Media Day a sellout — and sold-out, too

This was a different kind of Opening Night than the one Terrie Frankel wrote about on Broadway, but a music element still existed. Because how in the world are you supposed to ask Cam Newton about that stifling Broncos defense without first being treated to some pop tunes?

 
Cruz beats Trump in Iowa, Clinton and Sanders deadlocked

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz soundly defeated billionaire Donald Trump in Iowa’s Republican nominating contest on Monday, upending the party’s presidential race and creating a three-way competition with establishment candidate Senator Marco Rubio.

Coleman, Falcons defeat Eldorado

Marvin Coleman scored 21 points and hit his first 12 foul shots to lead the Falcons to a 73-63 boys basketball victory over visiting Eldorado.

Raiders owner Mark Davis says ‘brand would do well’ in Las Vegas

Speaking for the first time since visiting Las Vegas on Friday, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said Monday the prospect of moving his team to Nevada is “interesting” but he’s not sure how well it would be received by the rest of the NFL.

Allegiant Air vows more diligence on aircraft reliability issues

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air, bruised by allegations that it’s ignoring maintenance problems at its Orlando, Florida, facility, vowed to be more aggressive in addressing aircraft reliability issues as it works to upgrade its fleet with newer planes.

 
In Oregon, angry protest over killing of wildlife refuge occupier

Hundreds of angry protesters shouted at each other Monday on the steps of the local courthouse in a town deeply divided by the monthlong armed occupation of a nearby wildlife refuge by anti-government extremists.

O’Malley, Huckabee suspend White House campaigns

Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, who had trouble gaining any traction in the Democratic race, plans to suspend his presidential campaign, according to a Democrat with knowledge of his plans.

Man killed in Saturday mobile home fire ID’d

A North Las Vegas man who died Saturday after a mobile home fire in North Las Vegas was identified Monday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

1 in 3 Americans say Trump is the No. 1 presidential candidate for their money

With presidential primaries starting in February for the 2016 presidential election, the race for the Oval Office is heating up. The U.S. economy is looking up but still growing slowly, and it’s a top concern for voters — 43 percent said it’s their biggest consideration when deciding how to vote, according to a 2015 poll from CNN and ORC International.

LETTERS: MGM shouldn’t extinguish last free amenity

I retired to Las Vegas 12 years ago and love it here. I came because I loved the Strip and all it has to offer in entertainment, food and ever-changing beautiful casinos.

Sanders blind to key source of income inequality

Bernie Sanders has made a presidential campaign out of income inequality, claiming that wealth is created at the expense of the middle class and poor. The exact opposite is true, of course. Income generated in the marketplace — based on voluntary purchases and mutually agreeable salary negotiations — is a positive-sum game, where both sides gain.

Coroner names man hit and killed trying to catch bus

A man who was hit and killed rushing to catch his bus Sunday morning in North Las Vegas was identified Monday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Metro: Man shot by off-duty officer attempted to carjack cop’s personal car

The man a Metropolitan Police Department officer shot while off-duty in the east valley last week had been previously convicted of stealing vehicles and appeared as if he was going to “attempt to carjack” the officer’s car at gunpoint seconds before being shot, Metro said during a press conference Monday.

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