Corridor of Hope sees homeless outreach walk — PHOTOS

Las Vegas police, guests and officials from the Life is Beautiful festival, homeless advocates and the City of Las Vegas joined together for a homeless walk to provide services to those in need.

 
George Strait will play multiple dates in new MGM arena

George Strait, country music’s bedrock superstar, will be an anchor act for Las Vegas’ new arena, playing exclusive multiple engagements in the new venue in April.

 
Partnerships keep sage grouse off endangered list

The greater sage grouse will not be added to the endangered species list because the bird’s habitat in Nevada and 10 other western states is already being protected by “the largest land conservation effort in U.S. history.”

Tweaks to Nevada water law pitched at drought summit

Managers and overseers of public water systems joined others Tuesday in recommending tweaks to Nevada water law to reward conservation and spread responsibility to conserve during times of drought.

Philadelphia newspaper sends plea to Pope to fix Eagles

The Philadelphia Phillies are a lost cause this year, but the Eagles still have a chance to salvage their season. With Pope Francis scheduled to visit the City of Brotherly Love this weekend, the Philadelphia Daily News issued a plea for help on behalf of the Eagles, who fell to 0-2 with Sunday’s 20-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys place QB Tony Romo on injured reserve

Quarterback Tony Romo was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, making him eligible to be activated for the Dallas Cowboys’ Nov. 22 game against the Miami Dolphins.

Former Nevada Rep. Jim Santini dies

James D. Santini, a champion of mining and tourism who represented Nevada in Congress as the state was embarking on a run of unprecedented growth in the mid- to late 1970s, passed away Tuesday. He was 78.

 
Pope Francis arrives for US visit

Pope Francis landed on U.S. soil for the first time on Tuesday, launching a six-day visit that will highlight his love for the poor and his willingness to tackle the nation’s most significant political, social and economic controversies.

 
Florida sheriff’s deputy shot, killed serving domestic violence injunction

A man being served with a domestic violence injunction opened fire outside an attorney’s office in Shalimar, Florida, on Tuesday, killing a sheriff’s deputy, before being shot to death by officers after a standoff at a hotel, police said.

 
Mormon church leader Richard G. Scott dies at 86

Elder Richard G. Scott, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died, the church announced Tuesday. He was 86.

AGA adds former congressman, veteran Capitol Hill staffer

The American Gaming Association hired longtime congressional staffer Eloy Martinez as senior director of government relations for the Washington, D.C.-based trade organization.

 
China’s President Xi Jinping arrives in US — VIDEO

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Seattle on Tuesday to kick off a week-long U.S. visit that will include meetings with U.S. business leaders, a black-tie state dinner at the White House hosted by President Barack Obama and an address at the United Nations.

Check out what’s new Tuesday on Fall TV — VIDEO

The first Tuesday of the fall TV season includes the debuts of some familiar faces (ABC’s “The Muppets”), a familiar title (CBS’ “Limitless”) and some familiar gore and teen stereotypes (Fox’s “Scream Queens”). Here’s your first look.

Macau gaming officials home in on junket operators

Macau gaming authorities plan to revise laws that regulate the high-end junket operators, which have come under intense scrutiny by the mainland Chinese government as part of an overall crackdown on corruption.

 
Jimmy Carter urges for cooperation between U.S., China

Former President Jimmy Carter called for greater cooperation between the U.S. and China ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit this week, saying the two countries could play major roles in solving some of the world’s major conflicts.

 
Here’s the latest on the death of Bella ‘Baby Doe’ Bond

The unsettling details of 2-year-old Bella Bond’s death have trickled out in the four days since her mother and mother’s boyfriend were charged in her June slaying.