Has Queen Nefertiti’s tomb finally been found?

Nefertiti has continued to capture our collective imagination throughout the ages. No trace has been found of the legendary “beautiful one” who ruled across Egypt at her husband’s side… until, possibly, now.

Mongolian judges learn the legal side of Vegas

When a group of tourists visits Las Vegas, the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse doesn’t usually make the list of must-see spots. That wasn’t the case for four Mongolian judges who spent most of a one-week visit in government buildings.

Officials OK funds for aviation forum, foresee more Las Vegas traffic

The last time Las Vegas hosted a Routes event, the number of airline seats coming into McCarran International Airport expanded by 17 percent. On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors approved spending $490,000 to host the Routes Americas Development Forum in February 2017.

$3.6 million Las Vegas home features rock-climbing wall — PHOTOS

Less than a decade ago, most people probably would not have named Las Vegas as an outdoorsy American city, even though it is in the West. It was no Denver, Seattle, San Diego or Salt Lake City. It is too hot, dry, neon, cheesy and suburban. So said the naysayers.

 
Cop fired after fatal shooting of Texas teenager

A white officer who fatally shot a black Texas teenager last week at a Dallas-area car dealership has been fired after making a series of troubling decisions, Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson said on Tuesday.

The Trendy Grip of a Clutch

While fall fashion always gives us more than enough to discuss, eclectic touches and aesthetics in the accessory department will absolutely turn heads this season. Clutches remain primary because they carry and display the fall luxury we have on hand.

LETTERS: Save Dash Pass by charging a fee

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ decision to stop the Dash Pass program showed the typical bureaucratic mentality of throwing the baby out with the bathwater (“DMV ends Dash Pass remote access,” July 23 Review-Journal). Any business in the private sector would have looked at the problems and developed changes that addressed those problems. Leave it to a bureaucracy to come up with a solution that will simply replicate the previous problem.

Local chefs offer early taste of Life is Beautiful

A sneak peek — maybe more like a sneak taste — of the Life is Beautiful Festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Made L.V. in Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd.

Dinner features beer, food pairing at Tapas by Alex Stratta

Craft beers by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. will be featured in a dinner from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Tapas by Alex Stratta in Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.

Bears player drives Big Wheel to training camp — VIDEO

While many NFL players arrived at training camp in flashy sports cars, Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long showed up at Chicago’s training camp in Bourbannais, Ill., driving a Big Wheel.

67-year-old man missing at Lake Mead

Officials are searching for a 67-year-old man at Lake Mead National Recreation Area after his unoccupied boat was found drifting Monday afternoon, the National Park Service announced Tuesday.

Hillary returning to Southern Nevada next week

Hillary Clinton is returning to Southern Nevada next week, the latest announced visit by a presidential contender looking to build support in the early caucus state.

10 best summer sales you can’t afford to miss

The end of summer offers plenty of opportunities to save money on a variety of items. You’ll find deals on seasonal items that retailers are looking to clear out to make room for colder-weather products, and sales abound on everything students of all ages need to head back to school. Plus, Labor Day sales offer an opportunity to save on several big-ticket items.

Nevada board approves student testing contract

Nevada will award a nearly $51.5 million contract for student testing services after dumping its previous contractor earlier this year following a series of computer glitches that plagued the system.

 
150 arrested as protests continue in Ferguson

Police said on Tuesday that 22 people had been arrested overnight in Ferguson and another 63 were arrested for trying to block a highway. On Monday, 57 people were arrested for passing barricades that blocked a federal court in St. Louis.

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