Golden State Warriors open as 2-1 favorite for NBA Finals

Westgate oddsmaker Jeff Sherman is siding with LeBron James and the Cavaliers to get revenge in an NBA Finals rematch. The price on Cleveland is plus-175 to win the series.

Las Vegas events to raise awareness about gun violence

If you see people wearing orange everywhere on Thursday, there’s a reason why. It’s National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Las Vegas activists are joining the national Wear Orange campaign.

Bay State tests novel approach to preventing gambling addiction

Massachusetts is set to launch this week a first-in-the-nation system allowing slot players to limit their bets, following months of planning and some pushback from the gambling industry.

Justices reject union appeal over Trump Taj Mahal bankruptcy

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a union challenge seeking to restore health and pension benefits for more than 1,000 workers at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City.

NFL moving Pro Bowl to Orlando for 2017, AP sources say

The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl from Honolulu to Orlando this season, three people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

US home prices rise in March as spring buying season begins

U.S. home prices kept climbing in March as the spring home buying season began, but higher costs have yet to thwart sales. Las Vegas had a 0.7 percent monthly gain and a 6 percent annual gain in the widely watched Case-Shiller index.

 
US travelers warned of threat of terrorist attacks in Europe this summer

The U.S. State Department warned Americans on Tuesday of the possible threat of terrorist attacks in Europe this summer, saying targets could include tourist sites, restaurants and large events such as the European Soccer Championship in France.

Meadows Bank to open new branch in Reno

Meadows Bank has announced it has obtained approvals from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Nevada Financial Institutions Division to open its second branch in Reno.

 
Mexican soccer player beat up kidnapper, called police to escape

Caught in a real-life win-or-lose challenge, soccer forward Alan Pulido overpowered a kidnapper, freed himself and then called police for help — a dramatic tale that shows how tough the professional player is, or how incompetent his abductors were.

Secret Walls Las Vegas showcases talent in live-art battle

In each battle, six local artists are pitted against each other. The top three contestants progress to the next round. To amp up the entertainment value, there are constraints: 90 minutes, black paint (the artists can mix it with water), no reference material.

7 gift ideas your graduate will thank you for

Considered wearable technology, this innovative eyewear brand is created using SDN-4, a specially designed nylon material that is lightweight, hypoallergenic and offers shape memory.

 
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown endorses Hillary Clinton

California Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday endorsed Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, saying it was the only way to keep Republican Donald Trump out of the White House.