Hat trick, own goal highlight Day 2 of World Cup — PHOTOS

Day 2 of the World Cup started Friday with an unexciting match between Egypt and highly favored Uruguay, with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah on the bench with a shoulder injury.

Tim Peterson rejoins 51s bullpen for the time being

Peterson isn’t the hardest throwing pitcher around, but does possess very good command, walking just eight against 40 strikeouts in 23 games with the 51s.

2,000 children separated from families in immigration crackdown

Nearly 2,000 children have been separated from their families at the U.S. border over a six-week period during a crackdown on illegal entries, according to Department of Homeland Security figures.

Agency says it can supply water if Las Vegas footprint expands

Head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority says growth that would come from Clark County Plan to open almost 39,000 acres of public land for sale to developers is baked into its long-term planning.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick in World Cup match

Ronaldo had twice given Portugal the lead with first-half goals, but Diego Costa equalized for Spain with a goal in each half. Nacho Fernandez then put 2010 champions ahead with a one-timer from outside the area in the Group B match.

Henderson man in armored truck on Hoover Dam bypass bridge arrested

A Henderson man driving what authorities described as a “homemade armored vehicle” and reportedly armed with a rifle stopped traffic for about 90 minutes Friday on a bridge near Hoover Dam before he was taken into custody.

How to make Pizzeria Monzu’s Grape Thymes cocktail

Pizzeria Monzu softens the jet-fuel kick of grappa with the sugar of muddled grapes, a nice dose of citrus and the rose and lavender hints of the aperitivo Italicus. Don’t be deceived, however; the Grape Thymes cocktail packs a serious punch.

Record-breaking NASA astronaut, Peggy Whitson, retires

NASA’s record-breaking astronaut, Peggy Whitson, retired Friday less than a year after returning from her last and longest spaceflight.

 
Kawhi Leonard wants a trade from San Antonio Spurs

A person familiar with the situation says Leonard has told the Spurs that he would like to be traded this summer, the clearest sign yet that the relationship between the team and the All-Star is in disrepair.

Reno family court judge suspended, fined for violating state code

The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline found that Judge David Humke mishandled child support cases and refused to discipline his former judicial assistant, who was accused of inappropriate behavior.

1 Kansas sheriff’s deputy killed, another injured in shooting

Authorities say one sheriff’s deputy is dead and another is critically wounded after they were overcome by an inmate while driving a transport vehicle near the Wyandotte County courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas.

Iran soccer fans show #NoBan4Women banner at World Cup

Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, Iranian women have been banned from attending soccer matches and other male-only sporting events.

Cohen asks judge for gag order against Stormy Daniels’ lawyer

Donald Trump’s personal attorney asked a federal judge Thursday night to sign a gag order to stop porn actress Stormy Daniels’ lawyer from speaking with reporters and releasing information about the case to the public.

Las Vegas highs will dip below triple digits for weekend

Highs are expected to settle into the mid-90s on Saturday and Sunday, accompanied by breezes that should lessen heading into next week, the National Weather Service said.

1 35 36 37 38 39 72
June 2018
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
252627282930  
MOST READ