Golden Knights hit season’s midpoint in amazing fashion

The Knights departed for their off week by beating the Rangers 2-1 before a season-high 18,234 at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, another close and impressive victory in a place where there have been many.

Another small segment of Interstate 11 opens Feb. 1

Another small segment of Interstate 11 is scheduled to open Feb. 1, when motorists will be allowed to drive in the northbound lanes between Silverline Road and Foothill Drive, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Clark County School District overhaul likely to miss deadline

The Clark County School District is expected to be found in violation of state law on Jan. 15 as district officials continue to wrestle with their reorganization of long-standing budget practices to shift more money to schools.

Elvis fans celebrate the legend’s 83rd birthday

Monday marks the 83rd anniversary of the birth of Elvis Presley. It’s a moment to note that the Presley brand has tempered over the past several years, a periodic point of conversation around VegasVille.

Golden Knights end first half of season with 2-1 win over Rangers

William Karlsson broke a 1-1 tie near the midway point of the third period and the Golden Knights defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 Sunday at T-Mobile Arena as the Knights wrapped up the first half of their inaugural NHL season.

Favorite bettors find no relief on NFL wild-card weekend

A year after all four home favorites won their wild-card games by double-digits and covered the spread, the weekend went to the underdogs, who finished 4-0 ATS with two outright upsets.

Anti-Trumper vows to keep on fighting

I warn all Republicans that I also took an oath to defend the Constitution when I went into the military, and it did not have an expiration date.

Oprah’s speech fires up Golden Globes; ‘Three Billboards’ triumphs

With a red carpet dyed black by actresses dressed in a color-coordinated statement, the Golden Globes were transformed into an A-list expression of female empowerment in the post-Harvey Weinstein era. Oprah Winfrey led the charge.

California burn areas may see mudslides as storm looms

Forecasters say a storm expected to bring heavy rain to California could drop several inches in recent burn areas, raising the risk of mudslides on hillsides made bare by flames.

Golden Knights defenseman Luca Sbisa sidelined for third time

Golden Knights defenseman Luca Sbisa sat out Sunday’s game against the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day, according to coach Gerard Gallant.

Saints survive, beat Panthers to advance

Drew Brees passed for 376 yards and two touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints held off Carolina’s late comeback bid to seal a 31-26 victory in their NFC wild-card game on Sunday.

CES rides into view with self-driving car demonstration

The ride-hailing company Lyft will shuttle passengers between the Gold Lot and 20 locations, including Caesars Palace, in the autonomous BMW sedans from Tuesday through Friday, to introduce the public to the future transport. The rides coincide with CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, which runs the same four days.

Golden Globes red carpet sees lots of black dresses

The highly anticipated wear-black protest at the Golden Globes took off Sunday as soon as the red carpet opened, including A-listers Meryl Streep in a deep V-cut gown and Michelle Williams in an embellished off-the-shoulder look with “Me Too” founder Tarana Burke at her side.

Florida woman injured after cat attacks her inside car

A Florida woman is recovering from critical injuries after a cat jumped into her car and attacked her, causing her to be run over by her own vehicle.

Malaysia OKs new search by private company for missing plane

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s government said Saturday that it has approved a new attempt by a private company to find the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, nearly four years after its disappearance sparked one of aviation’s biggest mysteries.

Portuguese festival encourages children to smoke cigarettes

The Epiphany celebrations in the Portuguese village of Vale de Salgueiro feature a tradition that each year causes an outcry among outsiders: Parents encouraging their children, some as young as 5, to smoke cigarettes.

Alabama edges Georgia in CFP national championship opinion poll

Here’s a survey of opinions from Review-Journal staff members, other media, oddsmakers and professional handicappers on Monday’s college football national title game between Alabama (-4) and Georgia.

Legal battle ahead over Charles Manson’s estate, remains

The fight over the body and possessions of apocalyptic cult leader Charles Manson has fragmented into at least three camps competing over an estate that could cash in on songs he wrote that were used by The Beach Boys and Guns N’ Roses.