Menu is vast but flavor not lost at Las Tarascas Michoacanas

Eduardo Barahas and his family opened Las Tarascas Michoacanas Mexican Restaurant a little over a month ago. It’s named for the Fuente de las Tarascas, a trio of stone women bearing a heaping platter of fruit.

Bravo! brings Italian experience to Henderson mall

Henderson residents can now experience Italy without packing a single bag or purchasing an expensive airline ticket.

Federal judge’s ruling favors Caesars Entertainment

A New York federal judge on Thursday denied a legal request by Caesars Entertainment Corp. bondholders that could have sent the entire casino company into bankruptcy.

 
More mass shootings occur in the U.S. than any other country

When it comes to gun massacres, the United States is tragically exceptional: There are more public mass shootings in the United States than in any other country in the world, according to a new study.

Nevada taxable sales rise 7.1 percent in June

Nevada’s taxable retail sales rose at a healthy pace in June. Sales of tangible goods jumped to $4.45 billion statewide in the month, the Department of Taxation said Thursday. That was up 7.1 percent compared with $4.15 billion in June 2014.

Nevada police panel urged to pursue rogue firearm teachers

Rogue firearm teachers blemish the integrity of Nevada’s concealed weapon permit, other instructors said Thursday as they urged a law enforcement panel to do more to root out and crack down on instructors who don’t adhere to course mandates.

 
50 migrants found dead inside parked truck near Austria, Hungry border

As many as 50 refugees were found dead in a parked truck in Austria on Thursday, and another migrant ship sank off Libya, deepening a crisis that is overwhelming Europe and throwing up new tragedies by the day.

 
Turning poop into life-saving medical treatments — VIDEO

The life-saving bacteria from the guts of people with healthy fecal matter can help cure those with gut-wrenching bad bacteria. When their healthy microbes are placed inside the intestines of a sick person they can chase out harmful C. difficile bacteria. It’s called a fecal transplant.

 
Va. TV shooter sought limelight, meticulously planned on-air killings

A disturbed mind brimming with rage, a professional media career and newly purchased guns. Vester Lee Flanagan II combined them into a real-time murder show that he choreographed in detail.

Here’s a look at the lives of Alison Parker, Adam Ward before deadly attack — VIDEO

Reporter Alison Parker was 24. A “rock star” reporter who loved Mexican food, whitewater kayaking and dark television characters such as Walter White on “Breaking Bad.” Photographer Adam Ward was 27. Engaged to be married. Vivacious and funny, the sort of person you never saw without a smile, as one college friend said.

Journalists use #WeStandWithWDBJ to remember victims of Va. TV shooting

Reporters, camera operators and journalism colleagues everywhere openly struggled with their shock and grief on social media after TV reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot dead while reporting live on air in Virginia.

5 things you didn’t know about Celine Dion — VIDEO

After a year-long absence from show business, Celine Dion returns to the Las Vegas stage on Thursday. Here are five things you may not know about her.

 
Watch Taylor Swift, Lisa Kudrow sing ‘Smelly Cat’ at LA show

First Matt LeBlanc and now Lisa Kudrow. Kudrow appeared on stage at Taylor Swift’s fifth and final show at Los Angeles’ Staples Center as her “Friends” character Phoebe Buffay.

 
Walmart to stop selling semiautomatic rifles

Walmart said Wednesday that it will stop selling military-style semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15s.

Bayless named referee for Mayweather-Berto fight

Kenny Bayless of Las Vegas was selected Thursday by the Nevada Athletic Commission to referee the Sept. 12 world welterweight title fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden. It will be Bayless’ third consecutive Mayweather fight and the fourth in his past five.

Sample your way through 6 Wolfgang Puck Bar restaurants

The third annual Sip & Savor event, a dine-around of six Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group restaurants that benefits Keep Memory Alive, will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

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