Players, coach pleased with Team USA’s start

The U.S. Olympic basketball team had a productive week in Las Vegas, culminating with Friday’s 111-74 win over Agentina. Now, it’s on to Los Angeles for the next stop on the five-game exhibition tour when Team USA faces China Sunday at the Staples Center.

Findlay Prep transfer Trent gets early look at Vegas

Gary Trent Jr., ranked by ESPN.com as the nation’s No. 9 basketball recruit, has transferred to Findlay Prep. He is playing this week for a Minnesota team in one of the Las Vegas AAU tournaments.

Democrats must confront hard truths

As the party prepares to convene in the birthplace of democracy, it faces dangers from within and without that threaten to destroy its chances to govern at a time of uncertainty, upheaval and unpredictability.

Clinton’s nomination to showcase Democrats’ unity

It’s Hillary Clinton’s turn this week to lay out her case to voters. She’ll be the first female candidate to be nominated by a major U.S. political party for the presidency, a goal that eluded her in 2008 when Barack Obama was nominated.

Summerlin ranked fourth in U.S. for home sales

Summerlin is showing it will be a factor in the Las Vegas housing market for years to come as it continues to rebound from the recession.

Extension of special tourism panel keeps summer debate hot

For the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, this was supposed to be the week for handshakes, high fives and smiling farewells. Instead, it will be a week when committee members evaluate, deliberate and compromise.

Official the public face of Nevada employment office

Mae Worthey, 43, works as the public affairs manager for the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation. The department administers an unemployment insurance program, manages an equal rights commission, and conducts labor market research. The department also helps disabled Nevadans find work, among other functions.

This Springer more action than talk

Shadow Ridge’s Je’Rell Springer, who ESPN ranks as the state’s No. 5 recruit, has started to make a name for himself.

Police seek help finding Strip robbery suspect

Metro is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a June 2 robbery of a business on Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road.

Munich shooter depressed, obsessed about mass killings

The gunman whose rampage at a Munich mall left nine people dead was a depression-plagued teenager who avidly read books and articles about mass killings and apparently tried to lure young victims to their deaths through a faked Facebook posting, authorities said Saturday.

Clark County students explore medical field at CampMED

Standing in blue scrubs and facing a packed UNLV auditorium Saturday, 50 students just a few weeks from entering high school explained medical terminology and analyzed scans aloud.

Orphaned Tahoe bear cubs flourish at refuge in Reno

In April, four orphaned bear cubs were rescued in Stateline by Nevada Department of Wildlife and transferred to Animal Ark, a nonprofit wildlife refuge organization located in Reno.

DA fighting gambler diversion law for Las Vegas grandma in theft case

A Las Vegas woman’s bid to get out of prison and into gambling addiction treatment has become a fight over whether she can be freed to house arrest until the state Supreme Court decides if she’s eligible for placement in a court diversion program.

What’s happening at San Diego Comic-Con: Day 3

After “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” put the launch of the DC/Warner Bros. universe on shaky ground, the studio came back swinging at Comic-Con Saturday armed with movie stars, brand new footage and a sense of humor.

Crawford vs. Postol — LIVE BLOG

Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol put their junior welterweight belts on the line when they clash at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Follow the fight with our live blog.

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