CBS hopes to gain NFL streaming rights ahead of next season

CBS is hoping to gain rights to transmit the National Football League games it broadcasts on TV via its new broadband service “CBS All Access” in time for the next TV season, the company’s chief executive told investors Monday.

Labor union seeks review that could block $4.75 billion merger

A national labor union is seeking an administrative review that could block casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment’s $4.75 billion merger with real estate investment trust Gaming and Leisure Properties.

When events collide: Who schedules these event-filled weekends in Las Vegas?

This is the year that for some crazy reason, NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, USA Sevens rugby at Sam Boyd Stadium, UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden and the West Coast Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the Orleans Arena will be held in Las Vegas, concurrently, or at least within the same 72 hours or thereabouts.

Corda takes her best shot at promoting women in filmmaking

Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Nevada Women’s Film Festival returns for its second year to acknowledge women who write, produce and direct films as well as movies with strong female characters.

Corey Taylor is excited about Slipknot’s upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson

Slipknot and Marilyn Manson are set to hit the road together later this year on a tour that will include a June 17 stop at the MGM Grand Garden. If there’s a more perfect pairing out there this summer, you’d be hard-pressed to find it.

Pending home sales fall 2.5 percent in January

Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes fell to their lowest level in a year in January amid a persistent shortage of properties for sale, which could slow the housing market ahead of the spring selling season. Contracts fell 4.5 percent in the West, which has seen a rapid increase in home prices amid tight inventories.

Many options exist when lighting up a room

The many shapes, forms and, most importantly, purposes of lighting can often leave DIY designers in the dark. There are the cost-efficient LEDs, recycled and repurposed chandeliers and, of course, the constant go-to pendant light that so many fall back on when trying to illuminate a specific area.

Las Vegas’ Jason Zucker ready to return to ice after up and down NHL season

The Minnesota Wild left wing will be a restricted free agent following a a 2015-16 season in which he earned $950,000. But in a roller-coaster season, Zucker has had to deal with slumps, injuries and a temporary benching from his former coach.

Guard pleads guilty to aiding New York prison escapees

A corrections officer accused of aiding two convicted killers in their escape last June from an upstate New York penitentiary pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced to six months behind bars.

Inmate dies in Northern Nevada prison

An inmate in Northern Nevada serving a life sentence for sexual assault has died, the Nevada Corrections Department said.

Nevada workers compensation insurance rates headed down

Nevada state officials announced Monday that workers compensation insurance rates are heading lower, with the biggest decrease in loss cost rates since 2010.

DiCaprio’s Oscar win breaks Twitter record

Leonardo DiCaprio’s moment in the Oscar limelight on Sunday spawned a record-breaking burst of Twitter activity.

Amazon partners with British supermarket to enter UK grocery market

Amazon has launched its biggest foray into food outside of the United States with a deal with British supermarket Morrisons to offer fresh and frozen goods to customers, in some places as quickly as under one hour.

Cracker Barrel to open store in North Las Vegas

Following the December announcement that Cracker Barrel would be opening its first Las Vegas location at the Silverton in late July, the restaurant chain has confirmed a second location will be headed to Southern Nevada this year.

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