Harvard dreams die for at least 10 students after social posts

BOSTON — At least 10 students who were accepted to Harvard University had their admission offers revoked because they made offensive comments online, the university’s student newspaper reported.

 
2 charged in deadly Oakland warehouse fire that killed 36

A man who authorities say illegally rented out space in an Oakland warehouse that caught fire, killing 36 partygoers, and another man who organized the event were each charged Monday with three dozen counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Blog: Sandoval: We took ESA fight as far as we could

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval said today that closing the state budgets without funding for the controversial Education Savings Account program was a “worthwhile compromise,” although he expressed disappointment that the program didn’t win more Democratic support.

Nevada Legislature wraps up ‘great session’

Nevada lawmakers gave final legislative approval Monday to a package of bills that resolved a stalemate over the budget and signaled the 2017 Legislature would end without chaos by midnight.

UNLV’s use of Raiders stadium slated for discussion

A discussion on UNLV’s use of the 65,000-seat NFL stadium being built by the Oakland Raiders at Interstate 15 and Russell Road is on Thursday’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority board agenda.

New flyover ramp to relieve traffic out of McCarran opens

A new $52.5 million flyover ramp linking the southbound Airport Connector tunnel to the eastbound 215 Beltway was christened Monday morning, aimed at relieving traffic headed out of McCarran International Airport.

 
2017 Best of Nevada Preps Awards — VIDEO

The 2017 Best of Nevada Preps awards ceremony was held Saturday at The Venetian. Here’s a look at all of the winners.

No vote likely for Nevada inspector general bill

Sponsors of Assembly Bill 404 said the office would have added oversight to organizations such as the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s authority, and noted a Review-Journal investigation that showed lavish spending alcohol, showgirls and luxuries.

 
Nevada Legislature adds $25M for UNLV med school funding — VIDEO

The Nevada Legislature on Monday pushed forward with a bill to allocate $25 million in new money to UNLV’s fledgling medical school, contingent upon the state funding getting a private donor match.

Apple’s ‘HomePod’ unveiled at developer conference

Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends, unveiling a new “smart” home speaker and device features touching on virtual reality, online privacy and a form of artificial intelligence called machine learning.

Trump outlines plan to privatize air traffic control system

President Donald Trump announced Monday an initiative to reform the nation’s air traffic control system, which he said is woefully behind the times.

Summerlin man finds voice as a solo act

Summerlin’s Josh Keating began performing music when he was 13 and has appeared with his father, Ken, both around town and in Branson, Missouri.

PRI maintains lead as vote count continues in Mexico

The ruling party’s candidate held a slight advantage in preliminary vote counts in the race for governor of Mexico’s most populous state, an election seen as a key test ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Why did Arab world powers sever ties with Qatar?

The decision by four Arab nations to cut ties with Qatar marks the culmination of years of tension among a historically tightknit alliance of energy-rich Gulf Arab states that share borders, a common heritage and a strong alliance with Washington.

‘Canelo’ Alvarez to face ‘GGG’ Golovkin in Las Vegas

The megabout between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin will take place in Las Vegas on Sept. 16, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya announced Monday on ESPN.

North Las Vegas store builds clientele via its analog games

After separating from the Air Force reserve a few years ago when his wife received orders to go to England, Matthew Turner was eager to start a business venture he and a friend had been envisioning for years: an analog game store.

A look at Day 6 of the World Series of Poker

Popular poker pro Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier of France owns a sizable lead entering the final table of the $111,111 High Roller for One Drop No-limit Hold ’em event with $3.69 million for first place.

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