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MGM executive up for education honor

James Haug

August 16, 2010 - 10:45 pm

Jim Murren, the chairman and executive officer of MGM Resorts International and guiding force behind CityCenter, will be honored with the Education Hero Award from the Public Education Foundation at a banquet at the Mandarin Oriental on Sept. 25.

Clark County School District Superintendent Walt Rulffes and former Clark County Commissioner Myrna Williams also will receive Lifetime Education Achievement Awards. Rulffes, district superintendent for the past five years, has announced his intention to retire as soon as his successor is announced.

Williams served more 20 years in elected office and was a Nevada assemblywoman as well as a county commissioner.

The banquet is an annual fundraiser for the foundation, which raises money for public education in Clark County.

Speaking to reporters, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., responds to Senate Democratic ...

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown in 60-40 vote

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking Associated Press

November 10, 2025 - 7:16 pm

The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans.

Las Vegas emergency pantry helps feed over 1,700 dogs, cats

By Spencer Levering / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 5:34 pm

Cuts to SNAP benefits spurred by the government shutdown caused The Animal Foundation to organize and distribute nearly 9,000 pounds of pet food, its CEO Hilarie Grey said.

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

Nevada’s Republican ‘fake electors’ among those pardoned by Trump

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 3:48 pm

President Donald Trump on Sunday issued preemptive pardons for six defendants accused in Nevada’s so-called “fake electors” case that charged prominent Republican Party officials in the state.

This combination photo of eight senators who are facing criticism from the Democratic party for ...

Senate passes spending bill: Nevada senators paved way to end 40-day government shutdown

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 6:30 pm

By breaking rank with fellow Democrats, Nevada’s Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen were instrumental in ending a stalemate that brought the federal government closer to reopening after more than 40 days.

FILE - Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the U.S. Capitol in Wash ...

Man accused of firing a gun during Capitol riot arrested on kidnapping, sexual assault charges

By Michael Kunzelman The Associated Press

November 10, 2025 - 1:22 pm

John Emanuel Banuelos, 40, was arrested in Illinois last month on a warrant from Salt Lake County, Utah.

Red Cross convoy carrying what Hamas claims is the remains of an Israeli soldier who was killed ...

Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down

By Wafaa Shurafa and Julia Frankel The Associated Press

November 10, 2025 - 8:51 am

The remains of four hostages are still in Gaza after Palestinian militants released the remains of another on Sunday.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose ...

Trump says Americans will receive $2K tariff dividend

Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times

November 10, 2025 - 8:19 am

President Trump said Sunday that most Americans would receive a $2,000 dividend payment as a result of his administration’s tariffs levied against foreign countries.

Supporters of the LGBT wave their flag in front of the U.S. Supreme Cour, Oct. 8, 2019, in Wash ...

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

November 10, 2025 - 6:51 am

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

A Boring Co. Tesla during a self-driving ride in the Vegas Loop on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Mic ...

Boring Co. Vegas Loop: Hop in and ride a self-driving Tesla through tunnels

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 6:00 am

If you’re riding in the Boring Co.’s Vegas Loop and notice your driver isn’t steering the vehicle, that’s because, in some cases, they aren’t.

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US airlines’ daily canceled fights exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends

Associated Press

November 9, 2025 - 7:21 pm

U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic would “slow to a trickle” if the government shutdown lingered.