‘Deflategate’ judge to make ruling soon after NFL, union fail to settle

The National Football League and its players union failed to reach a settlement in their dispute over New England quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game “Deflategate” suspension despite weeks of talks, leaving a federal judge to resolve the issue in the coming days.

Rat poison, brick dust among ingredients found in fake medications online

Need beta blockers to bring down your blood pressure? Cholesterol lowering agents? Antibiotics? You name it, you can find it on the Internet. All the popular brand-name drugs are readily available online at discounted prices, and often without a valid prescription. However, The World Health Organization estimates as many as 50% of illicit online pharmacies are selling counterfeit medications.

Northern Nevada farmers adapt to severe drought

Fisheries are drying up and fields lie fallow as the lingering drought takes its toll in Northern Nevada, where the lack of water needed to support rural livelihoods is causing tension between neighbors.

Cooler weather in store for Las Vegas Valley

The Las Vegas Valley is coming up on its last few days of triple-digit weather, according to the National Weather Service.

Fans can now vacation at Bob Dylan’s legendary ‘big pink’ house

If you are Bob Dylan’s biggest fan, this just might be the holiday home for you. The famous “big pink” house — the place where Dylan and The Band recorded the “Basement Tapes” in 1967 — is now available as a vacation rental property.

 
Ariz. mother faces murder charges after twins drown in bathtub

An Arizona woman was arrested for murder on Sunday on suspicion of drowning her two-year-old twin sons in a bathtub and attempting to do the same with another child, authorities said.

It ain’t Reese’s Pieces but Horse Drive also sign of product placement

Residents of northwest Las Vegas recently got a different product placement, and they didn’t even have to go to the movie theater to see it. Warrior reader Lynda described her surprise when driving north on U.S. Highway 95 recently.

15 activities that will leave lasting impressions on your kids

Before we know it, our little ones are grown and gone. Childhood goes too fast. We as parents can and should make our children’s time with us memorable. Here are 15 simple activities that will leave a lasting impression on your kids.

Candidates reveal different styles in Las Vegas campaign stops

A circus has been coming to Las Vegas nearly every week this summer, but not the kind with clowns and dancing elephants that delights youngsters. Instead, the ringmasters are candidates running for president and their shows are filled with political acrobatics.

Sarah Todora puts music, troubles in past

With Hurricane Katrina bearing down on New Orleans, Phil Todora loaded up his aging car and headed to Las Vegas with his 17-year-old daughter, an aspiring rhythm and blues singer. That was 10 years ago this week.

Pressure builds on USC’s Sarkisian

A buzz surrounded Southern California football even before coach Steve Sarkisian slammed too many drinks and embarrassed himself in public. He slurred words, shouted profanities and generally played the part of a college kid at a frat party.

 
Swift leads winners but West, Cyrus rule MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift may have won the most Moonmans on Sunday but it was her reunion with rapper Kanye West on the MTV Video Music Awards stage that stole the show, as West declared he will run for the U.S. presidency in 2020.

Protect Gold Butte, before visitors overrun it

When U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials arrived at the dedication site of the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway in June 1989, they were met by a line of peaceful protesters from the Moapa Band of Paiutes. The Paiutes were deeply concerned about the road. An official byway meant increased access, more motorized vehicles and the potential for disrespect and destruction of sites that are part of the Moapa Paiutes’ cultural heritage.

LETTERS: Education Savings Accounts won’t help poor families

Reading state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer’s statement about the Education Savings Accounts lawsuit left me amazed (“ACLU sues to block education accounts,” Friday Review-Journal). Nevada’s assistant Senate majority leader said “the ACLU wants to go back to a system of hard zoning, forcing poor and minority students into chronically failing schools and furthering cycles of generational poverty.”

EDITORIAL: Federal Election Commission should stick to its narrow mission

The Federal Election Commission, founded by Congress in 1975, is an independent regulatory agency entrusted with a very narrow mission: to enforce campaign finance laws. No more than three of the six commissioners can be members of the same party, and at least four votes — a bipartisan majority — are required for any official commission action.

Late Express rally upends 51s

Brett Nicholas’ two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning sent the Round Rock Express to a 5-3 win over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday in Round Rock, Texas.

BMX rider catches air at Craig Ranch park — PHOTOS

Landon Orndoff catches air as he competes in the advanced BMX competition during the Craig Ranch Action Sports Competition at Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas on Saturday. The official high temperature for Las Vegas was 107 degrees.

Japan rallies to clobber U.S. for Little League World Series title

Japan’s undefeated Tokyo squad came back from a 10-2, first-inning deficit to beat home-state Lewisberry, Pa., 18-11, on Sunday in front of more than 42,000 fans in Williamsport, Pa., in the Little League World Series championship game.

Motivational speaker Wayne Dyer dies at 75

Wayne Dyer, the prolific self-help guru and motivational speaker, has died, Dyer’s family has announced on Facebook. Dyer, who announced in 2009 he had been diagnosed with lymphocytic leukemia, was 75.

Horror film guru Wes Craven, 76, dies

 Prolific horror filmmaker Wes Craven, who directed the slasher classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” died on Sunday afternoon, his family said in a statement. He was 76.

Northwest-based group works to keep animal sanctuaries honest

Every day, there are countless abandoned, abused and neglected animals, and though more animal sanctuaries have been popping up to care for these creatures, a greater setback exists.

Funding animal rescues: Rehoming pets a pricey procedure

Animal rescues are usually set up as nonprofits, but helping animals be rehomed comes at a cost, so they have to be run like businesses. A case in point is the Doberman Rescue of Nevada, founded in December 2009.

Doggy daycare offers space for pets awaiting forever homes

Dogs are conceivably the most beloved animals across the nation. Despite this, every year, there are millions of homeless dogs euthanized in the United States.

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