcomes

Nevada faces significant challenges in literacy. Consider the status quo: only 27 percent of fourth graders and 30 percent of eighth graders were proficient in reading on the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress.

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