Congress returns to tackle lengthy list of must-pass legislation

Congress returns from a month-long recess Tuesday to tackle must-pass legislation to raise the debt ceiling, fund government programs and provide relief for storm-ravaged victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Cuba political transition likely to end Castro reign

Cuba on Monday began a five-month political transition expected to end with Raul Castro’s departure from the presidency, capping his family’s near-total dominance of the political system for nearly 60 years.

LA Times publisher Tronc acquires New York Daily News

Newspaper publisher Tronc has acquired the Daily News, a storied New York tabloid newspaper that won a Pulitzer Prize this year but has been buffeted by the changing media environment.

Las Vegas workers march The Strip for higher wages

The Fight for $15 march in Las Vegas was one of about 300 around the country on Monday. Service Employees International Union Nevada, along with community members and Nevada’s elected leaders, marched in solidarity with fast-food workers to advocate for higher pay.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: Cardinals 2017 season preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Cardinals’ season in the 24th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.

Raiders could give Sebastian Janikowski the boot

Sebastian Janikowski said in June he wanted to kick for the Raiders in 2020 when they relocate to Las Vegas. He might not make it to Sunday.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: Raiders 2017 season preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Raiders’ season in the 25th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.

Woman rescued after threatening to jump from Las Vegas overpass

A distraught woman who threatened to jump off the Mandalay Bay Road overpass at Interstate 15 Monday afternoon forced intermittent lane closures of the freeway before she was rescued, the Clark County Fire Department said.

Mayweather thanks father as he reflects on Hall of Fame career

Floyd Mayweather has the perfect 50-0 record (27 knockouts), but he wasn’t perfect on his path to superstardom. A look back at how Mayweather became arguably the best fighter of his generation and one of the richest athletes ever.

Raiders sign 2, fill 10-man practice squad

The Raiders filled out their practice squad on Monday. Soon, one of their ex-players could help another team do the same.

Northwest Tech student’s letter to author nets her national award

As a child, Apoorva Chauhan went to the library regularly with her family. She would read favorite books such asBlack Beauty” or the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series, which served as “a doorway to new worlds and adventures” when life became tough.

Northeast Thai eatery’s locale chosen for proximity to Nellis

Narit Chaiwon, 32, of the southwest valley worked as a server for about 10 years after moving to Las Vegas. Now the northern Thailand native is embarking on his first business venture with Narong’s Thai Kitchen, which opened in the northeast valley in August.

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