Congress approves measure to end government shutdown

A three-day government shutdown ended Monday when Senate Democrats joined Republicans to pass a stopgap spending bill in exchange for a pledge to address the plight of undocumented immigrants brought into this country illegally.

 
Philippine volcano blows top, villagers flee back to shelters

The Philippines’ most active volcano ejected a huge column of lava fragments, ash and smoke in a thunderous explosion Monday, sending thousands of villagers back to evacuation centers and prompting a warning that a violent eruption may be imminent.

Djokovic ousted while young American Sandgren topples Thiem

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic was stunned in straight sets by Hyeon Chung not long after Tennys Sandgren upset No. 5 Dominic Thiem at the Australian Open.

 
Pence addresses Israeli Knesset, draws ovation and some jeers

In his address to the Israeli parliament, Vice President Mike Pence tells members that a new U.S. embassy would open in Jerusalem “before the end of next year.”

Weather Channel co-founder John Coleman dies at Las Vegas home

John Coleman, who co-founded The Weather Channel and was the original meteorologist on ABC’s “Good Morning America” during a six-decade broadcasting career but who later drew people’s anger for his open skepticism about climate change being man-made, has died in his Las Vegas home.

Rollover crash on US 95 in Henderson sends 5 to hospitals

The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle rollover accident in Henderson that sent five people, including an 11-year-old girl to Las Vegas area hospitals on Monday morning.

Tom Brady’s stitches nothing compared to losing $750,000

One William Hill bettor lost a $250,000 wager he placed on the Patriots (-7) Saturday in Southern Nevada and another lost a $500,000 bet he placed Sunday at William Hill’s location at the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas.

UNLV roundup: Partida picked in third round of MLS draft

UNLV senior midfielder Kevin Partida was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes in the third round of the 2018 MLS Superdraft, marking the first time two Rebels players were picked in the same draft.

‘Three Billboards’ wins big at female-focused SAG Awards

The Western-inspired revenge tale “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” swept the female-focused and led Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday with wins for best ensemble, best actress for Frances McDormand and best supporting actor for Sam Rockwell.

Senators to meet Monday in hopes of ending shutdown

The government shutdown is set to sow more disruption and political peril Monday after the Senate inched closer but ultimately fell short of an agreement that would have reopened federal agencies before the beginning of the workweek.

 
Thousands rally at Las Vegas Women’s March

Thousands of women, and some men, flocked to Las Vegas to mark a full year since the Women’s March on Washington, which drew more than 2 million participants worldwide and to participate in a more-than-six-hour rally.

Foles leads Eagles to Super Bowl in rout of Vikings

Nick Foles threw for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles made big play after big play Sunday night, winning the NFC title in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings.

Pence visits troops in Jordan before traveling to Israel

On their way to Israel, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife visited U.S. troops near Jordan’s Syrian border, where Pence slammed a minority in the Senate for playing “politics with military pay” – and that was the easy part of this quick-stop three-nation Middle Eastern tour.

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