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Almost Ready to Go!

Adam Hill

July 11, 2008 - 11:58 am

We're just about ready to tip off the 2008 NBA Summer League at the Cox Pavilion. We will be here throughout the 10 days to keep you informed of all the happenings. The first game features the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers, a matchup that includes several local angles. The Warriors roster contains former UNLV star Louis Amundson and former Bishop Gorman star C.J. Watson. The 76ers have ex-Colorado State big man Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young, who was part of the Georgia Tech team UNLV beat in the first round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament.

President Donald Trump holds his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the W ...

‘Winning like never before’: Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

By Michelle L. Price and Nicholas Riccardi The Associated Press

July 4, 2025 - 3:00 pm

He achieved his goal of celebrating a historic — and divisive — legislative victory in time for the nation’s birthday.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, punches Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match on Sat ...

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, feds say

By Jaimie Ding and Julie Watson The Associated Press

July 3, 2025 - 5:14 pm

Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering the United States illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday.

Crystal Chamberlin, a waitress at Makers & Finders, works a shift in Las Vegas July 3, 2025 ...

Nevada-inspired ‘no tax on tips’ policy coming to fruition after Trump megabill passes

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 3, 2025 - 5:40 pm

No taxes on tips and overtime will likely come to fruition as a major tax policy heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley speaks during the annual Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memori ...

Las Vegas still in the dark about short-lived ‘sanctuary’ designation

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 3, 2025 - 12:36 pm

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley said she didn’t “encourage or discourage” the Metropolitan Police Department to sign a formal agreement with ICE, but she supported the decision.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, speaks in the House chamber prior to the f ...

What’s in Trump’s big bill that will soon become law?

By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

July 3, 2025 - 12:27 pm

At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.

FILE - Michael Madsen appears at "The Hateful Eight" press line at Comic-Con Internat ...

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67

By Andrew Dalton and Itzel Luna The Associated Press

July 3, 2025 - 12:53 pm

His most memorable screen moment may have been the sadistic torture of a captured police officer — while dancing to Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You” — as Mr. Blonde in 1992’s “Reservoir Dogs.”

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., walks behind his security detail through a crowd of r ...

House passes Trump’s tax cuts bill after Democrat’s marathon speech

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Leah Askarinam The Associated Press

July 3, 2025 - 12:32 pm

House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package.

A Hertz car rental sign in the Miami International Airport on Oct. 25, 2021, in Miami. Hertz ha ...

Hertz customer hit with $440 charge after AI inspection at airport

Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

July 3, 2025 - 6:53 am

Just a few months after Hertz announced the launch of artificial intelligence for vehicle inspections, the car rental company is facing backlash after a customer received a hefty bill.

Jill Douglass, left, and Bob Olson, right, are two of the three candidates challenging Jesse La ...

Jesse Law faces challengers for Clark County Republican Party chair

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 3, 2025 - 6:30 am

Multiple challengers are seeking to usurp Jesse Law as chair of the Clark County Republican Party. The winner will see the party of the state’s most populous county through the 2026 midterms.

Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ad ...

Q-Tip, spotless car were key evidence linking Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho students

By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press

July 3, 2025 - 5:45 am

The lead prosecutor tasked with finding justice for four students killed in a quadruple stabbing laid out his key evidence Wednesday at a court hearing for Bryan Kohberger, who agreed to plead guilty earlier this week to avoid the death penalty.