Roberson announces run for Nevada lieutenant governor

State Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Henderson, is officially running to be Nevada’s next lieutenant governor, according to a Monday announcement.

 
60 immigrants found in refrigerated truck in Texas

Sixty immigrants have been found in a load of ice-covered broccoli in a refrigerated trailer that was searched at a South Texas border checkpoint, federal officials said Monday.

Sisolak writes letter to Trump ahead of Reno visit

President Donald Trump’s Wednesday visit to Reno is drawing attention from Nevada’s elected officials following controversy over Trump’s comments about violence in Charlottesville involving white supremacists.

Tribes can use federal death penalty, but reject the option

The horrific case of an 11-year-old girl who was lured into a van, sexually assaulted and killed provides a new example in a long line in which American Indian tribes have rejected pursuing the death penalty.

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago moving to Bellagio

Wolfgang Puck’s local flagship Spago is moving from The Forum Shops at Caesars to Bellagio, taking over the space currently home to Todd English’s Olives. A Spago grand opening is expected in spring 2018.

Deadline for NFL bars listings is Aug. 24

The Review-Journal will feature its annual listing of NFL bars in Las Vegas in the Sept. 7 special section in print editions.

Teen girl pleads guilty to lesser charge in Slender Man attack

One of two Wisconsin girls charged with repeatedly stabbing a classmate to impress the fictitious horror character Slender Man pleaded guilty Monday, but she still faces a trial in the case next month focused on her mental health.

Overnight restrictions set this week for US 95 work

Sections of southbound U.S. Highway 95 will be restricted through east Las Vegas for overnight work this week, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

Pacific fleet readiness in question after collisions

The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after the USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters, leaving 10 U.S. sailors missing and others injured.

RTC offers discounts for college students, faculty, staff

Students, faculty and staff at local colleges can save up to 60 percent on bus fares, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said Monday.

Chinese bullet train to hit speeds of 250 mph

After cutting back the speed of the Beijing to Shanghai bullet train following a deadly crash, China is set to again make it one of the world’s fastest.

Wounded congressman Scalise to base return on doctors’ advice

The Louisiana congressman shot at a baseball practice in mid-June is telling colleagues that his return to the Capitol will be based on his doctors’ advice and a date has not yet been determined.

Court orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $417M in powder case

Johnson & Johnson on Monday was ordered by a California jury to pay $417 million to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based products like Johnson’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene.

Artificial intelligence pioneer says humans must teach machines

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Andrew Ng has led teams at Google and Baidu that have gone on to create self-learning computer programs used by hundreds of millions of people, including email spam filters and touch-screen keyboards that make typing easier by predicting what you might want to say next.

 
University of Texas removes 4 Confederate statues overnight

The University of Texas at Austin removed four statues tied to the Confederacy from its campus on Monday, saying they had become symbols of white supremacy at a time of protests and fierce debate about race and the legacy of America’s Civil War.

Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year

Alabama became the first program in 12 years to take the top spot in The Associated Press preseason media poll two straight years, and will start the season ranked in the top five for the ninth consecutive time.

Evolving Harvest Fest set for final year at Cashman Center

Harvest Fest will undergo a sizable change in the coming year, as 2017 marks its final appearance at the Cashman Center. The trade show space there is closing, forcing the festival to move to World Market Center Las Vegas in 2018.

Deborah Wall: Now’s the best time to see less-crowded North Rim

The appropriately named Grand Canyon can be enjoyed from at least two perspectives. The South Rim is more popular andopen all year. The North Rim is closed in winter, but the best time to visit there is upon us: September and early October,before most North Rim services shut down about mid-October because of early snows. In that window, weather will usuallybe clear, with a slight chill.

New McCarran website more compatible with mobile devices

McCarran International Airport has an updated website that will be more compatible with mobile devices and offers information in 10 different languages, airport officials said.

Homeowners are the ones to amend CC&Rs

Board of directors can propose amendments to change the governing documents, specifically the CC&Rs or bylaws, but in most cases, only the homeowners can approve these amendments.

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