91 m. ago Trump pardons GOP fraudster who paid for plastic surgery with slain cop memorial fund

President granted clemency to MAGA-aligned former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore just weeks before her sentencing date

Politics

4 h. ago Want to beat authoritarianism? Look to Latin America | Greg Grandin

The region has grappled with dictatorships, coups and inequality. But its democratic spirit remains vital – and offers a lesson for the USInspiration on how to beat back authoritarianism is in short supply, but those searching for hope in these dark times might consider Latin America.It’s not the first place that comes to mind when thinking about democracy, associated as it is with coups, death squads, dictatorships, inequality, drug violence and now a country, El Salvador, offering itself up to Donald Trump as an offshore prison colony for deportees. Continue reading...

Culture

12 h. ago Donald Trump pardons Republican politician who splurged fraud money on plastic surgery

Michele Fiore defrauded donors during her time on the Las Vegas City Council and then spent some of the $70,000 (£52,000) - meant for a statue of a police officer - for personal costs

Politics

16 h. ago Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer

President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon for loyalist Michele Fiore, who paid for her plastic surgery with funds that were meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer

Politics

17 h. ago Shannon Sharpe is stepping away temporarily from ESPN amid sexual assault lawsuit

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe says he is stepping away temporarily from his ESPN duties while he deals with what he called false allegations in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he raped and threatened her

Events

26 h. ago We live on the edge of Las Vegas... when people see the view from our back gardens it freaks them out

With its huge five-star hotels and casinos, bright lights, and buffets, Las Vegas is famous for being a city of excess. But the edge of Sin City couldn't be more different.

Society

42 h. ago Mom storms onto Las Vegas campus and threatens to kill teacher who called her daughter ‘slow’

Unnamed parent has so far not been charged over the incident at Bailey Middle School

Events

43 h. ago Uvalde leaders approve $2M for Robb Elementary families in first settlement over 2022 attack

City leaders in Uvalde, Texas, have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022

Events

54 h. ago Vet who went viral for 'kicking horse' in video found dead in national park

Dr Shawn Frehner, 56, was found dead at Lake Mead in Las Vegas, Nevada, two weeks after going missing following the sharing of a viral video which shoed him kicking a horse in the face

Events

54 h. ago The Rock explains bizarre WrestleMania 41 absence – and WWE fans are having absolutely none of it

Dwayne 'The Final Boss' Johnson was also unhappy with how some aspects of the John Cena vs Cody Rhodes finale unfolded in Las Vegas

Sport

2 d. ago Joe Hendry 'disagrees' with WrestleMania blowback as famous Celtic fan delivers knockout message for WWE pathway

The TNA Champion broke his silence after the Edinburgh native was swiftly beaten by Randy Orton in Las Vegas

Sport

2 d. ago The 2025 Latin Grammys will return to Las Vegas for the 15th time

The 2025 Latin Grammys are headed back to Las Vegas

Politics

3 d. ago WWE Monday Night Raw results as Rusev returns and Gunther rages in Las Vegas

The road to WWE's Wrestlemania 42 is now underway, as Monday Night Raw in Las Vegas was full of returns, debuts, shocks and title changes that not many saw coming

Politics

3 d. ago Doctors discover new cause of autism: 'Fourteen times more likely'

People with a little-known genetic muscle condition may be 14 times more likely to develop autism, a study published this week from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) suggests.

Politics

4 d. ago What Joe Hendry was told moments before 'easy' WrestleMania debut speaks volumes of Scots wrestler's WWE future

The TNA champion was beaten by Randy Orton in Las Vegas with the words of Triple H ringing in his ears

Politics

4 d. ago Cody Rhodes vs John Cena LIVE! WrestleMania 41 results, WWE stream, latest updates and reaction

An huge second night in Las Vegas as John Cena wins at his final-ever WrestleMania

Sport

4 d. ago Rhodes vs Cena LIVE! WWE WrestleMania 41 stream, latest updates and results with main event underway

An huge second night in Las Vegas as John Cena appears at his final-ever WrestleMania

Sport

4 d. ago Rhodes vs Cena LIVE! WWE WrestleMania 41 stream, latest updates and results after Randy Orton beats Joe Hendry

An huge second night in Las Vegas as John Cena appears at his final-ever WrestleMania

Sport

4 d. ago Cody Rhodes vs John Cena LIVE! WWE WrestleMania 41 stream, latest updates and results after McIntyre beats Priest

An huge second night in Las Vegas as John Cena appears at his final-ever WrestleMania

Sport

4 d. ago Cody Rhodes vs John Cena LIVE! WWE WrestleMania 41 stream, latest updates and results

An huge second night in Las Vegas as John Cena appears at his final-ever WrestleMania

Sport