Sandoval talks technology on trip to Germany

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval wrapped up the German segment of a European trade mission Tuesday and announced the signing of an exchange program for interns in advanced manufacturing.

New rules target downtown street performers

Las Vegas officials have already cleaned up the glass containers and brown bag liquor sales on Fremont Street. Now they plan to clean up the buskers.

American dentist linked to killing of Cecil the lion

An American man is being sought in connection with a case that has drawn international attention — the killing of Cecil the lion — Zimbabwean officials said Tuesday.

Within 10 days, two die in custody of Houston police

Within the last 10 days two suspects have died while in the custody of Houston police, reminding some of the recent hanging death of a woman in the custody of police in county nearby.

EDITORIAL: America doesn’t need the Olympics

Boston bailed out of its bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics on Monday, ending a seven-month courtship that was more costly, dysfunctional and embarrassing than the reality TV series “The Bachelorette.” Taxpayers across New England breathed sighs of relief.

LETTERS: Man-made global warming hardly settled science

Regarding Doug Nusbaum’s letter (“GOP on climate change,” July 11 Review-Journal) and the general argument that those against anthropogenic (man-made) global warming are anti-science: Contrary to the accusation that we do not understand statistics, upper-division physics or partial differential equations, many of us do.

Nevada’s congressional delegation must support Ex-Im Bank

More than 2,400 miles away, politicians in Washington, D.C., once again are debating whether to help or hurt the Las Vegas economy. The debate centers on a little-known government agency called the U.S. Export-Import Bank, which helps manufacturers sell goods they make in the U.S. to customers overseas. That means more jobs in the U.S. and here in Nevada.

 
Nike, Apple pay settlement but dispute FuelBands are inaccurate

While Nike and Apple deny that FuelBand (a device that allows wearers to track their fitness progress) is inaccurate, they agreed to pay a $15 payment or a $25 Nike gift card to owners under a settlement reached as a result of a lawsuit in lawsuit in Superior Court in Los Angeles.

Chuck II’s are going fast

The classic Converse sneaker known for its old school charm now has a new modern look.

How well do you know Las Vegas Strip landmarks? — QUIZ

The Las Vegas Strip has long been famous for its massive luxury resorts, quirky themes and non-stop action, but rarely do visitors (and even some many locals) know the stories behind the icons.

When good foods go bad: Salads, smoothies can load on the calories

It didn’t take long for Debra Tacad, a registered dietitian and coordinator/instructor for the UNLV Nutrition Center, to list foods that people think are healthy, but aren’t necessarily so.

 
7 dead in two Midwest plane crashes

Two separate small-plane crashes in the Midwest have killed seven people.

EDITORIAL: Health care worker shortage another reason to privatize VA

There’s a powerful reason to fully privatize the health care delivered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a reason with far more urgency than the incompetence, inefficiency and absence of accountability that continue to plague the federal agency.

LETTERS: Full-day kindergarten’s costs far outweigh benefits

The headline on the article about full-day kindergarten read, “Study finds full-day kindergarten opens door to higher achievement” (July 6 Review-Journal). Nice try! This is another attempt to increase the number of teachers (can you say union members?) and have taxpayers foot the bill for babysitting.

 
Texas officials release more surveillance footage of Sandra Bland

A Texas county released video on Tuesday of Sandra Bland arriving at Waller County Jail, as officials sought to dispel rumors circulating on social media that she was already dead by the time records show she was booked.

iHeartRadio fest tickets go on sale this week

This year’s edition of the iHeartRadio Music Festival is slated for Sept. 19 and 20 at the MGM Grand Garden. Tickets for annual two-day music festival range from $160.50 to $528 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday.

3rd Planned Parenthood video released by anti-abortion group

The anti-abortion group targeting Planned Parenthood released another video Tuesday, this one featuring an interview with a woman who says she worked in a clinic procuring tissue from aborted fetuses.

‘I am Cait’ premiere draws 2.73 million viewers

Viewer interest in Caitlyn Jenner’s transformation remains high, with Sunday’s premiere of “I Am Cait” on E! drawing the network’s largest audience for a premiere in four years — though it wasn’t as big as a “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” special on Jenner in May.

Quilt pattern could help police identify remains of child

Australian police say a distinctive handmade quilt could hold the key to the identity of a murdered young girl whose remains were found along with a suitcase on the side of a remote highway.

 
NFL upholds Tom Brady’s 4-game ‘Deflategate’ suspension

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday upheld the four-game suspension handed to quarterback Tom Brady for his role in a scheme to deflate the footballs in the conference championship game that put the New England Patriots in the 2015 Super Bowl.

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