UFC Fight Night 114 main card picks

A breakdown of the fights on the main card of UFC Fight Night 114 on Saturday in Mexico City, with picks from the Review-Journal’s Adam Hill and Heidi Fang.

Blue Sox rally to win in 11th inning at American Legion regional

The Southern Nevada Blue Sox overcame a pair of three-run deficits Friday and staged a ninth-inning rally to tie it and eventually win 7-6 over St. George (Utah) on a walk-off double by David Hudleson in the 11th inning in the American Legion west regional baseball tournament in Denver.

Raiders shuffle up O-line, secondary

The Raiders mixed up a couple units during Friday’s pracice. One because they wanted to. The other because they needed to.

Nevada’s Dina Titus out front on protecting dogs from animal experiments

I am extremely grateful for Rep. Titus’s longstanding work to establish accountability in federal animal testing, as well as her support for a plethora of animal-protection issues.

EDITORIAL: A “get out of jail free” card for illegal immigrants?

The Times notes that such special treatment is becoming more and more common as an increasing number of district attorneys seek to “hopscotch around any unintended immigration pitfalls” before closing plea deals in the age Donald Trump.

Senate OKs sweeping reform of the GI bill

In one of its last acts before the August recess, the Senate passed a sweeping reform of the GI bill with bipartisan support — part of a legislative package for veterans that Republicans and Democrats were able to agree on.

Las Vegas judge grants English hacker’s release on bond

Prosecutors say an English cybersecurity researcher admitted to creating and selling malware aimed at stealing financial data, but his lawyer disputed that contention during a hearing Friday in Las Vegas.

Zinke completes review of 2 more national monuments, leaves them as is

Interior secretary says he will recommend no change in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in northwestern Arizona, just across the border from Nevada, and Montana’s Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument.

AG Jeff Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of classified information

Under pressure from President Donald Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday announced a crackdown on those who leak classified material that threaten national security.

Full-time jobs tough to find in Nevada, report finds

Nevada ranks as the third hardest state in which to find full-time work in a new report, behind New Mexico and Alaska, according to news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St.

Death Valley had hottest month ever in Western Hemisphere in July

Death Valley National Park, 100 miles west of Las Vegas, set an unpleasant record in July with an average temperature of 107.4 degrees. That ranks as the hottest month ever in the Western Hemisphere, the National Weather Service says.

North valley’s A Touch of Aloha inspired by owners’ Oahu upbringing

When Joe Evasco moved to Las Vegas — colloquially referred to as the ninth island — from Waianae, Hawaii, about 20 years ago, he struggled to find Hawaiian restaurants. As a chef of nearly 30 years at restaurants in his hometown and at Boyd Gaming for 18 years, Evasco had a longtime dream of opening a restaurant where he would serve food from his culture.

Herb Jaffe: Aristocrat’s arrival a big deal for ever-growing Summerlin

Groundbreaking ceremonies have become routine in Summerlin, thanks to the continuing economic uptick. Although some groundbreakings are for extraordinary developments, both in size and in value, few bring out the most notable public official in the state.

Art displayed at Summerlin Library aimed at capturing essence of Paris

Want to get a feel for France? Denise Marie LaMar’s exhibit Les Fleurs et La Belle France is up until Sept. 5 at Summerlin Library’s art gallery, 1771 Inner Circle. The oil paintings include flowers, street scenes and landscapes inspired by the artist’s trips to France.

Interbike riding out of Las Vegas for Reno

Interbike, the largest U.S. cycling trade shows, is leaving Las Vegas for cooler and cheaper pastures.

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