Donald Trump agrees to pay $25M to settle Trump University lawsuits

President-elect Donald Trump agreed Friday to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University for real estate investors, averting a trial in a potentially embarrassing case that he had vowed during the campaign to keep fighting.

Sen. Dean Heller urges Obama against last-minute monument designation for Gold Butte

In a letter Thursday, U.S. Sen. Dean Heller called on the president to “abandon any plans to unilaterally designate” new national monuments in the Gold Butte area of northeastern Clark County and in the Owyhee Canyonlands of southeastern Oregon, near the Nevada border.

Tesla, SolarCity get shareholder approval for merger

Tesla Motors got approval from investors to combine with SolarCity Corp. in an effort to expand the market for solar power and give electric car owners new options for solar charging.

Drugmaker losses pull stocks lower; small-cap surge goes on

Major U.S. stock indexes slipped Friday as drug companies dragged the market lower. Small-company stocks bucked the downward trend and continued to climb, and bond yields rose to their highest level in a year.

Asian Cultural Center raising money to reopen after devastating fire

The Asian Cultural Center had been officially open for two months this summer before it burned down in a fire that damaged six businesses at central valley strip mall. Founder Cavin Fung said it was a heavy loss for him and the 550 members it served.

RJ Picks: UNLV at Boise State

UNLV is on the road against Boise State tonight. The Rebels are 29-point underdogs.

Parents of Murdered Children members find strength via mutual support

Southwest resident Terri Bryson felt alone after her 23-year-old daughter Cherish was murdered three years ago. A grieving Bryson searched for support groups she could join, but she said she felt like an anomaly at the few she found.

Metro turkey drive gets underway Monday

The Metropolitan Police Department’s 20th annual turkey drive gets underway Monday. The department, with help from Wal-Mart and the Boulevard Mall, will distribute 500 turkeys along with side dishes throughout the valley.

5 inexpensive music shows coming up in Las Vegas

This week’s lineup for budget-minded music fans includes shows by Candy Warpop frontwoman Amy Pate and The Saints with Dirk Vermin.

This week’s 5 best bets for arts & culture in Las Vegas

Our arts picks this week include “The Scarlet Pimpernel” at Summerlin Library and Jim Brickman’s “Pure Piano” greatest-hits concert at The Smith Center.