Manafort case headed for July trial after Virginia judge’s ruling

A federal judge in Virginia rejected a bid by President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, to throw out charges in the special counsel’s Russia investigation, clearing the way for a much-anticipated trial to start as scheduled next month.

Las Vegas’ Danielle Kang, Inbee Park in PGA Championship pairing

This week, major attention will be placed upon TPC Summerlin members Danielle Kang and Inbee Park, who along with Ariya Jutanugarn, are scheduled to play together during the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Showdown vote on border immigration set for Wednesday

House Republican leaders scheduled a showdown vote on consensus immigration legislation as the Senate turned its sights Tuesday to a narrow bill to stop family separations and contain the political fallout over the president’s “zero tolerance” policy.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson steps down after cancer returns

With the team in a massive tailspin, Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and the 70-year-old Alderson made the announcement before Tuesday night’s game against Pittsburgh.

Argentina squeaks through on Day 13 at World Cup — PHOTOS

Argentina sneaked past Nigeria and into the round of 16 with a late goal for a 2-1 win, and Croatia sent Iceland home with a bruising — and nose-bloodying — 2-1 defeat.

Connector ramp at Spaghetti Bowl to close for overnight work

A heavily used connector ramp at the Spaghetti Bowl interchange will be closed for overnight work Thursday as crews install signs in downtown Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

RTC to hand out free bottled water at bus stops in July

Free bottled water will be distributed at bus stations across Las Vegas in July as part of a summertime campaign aimed at reminding transit riders to stay hydrated, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said.

New Nevada toad species may qualify for endangered status

After a 90-day review of the Dixie Valley toad, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday that the rare amphibian warrants a more comprehensive 12-month study to determine if it should become Nevada’s newest listed species.

 
States sue Trump administration over family separations at border

Seventeen states sued the Trump administration Tuesday to force it to reunite the thousands of immigrant children and parents it separated at the border.

Messi, Argentina come alive to beat Nigeria 2-1 at World Cup

Messi scored an exquisite 14th-minute goal to give the two-time champions the lead Tuesday, but it wasn’t until Marcos Rojo’s 86th-minute strike that Argentina was assured of a place in the round of 16.

Gary Bettman, Willie O’Ree top Hockey Hall of Fame class

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, pioneering black player Willie O’Ree and Martin Brodeur, the league’s leader in wins among goaltenders, top the latest class for the Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday.

WBA orders Anthony Joshua to fight Povetkin or lose title

Anthony Joshua was given a 24-hour deadline on Tuesday to sign a deal to fight Alexander Povetkin or face being stripped of the WBA portion of his world heavyweight boxing titles.

Findlay Chevrolet celebrates Corvette birthday June 30

The Chevrolet Corvette has been an iconic member of the General Motors line of models since it was first released in 1953. The history of the Corvette has covered seven generations, with the first model, a convertible, introduced in the GM Motorama in 1953. Myron Scott, creator of the All-American Soap Box Derby, is credited with naming the vehicle after a type of small, maneuverable warship.