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Marriage equality a conservative idealSat, 18 May 2013 09:02:00 -0000
What do Vice President Dick Cheney, Gen. Colin Powell, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Clint Eastwood and more than 130 top officials from the Reagan and both Bush administrations have in common? More...
Las Vegas is fine just the way it isSat, 18 May 2013 09:01:00 -0000
In response to many who say, Clean up the Strip, come on. More...
Hits keep coming for Obama teamSat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0000
The Obama administration is unraveling and disintegrating before Americas eyes. The unfolding situation is both a national embarrassment and a disgrace. More...
Last-minute amendment could create the state drinkSat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0000
Lawmakers killed a bill earlier this year that wouldve made the Blue Weimaraner the state dog, but Assemblyman William Horne, D-Las Vegas, now has a measure to make the Basque alcoholic beverage Picon Punch the official state drink. More...
From music to TV to the Strip: UNLV's famous gradsSat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0000
ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne, longtime NBA owner George Maloof and Food Network personality Guy Fieri are among the famous who have earned degrees from UNLV. More...
Scarlet and Gray to observe golden anniversary commencementSat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0000
UNLV is celebrating its 50th commencement on Sunday, a milestone that represents incredible growth for the university. More...
Bills live and die on deadline day in Carson CitySat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0000
The legislative grim reaper struck again Friday as the Nevada Legislature hit yet another milestone on the 120-day march to its finish. More...
51s victorious in second game in OmahaSat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 -0000
Behind a staunch performance from the bullpen, the Las Vegas 51s snapped a three-game losing streak Friday night in Omaha, Neb. The 51s defeated the Storm Chasers 7-3 to even their four-game series at one win apiece. More...
Nearly 50 injured as N.Y.-area commuter trains collide Sat, 18 May 2013 01:46:00 -0000
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. More...
Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of CaliforniaSat, 18 May 2013 01:02:00 -0000
Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the companys Nevada gaming license. More...