UNLV’s Brandon McCoy named MW player of the week

UNLV freshman forward Brandon McCoy was named Mountain West men’s basketball player of the week for the second time in three weeks. He averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in victories over Oral Roberts and Illinois.

Thailicious owner got idea for vegan food in big cities

Proprietor Dutch Suskaneeyouth said the vegan options at Thailicious, a Thai-themed restaurant that opened in September,have proved popular.

New CEO of Metro Chamber begins work

The new Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO began work Monday.

Judge rules transgender recruits can join US military

Transgender recruits will be able to join the U.S. military as of Jan. 1, a federal judge ruled on Monday, denying a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali accused of sexual harassment

Mario Batali has surrendered oversight of daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.

$13.7 million in bonuses still in play for Project Neon work

Kiewit Infrastructure West received a $5.16 million bonus for completing the second phase of the project Nov. 22, nearly two months ahead of schedule. Officials said the early completion did not compromise the quality of the work.

Verizon-NFL deal will expand number of games streaming online

Football fans who want to watch NFL games online are about to catch a big break. Starting next year, you’ll be able to watch virtually all live games, including the upcoming playoffs, on the Web no matter which Internet provider or wireless carrier you have.

Louisiana man pleads guilty to using Trump’s Social Security number

A Louisiana private investigator pleaded guilty on Monday to misusing Donald Trump’s Social Security number in repeated attempts to access the candidate’s federal tax information during the presidential campaign.

‘Shape of Water,’ ‘Big Little Lies’ lead Golden Globes nominations

Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War-era fairytale “The Shape of Water” swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama “Big Little Lies” led television nominees with six nods.

Dry and mild weather this week in Las Vegas Valley

Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with a forecast high of 68 before a slight cooling trend begins, the National Weather Service says.

 
Man arrested after setting off pipe bomb in New York subway

A man inspired by the Islamic State group set off a crude pipe bomb strapped to his body Monday in a crowded subway corridor near Times Square.

Las Vegas shooting, other attacks show need for preparation

An alarming number of deaths caused by mass shootings has spurred the national debate over guns with some arguing for regulation and others pointing to the armed good Samaritan who helped stop the carnage here.

Henderson opens first new fire station in years

The nearly 11,000-square-foot building includes three apparatus bays, training facilities and rescue off-road vehicle, to help firefighters get to hikers in hard-to-reach terrains.

Las Vegas shooting memorial acts as a force for healing

Since the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, the plaza around the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the south end of the Strip has served as a community memorial.

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