Hayden Dalton’s versatility proves key for Wyoming

Hayden Dalton, a 6-foot-8 junior forward, led Wyoming with 18 points and 12 rebounds against DePaul in the Las Vegas Classic on Thursday at Orleans Arena.

Add a little culture to your Christmas list with these gift ideas

Painter Pablo Picasso once described the purpose of art as “washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Whether your preferred method involves art, literature, music or theater, here are a few culture-related gift possibilities to make the washing — and wallowing — more memorable.

Giants lose to Eagles; Cowboys claim NFC East title

Malcolm Jenkins had the second two-interception game of his eight-year career, returning one for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles snapped a five-game slide by beating the Giants 24-19 on Thursday night. The loss prevented New York from advancing to the playoffs and handed Dallas the NFC East title.

North Las Vegas cuts municipal court to 1 judge

The North Las Vegas City Council voted 4-1 to eliminate the seat currently held by Municipal Court Judge Catherine Ramsey, who was barred from seeking re-election in 2017 after admitting to seven charges of unprofessional conduct.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Mojave falls in third-place game

Mojave allowed a 22-2 run in the second half and and fell to Layton Christian (Utah) 46-39 in the Vegas Invitational at Mountain View.

 
Trump says US must ‘greatly strengthen’ nuclear capability

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons.

The Weekend’s Best Bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

‘Pokemon Go’ now available for Apple Watch

The popular mobile game “Pokemon Go” is now available on the Apple Watch, squashing rumors that the game’s maker was scrapping such plans.

Roads reopened to Mount Charleston

State Routes 157 and 158 to Mount Charleston are open after they were closed for nearly an hour Thursday afternoon due to overcrowding.

Investors buying Town Square south of Las Vegas Strip, sources say

New York investment giant TIAA and Chicago-based Fairbourne Properties are buying Town Square, the roughly 100-acre commercial property south of the Strip, people familiar with the matter told the Review-Journal this week.

Here’s what’s happening in the entertainment world tonight in Las Vegas

Joining Murray Sawchuck onstage: Co-stars April and Lefty; comedian Lenny Windsor (“Benny Hill”); new Las Vegas all-female electric-brass group Electra Brass; vocalists Kaci Machacyk and Michael Shapiro; “Shark Tank” magicians Jarrett & Raja; and juggler Steve August (Comedy Central).

Syrian government in control of Aleppo for first time in 4 years

The Syrian government took full control of Aleppo on Thursday for the first time in four years after the last opposition fighters and civilians were bused out of war-ravaged eastern districts, sealing the end of the rebellion’s most important stronghold.

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