More Democrats crack open door for Biden presidential run

WASHINGTON — More prominent Democrats on Sunday cracked open the door for Vice President Joe Biden to enter the race for the Democratic presidential nomination as party front-runner Hillary Clinton battled questions over her use of a private email server.

Fire destroys small building in downtown Las Vegas

Smoke coming from downtown Sunday night was due to a blaze to a small commercial building near Las Vegas Boulevard South and Bonneville Avenue, the Las Vegas Fire Department said.

Lugo, 51s hold off New Orleans

Seth Lugo struck out 12 in 6 2/3 strong innings and was backed by three RBI doubles as the 51s held off the New Orleans Zephyrs 5-4 in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday in Metairie, La.

Shannon West Homeless Youth Center looking to expand

Shannon West is one of two Southern Nevada programs focused on the area’s young homeless demographic. Because the facility can only take in 65 youths at a time, there is usually a waitlist. But plans are underway to change that.

EDITORIAL: End oil export ban

Back in the 1970s, when an Arab oil embargo sent U.S. gas prices soaring and created long lines at the pumps, our leaders in Washington set out to protect our energy interests by, among other things, instituting a domestic oil export ban — a ban that exists to this day. But now, 40 years later, with U.S. oil production at an all-time high, it’s time to lift the ban and sell the oil to foreign markets that want it.

LETTERS: Harrah’s New Orleans article blowing smoke

I was completely appalled by Howard Stutz’s Aug. 12 commentary (“Smoking ban hammers Harrah’s New Orleans”). The headline was completely misleading. Mr. Stutz claimed the smoking ban caused Harrah’s New Orleans’ gaming decline for the month of June. However, Mr. Stutz failed to mention that gaming revenue had been in decline the entire year. How could a smoke-free law that started in April cause a decline before it was implemented?

Asia stocks down as China woes unnerve markets

Asian stocks and oil fell on Monday after Wall Street suffered another bruising blow as deepening concerns over the slowing Chinese economy continued to unnerve global equity markets.

IndyCar driver in coma after late-race accident in Pa.

Justin Wilson sustained severe head injuries and is in a coma in critical condition after the Briton was struck by debris from another car during the closing laps of the penultimate race in the IndyCar Series on Sunday, officials have said.

Islamic State militants blow up temple in ancient city of Palmyra

Islamic State militants on Sunday blew up the temple of Baal Shamin, one of the most important sites in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, said Maamoun Abdul Karim, the country’s antiquities chief.

Reid says he will vote for Iran nuclear deal

Sen. Harry Reid announced Sunday he plans to vote for the nuclear agreement President Obama reached with Iran, declaring it “the best path to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”

Backed-up sewers leave 51s in quite a stink

A stench emanating from field level at Cashman Field wasn’t the smell of the 51s falling out of first place on the home stand that ended Saturday night. It was the smell of sewers backing up near both dugouts.

NATO contractors killed by Kabul car bomb identified as U.S. citizens

Three U.S. civilian contractors were among those killed by a car bomb that targeted their NATO convoy, the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan said, making the attack that killed 12 people one of the most lethal to target U.S. citizens in recent years.

GOP revives early Reid stance on immigration

WASHINGTON — In efforts to highlight their get-tough stances on immigration, some Republican candidates for president have pulled in Sen. Harry Reid and one of the episodes in his career that he later said he came to regret.

Obama coming to Las Vegas for Clean Energy Summit

President Barack Obama and Nevada’s U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, two of the most powerful Democrats in the nation, are playing key roles in the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas on Monday.

2015 Faith Lutheran Girls Tennis Capsule

Coming off the best season in program history, the Crusaders return 12 letter winners from last year’s Division I-A state championship team

2015 Del Sol Boys Soccer Capsule

Hopefully last year’s experience and growing pains make us more competitive this year

Yucca Mountain repository hearings announced

WASHINGTON — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday announced two public meetings in Nevada to discuss the latest environmental report on the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain.

Adopting good habits can help college students stay healthy

It’s back-to-school time and, for some newly minted college freshmen, it’s the first time they’ll be managing their own health without a concerned parent hovering nearby.

Pharmacy clinics playing increasingly larger role in health care

CVS Minute Clinics and Walgreens Healthcare Clinics, also referred to as retail clinics, treat such common illnesses as colds and coughs, flu, fevers, sinus infections, joint pains, allergies, bronchitis and skin irritations. They also provide preventive treatments such as vaccinations, physicals and some health screenings.

Population spikes drive staffing shortfalls at Child Haven

Clark County’s shelter for abused and neglected children is battling a chronic staffing shortage, racking up $2.5 million in paid overtime so far this year to cover vacant shifts, according to county officials and documents obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

NHP investigating fatal crash on U.S. 95 near Valley View

A woman died and another person is in critical condition following a single-vehicle rollover on southbound U.S. Highway 95 near Valley View Boulevard, Nevada Highway Patrol said.