Congress sends Trump bill to address VA claims backlog

House lawmakers finalized a bill Friday to streamline the appeals process for veterans seeking benefits and sent the legislation to the president.

5 picks for art in Las Vegas this week

The Age of Aquarius dawns again as Majestic Repertory Theatre lets the sunshine in with “Hair,” as a tribe of performers(including a live band) delivers such hits as “Let the Sunshine In,”

This week’s 5 best bets for nightlife in Las Vegas

DJ Diesel, aka NBA great Shaquille O’Neal, throws down the jams at the Rehab pool party on Sunday. Doors open at 11 a.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel. Tickets start at $20 for women and $40 for men (rehablv.com).

Freeway ramps in downtown Las Vegas to close starting Monday

A new, half-mile carpool ramp hailed as the centerpiece of Project Neon is starting to take shape, prompting the long-term closure of two freeway ramps starting Monday evening in downtown Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

 
Passenger trains collide in Egypt, 43 die

Two passenger trains collided on Friday just outside Egypt’s Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, killing 43 people, according to authorities, the country’s deadliest rail accident in more than a decade.

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The High Roller is seen from The Linq promenade in Las Vegas Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

COMMENTARY: The Google controversy

Women seem to have less affinity for mechanical things than men, a preference that shows up even in extremely young children.

Hacker released emails show HBO negotiating for stolen data

Hackers released an email from HBO in which the company expressed willingness to pay them $250,000 as part of a negotiation over electronic data swiped from HBO’s servers.

Southern Nevada shoe seller still in battle with Crocs

Ten years on, almost as long as USA Dawgs has existed, and the Las Vegas Valley shoe seller still hashes out its war with clog giant Crocs in courts.

Mike Tyson files lawsuit against boxing hall of fame

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Inc. in Las Vegas, alleging trademark infringement and violation of his rights of privacy.

UNLV QB Armani Rogers has his best day in camp

UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez said quarterback Armani Rogers put together his strongest training camp on Friday. Sanchez also was pleased with practice overall, a day after criticizing his team’s effort.

Allegiant flight attendants take steps that may lead to strike

The union representing flight attendants for Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has sent a letter to the National Mediation Board asking the regulatory body to intervene in a six-year contract negotiation.

Honolulu sprinkler bill advances after deadly high-rise fire

Some Honolulu residents believe a bill that would require older high-rise buildings to retrofit sprinklers would be too costly, while others believe the sprinklers would prevent another deadly fire like the one last month.

LVCVA lawyer gets 7.5 percent salary boost, 25 percent bonus

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s lawyer has received a 7.5 percent salary increase and a 25 percent bonus from the organization’s board of directors.

Former Rebel Tyrell Green signs with Swedish basketball team

Former UNLV basketball player Tyrell Green has signed with the Swedish pro team Norrkoping Dolphins. Green, a 6-foot 7-inch forward, averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds last season for the Rebels.

 
STEM summer camp for girls wraps up in Nevada

Alexa Cafe is iD Tech’s first all girls weeklong summer program in Nevada focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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