40 civilians killed in anti-Taliban raid backed by US, say Afghans

The civilian deaths in Sunday night’s raids on Taliban hideouts further rattled Afghanistan amid an upsurge in violence that’s followed the collapse this month of U.S.-Taliban peace talks to end America’s longest war.

No end in sight as GM strike enters 2nd week

The strike against General Motors by 49,000 United Auto Workers entered its second week Monday with progress reported in negotiations but no clear end in sight.

Perfect storm of change, $2B in debt and Brexit sank Thomas Cook

British tour operator Thomas Cook fell victim to multiple setbacks including shifting travel habits, the rise of online booking sites, the sinking pound and even unusually hot weather that encouraged fewer Northern Europeans to travel.

Hunter Biden said he didn’t use influence with father in Ukraine unrest

In 2014, then-Vice President Joe Biden was at the forefront of American diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine’s fragile democratic government as it sought to fend off Russian aggression and root out corruption. So it raised eyebrows when Biden’s son Hunter was hired by a Ukrainian gas company.

Trump to face questions about Ukraine, Iran, allies during 3-day UN visit

President Donald Trump heads into his three-day visit to the United Nations this week hoping to lean on strained alliances while fending off questions about whether he sought foreign help to damage a political rival.

 
Las Vegas Valley sees wettest day since May

McCarran International Airport got .24 inch of rain, the valley’s wettest day since May 10. Monday broke the record for the date, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Trevor Boucher.

Bus driver in fatal Utah crash was on first trip, officials say

The National Transportation Safety Board is researching the driver’s background, license qualification and medical history, an investigator-in-charge for the agency said Sunday night.

UNLV roundup: Trent fourth in prestigious golf tournament

UNLV junior Jack Trent shot a final-round 2-under-par 68 to climb nine spots in the standings at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational men’s golf tournament.

‘Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ win Emmys, Billy Porter makes history

“Game of Thrones” resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which “Pose” star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series “Fleabag” led a British invasion that overturned expectations.

LETTER: RJ beating a dead horse with LVCVA

Quit beating a dead horse and move on. The LVCVA was — and still is — a good thing for Las Vegas.

EDITORIAL: Economic mobility still alive and well in America

Census data shows the American middle class is shrinking, which is great news. That’s because millions of Americans who used to middle-class salaries have become high-income earners.

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