Thousands of pages of new evidence and sworn testimony released Monday show the extent to which former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo relied on a group of allies, including his younger brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, to strategize how to deflect and surviv…
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How 1979 slaying of Las Vegas teenager Kim Bryant was finally solved
Advanced DNA technology has allowed Las Vegas police to finally say who they believe killed young Kim Bryant more than 40 years ago. DNA left on Kim’s body tied Johnny Blake Peterson to the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of the girl …
NCAA’s new NIL rule could open door for recruiting success at UNLV
At a high-end men’s clothing store at Aria this month, three UNLV football players were led to a secret VIP lounge to start the process of being fitted for new suits.
Supreme Court set to take up all-or-nothing abortion fight
Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there’s no middle ground in Wednesday’s showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the constitutional right to an abortion or wipe it away altogether.
Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack
A popular actor steps out onto the street and is brutally reminded that, despite his fame and wealth, places still exist where the color of his skin and sexual orientation put him in danger.
Lessons learned from the fire that almost destroyed Tahoe
The devastation starts on the western slope. Many of the cabins that once lined the highway between here and Sacramento are now gone …
Transit services for Las Vegas veterans struggle to keep pace with demand
Navy veteran John Penley has been walking across the street from his apartment near East Twain Avenue in central Las Vegas to a nearby laundromat to catch a van that takes him …
Back in the saddle: After a year away, rodeo returns to Las Vegas
After a remarkable 35-year ride, Las Vegas was bucked from hosting the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But just like a cowboy thrown from the back of an ornery bull, the city has dusted itself off and …
No. 3 Alabama rallies late, survives 4 OTs to beat Auburn
Pushed to the limits, Alabama delivered plays to celebrate in a stadium that has produced a few devastating ones. The result was another unforgettable Iron Bowl.
Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time
Animal neglect used to be such a problem on the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota that packs of stray dogs would sometimes bring traffic to a halt on the main highway.