Las Vegas man pleads guilty in armed bank robberies

A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty Friday to charges of robbing a bank with a homemade simulated explosive device, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.

Police want man tied to sexual assault at Las Vegas hotel

Police need help identifying and locating a person of interest in a sexual assault that occurred Wednesday morning at a hotel on the 100 block of East Harmon Avenue.

Trump joins Macron for French Bastille Day events

NICE, France — Commemorations followed celebrations on Bastille Day for French President Emmanuel Macron, who traveled to the Riviera city of Nice for a solemn remembrance of the 86 lives lost one year ago when a huge truck sped through revelers feting France’s national day.

A-Rod partners with Las Vegas-based fitness company

Alex Rodriguez has gone from exercising on the baseball field to attending fitness classes in 103-degree heat. He’s now promoting those classes through a Vegas-based company.

Hawaii man captured in California is suspect in UNLV shooting

Hawaii resident Kevin Michael Kealoha, 44, fled after shooting at UNLV and the theft of two cars in Henderson on Thursday, then resumed his crime spree in San Bernardino County in California, authorities say.

Ruling that weakens travel ban will go to Supreme Court

A court decision on President Donald Trump’s travel ban has reopened a window to tens of thousands of refugees to enter the United States and the government is looking to quickly close it with an appeal directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Tradition still reigns supreme at Wimbledon

Despite many modern amenities, tennis’ most prestigious tournament maintains its longstanding rules, from wearing all white to the winners curtsying and bowing to royalty.

Construction could start soon on theater complex in North Las Vegas

Construction could start by the end of September on the Maya Entertainment Center’s 14-screen movie theater, shops and restaurants on a 32-acre parcel across the street from North Las Vegas City Hall and the Silver Nugget Casino.

Sandoval among governors calling for cybersecurity panel

The leadership of the National Governors Association, including incoming chairman Gov. Brian Sandoval, repeated a plea to Congress on Friday to create a national committee to address cybersecurity threats.

Nevada approves 5 more alternative high schools

State Board of Education brings total number of alternative schools, which are expected to primarily serve a specific group of students, to 22.

 
Florida sinkhole swallows 2 homes, continues to grow

A massive sinkhole has swallowed two homes in a neighborhood in western Florida and is still continuing to swell, prompting authorities to evacuate numerous nearby houses as a precaution, officials said.

Poker fills void for high-stakes pro Nick Petrangelo

Nick Petrangelo, a former golfer and hockey player at Division III Skidmore College (New York), is poised for a deep run in the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Detective involved in fatal shooting in Arizona identified

Mohave County Sheriff’s Detective Aaron Devries, 30, a 12-year department employee and the son of Kingman police chief Bob Devries, was identified as one of two officers involved in the incident.

Lobbyist was at Trump Jr.’s meeting with Kremlin-connected lawyer

A Russian American lobbyist and veteran of Russia’s military said Friday that he attended a June 2016 meeting between President Donald Trump’s oldest son and a Kremlin-connected attorney.

Jimmy Carter released from hospital after collapsing from dehydration

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was back at a Habitat for Humanity worksite Friday, a day after he was hospitalized for dehydration while working with the organization to build homes for needy families in Canada.

Congressional Republicans want Nevada monuments cut back

In a letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, members of the all-GOP Congressional Western Caucus, including Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei, urge the reduction or repeal of 19 of the 22 national monuments currently under review.

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