George H.W. Bush praised as mourning period starts in Capitol

The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.

Fred Hoiberg fired by Bulls, replaced with Jim Boylen

The skidding Chicago Bulls fired coach Fred Hoiberg on Monday and promoted associate head coach Jim Boylen in hopes of lifting the team from the bottom of the standings.

Clouds, rain headed for Las Vegas Valley

Clouds and rain are in the forecast this week in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.

Queen, Adam Lambert to launch North America tour

Queen and Adam Lambert are launching a six-week North American tour following the release of the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Trump lawyers want Stormy Daniels to pay $340K in legal fees

Lawyers for President Trump want porn actress Stormy Daniels to pay them $340,000 in legal bills they claim they earned successfully defending Trump against her frivolous defamation claim.

Traffic moving again as crash on I-15 is cleared

A crash on southbound Interstate 15 just past Sahara Avenue Monday morning has been cleared and traffic cameras show vehicles moving through the area.

James Comey agrees to testify after making transcript deal

Former FBI Director James Comey has reached a deal to testify privately to the House Judiciary Committee, backing off his legal fight for an open hearing, his attorney said Sunday.

Neil deGrasse Tyson denies sexual misconduct allegations

Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says he will cooperate fully with an “impartial investigation” into allegations of sexual misconduct that have been leveled against him.

 
Bernie Sanders building political powerhouse leading up to 2020

An insurgent underdog no more, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is laying the groundwork to launch a bigger presidential campaign than his first, as advisers predict he would open the 2020 Democratic presidential primary season as a political powerhouse.

Kennedy Center Honors program pays tribute to George H.W. Bush

Sunday night’s ceremony honoring lifetime artistic achievement featured multiple tributes to former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday night at age 94.

Qatar pulling out of OPEC as tensions grow with Saudi Arabia

The surprise announcement from Qatar’s minister of state for energy affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, again throws into question the role of the cartel after needing non-members to push through a production cut in 2016 after prices crashed below $30 a barrel.

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