Moody’s upgrades opinion of Affinity Gaming to stable

Moody’s Investor Service upgraded its view of Las Vegas-based Affinity Gaming Wednesday, crediting the casino operator’s third-quarter results.

Here’s Thanksgiving without all the fuss

Two Las Vegas restaurants have put their own spin on the year’s biggest food feast.

Timeshare developer Diamond Resorts acquires rival for $85 million

Las Vegas-based timeshare developer Diamond Resorts International acquired a small rival for $85 million, giving the company ownership of nine properties primarily in Canada, California, Florida and Mexico.

Southwest-area Community Events Calendar Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2015

Outdoor lovers are invited to skip Black Friday shopping and enjoy a ranger-led sunrise hike Nov. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159.

Costa di Mare offers tasting-menu options

Wynn Las Vegas’ signature seafood restaurant, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, was reborn as Costa di Mare Oct. 19, following the departure of chef Paul Bartolotta and “arrival” of Wynn veteran chef Mark LoRusso, late of the Wynn/Encore restaurants Tableau and Botero, and former executive chef of Aqua at Bellagio.

 
Obama reassures Americans it’s safe to travel for Thanksgiving — VIDEO

President Barack Obama sought to reassure Americans they are safe on Wednesday as millions of people embarked on their annual Thanksgiving travels, with security at airports, New York City’s parade festivities and other venues expected to be heightened amid jitters after the Paris attacks.

Sheriff declares Georgia community ‘politically incorrect’

A Georgia sheriff has staked out his ground in the U.S. culture wars by posting a large sign cautioning visitors that his community is proud to be “politically incorrect.”

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Indiana

The Rebels are 8-point underdogs when they face Indiana today in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

Man killed in crash with U-Haul truck Tuesday identified

The man who died when the car he was in collided with a U-Haul truck Tuesday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Anthony Barbaro.

 
Did you see Adele perform ‘Hello’ with Jimmy Fallon? — VIDEO

Fresh off of breaking chart records and already boasting the biggest-selling album of 2015 with “25,” the British singer positively crushed it Tuesday on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Carson tries to clarify, Trump keeps deceiving

Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson is a gifted speaker, but when given a chance Monday to clarify the record on his latest derogatory statement about followers of Islam, he couldn’t quite seem to get the job done.

You may be able to breathe new life into slow computer

As time begins to wear on a computer and it becomes slower and slower, the option that comes to mind is simply replacing it. But experts say instead of costly replacements there are steps people can take to ensure a faster and more-efficient machine.

8-year-old killed in crash when grandfather lets her drive

A 56-year-old man who put his 8-year-old granddaughter behind the wheel in a fatal crash has a lengthy criminal history including a conviction as a persistent DUI offender.