Changing Comey story underscores pitfalls facing Trump’s communications staff

Last week was not a particularly good one for White House communications staff. As former Obama advisor David Axelrod told the New York Times, “The most hazardous duty in Washington these days is that of a Trump surrogate…”

 
UNLV researcher studies desert’s ‘living carpet’

Restoration ecologist Lindsay Chiquoine studies biological soil crusts, a once-overlooked world of highly specialized mosses, lichens and cyanobacteria at a research site near Lake Mead.

 
Holograms guide travelers at McCarran airport in Las Vegas

A team of three hologram workers has popped up at McCarran International Airport to help direct passengers toward tram connections headed out of the D-Gate satellite concourse.

Raiders rookies must overcome time away from field

Nicholas Morrow did his best. From May 5 to 7, the undrafted rookie attended the Raiders’ rookie minicamp, working as the “Mike” inside linebacker.

UNLV roundup: Richy, Ames lead baseball win over UNR

Nick Ames hit a two-run homer and a two-run double to back Paul Richy’s complete-game pitching effort and lead UNLV to a 9-1 rout over UNR in a Mountain West baseball game Sunday in Reno.

McPhee happier being taker in NHL expansion draft

McPhee as general manager holds the brush that will ultimately paint the canvas of how the Vegas Golden Knights will look in their inaugural season come October.

Ducks even Western finals, top Predators 5-3

The Anaheim Ducks were down a game in the Western Conference finals and down 2-0 in Game 2 against Pekka Rinne, the most dominant goalie in these Stanley Cup playoffs.

Warriors rally for 113-111 win over Spurs

Stephen Curry started the rally in the third to get Golden State going, then Kevin Durant was determined to do his part in the fourth.

Coroner IDs man killed outside North Las Vegas store

The Clark County coroner has identified the 23-year-old man shot and killed Thursday outside a North Las Vegas retail store. Damaryo Morris was found dead in a parking lot on the 2100 block of East Cheyenne Avenue.

Government workers and sick leave

The reduction in vacation days and the incentive to take the time off will reduce the government burden and be a win-win for the employees and the taxpayers.

Jimmy Carter’s human rights record not all that great

It was during Carter’s tenure as president that he and his administration formally turned a blind eye to the Khmer Rouge slaughter of as many as 3 million Cambodians;

COMMENTARY: Bill increasing renewable energy standards is good for Nevada

Clean energy not only makes economic sense, but it is also the expectation of customers, employees and investors. Successful companiesare always looking for ways to save money, reduce risks and plan for the future.

LVL Up Expo unites fandoms from anime to wrestling and beyond

LVL Up Expo celebrated different fandoms for a weekend of shopping, competition and dress-up at the Cashman Center. “We’re trying to reach every inch of the fandom and nerd culture out here and just bring it all together,” co-founder Colten Pipkin said.

Miss District of Columbia captures 2017 Miss USA crown

The District of Columbia has won back-to-back Miss USA titles. Kara McCullough, a 25-year-old chemist working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, was crowned Sunday during the event that took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on the Strip.

Lopez preaches positivity as 51s swept by Omaha

As the 51s have struggled through the month of May, Pedro Lopez has been trying his best to preach positivity. But even his frustrations seemed evident Sunday both during — the skipper got tossed from the game Sunday after a close play at first base — and after the game, an 8-4 loss to Omaha at Cashman Field.