Bundy friends, family protest federal monument decision

Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal government figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his Southern Nevada ranch.

The best Review-Journal pictures of 2016 — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal photographers spanned the state — and the world — to cover the news and capture beauty of the every day. Their job, to tell the story in a visually interesting way.

 
Florida dog attacks owner trying to dress it in a sweater

A dog in Florida turned on its owner, who was trying to dress it in a sweater, biting the woman and others who tried to help her, police told local media outlets.

Syrian rebels say they’ve frozen peace talks due to ceasefire violations

Syrian rebel groups said on Monday they had decided to freeze any talks about their possible participation in Syrian peace negotiations being prepared by Moscow in Kazakhstan unless the Syrian government and its Iran-backed allies end what it said were violations of a ceasefire.

Trump leaning toward former Georgia gov. to lead Ag Department

Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is U.S. Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s leading candidate to run the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a senior Trump transition team official said on Monday.

Freshness, portability among selling points at Sweet Poke

A traditional sushi/sashimi meal often involves grinning across a glass barrier at specially dressed chefs, eagerly anticipating a fresh dish that’s equal parts flavor and decorative charm, and the camaraderie of chatting with dining partners.

Number of crashes continues to rise in Las Vegas, Metro reports

The number of fatal crashes in Las Vegas was up 33 percent from 2014 to 2015, and fatalities from accidents were up 31.6 percent. The number has continued to rise since 2012.

13 arrests made on New Year’s Eve in Reno

Reno police say they made 13 arrests, including one for indecent exposure, during New Year’s Eve festivities that drew an estimated 15,000 people to the downtown area.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants pot shops to have banking access

As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block — lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted.

Don’t forget about setting mental and emotional health goals in 2017

Experts say that amid mulling over career ambitions, fitness aims and financial aspirations, people often forget that setting and attaining mental health targets could better their quality of life and help them achieve other goals.

SpaceX plans Jan. 8 return to flight with Falcon rocket

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to resume flying rockets next week following an investigation into why one of them burst into flames on a launch pad four months ago, the company said Monday.

Suicide bomber lays waste to Baghdad market

A suicide bomber blew up his explosives-laden vehicle Monday in a bustling market area in Baghdad, killing at least 18 people, Iraqi officials said, hours after the arrival of French President Francois Hollande to the country and amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.

IS said it is behind deadly Turkish nightclub shooting

The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others.

Trump questions US intel on Russian hacking charges, says he has inside info

“You know, if you have something really important, write it out and have it delivered by courier, the old-fashioned way,” Donald Trump told reporters during his annual New Year’s Eve bash. “Because I’ll tell you what: No computer is safe.”

Obama embraces final chance to define presidency

His last presidential vacation behind him, Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.

6.5-acre Las Vegas estate priced at $6.5M

Behind 8101 O’Bannon Drive’s double iron gates lies an unexpected luxurious estate marked in sophistication.

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