Caesars wins another reprieve from lawsuits worth billions

In a case full of twists, Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment Corp. late on Monday won a two-week extension on a shield from lawsuits worth billions of dollars just days after a different U.S. court allowed those cases to proceed.

Federal judge urged to force state to add Green Party candidate to ballot

A federal judge is considering a complaint by the Nevada Green Party seeking to force the secretary of state to accept supplemental signatures that would allow presidential candidate Jill Stein to appear on the ballot in November.

Transgender rapper Lil Lavedy finds her voice in hip-hop

The daughter of a “hip-hop nerd” father, this punk-turned-MC grew up loving a music that hasn’t always shown a lot of love to those who don’t fit into traditional notions of gender and sexuality.

New booklet offers pros, cons of Nevada ballot measures

Voters can read up on the pros and cons of questions to appear on Nevada’s general election ballot in a new booklet published Monday by Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske.

Starbucks teases Pumpkin Spice Latte return with Facebook chat

The Starbucks pumpkin spice latte has returned — to chat. While the popular autumnal drink has yet to hit the counter this year, loyal fans can add The Real PSL on Facebook’s messenger and chat about all things fall.

Remains found on I-15 not human, police say

What appeared to be human remains found Monday afternoon on Interstate 15 were determined to be animal remains, police said.

UFC’s Carlos Condit thinks about retirement after loss

UFC veteran Carlos Condit pondered retirement after he was submitted by Demian Maia in just 1:52 in the main event of UFC on Fox 21 on Saturday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.

 
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone next week

Apple is expected to show off a new iPhone next week when the company holds its fall product launch event in San Francisco.

Transgender inmate in Missouri sues prison system for hormone therapy refusal

A transgender inmate is suing the Missouri prison system for refusing to provide hormone therapy as she transitions to a woman, adding her voice to those of prisoners in other states who argue that denying such treatment amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.

Sandoval’s prescription drug abuse summit begins Wednesday

Gov. Brian Sandoval has called physicians, politicians and law enforcement officials to a summit meeting this week to address the national opioid epidemic’s impact on Nevada.

Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka,’ dies at 83

Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles in “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein,” has died at 83.

Mountain West honors UNLV seniors Dakota Blazak, Hayley Wilson

UNLV seniors Dakota Blazak and Hayley Wilson were honored by the Mountain West on Monday for their performances over the past week, marking the second consecutive week that UNLV swept the weekly awards.

Oddsmakers adjust Dallas Cowboys after injury to Tony Romo

Dallas’ odds to win the Super Bowl were adjusted from 16-1 to 25-1 at the Westgate sports book, where oddsmaker Ed Salmons said writing off the Cowboys is an overreaction.

Earthquake survivors in Italy angered by government’s funeral plans

Italian quake survivors rebelled in anger Monday over the government’s plan to hold a state funeral for their loved ones in an airport hangar in a distant town, where scores of bodies are being kept in refrigerated trucks, and let them watch it on screens from near their emergency tent camp.

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