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Cortez Masto confronts RFK Jr. over policies threatening health care stability
Cortez Masto challenged Kennedy on the FDA’s decision not to approve a new drug for metastatic melanoma. The drug had the backing of oncologists and a preliminary FDA panel …
WNBA sets record 216-game TV and streaming slate across ABC, CBS, Amazon, NBC and more
A record 216 WNBA regular-season games and events will be available on multiple broadcast platforms throughout the year, the league announced Wednesday.
Utah Mammoth fans buzzing about playoff game with Golden Knights
The NHL playoffs are headed to Utah for the first time and the state is buzzing with anticipation.
Raiders finally have their act together, setting up Fernando Mendoza to succeed
Prepare for some shots of the start of the 2026 NFL Draft at 5 p.m. Thursday to look straight out of a science-fiction film.
The beat goes on for Foothill’s marching band dynasty. Next stop: Philadelphia
The sun beat down on Foothill High School’s black-and-blue uniforms as the marching band trailed a pink lowrider carrying Bruno Mars down the Las Vegas Strip, part of a parade and street-naming celebration for the singer.
Trump’s approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher, according to a new AP-NORC poll, with even Republicans showing less faith in his leadership.
Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress.
Proposed Las Vegas arena pitches itself as NBA expansion site
A proposed arena on the Las Vegas Strip is positioning itself as a candidate to host a future NBA expansion team in the city.
Sunset Station to launch jazz concert series this spring
Sunset Station will kick off a new outdoor concert series this spring, bringing six nights of contemporary jazz to the Henderson casino’s Side Lawn beginning May 16.