Analysis: Trump should learn from Obama’s handling of Russian meddling

The last week has provided new reminders that the Obama administration dropped the ball when it could have tried to thwart Russian interference in the 2016 election when it looked as if Hillary Clinton would glide into the Oval Office.

District map in Nevada Assembly skews blue, study finds

Despite court approval of political district boundaries in Nevada, Democrats may have managed to get a leg up in the politically divided state’s most recent redistricting process, an analysis by The Associated Press found.

China’s sentences casino workers in gambling case sends clear signal

A Chinese court sentenced 16 Australian and Chinese employees of a casino company to nine to 10 months in prison on Monday after they pleaded guilty to gambling-related charges, the company and an Australian official said.

 
SpaceX launches 10 satellites from air base in California

A SpaceX rocket carried 10 communications satellites into orbit from California on Sunday, two days after the company successfully launched a satellite from Florida.

EDITORIAL: Helping veterans by bringing accountability to the VA

Speaking at the White House, Mr. Trump said that “for many years, the government failed to keep its promises to our veterans.” He called it “a national disgrace,” and said “outdated laws kept the government from holding those who failed our veterans accountable.”

Smoker’s death affects all those around her

My wife passed away last year after 60 years of smoking. She would not listen to all the warnings, including from her doctors, nor the pleading from me and her children.

Time to ban the sale of fireworks in Nevada

Let the professionals handle them in a safe area at different locations for the good of people, pets and the environment.

Two injured in central Las Vegas rollover crash

Just before 6 p.m. Sunday an older model sports car was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Rancho Drive and Turquoise Road, near Vegas Drive, according to Metropolitan Police Lt. Michael Welch.

50 people displaced by Las Vegas apartment fire

The American Red Cross was called in to help at least 50 people after a Sunday apartment fire in the east valley, the Las Vegas Fire Department said.

Tim Tebow promoted to Mets’ affiliate in Florida

Tim Tebow is moving up and heading south — to some very familiar territory. Tebow has been promoted to the New York Mets’ high Class A affiliate in St. Lucie, Florida.

Inspirada breaks ground on roadway extension

The Inspirada master-planned community in Henderson broke ground on a 3-mile roadway extension that paves the way to more convenient freeway access for residents and neighbors.

Raiders preach image isn’t everything for Las Vegas-bound team

The Raiders recently devoted three days to a rookie transition program in which all first-year players were exposed to topics and tips designed to prepare them for life during and after their football careers.

Rock greats Queen hit their stride with Adam Lambert

Five years into their collaboration, it’s no longer a question of whether Lambert fits the band, but rather where can he take the iconic outfit.

The power of touch helps Las Vegas woman deal with illness

Although she’s in University Medical Center for treatment, 43-year-old Therese Jones still finds it hard to believe she was found to have a cancer that’s spread to her bladder.

Stroke of pen kept Nevada from setting health care precedent

The U.S. Senate’s draft of a new health care bill promises to cut funding toward Medicaid expansion and cap the program’s budget. Meanwhile, Nevada this month was a signature away from creating a potentially precedent-setting law that would have opened Medicaid coverage to all state residents.

2 Las Vegas Review-Journal videographers take home Emmys

Las Vegas Review-Journal videographers Rachel Aston and Michael Quine took home awards at the 43rd Annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards on Saturday in San Diego.

‘Transformers’ tops ‘Wonder Woman’ at box office

NEW YORK — The hulking machines of “Transformers” are no longer box-office behemoths in North America. But they’re still big in China.