Garth Brooks coming to Vegas for the 4th of July

Garth Brooks fans can spend the July Fourth weekend with him in Las Vegas; the country superstar will play four arena concerts in three days in the new Las Vegas Arena.

 
Trial begins for first of 6 Baltimore officers charged in Freddie Gray death

The first of six city police officers went on trial Monday in a closely watched case involving a 25-year-old black prisoner who died after being shackled and placed without a seat belt in a Baltimore City police van.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum wildlife collection grows

Lions and baboons and bears, oh my! They’re a few of the species joining the Las Vegas Natural History Museum displays, thanks to a recent donation from casino developer — and wildlife enthusiast — Gary E. Primm.

Footage shows cars involved in bizarre crash — VIDEO

Camera surveillance footage showed three cars at a busy intersection in China lifting up in the air for few seconds, bouncing like rag-dolls and then falling back to the ground, one car landing on its side.

UNLV’s Patrick McCaw earns MW Player of the Week honors

Patrick McCaw has seized the role as UNLV’s go-to guy, and the sophomore guard’s recent scoring surge helped him get voted Mountain West Player of the Week.

Detroit announces plan to increase base pay for police officers

Detroit on Monday announced a plan to boost police officers’ base pay by 4 percent on Jan. 1, about a year after the city exited the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.

Go after criminals, not guns, Jeb Bush writes in op-ed

Jeb Bush staunchly defended Second Amendment rights in an op-ed published Monday, hitting Hillary Clinton for declaring the NRA as one of her enemies.

Pedestrian struck by truck last week dies of injuries

The 16-year-old pedestrian hit by a truck on Nov. 23 in the northwest valley died of her injuries on Thursday, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

17 ‘Star Wars’ locations that fans can visit

Plenty of people dream of traveling to other planets. But “Star Wars” fans can actually visit locations where many of the films’ most famous scenes were shot.

Best Cyber Monday deals and sales 2015: Tech, toys and more

Cyber Monday is coming, and it promises to be a huge day for deals and sales. The holiday could even end up being more popular than Black Friday. One poll from Morpace Omnibus found that 57 percent of consumers plan to shop on Cyber Monday this year, compared to just 35 percent on Black Friday.

Easy holiday entertaining hacks

Learn some easy holiday entertaining hacks to get you through the busy season.

UNLV falls to Drake in Lady Rebel Round-Up title game

The wait continues for the UNLV women’s basketball team. Ten years ago, the Lady Rebels won their Thanksgiving weekend tournament. The hope was this was the year the drought would end and the trophy would stay in Cox Pavilion.

NFL Betting: Bad-beat bug bites Steelers, Patriots

With four touchdown passes in his pocket, Russell Wilson was not done dealing. Whether sitting at the poker table or standing in a dark corner of the sports book, never count your money until the dealing is done.

Adele’s ’25’ sells U.S. record 3.38 million copies in first week

British singer Adele’s new album sold a record 3.38 million U.S. copies in its first full week, Nielsen Music said, becoming the biggest-selling album of 2015 in an astonishing feat for an era when artists rarely top 1 million.

Crowning achievement: Kyle Busch to be honored in Las Vegas

As the National Finals Rodeo prepares to make its 10-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, NASCAR drivers will be all over Las Vegas, from a junior high school to the Strip, beginning today.

Kobe Bryant’s competitive drive betrayed by his body

If you believe that age is all in your mind and the trick is keeping it from creeping down into your body, Kobe Bryant had a much better run than most athletes ever enjoy. But it’s not how old you are, rather how you are old.

Broncos rally, hand Patriots first loss of season

Running back C.J. Anderson broke loose through the snow for a game-winning, 48-yard touchdown run, and the Denver Broncos rallied to beat New England 30-24 in overtime Sunday night, handing the Patriots their first loss of the season.

Woman hit, killed by SUV on Friday identified

The woman struck and killed Friday by an SUV on Nellis Boulevard has been identified as Elsa Maria Aguila-Salgado, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

Strong online sales help boost U.S. holiday shopping

U.S. holiday shopping is on track for a modest 3.7 percent rise this year after strong turnout during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend and thanks to strong online sales, the National Retail Federation said on Sunday after releasing an annual consumer poll.

Three companies dominate the car title loan industry

The title loan industry is fragmented, with dozens of players ranging from small mom-and-pop locations to nationwide operators with thousands of locations.

Borrow $2,500 today, lose an $8,000 car tomorrow

Wayne Fischer borrowed against his 2006 Ford Ranger, taking out a type of loan so controversial that it’s illegal in 25 states. Fischer’s car-title loan ultimately cost him far more than the truck, which the lender seized when he couldn’t pay.

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