Obama appears on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s latest ‘Hamilton’ song

Former President Barack Obama appears on a reworked song by Lin-Manuel Miranda originally from the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” Released Friday, “One Last Time (44 Remix)” features Obama reciting a passage from George Washington’s farewell address.

With Toys R Us gone, Toys for Tots has $5M gap, 250K toys to find

When Toys R Us closed, Toys for Tots felt the loss. The toy giant’s decision to close its stores this year left some huge holes for the annual charity drive to fill.

This week’s 5 best bets for music in Las Vegas

It’s her life, don’t you forget it when in-command pop star Gwen Stefani begins wrapping up the first year of her “Just a Girl” residency at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort.

Mr. Coco coming to Palms Las Vegas next year

The Palms has confirmed details of a highly anticipated new bar created by mixologist Francesco Lafranconi, who has long run the education program at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.

US withdrawal from Afghanistan could bring half of troops home

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is developing plans to withdraw up to half of the 14,000 American troops serving in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Thursday, marking a sharp change in the Trump administration’s policy aimed at forcing the Taliban to the peace table after more than 17 years of war.

Man killed in 2 car crash in south Las Vegas ID’d

A man who died Thursday in a two-car crash in the south Las Vegas Valley was identified Friday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

21 dead, 15 injured after bus crash in Nepal

A bus carrying college students and teachers drove off a highway in a mountainous area, leaving 21 people dead and 15 injured.

2 arrested for ‘criminal use of drones’ in London airport case

British police say two people were arrested early Saturday morning for suspected criminal use of drones in the Gatwick Airport case that has created nightmarish holiday travel delays for tens of thousands of passengers.

UNR joins UNLV on prestigious research list after mistake fixed

The University of Nevada, Reno, has earned the designation as a top research institution along with UNLV, but was inexplicably left off the list published this week, officials said Friday.

3.5B people tuned in to World Cup action, according to FIFA

More than 3.5 billion people viewed some of the 2018 World Cup action, with 1.12 billion watching at least one minute of France beating Croatia 4-2 in the final, according to FIFA.

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Future Ascaya residents relocate from Southern California

Southern Nevada is a respite from traffic, high cost of living and overcrowding, says one Southern California couple that recently purchased two home sites in Ascaya. The luxury residential community in Henderson has welcomed many new residents from California who are finding the mountainside community a perfect place to relocate.

Poll finds Christmas carols are favored over Billboard hits

A poll shows more Americans favor Christmas carols over recent Billboard hits, while “It’s a Wonderful Life” is among the top holiday films.

Grand Canyon will remain open if there is government shutdown

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is offering assurances to people planning to visit Grand Canyon National Park, saying it will remain open regardless of whether there is a federal government partial shutdown.

Valley Automall makes donations to 14 nonprofits

The Valley Automall’s annual “12 Days of Christmas” presented an early Christmas on Dec. 7 when the Valley Automall Owners Association donated $2,500 to 14 local charities at ceremonies presented in the showroom of Lexus of Henderson.

Chapman rings in new year with a new Jeep

Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Chapman Chrysler Jeep are ready to take on the new year with new models, including one unlike any other. In late November, Jeep unveiled the rebirth of the Jeep truck, the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

Fiance arrested, accused of killing Colorado woman

Authorities have charged the fiance of a Colorado woman missing since Thanksgiving with first-degree murder and solicitation to commit murder.

Movie theaters far from dead: 2018 was record year

The movie theater was dead, they said. After ticket sales slumped in 2017 , due largely to the worst summer season in more than a decade, pundits far and wide predicted the hastening demise of moviegoing, an inevitable casualty to the rise of streaming.