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April 28, 2009 - 9:00 pm

In his Sunday column, editor Thomas Mitchell mistakenly stated that the 14th Amendment granted suffrage to free slaves. The 14th granted civil rights, while the 15th granted the right to vote.

A list of historical details provided by The Associated Press about the Pontiac car brand, which appeared in Monday's Review-Journal, contained an error. "Little GTO," a song inspired by the brand and originally titled "GTO," was by Ronny and the Daytonas.

A Los Angeles Times obituary of actress Bea Arthur, which appeared in Sunday's Review-Journal, said "Mame" won the Tony award in 1966 for best musical. In fact, "Man of La Mancha" won the Tony Award for best musical in 1966. Arthur won a Tony for featured actress in a musical in 1966 for her role in "Mame."

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Motion seeks injunction restricting controversial Las Vegas police protest tactics

By Noble Brigham / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 5:32 pm

It asks to restrict the way police enforce dispersal orders and shoot pepper balls in the wake of controversy over protests last year.

Rev. Nick Davi, a North Las Vegas pastor who died in a shooting Dec. 29, 2023. (Grace Point Church)

Widow of slain pastor sues HOA over deadly neighbor dispute

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 10:36 am

Sarah Davi and her husband, the Rev. Nick Davi, were shot by their neighbor, Joe Junio, in December 2023, after a conversation during which Junio suddenly exited her vehicle and pointed a gun at them, the complaint filed Monday alleged.

People bring flowers and candles near the sealed off Le Constellation bar, where a devastating ...

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

By Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester The Associated Press

January 2, 2026 - 9:43 am

Many of the wounded were in their teens to mid-20s, police said.

President Donald Trump speaks at a New Year's Eve celebration at his Mar-a-Lago club, Wedn ...

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

By Michelle L. Price The Associated Press

January 1, 2026 - 1:32 pm

The increases, which were set to take effect Jan. 1, come as the Republican president instituted a broad swath of taxes on imported goods to address trade imbalances and other issues.

A hearse car drives as police officers inspect the area where a fire broke out at the Le Conste ...

About 40 people dead, 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration

By Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester The Associated Press

January 1, 2026 - 2:22 pm

Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, said the number of people who were in the bar is “currently totally unknown,” adding that its maximum capacity will be part of the investigation.

WWE champion Cody Rhodes answers some questions on the stage before fans during a WrestleMania ...

26 things in ’26: What’s coming to Las Vegas in the new year

By Christopher Lawrence / RJ

January 2, 2026 - 8:37 am

From new places to eat and drink to news on a possible NBA expansion team to the next things coming to Sphere, here’s what to look forward to in 2026.

Shoppers wait in line to enter Macy's flagship store on Nov. 28, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/An ...

New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and banks

Associated Press

January 1, 2026 - 6:20 am

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year’s Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products.

People arrive to Times Square during New Year's Eve celebrations, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in ...

Chilly New York welcomes 2026 in grand style — PHOTOS

The Associated Press

December 31, 2025 - 9:53 pm

Crowds bundled up against the chilly temperatures cheered as the New Year’s Eve ball covered in more than 5,000 crystals descended down a pole in Times Square.

Protesters stand off against California National Guard soldiers at the Federal Building in down ...

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JAIMIE DING Associated Press

December 31, 2025 - 9:20 pm

President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks held up the effort.

Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during New Year's Eve ...

Drumming and fireworks: Nations celebrate 2026 with hope — PHOTOS

By Rod McGuirk and Sheikh Saaliq The Associated Press

December 31, 2025 - 5:14 pm

From Paris to Dubai to Sydney, crowds began ringing in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or drumming.