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ROCK BANDS TOADIES, HELMET SHARE THE STAGE AT HARD ROCK

October 21, 2012 - 10:42 am

Toadies and Helmet’s co-headlining tour made a stop at Soundwaves (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino) on Saturday. Alternative rock band Toadies was formed in 1989 and is known for their jagged riffs and extreme lyrics. Helmet found success in 1992 when its album "Meantime" debuted at No. 68 on the Billboard 200. Pictured: Toadies lead singer/guitarist Vaden Todd Lewis and Helmet singer/guitarist Page Hamilton. (Photos courtesy of © Karen Mandall/ Erik Kabik Photography llc)

Freed Israeli hostages, twin brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, who were recently released from Hama ...

Renewed fighting tests Gaza ceasefire

By JOSEF FEDERMAN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press

October 19, 2025 - 2:37 pm

Gaza’s fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas militants had killed two soldiers.

Police officers work inside the Louvre museum, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibau ...

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

By Thomas Adamson Associated Press

October 19, 2025 - 12:31 pm

The heist about 30 minutes after opening, was among the highest-profile museum thefts in living memory and comes as staff complained that crowding and thin staffing are straining security.

President Donald Trump speaks before a lunch with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...

Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug dealer’ and ends US aid to the country

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, DÁNICA COTO and ASTRID SUÁREZ Associated Press

October 19, 2025 - 11:41 am

The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Hegseth expected to be part of demonstration flight in Nevada, report says

By Bryan Horwath / RJ

October 18, 2025 - 9:25 pm

The demonstration is expected to take place Sunday east of Reno.

Demonstrators gather for for the "No Kings” protest outside the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthou ...

‘Democracy has no kings’: Thousands attend anti-Trump protests in Las Vegas

By Brett Clarkson / RJ

October 19, 2025 - 12:24 am

Thousands of people, many armed with signs and banners blasting President Donald Trump, descended on several Southern Nevada locations for “No Kings” protests Saturday.

A man fishes in Cocorite, Trinidad and Tobago, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Anselm Gibbs)

US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago

By Anselm Gibbs Associated Press

October 18, 2025 - 10:50 am

The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities as tensions grow between the United States and Venezuela

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, April 25, 2025, in Cent ...

Trump says he has commuted George Santos’ federal fraud sentence

By Associated Press

October 17, 2025 - 3:30 pm

President Donald Trump announced that former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges, had his sentence commuted.

Nick Sotor holds an American flag that was partially burned in Portland, Ore., during protests, ...

SAUNDERS: Antifa doesn’t exist? Tell that to anyone punched or shot by far-left foot soldiers

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

October 17, 2025 - 2:54 pm

On Thursday, federal indictments dropped multiple charges on two alleged Antifa members in connetion with July 4 attack at a Texas detention center.

Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald speaks as Clark County Republican Party Chair ...

Judge says Nevada ‘fake electors’ case can proceed

By Noble Brigham / RJ

October 17, 2025 - 12:51 pm

Six Republican defendants are accused of plotting to give Donald Trump Nevada’s electoral votes in 2020, even though Joe Biden won the state by more than 30,000 votes.

Prince Andrew looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George' ...

Prince Andrew giving up royal titles as Epstein allegations refuse to fade

October 17, 2025 - 12:41 pm

Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.