Caesars ‘optimistic’ on deal with bankrupt unit’s creditors

Caesars Entertainment Corp. said on Monday it remains “optimistic” of reaching a $5 billion deal with the bulk of its creditors to push its main operating unit out of bankruptcy, but one hedge fund bondholder said it will pursue litigation.

Quest to ‘be me’ drives promising soul singer Sabriel

The former Las Vegas Academy dance student will celebrate her new EP, “shä bré el,” with a free, all-ages CD release party Friday at Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Adults in Las Vegas need to keep up on vaccines to stay healthy, too

Most adults probably think of immunizations as something for kids. But medical experts say adults, too, should hew to a regular schedule of immunizations and booster shots throughout their lives to offer insurance against several still-potentially severe diseases.

Participants in digital detox weekend at Strip resort ditch smartphones, rejoin real world

Americans check their phones an estimated 8 billion times a day. In addition, the average person checks his or her phone 46 times a day, according to a study released by Deloitte. That’s why when the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas decided to create a digital detox weekend to kick off the fall, it was needed — stat.

First look at UNLV’s next opponent: Fresno State Bulldogs

Here’s everything you need to know about Fresno State as UNLV will try to bounce back from its 33-30 overtime loss to Idaho in its Mountain West opener when they play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

FBI says murder, violent crime increased in 2015

The number of murders reported by local law enforcement agencies jumped by more than 10 percent in 2015 from the year before, according to crime data released by the FBI on Monday.

Comedians use caution with political humor in front of Las Vegas audiences

“We live in a vacation town, and people want to forget about their problems and what’s going on. So if you go out and just start hitting them with political stuff, even if it’s funny and even if they kind of agree with it, they don’t want to think about that. … They just want to have fun, they want to gamble, they want to drink,” says Greg Vaccariello, who headlines and books acts at Sin City Comedy and Burlesque at Planet Hollywood.

Taiwan to close markets as typhoon nears

Financial markets and offices in Taipei will be closed Tuesday as Typhoon Megi approaches Taiwan, while airlines across southern China canceled or rerouted flights in and out of the island.

Treating sick children challenging, rewarding for Dr. Meena Vohra

Dr. Meena Vohra, medical director of University Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital, has seen the hospital grow since 1991. She’s still committed to saving lives and says she’ll retire when UMC has a free-standing children’s hospital.

Flooding forces thousands from Iowa homes

Several thousand residents of Cedar Rapids left their homes Sunday as floodwaters began to spill out of the rising Cedar River, and Iowa’s second-largest city worked to apply the lessons officials learned after the record 2008 flood.

Pfizer, maker of Viagra, will not split into two companies

Pfizer will not split into two publicly traded companies, a decision that, at least for now, ends Wall Street speculation over the drugmaker’s future.

Need a ride around Las Vegas? Rent a bike

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is putting the final touches this week on 20 new bicycle rental stations across downtown as a way to reduce traffic and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Argument leads to stabbing, suspect in custody

A man is in custody after an argument with another man escalated to a stabbing near the Arts District late Sunday night.

Calm follows peaceful protests, Charlotte mayor lifts curfew

Charlotte lifted its midnight curfew, signaling movement toward normalcy after a state of emergency was imposed after the shooting death of a black man by police last week that brought National Guard troops and armored vehicles to downtown street corners.

With brother behind bars, identical twin comes clean on 2003 slaying

“I’m here to confess to a crime I committed that he was wrongly accused of,” Kevin Smith said last week. “He” was not just anyone — it’s was Smith’s 38-year-old identical twin.

Mom’s research into organ donation discovers ‘infant eyes are like gold’

Families often find comfort in learning how many lives were saved if they donated a loved one’s organs for transplant. But donating a body for research gets less attention — there are no headline-making “saves.”

Clinton expects the unexpected, unconventional during debate with Trump

As Hillary Clinton prepared to face the most unconventional candidate of her political career on the debate stage Monday night, her campaign aides engaged in a deep study of Donald Trump’s personality to glean insights into how he might act, according to several people familiar with the process.

Southern Nevada Tennis Coaches Polls

The latest Southern Nevada tennis coaches polls, compiled by the Southern Nevada Tennis Coaches Association.

What to watch for when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate

The most telling moments in presidential debates often come out of the blue — an offhand remark or unrehearsed gesture that helps to reveal the essence of a candidate who’s already been poked, prodded and inspected for years.

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