New digital Clinton ad targets Mormon voters

A digital ad showing Mormons reading passages from “It Takes a Village” aims to capitalize on Donald Trump’s controversial comments about women.

The Moody Blues remain consistent if predictable

Playing casinos for more than 20 years shows in the group’s current five-night stand, which only occasionally seems to appreciate its longevity.

Obama aims to reinvigorate goal to send humans to Mars

President Barack Obama sought Tuesday to reinvigorate his 6-year-old call for the U.S. to send humans to Mars by the 2030s, a mission NASA has been slowly and quietly trudging away at.

Man shot and killed by state trooper during flood rescue after Hurricane Matthew

A North Carolina state trooper shot and killed an armed man during a search and rescue operation, authorities said Tuesday, and thousands of people were told to get to higher ground as the flooding from Hurricane Matthew moved downstream.

 
Trump says ‘shackles are off,’ continues attacks against Paul Ryan

White House candidate Donald Trump stepped up his attacks against U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday, calling him a weak and ineffective leader but saying his campaign “shackles” were off now.

Windy and sunny in Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday

Windy conditions and sunny skies can be expected through the weekend in the Las Vegas Valley, and temperatures should be slightly above normal, according to the National Weather Service.

Bruno Mars-MGM Resorts ready for their wedding dance

Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” has become a ubiquitous anthem, showing the artist’s widespread appeal as he claims the first announced mini-residency at Park Theater at Monte Carlo.

Flooding still a danger as North Carolina assesses damage from Matthew

Rescue teams are expected to be back at work across eastern North Carolina on Tuesday as the deluge rolled downstream toward the Atlantic Ocean. At least three rivers were forecast to reach record levels, some not cresting until Friday.

A call for arms, and body, fit for a king

Joe Ann Ricca, a Las Vegan who founded the Richard III Foundation 20 years ago — “I love 15th century history”— says we now have the chance to ensure a better sculpture is done of the controversial king who ruled England from 1483 to 1485.

Rift between Trump, Republican Party leaders widens

Donald Trump’s candidacy has long exposed divisions within the Republican Party. But GOP leaders had hoped to prevent an all-out civil war at least until after the election. They appear to be failing.

 
Samsung ends production of Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Electronics Co. is ending production of its problematic Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, taking the drastic step of killing off a smartphone that became a major headache for the South Korean electronics maker.

Medicine, food remain scarce in Haiti as pleas for aid rise

A week after Matthew hit Haiti, there still is no power in some areas and frustration is growing as food, medicine and fresh water has been slow to reach desperate communities like Dame Marie.

Clinton lays out tax plan to help struggling families

Continuing her policy focus on children and families, Hillary Clinton is pledging more tax relief for families with young kids.

Clinton or Trump? US allies leave no doubt who they hope wins

The man who stands a reasonable chance of becoming the next president of the United States is “a hate preacher.” He is “unfit to hold the office” because of his “stupefying ignorance.” His pattern of reckless behavior inspires “a retching feeling.”

15th Vegas Valley Book Festival celebrates written word

The 15th edition of the Vegas Valley Book Festival, which runs Friday and Saturday in downtown Las Vegas, includes a daylong series of free workshops, book signings, panel discussions and more.

Study: Heart attack risk rises when working out, angry

If you’re angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run or gym workout. A large, international study ties heavy exertion while stressed or mad to a tripled risk of having a heart attack within an hour.

No panic in San Francisco as Giants beat Cubs, stay alive in playoff series

oe Panik doubled off the wall in right-center field to drive in Brandon Crawford with the winning run in the 13th inning, and the San Francisco Giants staved off elimination yet again by outlasting the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Monday night in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.

Steve Wynn, MGM’s Jim Murren believe stadium would spur sports growth

One major professional sports league has broken the ice. Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, said Monday he envisions the NFL and NBA following the NHL to the Las Vegas Strip in the near future.