Illinois shooting leaves 5 dead, 5 officers wounded

Police have identified the gunman who killed five people at a suburban Chicago business and shot and wounded five police officers.

Elizabeth Warren to speak in Las Vegas this weekend

Democratic Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will visit Las Vegas on Sunday as part of a seven-state tour about one week after declaring her candidacy for presidency in the 2020 election.

Mbacke Diong’s defense makes a difference for UNLV

UNLV forward Mbacke Diong showed the difference he makes defensively, registering a plus-15 rating in Tuesday’s victory over Air Force. Next, Diong and the Rebels play at San Jose State at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Census question on citizenship goes to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will decide whether the 2020 census can include a question about citizenship that could affect the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives and the distribution of billions of dollars in federal money.

US military flying more aid to Venezuelan border

The Trump administration is sending another large shipment of humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan border in Colombia, for the first time using U.S. military aircraft as it increases pressure on Nicolas Maduro to give up power, according to a State Department email sent to Congress.

Talks to continue between Oakland, Raiders about 2019 lease

The Raiders took another small step Friday toward a one-season return to Oakland when the board that oversees the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum deemed to continue negotiations with the NFL club about securing a rental agreement for the 2019 campaign.

Woman in videotaped NJ beach arrest accepts plea deal

A Philadelphia woman whose violent arrest at a New Jersey beach over Memorial Day weekend last year was captured on video has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.

Chicago police release men held in Jussie Smollett case

Chicago police say they have released two Nigerian brothers who had been arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of assaulting Empire actor Jussie Smollett, saying that detectives have additional investigative work to complete.

Reno-area schools cancel classes because of weather

Reno-area public schools are closed and UNR canceled early classes Friday due to a storm that produced slow and slick travel conditions.

Dry, windy day on tap for Las Vegas Valley

A dry, windy Friday is forecast for the Las Vegas Valley, the National Weather Service said.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work

The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work at the building for the first time since lung cancer surgery in late December.