Sandy Hook PSA on school shooting paints grim reality for students
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A public service announcement released Wednesday by Sandy Hook Advocacy is purposefully grim and shocking.
September 19th 2019, 3:14 am
Rare California trout species returns to native habitat
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Threats to the Paiute cutthroat trout included overfishing, disease, interbreeding and competition with non-native trout.
September 19th 2019, 12:11 am
Number of abortions in US falls to lowest level since 1973
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Between 2011 and 2017, abortion rates increased in only five states and the District of Columbia.
September 18th 2019, 10:55 pm
‘A dumb thing to do’: Trudeau apologizes for brownface
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The prime minister, who champions diversity and multiculturalism, said he didn’t consider it racist at the time but said we all know better now.
September 18th 2019, 10:55 pm
Nevada Connections Academy to close elementary grades
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The online Nevada Connections Academy charter school will shutter its elementary grades at the end of this school year after rating poorly in state rankings.
September 18th 2019, 10:55 pm
Feds propose major habitat protections for killer whales
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Just 73 orcas remain in the Pacific Northwest population, the lowest number in more than three decades.
September 18th 2019, 10:55 pm
First responders set up command post in advance of Storm Area 51
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The incident command post, the main first responder area of the three being set up for the Storm Area 51 events is comprised of over a dozen federal, state and local agencies.
September 18th 2019, 9:55 pm
Education officials tout school choice in Las Vegas tour stop
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The U.S. Department of Education championed school choice in its latest stop in Nevada on Wednesday.
September 18th 2019, 9:36 pm
Downtown streets closing for Life Is Beautiful festival
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The three-day Life Is Beautiful event will prompt road and parking lot closures and bus route changes in downtown Las Vegas.
September 18th 2019, 9:06 pm
Students at Clark County schools, UNLV to walk out in climate action
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The demonstrations, part of a global protest, are aimed at highlighting the threat of climate change three days before the U.N. Climate Action Summit in New York City.
September 18th 2019, 9:06 pm
Black colleges recruiting Saturday in downtown Las Vegas
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Representatives from more than 40 colleges and universities will be at a college recruiting fair Saturday at Doolittle Community Center.
September 18th 2019, 8:55 pm
Woman burning love letters sparks apartment fire in Nebraska
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Officials say the fire caused an estimated $4,000 in damage to the building.
September 18th 2019, 8:55 pm
Art Institute of Las Vegas gets reprieve from closure
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A state board on Wednesday gave the school’s new owners until February to gather documents necessary to renew its license to operate.
September 18th 2019, 8:55 pm
Insurance agent Fayyaz Raja running for Clark County Commission
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Insurance agent Fayyaz Raja has announced he will seek to replace term-limited Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown in District C in elections next year, his third bid for office since 2013.
September 18th 2019, 7:05 pm
Hunters recovering after grizzly attacks in Montana mountains
Las Vegas Review-Journal
They occurred Monday within a mile of one another in the Gravelly mountains of southwestern Montana.
September 18th 2019, 7:05 pm
Prosecutor: Man charged in killings of 4 women in Detroit
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A probable cause conference was scheduled for Oct. 2 and a preliminary examination on Oct. 9.
September 18th 2019, 6:35 pm
President Trump visits border wall in California, calls it ‘amazing’
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump is riding a string of wins on the wall and on immigration.
September 18th 2019, 6:35 pm
Cortez Masto, Rosen turn to commission for judge picks
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are forming a bipartisan, biregional commission in Nevada to select future nominees for the federal bench to recommend to the president.
September 18th 2019, 6:35 pm
Congresswoman: Activist suspected in overdoses roamed free
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Edward Buck, 65, has donated tens of thousands of dollars to California candidates, including Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
September 18th 2019, 6:35 pm
Tennessee officials say 2 deputies injured, suspect dead
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet that one deputy was shot and taken to a Memphis hospital in critical condition.
September 18th 2019, 6:35 pm
Bermuda lashed by heavy winds from Category 3 Humberto
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said hurricane-force winds began to hit the island by late afternoon and would probably last into early Thursday.
September 18th 2019, 5:35 pm
Divided Fed reduces rates but may not cut again this year
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The divisions on the policy committee underscored the challenges for Chairman Jerome Powell in guiding the Fed at a time of high economic uncertainty.
September 18th 2019, 5:35 pm
Florida man charged with racially threatening black activist
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Project says McMahon had social media posts shared by Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect Robert Bowers.
September 18th 2019, 5:05 pm
After 75 years, ‘Hero of Cologne’ receives his Bronze Star
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Clarence Smoyer was denied a Bronze Star at the time due to a minor disciplinary issue.
September 18th 2019, 5:05 pm
NY lawmaker wants ban on plastic toiletry bottles in hotels
Las Vegas Review-Journal
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky cited estimates that hotels in New York City alone dispose of an estimated 27 million plastic toiletry bottles annually.
September 18th 2019, 5:05 pm
US couple accused of ditching adopted girl, moving to Canada
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The girl told a detective in September 2014 that she had come to the U.S. “through an adoption” in 2008 from her native Ukraine.
September 18th 2019, 4:52 pm
3 dead as speedboat trying to set record crashes off Venice
Las Vegas Review-Journal
They said the boat began the undertaking Monday morning and rules for setting a record allowed one fuel stop.
September 18th 2019, 4:03 pm
Divided Federal Reserve cuts key rate for 2nd time this year
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The modest rate cut irritated President Trump, who has attacked the central bank and insisted that it slash rates more aggressively.
September 18th 2019, 4:03 pm
Ref who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks gets 2-season ban
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Buena Regional student Andrew Johnson, who is black, had been wearing a hair covering.
September 18th 2019, 4:03 pm
North Las Vegas preparing to sue Faraday Future
Las Vegas Review-Journal
North Las Vegas council members on Wednesday will consider hiring a law firm to sue electric car startup Faraday Future for breach of contract.
September 18th 2019, 4:03 pm
Action delayed on sign development waivers at Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Raiders are seeking waivers from Clark County’s sign codes for Allegiant Stadium and while staff supports the waivers, action was delayed Wednesday until Oct. 16.
September 18th 2019, 4:03 pm
Appeals court asked to halt discharge of Airmen with HIV
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Department of Justice has argued that the military allows service members who contract HIV to continue to serve if they can perform their duties.
September 18th 2019, 4:03 pm
Cortez Masto, Rosen fighting to restore deleted road money
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are asking congressional leaders to restore funds cut from a 2015 transportation bill that could pay for projects including Interstate 11.
September 18th 2019, 2:48 pm
Michigan bans flavored e-cigarettes a day after New York
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Michigan banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes on Wednesday.
September 18th 2019, 2:17 pm
US home building climbs 12.3% in August to 12-year high
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The pace of U.S. home construction jumped 12.3% last month to a 12-year high on a surge in apartment building.
September 18th 2019, 12:17 pm
UK government insists suspension of Parliament was not illegal
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The British government was back at the country’s Supreme Court on Wednesday.
September 18th 2019, 12:17 pm
Trump announces fourth national security adviser
Las Vegas Review-Journal
President Donald Trump named his fourth national security adviser, Robert C. O’Brien, on Twitter Wednesday morning.
September 18th 2019, 12:17 pm
Dillinger family members apply again to exhume his grave
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Family members of 1930s gangster John Dillinger have submitted a new application to exhume his Indianapolis gravesite.
September 18th 2019, 9:42 am
Lewandowski, House Democrats spar at 1st impeachment hearing
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The first impeachment hearing held by House Democrats quickly turned hostile.
September 18th 2019, 9:42 am
Netanyahu’s political future in limbo after Israeli election
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fell short of securing a parliamentary majority, initial exit polls showed, setting the stage for a period of coalition negotiations that could threaten his political future and clear the way for him to be tried on corruption charges.
September 18th 2019, 4:11 am
Car smashes into lobby of Trump Plaza in New York
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Authorities say there are no indications it was anything more than an accident.
September 18th 2019, 12:37 am
Court: Media should be able to hear Arizona executions
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The case was filed by seven condemned inmates and the First Amendment Coalition of Arizona.
September 18th 2019, 12:37 am
Netanyahu political future in limbo after Israeli election
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fell short of securing a parliamentary majority, initial exit polls showed, setting the stage for a period of coalition negotiations that could threaten his political future and clear the way for him to be tried on corruption charges.
September 18th 2019, 12:07 am
RJ Politics talks with Cory Booker — PODCAST
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The second episode of the RJ Politics podcast features an interview with Sen. Cory Booker and discussion on Trump’s firing of National Security Adviser John Bolton.
September 17th 2019, 10:20 pm
Bermuda braces for approach of Category 3 Hurricane Humberto
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Humberto was predicted to pass just to the north of Bermuda, but a small shift in track could bring the storm over the island itself.
September 17th 2019, 8:33 pm
US, Venezuela opposition majority renew support for Guaidó
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The 36-year-old Guaidó earlier Tuesday thanked his fellow lawmakers after the vote.
September 17th 2019, 8:16 pm
Pence urges Congress to approve trade deal
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Vice President Mike Pence used a speech to the conservative Heritage Foundation on Tuesday to argue for Congress to approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade.
September 17th 2019, 8:16 pm
Dillinger family members again apply to exhume his body
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cemetery officials object to the exhumation, saying it would be disruptive.
September 17th 2019, 8:16 pm
Lewandowski combative in House impeachment hearing
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski proved to be a combative witness on Tuesday, the first day of a House impeachment inquiry.
September 17th 2019, 7:46 pm
UK Supreme Court hears Brexit challenge case arguments
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Government lawyer Richard Keen said judges in a lower court had “nakedly entered the political arena” by ruling on the matter.
September 17th 2019, 7:34 pm
Justice Department files lawsuit against Snowden over memoir
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Snowden was charged under the U.S. Espionage Act. He now lives in Russia in order to avoid arrest.
September 17th 2019, 7:34 pm
Nevada State College to break ground on first dorm in fall
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The housing is needed to accommodate the school’s growing student population, President Bart Patterson said in his “State of the College” address on Tuesday.
September 17th 2019, 7:01 pm
New York judge resigns after compliant about noose posting
Las Vegas Review-Journal
In his resignation letter, Justice Kyle R. Canning said he felt coerced into resigning due to his financial situation and family obligations.
September 17th 2019, 7:01 pm
Trump considering 5 for national security adviser post
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump had said after Bolton departed last Monday that he hoped to name a new national security adviser this week.
September 17th 2019, 7:01 pm
Opioid settlement could be funded by more opioid sales
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The tentative multibillion-dollar settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma would raise money to help clean up the opioid mess by … selling more OxyContin.
September 17th 2019, 4:47 pm
Clark County approves policy for creating cultural districts
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Clark County Commission approved a policy Tuesday that creates a formal process to establish cultural districts, such as “Little Ethiopia,” in the county.
September 17th 2019, 4:47 pm
Cokie Roberts, longtime political journalist for ABC, NPR, dies
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cokie Roberts, longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR, has died at age 75.
September 17th 2019, 11:27 am
Pilot water testing program introduced in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Powered by technology from San Jose, California-based startup Ketos Inc., the program is designed to help improve water quality and safety through real-time monitoring of elements such as lead, chlorine and arsenic.
September 17th 2019, 9:56 am
Back to basics: Congress tries to keep government lights on
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The good news is that it doesn’t look like a bitterly polarized Washington will stumble into another government shutdown.
September 17th 2019, 9:56 am
Weinstein attorney: He’s a sinner, but not ‘a rapist’
Las Vegas Review-Journal
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein said on Tuesday that her client is not without sin — but he’s also not “a rapist.”
September 17th 2019, 9:25 am
US alleges visa fraud scheme targeting American research
Las Vegas Review-Journal
WASHINGTON — A Chinese government employee was arrested Monday after the Justice Department linked him to a visa fraud scheme intended to help others enter the United States to recruit research talent.
September 17th 2019, 12:20 am
White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Democrats are challenging such claims of “absolute immunity” in a lawsuit against former White House counsel Don McGahn.
September 17th 2019, 12:20 am
Panel investigates transportation secretary for possible conflicts
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Democratic Reps. Elijah Cummings of Maryland and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois said they are examining Chao’s statements.
September 17th 2019, 12:20 am
Police: DNA links Florida man to ‘serial’ slayings of women
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The first Daytona Beach body was discovered the day after Christmas 2005.
September 17th 2019, 12:20 am
Brad Pitt? George Clooney? NASA astronaut asked to choose
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Astronaut Nick Hague and the rest of the International Space Station crew previewed “Ad Astra” a few weeks ago.
September 17th 2019, 12:20 am
Latest story about Brett Kavanaugh has some holes — Analysis
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The New York Times’ latest story about an accuser of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was handled oddly, and questions persist about her allegations.
September 17th 2019, 12:20 am
Nevada investigating marijuana testing labs over THC levels
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The state of Nevada has launched an investigation of marijuana testing labs for allegedly manipulating the levels of THC to make products seem more potent.
September 16th 2019, 9:30 pm
Clark County school officials applaud star rating improvements
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Clark County School District officials touted successes in the state’s new star ratings on Monday, celebrating its highest-performing schools and those that improved most.
September 16th 2019, 8:49 pm
Before election, Netanyahu vows total West Bank settlement annex
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Israelis head to the polls Tuesday in the second election this year after Netanyahu failed to cobble together a coalition following April’s vote.
September 16th 2019, 8:49 pm
Democrats optimistic on gun control during Las Vegas roundtable
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Two federal lawmakers assured activists on Monday that their efforts to further gun control legislation were working.
September 16th 2019, 8:30 pm
Arts Institute of Las Vegas again faces possible closure
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The career college may lose its license to operate in Nevada after a report to the Commission on Postsecondary Education recommended denying its renewal request.
September 16th 2019, 8:19 pm
Oil prices jump as attack on Saudi plant jolts supply
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Global energy prices spiked Monday by 15% after a weekend attack on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia caused the worst disruption to world supplies on record.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Officials: Bodies of 4 children discovered after mom found slain
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Relatives of Casei Jones reported her and her four children missing Saturday after they hadn’t been seen or heard from in six weeks.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Tent courtrooms open to process migrants waiting in Mexico
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The immigrants are part of a Trump administration policy officially called the Migrant Protection Protocols, but often known as the “Remain in Mexico” program.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Arizona artists win suit over same-sex wedding invitations
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The state Supreme Court said its ruling is limited to only the creation of custom wedding invitations by Joanna Duka and Breanna Koski.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Agency could keep Three Mile Island nuclear debris in Idaho
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The new license would be good through 2039, four years past a deadline the Energy Department initially set with Idaho to remove the radioactive waste.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
More tainted marijuana found in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Nevada Department of Taxation on Monday issued a health notice after batches of marijuana sold from four Las Vegas dispensaries were found to have fungus, bacteria and high levels of mold and yeast.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
AP source: New York prosecutors subpoena Trump’s tax returns
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A lawyer for the Trump Organization, Marc Mukasey, said he is “evaluating the situation and will respond as appropriate.”
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Lawmaker discussing pigeon poop problem, gets fowl reply
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The sidewalks outside of the station are covered in bird waste and feathers.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Lincoln County may sue Facebook, ‘Storm Area 51’ creators for funds
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The “Storm Area 51” events planned for Lincoln County will pile up a hefty bill, and officials could pursue legal action against Facebook and the original event organizers to recoup some of that.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Epstein accusers denied compensation in victims’ rights case
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Several of Epstein’s victims sued the Justice Department in 2008 over their handling of his plea negotiations.
September 16th 2019, 7:49 pm
Many US women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The first sexual experience for 1 in 16 U.S. women was forced or coerced intercourse in their early teens.
September 16th 2019, 1:44 pm
Propane explosion kills firefighter, injures 6 others
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A powerful propane explosion leveled new construction that houses a nonprofit, killing one firefighter and injuring at least six others, officials said.
September 16th 2019, 1:44 pm
Times apologizes for tweet, revises Kavanaugh article
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The New York Times is under fire for its story about a new sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
September 16th 2019, 11:58 am
Minnesota officer fatally shoots man during fight
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A police officer in Minnesota fatally shot a man after the man rear-ended the officer’s marked SUV.
September 16th 2019, 11:58 am
Cluster of residential drug rehabs upsets Las Vegas neighbors
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Southwest Las Vegas residents are concerned about safety, traffic and home values after three rehab facilities opened within blocks of each other.
September 16th 2019, 11:58 am
Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Some operators are cashing in on the CBD craze by substituting cheap and illegal synthetic marijuana for natural CBD in vapes and edibles.
September 16th 2019, 10:13 am
Johnson, Juncker hold Brexit talks; no visible breakthrough
Las Vegas Review-Journal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to ramp up talks on securing an elusive Brexit deal.
September 16th 2019, 10:13 am
‘Storm Area 51’ traffic: Come in peace and come prepared
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Area 51 Basecamp event in Hiko and Alienstock in Rachel are expected to drum up traffic congestion, causing drivers long waits in their vehicles in mainly rural areas.
September 16th 2019, 4:11 am
Cluster of residential drug rehabs irks Las Vegas neighbors
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Residents are concerned about safety, traffic and home values after three rehab facilities opened within blocks of each other. Clark County officials say their hands are tied by federal law.
September 16th 2019, 4:11 am
Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
Las Vegas Review-Journal
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.
September 16th 2019, 2:39 am
Rising stars: Nevada schools’ accountability ratings improve
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The state rates schools from one to five stars based on factors including proficiency rates in English and math, graduation rates, student academic growth and chronic absenteeism.
September 16th 2019, 1:39 am
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin has filed for bankruptcy days after reaching a tentative settlement with many of the state and local governments suing it over the toll of opioids.
September 16th 2019, 12:22 am
Dem presidential candidates call for Kavanaugh’s impeachment
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Several Democratic presidential candidates on Sunday lined up to call for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the face of a new, uninvestigated, allegation of sexual impropriety when he was in college.
September 15th 2019, 4:49 pm
Women recreate Homer Simpson’s New Orleans gobble tour
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Two Swiss women have recreated Homer Simpson’s gourmandizing tour of New Orleans, snarf for snarf, finger-wiggle for finger-wiggle.
September 15th 2019, 1:03 pm
UAW says its 49K members at GM plants will go on strike
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The United Auto Workers union announced that its roughly 49,000 members at General Motors plants in the U.S. will go on strike Sunday night because contract negotiations with the automaker had broken down.
September 15th 2019, 1:03 pm
Saudi Arabia: Drone attacks knocked out half its oil supply
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched drone attacks on the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and a major oil field Saturday, sparking huge fires and halting about half of the supplies from the world’s largest exporter of oil.
September 15th 2019, 1:03 pm
Women’s Hall of Fame inducts Sotomayor, Fonda, Allred
Las Vegas Review-Journal
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, actress Jane Fonda and attorney Gloria Allred were among the inductees at the National Women’s Hall of Fame on Saturday.
September 15th 2019, 1:03 pm
Solid gold toilet stolen from Winston Churchill’s birthplace
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A unique solid gold toilet that was part of an art exhibit was stolen early Saturday from the magnificent home in England where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.
September 15th 2019, 1:03 pm
No millennial bump for Buttigieg, but hints of broad appeal
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Pete Buttigieg would like to turn the fight for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination into a contest about generational change. But there’s one looming problem: He has yet to win over his own.
