MGM National Harbor will open Dec. 8

MGM National Harbor, the $1.4 billion, 308-room resort built by MGM Resorts International on the banks of the Potomac River in Maryland just outside Washington, D.C., will open its doors Dec. 8.

Arizona Diamondbacks, 2 other MLB teams fire managers

The additions of pitchers Zack Greinke and Shelby Miller had the Arizona Diamondbacks facing upgraded expectations this season. When the team took a step back instead of forward, something had to change.

UFC’s Dan Henderson plans to retire with middleweight title

The 46-year-old Californian will challenge Michael Bisping for the middleweight belt in the main event of UFC 204 in Manchester, England, on Saturday and has said he will retire after the fight regardless of the outcome.

Sheriff says Ammon Bundy was dishonest on social media

The Harney County sheriff said he wasn’t given advance notice that authorities planned to arrest Ammon Bundy as the Oregon standoff leader was headed to a community meeting in a neighboring county.

UNLV students develop Candy Crush-like game for casinos

It’s a game resembling Bejeweled and Candy Crush and its inventors, two 20-year-old students from UNLV, think it could be the first skill-based game to enter casinos.

Donald Trump demeaned women on ‘The Apprentice,’ show insiders say

In his years as a reality TV boss on “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump repeatedly demeaned women with sexist language, according to show insiders who said he rated female contestants by the size of their breasts and talked about which ones he’d like to have sex with.

Hero Sully Sullenberger makes a strong argument against ageism

After Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger successfully landed a huge airliner on the Hudson River in New York, he explained that his experience, education and training made the difference. That landing saved a 155 lives.

Nevada taxable sales increase 3 percent in latest month

Nevada’s taxable sales for July totaled $4.4 billion, an increase of 3 percent when compared with July 2015, according to the Nevada Taxation Department.

Gov. Brian Sandoval cites lawsuit for PERS Board member’s removal

A letter recently obtained by a Nevada think tank shows that a member of the board of the Public Employees Retirement System was removed by Gov. Brian Sandoval in June for failing to disclose a legal matter.

Experts advise Sun City Summerlin residents how best to deal with coyote population

Coyotes slinking around golf courses and backyards — it seemed everyone in Sun City Summerlin had a story about recent encounters with the desert-dwelling creatures. The Sun City Summerlin Community Association Board of Directors brought in experts to address the issue Sept. 14 during a meeting at the Desert Vista Community Center.

Mike Zimmer-led Minnesota Vikings are NFL’s best bet

The Vikings are 17-2 against the spread since early in the 2015 season. Minnesota is a 4½-point home favorite over the New York Giants on Monday night.

PT’s Entertainment Group opens newest location

PT’s Entertainment Group, a division of Golden Entertainment Inc., and the largest traditional tavern gaming operator in Nevada, has opened its newest location SG Bar: Sierra Gold Elevated on West Flamingo Road near the 215 Beltway.

Craft fairs, holiday bazaars greet fall with wide array of offerings

Whether you are looking for fall or holiday items, including wreaths, angels or trees, or wanting to browse through handmade or crocheted afghans, quilts and baby items, or looking for religious items, jewelry or ceramics, this year’s list is packed with variety.

Macau gambling rises 7.4 percent in latest month

The world’s biggest casino hub of Macau posted a better than expected 7.4 percent rise in gambling revenue in September, marking the second consecutive month of growth after more than two years of decline, as new resorts spur spending in the southern Chinese territory.

 
Inside Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights — VIDEO

For the horror aficionado, one of the most elaborate offerings can be found at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights — a place where nightmares come true and guests become “victims” in Hollywood’s most popular thrillers.

Change to mammogram guidelines brings controversy

The recent news that women could hold off on their annual mammogram until age 50 didn’t sit well with many, particularly those who had been diagnosed at a young age and saved by their preventative mammogram.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Oct. 30

The pain and suffering that can affect breast cancer survivors and their families can feel insurmountable. But a local event helps survivors one step at a time.

First look at UNLV’s next opponent: San Diego State

UNLV’s football team (2-3, 1-0 Mountain West) will try to build on Saturday’s 45-20 win over Fresno State when it plays at San Diego State (3-1) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Qualcomm Stadium.

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