Financing plans changed for Las Vegas stadium

A private developer’s quest for a $90 million, 30-year subsidy from the city of Las Vegas for a $200 million downtown soccer stadium took a new twist Thursday when the city and the development partnership of The Cordish Cos. and Findlay Sports & Entertainment announced a new stadium funding proposal.

Does Holder’s resignation mean opportunity for Harry Reid?

Republicans hadn’t even uttered their first cheer at the news of the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday when speculation began that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had a devious scheme afoot.

EDITORIAL: For Las Vegas Justice Court, Department 12

In addition to deciding 15 District Court and 13 Family Court races, voters in Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County will settle a single Justice Court campaign. Justice of the Peace Diana Sullivan is seeking re-election to a second term in Department 12 against Marian Kahoiwai Kamalani.

E Street Band legend recalls 45 years of music

Nils Lofgren’s return to Las Vegas this weekend transports him back to a special time with E Street Band mate Clarence Clemons.

Valley-Chaparral 1987 classic remains vivid

He is pretty sure they could play with Bishop Gorman’s football team. Oh, not win. Not outscore the Gaels. Maybe not even be all that close on the scoreboard when four quarters had expired.

Canadian bobsledders pumped for gender neutral event

Saying it was a “huge” move for the sport, Meyers Taylor was thrilled with Thursday’s announcement that bobsled’s governing body will consider the 4-man event gender neutral — a major win for top women’s pilots such as Taylor and Canada’s Kaillie Humphries.

Second chance for Golson paying off

Second chances in life are sometimes squandered. Notre Dame offered Everett Golson another shot, a chance to make good and reclaim the starting quarterback job he lost, and it’s paying off.

Jeter has to share marquee

And now, the end is near. For the career of a certain Yankees shortstop who you might have heard is retiring after this season.

Veterans voice frustrations with VA Medical Center

Veterans vented their frustrations over medical care with officials who run the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas during a town hall meeting Thursday.

Yusef/Cat Stevens cancels show after scalpers drive up price

Singer-songwriter Yusuf, who was Cat Stevens until he converted to Islam, said he had canceled a show scheduled for New York City because scalpers had driven up prices.

‘Suicide tourism’ on the rise in Switzerland

It’s a tourism boom, but not one to crow about: The number of people traveling to Switzerland to end their lives is growing. And it seems that more and more people with a nonfatal disease are making the trip.

Jeter’s walkoff wins his final game in the Bronx

Derek Jeter capped his Yankee Stadium farewell with a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning, the latest storybook moment in a charmed and illustrious career, to give New York a 6-5 victory Thursday night over the Baltimore Orioles.

 
Man who raised $55K is throwing massive potato salad party

A man who jokingly sought $10 from a crowdfunding website to pay for his first attempt at making potato salad and ended up raising $55,000 is making good on his promise to throw a huge party.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 4

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend by offering 12 plays.

Second baby from Summerlin hospital has tuberculosis

A second child born at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center during last year’s tuberculosis outbreak has tested positive for the respiratory disease, a lawyer said Thursday.

Hornets’ Taylor arrested for domestic assault

Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor has been arrested in Michigan on domestic assault charges, according to East Lansing Police.

 
Pilot avoids Oahu beach-goers, crash-lands in ocean

A former Alaska bush pilot safely avoided beachgoers when he crash-landed his small airplane in the ocean just off a beach on Oahu’s North Shore after running out of fuel.

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