France awards grants to US-based climate scientists

Eighteen climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere hit the jackpot Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron awarded them millions of euros in grants to relocate to France for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term.

Public can voice opinions on NIAA realignment Friday

When the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s realignment committee meets Friday, the session will include an extra agenda item for public comment.

Las Vegas WNBA team snares a rebound with Aces

If not for Bill Foley’s affection for U. S. Military Academy at West Point , the Vegas Golden Knights would be called the Vegas Aces.

Las Vegas shooting victim’s family seeks $45M from gunman’s estate

The family of a woman killed in the Route 91 Harvest festival massacre is asking for $45 million from the estate of gunman Stephen Paddock, and a Las Vegas judge could decide this week how his assets are managed.

NFR welcomes special needs children for ‘Exceptional Rodeo’ — PHOTOS

Special needs children got the chance to experience the world of rodeo with National Finals Rodeo contestants, announcers, personnel and Miss Rodeo America at The Exceptional Rodeo during Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday.

Key talks on Raiders Stadium poised to enter home stretch

The home stretch for completing a stadium development agreement with a firm price begins Thursday with the December Las Vegas Stadium Authority board meeting.

Senators call for Trump to resign over sexual misconduct claims

Four senators suggested President Donald Trump should resign as three women who accused him of sexually harassing them years ago called Monday for Congress to investigate their charges.

Nevada drops to 37th in health care firm’s annual ranking

The annual report by the United Health Foundation ranks states on 35 factors divided into five categories: behaviors; community and environment; policy; clinical care; and outcomes.

Data center company Switch selects new board member

Locally based data center company Switch has named Kimberly Sheehy as the successor to board member Larry Krause, who died in October.

Zinke, Republicans take shots at Patagonia over Utah monuments

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and House Republicans have escalated their feud with Patagonia after the outdoor retailer told Americans that President Donald Trump “stole your land” in his move to shrink two sprawling Utah national monuments.

 
Golden Knights open challenging five-game homestand

The Knights, who have won four straight after suffering a three-game losing streak in late November-early December, play their next five games at home, starting Tuesday against Carolina.

Filipino teachers adjust to school district, life in Las Vegas

Vanguardia and his fellow Filipino teachers are working for the school district on J-1 visas, a nonimmigrant visa for work- and study-based travel. About 300,000 foreign travelers come to the U.S. each year on J-1 visas. In 2016, Nevada hosted 2,021 participants, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Southern Arizona offers a respite from season’s chill

While many of us in Southern Nevada want to travel this time of year, many of the go-to places are too cold or covered too deeply with snow. But you won’t have that problem if you head down into the Sonoran Desert and Tucson, Arizona. Almost as far south as you can go in Arizona, winter weather is luxuriously pleasant.

 
Newest California wildfire causes tens of thousands to evacuate

Ash fell like snow and heavy smoke had residents gasping for air Monday as a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size, becoming the fifth largest in state history and driving celebrities from a wealthy hillside enclave.

Las Vegas shooting survivor walks out of rehab hospital

A survivor of the Las Vegas Strip shooting who suffered a head wound chalked up a “huge” milestone in her recovery when she was able to walk out of a rehabilitation hospital in Maryland last week, according a social media update by the family.

UNLV’s Brandon McCoy named MW player of the week

UNLV freshman forward Brandon McCoy was named Mountain West men’s basketball player of the week for the second time in three weeks. He averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in victories over Oral Roberts and Illinois.

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