Trump’s immigration policy working, without building a wall — ANALYSIS

Arguably the most successful element of Donald Trump’s presidency involves a campaign promise that hasn’t been enacted or funded by Congress. The mere threat of a wall — a “big beautiful” wall — along the Mexican border has transformed the immigration equation as fewer undocumented immigrants cross the border into the United States.

Key Republicans throw support behind Heller

With a contested primary on the horizon for the Nevada U.S. Senate race, some big Republican names have thrown their support behind Dean Heller, the vulnerable GOP incumbent.

UNLV roundup: Women’s soccer team stays unbeaten

Sophie Cortes scored two goals to lead UNLV to a 3-1 victory over Southern Utah in a nonconference women’s soccer match Sunday at Johann Memorial Field.

Kendrick Lamar emerges as big winner at MTV Video Music Awards

Kendrick Lamar was the king of the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, winning six awards on a night full of emotional performances, political moments and a new, eye-popping Taylor Swift music video.

COMMENTARY: Hey digital addicts: Put down the devices from time to time

Years of research have suggested various differences in reading online versus in print, many of which have come down on the side of paper for better comprehension when engaging in “close reading,” i.e., detailed critical analysis of a text.

Princess Diana remains influential, 20 years after death

The shock came late on a summer evening: After an idyllic Mediterranean holiday, Princess Diana had been in a car crash in Paris. Her boyfriend was dead; she was hospitalized. She died a few hours later on Aug. 31, 1997, plunging Britain into grief that lingers to this day.

Divers recover remains of missing from USS McCain collision

Divers have found the remains of all 10 sailors who went missing after the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker collided near Singapore last week, the U.S. Navy said Monday.

Trump ready to end limits on military gear for police

The Trump administration is preparing to restore the flow of surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies under a program that had been sharply curtailed amid an outcry over police use of armored vehicles and other war-fighting gear to confront protesters.

New York Mets call up OF Travis Taijeron from Las Vegas

Only two of the nine players in the Las Vegas 51s’ opening day lineup remain with the team. At this point, six are currently with the New York Mets and one — Adam Wilk — is no longer with the organization.

TKO’d in the ring, Conor McGregor parties like a champ

Conor McGregor took to the VIP terrace of Encore Beach Club and addressed a sold-out crowd: “It didn’t turn out the way we wanted, but we can still party like it did!”

Donald Penn trusts Raiders will deliver on new deal

Donald Penn felt rewarded Saturday. The Raiders left tackle appeared in two series during an exhibition against the Dallas Cowboys.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: San Francisco 49ers 2017 season preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the 49ers’ season in the 17th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.

Free agent Will Butcher picks Devils over Golden Knights

Will Butcher, a prized free-agent defenseman from the University of Denver, signed with the New Jersey Devils on Sunday after considering the Golden Knights.

5-year-old shoots self in northeast Las Vegas

The 5-year-old boy shot himself in the finger just before 9:20 a.m. on the 4700 block of Luxor Way, near Lamb and Las Vegas boulevards, Las Vegas police said.

Art exhibits around Las Vegas

Paintings, photographs and more will be on display around the valley.

Tony Manfredi named executive director of Nevada Arts Council

Veteran public broadcasting executive Tony Manfredi has been named the Nevada Arts Council’s new executive director and will take the reins of the state cultural agency Sept. 11.

3 men charged in attacks on Charlottesville counterprotesters

Three men allegedly involved in attacks on counterprotesters at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville earlier this month have been charged with felonies, Charlottesville police said late Saturday.

 
UNLV semester begins with added safety feature

When UNLV students converge on campus today for the beginning of fall courses, they will be greeted by a new safety feature.