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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal crash investigators say the pilot of a private aircraft that fatally crashed in mountains north of Las Vegas in 2019 was following directions of air traffic controllers at nearby Nellis Air Force Base. But a final report by the National Transportation Safety Board blames the pilot, Gregory Akers of Henderson,

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The historic El Cortez hotel-casino says it will become the second downtown Las Vegas property to adopt a 21-and-older age limit for guests and gamblers. General Manager Adam Wiesberg tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal the policy begins April 1 for hotel guests, and ID checks will begin later at all entrances.

By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy. The academy announced the latest additions to the lineup Thursday for the tribute concert and gala

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elected officials in a rural Nevada county say they want paper votes counted by hand during primary and general elections this year. But the person in charge of elections in Nye County said Wednesday it would be physically impossible to do that by the June 14

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Two people familiar with the moves confirm that the Raiders will finalize a three-year deal with former Arizona edge rusher Chandler Jones after trading Yannick Ngakoue to Indianapolis. The Raiders also cut defensive end Carl Nassib in a salary cap move and agreed to a two-year deal with

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer A diversity report for graduation rates among this year’s NCAA Tournament teams found the gap between white and Black men’s players has shrunk compared to last season. The study was released Wednesday from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida. It found that racial gap

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders are cutting ties with defensive lineman Carl Nassib in a salary cap move after two mostly unproductive seasons. ESPN reported that the Raiders will cut Nassib in a move that will save them $8 million in room on this year’s salary cap as of

By SAM METZ and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level, raising new concerns about a power source for millions of people in the U.S. West. Federal water officials that Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border fell below 3,525 feet on

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor extended his goal-scoring streak to five games, and the Winnipeg Jets downed the Vegas Golden Knights 7-3. Connor added a pair of assists to go with his 38th goal of the season. Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele, Logan Stanley and Josh Morrissey each had a goal and an assist, and

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have made their first move of the free agency period, agreeing to a one-year contract with cornerback and returner Darius Phillips. Phillips can’t sign the contract until the start of the league year on Wednesday. ESPN first reported the deal and said Phillips will

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A weak storm system has moved through Northern California and forecasters say a stronger system is expected in the drought-stricken state during the weekend. The National Weather Service says 1 to 3 inches of snow fell above 6,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada and and chains were required Tuesday morning on

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal court in Las Vegas is signaling that the public might get a look at a Las Vegas police report compiled about Cristiano Ronaldo after a Nevada woman claimed in 2018 that the international soccer star raped her in 2009. A U.S. magistrate judge issued

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Ukraine-born businessman has been sentenced to a year in prison for his conviction in a conspiracy that enabled a Russian tycoon to make donations to U.S. political candidates. Andrey Kukushkin was sentenced Tuesday by Judge J. Paul Oetken in Manhattan federal court. The judge said

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say the bodies were two men were found after a fire in an abandoned building in Winnemucca, Officials said preliminary investigation indicated that the fire may have started early Friday with a propane heater. The fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal Division. Winnemucca is 148 miles northeast

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — H.E.R. is juggling more than just recording music these days. The lauded singer-songwriter is one of the leading Grammy nominees again, she’s a global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris, and she will start filming “The Color Purple” musical this month. The four-time Grammy winner also

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bid by the New York Times to obtain a Las Vegas police file compiled about Cristiano Ronaldo after a Nevada woman claimed in 2018 that the international soccer star raped her in 2009 could be moved from federal to state court. A U.S. magistrate judge

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES The Grammy Awards are bringing three of the world’s biggest pop acts — Olivia Rodrigo, BTS and Billie Eilish — to perform during next month’s ceremony in Las Vegas. The Recording Academy announced the first slate of performers on Tuesday that also includes Brandi Carlile, Brothers Osborne and Lil

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has filed documents to seek the Republican nomination for Nevada governor, joining a crowded GOP field seeking to challenge Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in November. Lombardo served two elected terms heading the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. His wife, Donna, was with him Monday at