Immigration shakes up conservatism — and Rubio

In some circles, Sen. Marco Rubio is being labeled a “moderate” or “establishment” Republican, even though his voting record is extremely conservative. It’s caused some puzzlement.

ESA ruling wise, but far from final

No one expressed much surprise at Monday’s news that a Carson City judge had issued an injunction blocking Nevada’s new education savings account law from going into effect.

Mountain View’s patience, persistence pays dividends

Despite finishing 8-for-31 on 3-point tries, Mountain View connected on critical treys in the third quarter and converted several second-chance opportunities in a 56-38 win over host Lake Mead in a Division III Southern League game.

Figure in Review-Journal sale becomes an issue in Las Vegas Sands lawsuit

A disgraced Connecticut newspaper owner associated with casino mogul Sheldon Adelson’s recent purchase of the Review-Journal has emerged as a figure in a long-running lawsuit that involves allegations that Adelson tolerated organized crime ties at his properties in Macau.

Las Vegas homeless veterans advocate attends speech

Just one year after being a homeless veteran, Cynthia Dias of Las Vegas was a special guest Tuesday in first lady Michelle Obama’s box listening to the president of the United States deliver his State of the Union address.

Rebel Report Card: UNLV vs. New Mexico

The Todd Simon era is off to a rousing start. UNLV sped up the game on both ends of the floor and earned its first conference win of the season with an 86-74 home win over New Mexico on Tuesday night.

Nurse accidentally cuts off baby’s toe removing IV

A New Mexico mother is considering taking legal action after a nurse at the University of New Mexico Hospital accidentally cut off her baby’s left pinky toe.

 
Obama takes aim at Trump, sets optimistic tone in final State of the Union speech

President Barack Obama took aim on Tuesday at Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and accused critics of playing into the hands of Islamic State in a speech meant to cement his legacy and set a positive tone for his final year in office.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Friel, Faith Lutheran roll to win

Zach Friel scored all 10 of his points in the first half to help Faith Lutheran’s boys basketball team to a 70-22 road win over Pahrump Valley on Tuesday.

Argument about college grades led to Henderson fatal shooting

A 22-year-old Henderson man arrested in connection with the Monday shooting death of his father told police he pulled the trigger as his dad was lunging at him. Henderson detectives say evidence at the scene paints a different picture.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Neagle, Crusaders top Trojans

Bryanna Neagle scored 14 points to lead three Faith Lutheran players in double figures as the Crusaders rolled to a 58-23 girls basketball victory over host Pahrump Valley on Tuesday.

Construction kicks off for UNLV’s $18-million parking garage

Construction begins this week for a seven-story garage near UNLV that will contain about 630 additional parking spaces for the school, boosting its capacity to house vehicles by 5 percent.

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