Exodus at hand as helicopters land at US Embassy in Kabul

Transport helicopters began landing Sunday morning at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul while diplomatic vehicles left the compound amid the Taliban advances on the Afghan capital.

Jalen Johnson continues to impress for Hawks

Jalen Johnson, the No. 20 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, continued to impress for the Hawks. He had 25 points, seven rebounds and three steals as one of the best players in the league thus far.

EDITORIAL: Private sector can lead way on vaccinations

Vaccinations remain the answer to ending this pandemic. And as has been proven time and again over the past 18 months, the private sector — not politicians or bureaucrats — is best positioned to provide the solution.

COMMENTARY: Tracy Stone-Manning would be bad for Nevada

Nevada’s senators will soon face a critical vote on the confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning as director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Deaths reach 650 a day as COVID claims more young victims

The COVID-19 death toll has started soaring again as the delta variant tears through the unvaccinated and fills hospitals with patients, many younger than during earlier phases of the pandemic.

Dr. Miriam Adelson honored at Raiders preseason opener

Miriam Adelson, the co-founder of the Adelson Family Foundation and widow of Sheldon Adelson, was honored with a video detailing the countless charitable contributions of herself and the organization before lighting the Al Davis Memorial Torch.

Former Rebel returns to Las Vegas as NBA agent

Former UNLV wing Jordan Cornish returned to the Thomas & Mack Center this week for the first time since leaving the program in 2016. He’s now an NBA agent with Beyond Athlete Management.

 
Vegas Nation Gameday Live: Raiders-Seahawks preview

Fans are welcomed into Allegiant Stadium for the Raiders’ first preseason game against the Seahawks, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal talks to Raiders’ owner Mark Davis.