UNLV Rebels forward Troy Baxter Jr. to have X-rays on knee

UNLV freshman forward Troy Baxter Jr. was scheduled to have X-rays on his knee Friday, a day after he took a tumble in the Rebels’ 71-53 loss to No. 3 Kansas at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Churches and holiday gatherings may be terror targets, US warns

Federal authorities warned law enforcement authorities across the nation Friday that Islamic State sympathizers are continuing to call for attacks on churches and other holiday gathering sites.

Try these candy cane-infused treats in Vegas

The Candy Cane Eggnog Shake at LVB Burgers & Bar and the Peppermint Stick at Vintner Grill are a couple of the items On the Menu this week.

Nevada Supreme Court ends 5-year fight by denying gun club appeal

The Nevada Supreme Court shot down an appeal by a Boulder City gun club over Clark County’s denial of a hillside display advertising the business, ending a five-year dispute.

This week’s 5 best bets for what to watch

Our picks this week for movies, TV and streaming video include the 20th anniversary of “24 Hours of ‘A Christmas Story.’ ”

Pennsylvania man heads to the store, ends up in Alabama

A suburban Philadelphia man whose weekend trip to a neighborhood store somehow led to a 900-mile detour to Alabama is safely back with his family, thanks to breakfasting police officers who realized something wasn’t right.

Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse settle US subprime investigations for $12.5B

Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse agreed to pay a combined $12.5 billion to resolve U.S. investigations into sales of the toxic debt that fueled the financial crisis, putting behind them a major dispute that undermined confidence in the banks and raised questions about their turnarounds.

Dangers of Las Vegas driving can be compounded during holiday season

The Metropolitan Police Department has seen at least 163 homicides within its giant jurisdiction this year. But would you believe, in that same span of space and time, almost 120 people were also killed in traffic crashes?

 
Berlin truck attack suspect killed by police in Milan

The Tunisian man suspected of driving a truck into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin was killed early Friday in a shootout with police in Milan, Italy’s interior minister said.

Stingrays, sharks, snakes featured at new SeaQuest Aquarium in Boulevard Mall

Inside the newest addition to Boulevard Mall, Brad Boyle lifts his daughter Alexis so she can watch the sharks swim by. The sharks are the 6-year-old’s favorite exhibit in the 31,000-square-foot SeaQuest Aquarium inside the mall, opened to the public on Thursday.

Downtown Las Vegas hotel tempts with ‘all you can drink’ special

As competition heats up over how to attract patrons to spend some or all of their New Year’s with a particular establishment, some are investing in the amount of alcohol they’re willing to sell.

Max Amini feels at home wherever stand-up takes him

From Dubai to Dallas, the Iranian-American comedian — who opens for Persian pop stars Mansour and Arash on Sunday at the Park Theater — always finds something to relate to.

Future brighter for Steve Alford, UCLA basketball

UCLA, 13-0 and ranked No. 2, represents the biggest surprise of the college basketball season. The Bruins’ odds to win the national championship were posted at 50-1 in early November.

Marvin Menzies vows more of the same when scheduling for Rebels

A few things are undeniable: UNLV is likely a few recruiting classes from being NCAA Tournament worthy, and yet its fan base expects a nonconference schedule littered with high major opponents.

Las Vegas City Hall exhibit showcases employees’ artistic talents

The exhibit — at the second-floor Chamber Gallery — features paintings, photographs and ceramics, with portraits, landscapes and abstracts in the mix, curated by Clay Arts Vegas co-owner Peter Jakubowski.

McCarran International unveils latest line of employee uniforms

It wasn’t exactly Fashion Week in Milan, New York or Paris, but airport customer service representatives from McCarran International strutted their stuff along a runway Thursday to show off their newest attire.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument to get walking trail

The North Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday night formally approved a three-way agreement that will lead to the creation of the first walking trail at the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.

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