LETTERS: Time is now for first woman president

I have watched all the Democratic debates and town halls, and I agree with Sen. Bernie Sanders that a revolution must occur. I do, however, believe that Sen. Sanders is part of the establishment, because of all his congressional committee work. The revolution is for Hillary Clinton.

 
Scientists detect Einstein’s gravitational waves — and why that’s important

Scientists for the first time have detected gravitational waves, ripples in space and time hypothesized by Albert Einstein a century ago, in a landmark discovery announced on Thursday that opens a new window for studying the cosmos.

Federal investigation casts shadow on Nevada Gaming Commission member

The Sparks Nugget, overseen for 16 years by Nevada Gaming Commission member Michonne Ascuaga, is under a federal investigation for failing to implement effective anti-money laundering programs at the casino, according to court papers filed Wednesday in relation to the property’s 2013 sale.

EDITORIAL: Get ready to caucus

Now that voters in Iowa and New Hampshire are finished casting ballots, it’s almost time for Nevada to take center stage with its first-in-the-West caucus.

Las Vegas Sands renews effort to remove judge from wrongful termination case

Lawyers for Las Vegas Sands Tuesday filed a motion arguing that Chief District Judge David Barker prematurely denied their request to disqualify Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, who has presided over Steven Jacobs’ wrongful termination case for the past five years.

 
Hilariously wrong ‘Deadpool’ a labor of twisted, juvenile love

He drops F-bombs and bodies in equal measure. His nonstop snark — “I’m about to do to you what Limp Bizkit did to music in the ’90s” — makes Iron Man sound as bland as Captain America. And he’s briefly shown pleasuring himself while holding a stuffed unicorn.

Pinnacle expects REIT deal to close this spring

Regional gaming operator Pinnacle Entertainment said Thursday it hopes to finalize the $4.75 billion purchase of its casinos by a real estate investment trust sometime this spring.

Deadlines loom for upcoming caucuses

A deadline is rapidly approaching for Republicans who want to participate in the GOP caucus on Feb. 23.

Derrick Jones Jr. expects to play for UNLV on Saturday

UNLV forward Derrick Jones Jr., who limped off the court in the final minute of Wednesday’s 64-61 victory over San Jose State, isn’t seriously injured and is expected to play this weekend.

How HGTV’s ‘Property Brothers’ spend their time in Vegas

At any given time, brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott could be renovating, selling or listing a client’s house on any of their HGTV reality shows, including “Property Brothers,” “Buying and Selling” and “Brother vs. Brother.”

 
Northwest Las Vegas couples overcame obstacles, distance to be together

As Valentine’s Day approaches and heart-shaped boxes line the aisles of grocery stores nationwide, it can become difficult not to reminisce about that once-upon-a-time love story, or if you’re lucky, bring back memories of when you first met “the one.”

Reid introduces bill to provide legal counsel for unaccompanied child refugees

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada introduced a bill Thursday to require the attorney general to appoint legal counsel for unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the U.S. to escape harsh conditions in their home countries.

 
Rocky starts don’t stop east Las Vegas couples from reaching marriage milestones

An oft-stated statistic that 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce isn’t true, but divorce is commonplace enough that it seems that way. In the east valley, View found two couples who don’t believe those odds, and if they did, they’re bucking them.

Henderson residents select education as top priority in survey

Residents who took an online survey offered by the city of Henderson want schools and education to be the top priority as the city updates its comprehensive plan.

Foundation helps disabled vets experience underwater freedom

Retired Army helicopter mechanic Ben Keechler, who served in Korea, was enjoying life, working as an equipment manager at a golf course and running his one-man business sharpening industrial mowing equipment when his life turned upside down.

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