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RAPPER DRAKE DONS YARMULKE WHILE PARTYING AT TAO

May 12, 2012 - 9:41 pm

Rapper Drake held his official concert after-party at Tao (Venetian) Friday. The Grammy-nominated performer welcomed fans with a medley of his hits and launched into “The Motto.” Drake, joined by friends including rapper J. Cole and hip-hop producer Marley Marl, celebrated the birthday of friend CJ and wore a custom yarmulke, a nod to his video for “HYFR”, centered around a not-so-typical Bar Mitzvah. (Photos courtesy of Al Powers/Powers Imagery)

Guests mingle before the groundbreaking ceremony for the Campus for Hope site in Las Vegas July ...

Ceremonial groundbreaking starts the clock for construction of $200M ‘Campus for Hope’

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 17, 2025 - 6:11 pm

Elected officials shoveled dirt to cap off a ceremonial “groundbreaking” at the future site of the $200 million “Campus for Hope” facility that will offer temporary housing and social services for underprivileged locals.

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought walks at the White House, Monday, July ...

SAUNDERS: Trump’s key to cutting federal spending? No such thing as too small

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

July 17, 2025 - 5:01 pm

Yes, Virginia, there are Republicans who want to cut federal spending. Especially at PBS and NPR.

People cast their ballots on Election Day at the Nellis Crossing Shopping Mall on Tuesday, Nov. ...

Justice Department asks Nevada for voter roll information

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 17, 2025 - 2:50 pm

The Department of Justice sent a letter to Nevada and other states asking for voter roll data and other election information.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives for a news conference where she announced that ...

TSA may change how much liquid is allowed in carry-on luggage

By Rebecca Santana Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 12:56 pm

Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry.

President Donald Trump sits with his hands interlocked as he and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman ...

Trump diagnosed with common vein condition after ‘mild swelling’ in legs

By Darlene Superville and Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 7:24 pm

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated by the White House medical unit.

Special needs teacher Deja Nebula sets up an art installation displaying names and faces of peo ...

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

By Kimberly Kindy and Amanda Seitz The Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 10:52 am

Such disclosures, even if not acted upon, could cause widespread alarm among people seeking emergency medical help for themselves or their children.

Police lights. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Rescuers find mom, son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on remote road

By John Seewer Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 9:40 am

A mother and her 9-year-old-son who got lost in a California forest while on their way to a Boy Scouts camp were rescued after a search crew found notes the pair had left behind.