Newest Henderson councilman has plenty of friends on city council

Three finalists emerged from a field of nine candidates for the Ward 2 seat that became available after Debra March was elected mayor. The candidates included a Las Vegas deputy city manager and Henderson Chamber of Commerce manager, but one name shot to the top:

Wasserman Schultz scandal coverage shows media double standard — ANALYSIS

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., the former Democratic National Committee chairwoman known in political circles as DWS, is knee-deep in a scandal that involves a laptop, money and possible foreign entanglements.

Sword fighters share passion at CombatCon in Las Vegas

About 1,000 sword-fighting enthusiasts gathered at the Flamingo to take classes, attend panels and presentations, watch demonstrations, and compete in historical European martial arts practices during this weekend’s CombatCon.

Daniel’s story: How school choice improves education

Sitting in his second-grade classroom, Daniel Maldonado had taken the first step toward becoming a story of wasted potential. But thanks to Nevada’s remaining school choice program, he’s now able to maximize his academic abilities.

Issues arise for Raiders in preseason loss

Cornerback Sean Smith had a brutal outing for the Raiders, and their offense caught an ugly glimpse of life without left tackle Donald Penn. These issues arose during an evening that saw many key players sit during a 20-10 loss to the Cardinals.

COMMENTARY: Donald Trump hits the debt ceiling

A recent analysis from the Brookings Institution, a liberal think tank, wisely observes: “Congress has never failed to act in time, so no one knows with certainty what the consequences [of a default] would be.”

Las Vegas 51s cautiously optimistic about securing deal for new stadium

51s team leaders seem optimistic that they could have a deal in place in the relatively near future that would move the club from downtown Cashman Field to a new stadium next to the Golden Knights’ practice facility by the 2019 season.

Arizona’s Jeff Flake confronts tough Senate race in 2018

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake has spent the first part of the August congressional recess crisscrossing Arizona, touring the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting a wildfire-scarred town and giving a speech to business leaders.

Guam residents warned about nuke blast if North Korea attacks

If an attack warning is issued, Guam residents should take cover quickly — in a concrete structure, preferably underground — and stay there until instructed otherwise, according to a fact sheet titled “Preparing for an Imminent Missile Threat.”

Cheaper is better at the Offprice Show in Las Vegas

The Offprice Show kicked off Saturday at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, where more buyers sought out men’s clothing and accessories to fill their stores.

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