Entertainer Tony Orlando continued his 68th birthday celebration Monday with a visit to old friend Lionel Richie backstage after the “Lionel Richie and Friends” TV taping at MGM. The "That's My Boy” star celebrates his birthday Tuesday. Top: Orlando's daughter, Jenny, Richie, Orlando and his wife, Frannie. Bottom: The duo talks, laughs and shares old stories. (Photos courtesy of Melanie VanBurch)
Lithium is considered a critical mineral by the Energy Department, meaning it is deemed necessary for economic or national security efforts.
Democrats and Republicans are unlikely to reach an understanding in time to prevent a government shutdown, starting at 9 p.m.
The mother of a girl who was killed when she was hit by a bus has filed a lawsuit accusing the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada of negligence.
The Las Vegas City Council was again fully staffed after Councilwoman Kara Kelley was sworn in Wednesday before participating in the first meeting of her interim appointment.
The judge also ruled that federal judges in Nevada could decide whether to select their own interim U.S. attorney.
University of Nevada, Reno, President Brian Sandoval said a resource hub under federal scrutiny is not federally funded and is available to the entire campus community.
The UNLV investigation will examine whether the school “engaged in discriminatory practices based on race, color, or national origin against its students,” the Justice Department said.
Pierce McFarland, 23, was arrested after a shooting on Sept. 24, when police said he fired rounds near the entrance of Nellis Air Force Base and pointed his gun at security personnel.
Local governments and community groups are hosting several events urging unity to mark the eighth anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
About 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick products have been recalled because of contamination with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter.
