ESA blame game splits Nevada GOP

Nevada Republicans are split over who is to blame for the failure to fund the state’s dormant education savings accounts.

Hearings on Clinton-China connection hauntingly familiar to Russia probe

If you watched former FBI Chief James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday, you heard Democratic senators refer to Russian attempts to interfere with the 2016 presidential election as a “hostile” act by a “hostile” government – an affront, their tone suggested, heretofore unknown in American politics.

Pride, anger mix at LGBT parades

Supporters of LGBT rights marched and rallied in the nation’s capital and dozens of other U.S. cities on Sunday, celebrating gains but angry over threats posed by the administration of President Donald Trump.

Ridesharing or a taxi? No comparison

I was still reluctant to try something new until I remembered the wise advice my mother used to give me.

Congress needs to move on tax reform

Nevada’s small businesses need a simplified tax code that lowers the tax rate and moves the United States to a territorial tax system so that companies will not be taxed twice for income earned overseas.

James Comey testimony proves nothing in regard to Trump

It is high time now to put this non-issue to rest and focus on the real problems faced by our nation, which have absolutely nothing to do with Russia. We need to move on.

Kudos to paper for capturing awards

The continuing creativity and excellent journalism of the Review-Journal is praiseworthy and inspiring.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ wins big at Tonys

“Dear Evan Hansen,” the touching, heartfelt musical about young outsiders, has won the biggest theater popularity contest — winning the best new musical trophy at the Tony Awards along with five other statuettes, including best score, book and top actor honors for Ben Platt.

Penguins beat Predators 2-0 to claim 2nd straight Stanley Cup

The Pittsburgh Penguins won the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season with a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.

Melania and Barron Trump move into the White House

After nearly five months of living apart, President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, announced Sunday that she and the couple’s young son have finally moved into the presidential mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Michael Bradley’s stunner helps US to 1-1 tie at Mexico

Michael Bradley scored a stunning early goal from about 40 yards and the U.S. hung on for a 1-1 tie against Mexico in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday night, gaining only its third point at Azteca Stadium as coach Bruce Arena changed seven starters and used a five-man defense to overcome the thin air and short recovery time.

Tech-savvy students learn new skills at cybersecurity seminar

About 40 students and their parents attended the free course Sunday, where they learned about building robots and writing code. Students tinkered with circuits on a tiny motherboard. From there, they learned how to program their devices.

 
Local students experience milestone moment at Zion National Park

Fourth-graders from Rainbow Dreams Academy, Victory Mission Baptist Church, 100 Academy of Excellence and Booker, Kelly and Wendell Williams elementary schools were invited to Zion National Park along with a small group of children from Child Protective Services.

Raiders CB Sean Smith says he’s back after rough 2016

Raiders cornerback Sean Smith signed a $38 million contract last March, and followed with what was the worst year of his career, but the strides he’s shown this spring point to a bounce-back season.

Services to mark 1 year since mass shooting at Orlando club

Church bells will toll throughout the Orlando area as residents reflect on the 49 patrons killed during a massacre at the gay nightclub Pulse in the worst mass shooting in recent U.S. history.

Workout regimens keep 2 PBA50 bowlers among elite

PBA50 Tour members Ron Mohr and Amleto Monacelli hope their exercise regimens keep them competitive at the Suncoast Senior U.S. Open this week at Suncoast Bowling Center.

2017 All-State Girls Swimming Team

The Las Vegas Review-Journal releases its 2017 all-state girls swimming and diving team.

Most Puerto Rico voters back statehood, partial results show

A large majority of voters in Puerto Rico supported U.S. statehood for their island in a referendum on Sunday, according to partial results, but a low turnout and a boycott by several opposition parties called into question the validity of the non-binding vote.

Coroner identifies man killed at Las Vegas adult store

The Clark County coroner on Sunday identified the Las Vegas man who was shot and killed Friday by a part-time security guard at an adult store just west of the Strip.