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January 28, 2010 - 10:00 pm

• Because of incorrect information provided to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the player who hit the game-winning shot in the Coronado-Basic girls basketball game Tuesday was misidentified in Wednesday's Sports section. Coronado's Nicole Ruffino made a basket with 12 seconds left to give the Cougars a 51-49 victory.

• A percentage in a story Wednesday about the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project was incorrect. Nevada officials estimate the project's design is 20 percent complete.

The Review-Journal corrects mistakes. Bring errors to our attention by calling 383-0264.

An exterior view of the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, seen in 2010. (Las Vegas R ...

ICE may double detention space at Southern Nevada facility, report says

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 6:46 pm

A Southern Nevada detention center that houses ICE detainees in deportation proceedings might double its ICE capacity by the end of the year, according to a report.

Jhone Ebert, superintendent of the Clark County School District, during a Clark County School B ...

School board approves contract with Clark County teachers union

By Spencer Levering / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 6:16 pm

Educators will continue getting yearly salary increases and could receive additional compensation for teachers working in high vacancy schools.

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., arrives as Senate Democrats gather behind closed doors to mount a l ...

SAUNDERS: The Adam Schiff probe sprung a leak. What do they say about payback?

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 5:13 pm

A former Democratic House committee staffer turned whistleblower says he saw “rampant leaking” of classified materials under the Californian’s leadership.

The financial collapse of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media has escalated into a courtroom ...

Dr. Phil accused of fraud in $500M TV deal gone wrong

By Jane LaCroix Parade

August 19, 2025 - 2:40 pm

The financial collapse of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media has escalated into a courtroom battle.

Newly appointed Clark County Aviation Director James Chrisley will take over the position from ...

County Commission appoints new aviation director

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 11:41 am

As the director of the department, the Air Force veteran will oversee Harry Reid International Airport, Henderson Executive Airport and North Las Vegas Airport.

FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks Feb. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Be ...

Trump weaponization czar urged New York AG to resign over mortgage probe

By Michael R. Sisak The Associated Press

August 19, 2025 - 11:30 am

The letters were the latest salvos in a monthslong drama involving the president’s retribution campaign against Letitia James and others who’ve battled him in court and fought his policies.

The late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in an undated photo. (AMG-Parade)

Matthew Perry’s death investigation gets major update

By Jane LaCroix Parade

August 19, 2025 - 10:20 am

The federal case surrounding Matthew Perry’s death has reached another turning point, as a woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” prepares to plead guilty to multiple charges.

Gen. David Allvin testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee nominations hearing on his ...

Air Force’s top uniformed officer retiring early in latest Trump military shake-up

By Mike Pesoli Associated Press

August 19, 2025 - 9:46 am

Gen. David Allvin joins other top military officials who have stepped down or been fired by Trump’s Republican administration during a broader leadership upheaval

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson speaks during an interview with the Review-Journal ...

Under attack by U.S. attorney, DA says Israeli official’s child sex sting bail was ‘standard’

By Akiya Dillon and Noble Brigham / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 6:40 pm

Tom Artiom Alexandrovich posted $10,000 in bail with no apparent conditions Aug. 7, a day after his arrest.

People walk along the Las Vegas Strip, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown

By Ty Oneil and Christopher Weber Associated Press

August 19, 2025 - 9:00 am

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.