Retailers may see a bleak Black Friday this year

Cue the Elvis. It may be a blue Christmas for America’s retailers. Gap, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Fossil all reported lousy results this week. JC Penney actually bucked the trend with decent sales growth, but it’s still losing money.

 
Boston Marathon bombing ‘victim’ admits to lying to receive donations

A woman who falsely claimed she was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing pleaded guilty to all charges on Friday, admitting that she purposely lied to receive nearly $40,000 in cash from public agencies and private donors.

Las Vegas Marathon and Half-Marathon runners ready to ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’

Andrew Lemoncello hasn’t run a marathon in three years and Craig Lutz has never run a half marathon, but the Arizona-based elite runners are two of the favorites to win their races in today’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon under the lights on the Strip.

 
Suicide bomber entered Europe by traveling with refugees

Two of the people who attacked Paris on Friday have been identified as French citizens who lived in the Molenbeek district of Brussels, according to Jean Thoreau, spokesman for Belgian Federal prosecutor, who spoke to CNN on the phone.

Resale Homes Oct. 22-25

Resale data in the greater Las Vegas area.

‘Most books got crushed’ on Holm’s upset of Rousey at UFC 193

As soon as Ronda Rousey crashed to the ground and was knocked out, Las Vegas sports books were rattled by aftershocks from the earthquake in Melbourne, Australia, that rocked the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Senate opposes longer trucks on highway

The Senate last week voiced its opposition to a trucking industry proposal that would allow longer double-trailer rigs on all the nation’s highways, citing issues of safety and state rights.

Dakota Gonzalez, Lady Rebels put on show for rapper Drake

Dakota Gonzalez put on a show in her UNLV women’s basketball debut Saturday before 1,622 fans at the Thomas & Mack Center. That’s a small crowd compared with the 12,201 the men’s squad drew Friday night, but one prominent bystander took notice of Gonzalez’s dazzling 21-point performance.

Las Vegas adds another March college basketball tournament

Las Vegas added more madness in March. The newest addition to the men’s college basketball postseason is “The Vegas 16,” a tournament similar to the National Invitation Tournament.

In must-win situation, bank on desperate Seahawks at home

When the Seattle Seahawks are on their home field, the odds should be in their favor. It’s not a fluke that quarterback Russell Wilson has a 29-3 career record at home.

Stiverne satisfied by unanimous decision

Bermane Stiverne wasn’t expecting perfection Saturday in his first fight as the former World Boxing Council world heavyweight champion.

I-A VOLLEYBALL: Tuls, Crusaders outlast Truckee for title

Faith Lutheran junior Elizabeth Tuls wasn’t having the match she had hoped for after the first four sets of the Division I-A state volleyball final on Saturday.

Paris attacks could alter security at U.S. venues

Music industry veteran Larry Rudolph, the talent manager behind Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, sees a future of heightened security measures at entertainment venues after the deadly attacks in Paris.

Churchill County overcomes slow start, tops Chaparral

Cade Vercelletti scored three touchdowns — including the go-ahead score in the second quarter — and threw for one on a halfback pass as the Churchill County’s football team overcame an early 14-0 deficit to defeat visiting Chaparral 40-27 on Saturday in a Division I-A state semifinal.

Hundreds of Mormons resign in Utah same-sex policy protest

Hundreds of Latter-day Saints mailed or handed in letters quitting the Mormon church on Saturday to protest a new policy barring children of married same-sex couples from being baptized until they are adults.

Clinton plays defense on Iraq, Wall Street at Democratic debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton came under heavy criticism in a debate on Saturday for her 2003 vote backing the U.S. invasion of Iraq, with rival Bernie Sanders linking it to regional chaos that aided the rise of Islamic State militants.

DIVISION IV VOLLEYBALL: Smith Valley drops Pahranagat Valley in final

One of the strengths of Pahranagat Valley’s girls volleyball team this season is its ability to close out sets with a flourish.

But it was the Panthers’ inability to polish off Smith Valley that cost them Saturday.

Moapa Valley football turns back Elko, moves into state final

Elko’s football team seemed to be on the verge of scoring several times on Saturday. Each time, Moapa Valley was able to turn the Indians away.

The Pirates limited Elko to 21 rushing yards and forced four turnovers in a 17-0 home win in the Division I-A state semifinals.

Micah Roberts’ Sprint Cup Driver Ratings

Micah Roberts examines the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.

Nevada Republicans pick McDonald as chairman again

The Nevada Republican Party tapped Michael McDonald as the party’s chairman Saturday, giving him a third term at a central committee meeting in Las Vegas.

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