Another mass casualty shooting, this time at a movie theater about 12:30 a.m. local time Friday in Aurora, Colo., set off expressions of shock and sorrow nationwide.More>>
When CBS airs its first episode of the drama "Vegas" at 10 p.m. Tuesday starring Dennis Quaid, it will bring back to life the days when former Sheriff Ralph Lamb laid down the law in a town overrun with mobsters. Social media scribes say they look forward to the show.More>>
Social media scribes are sharply divided over remarks Thursday from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that this country should burn the Chinese-made uniforms for the U.S. Olympic team's upcoming opening ceremonies appearance in London.More>>
Today's 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the health care reform law backed by President Barack Obama and fellow Democrats in Congress but strongly opposed by Republicans produced an equally divisive response in the social media world.More>>
With Congress stymied on the issue of immigration reform, President Barack Obama shattered the stalemate by announcing today that his administration will grant immunity to certain illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children.More>>
Many social media users were distraught after it was announced that I'll Have Another, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, was scratched from Saturday's Belmont Stakes due to a leg injury.
The announcement today from DC Comics that superhero Green Lantern is being introduced as a gay character sparked the same divisive commentary from Facebook and Twitter users that followed President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage.More>>
Friday is the day some lucky folks at Facebook became multi-billionaires or multi-millionaires, at least on paper, thanks to the social media giant going public. No doubt Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is all smiles.More>>
Fans of the UNLV men's basketball team are in a celebratory mood, thanks to the announcement that 6-foot, 8-inch Findlay Prep power forward Anthony Bennett is remaining in town to play for the Runnin' Rebels.More>>
Facebook and Twitter users got pulled into the national debate over same-sex marriage after President Barack Obama announced his support for gay and lesbian marriages.More>>
The "greatest 2 minutes in sports," twin spires, mint juleps, floppy hats. Yes, it's time again for the mid-spring classic, the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at hallowed Churchill Downs.More>>
Not too many of us have nearly $120 million in spare cash to throw around, let alone $100. But some lucky buyer set a world auction record for a work of art at Sotheby's in New York City on Wednesday by shelling out $119.9 million for a pastel version of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch.More>>
Most Facebook and Twitter users commenting on John Edwards say the former Democratic presidential candidate and North Carolina senator deserves to stand trial on accusations that he misued 2008 campaign contributions to cover up an affair, all while his wife was dying of cancer.More>>
Las Vegas will forever be linked to Tupac Shakur, the legendary rapper who lost his life when he was gunned down near the Strip in September 1996. His fans now have reason to believe that he -- or at least his likeness -- will tour again thanks to clever stagecraft.More>>
Following today's initial court appearance in Florida by George Zimmerman, expect to see a flood of commentary from social media users from now through the scheduled May 29 arraignment.More>>
The nation's major cell phone carriers reached an agreement with the Federal Communications Commission to create a database to help the companies disable stolen cell phone. Social media scribes weighed in with mixed opinions.More>>
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's decision today to drop out of the presidential race is trending heavily on Facebook and Twitter. Some are sad to see the Republican go but others are celebrating.More>>
Bubba is not a name one normally associates with a gentlemen's event but Bubba Watson is now a household name, at least in the social media world, thanks to his thrilling victory Sunday in The Masters golf tournament.More>>
As this year's presidential election heats up, the temperature continues to rise on women's issues. The debate between Democrats and Republicans over health care coverage for birth control signaled that there would be a battle for women's votes on this issue in November.More>>
The Masters teed off today from Augusta National in Georgia, giving Facebook and Twitter users opportunity to express their thoughts on the chances golfer Tiger Woods will win his fifth green jacket.More>>
Facebook and Twitter users do battle in anticipation of tonight's NCAA men's basketball championship game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks on CBS.More>>
Now that a record $640 million is up for grabs in the Mega Millions jackpot drawing set for 8 p.m. tonight in Atlanta, the gargantuan amount serves as a reminder that Nevada is one of only eight states that doesn't participate. More>>
People like to say that America is bitterly divided over its partisan politics but from time to time there are special events that pull everyone together. Lottery fever is one of them. How would you spend the millions?More>>
After a JetBlue Airways captain flipped out on a flight from New York City to Las Vegas, Facebook and Twitter users wasted little time offering commentary. Bottom line, JetBlue has a public relations nightmare on its hands.More>>
One subject angering many social media users this week is the growing number of employers who are seeking Facebook passwords and IDs from job applicants.More>>
Quarterback Tim Tebow conducted his first press conference today as a member of the New York Jets and his performance was largely judged a success by social media scribes. Time will tell whether he can do as well on the playing field.More>>
The national furor over the shooting death last month of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida is the latest example of a story that went viral because of the power of the social media. More>>
Get used to seeing Peyton Manning in Denver Broncos blue and orange. Numerous national media outlets reported this morning that the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback is signing with the National Football League Broncos.More>>
"One and done" is a phrase no one wants to hear about their team in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. However, that's what happened to the Rebels. See what others are saying about the game. More>>
It wouldn't be politics as usual in Illinois without another one of its former elected officials heading to prison. Today that dishonor goes to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who begins a 14-year sentence behind bars in Colorado for a political corruption rap.More>>
After 244 years of delivering reliable knowledge to readers, a period of time that predates the Declaration of Independence by eight years, Encylopaedia Britannica is abandoning the printed version of its product in favor of online publication. See what people are saying about that. More>>
Austin, Texas, home of the University of Texas Longhorns, the LBJ Library, the state capitol and a rich blues music heritage, is now the birthplace of a controversial new human experiment -- homeless people paid as 4G wireless hotspots.More>>
College hoops fans in Las Vegas are turning their attention to Albuquerque, N.M., site of Thursday's contest between the sixth-seeded UNLV Runnin' Rebels and 11th-seeded Colorado Buffaloes in the South region of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.More>>
Many folks prefer sticks and balls but the only sport that draws an attendance of 100,000-plus in Las Vegas is NASCAR, which is invading town this weekend. How can you not like the roar of eardrum-shattering engines and the smell of spent fuel? More>>
An armed conflict halfway around the globe suddenly is getting widespread social media attention, including in Las Vegas, thanks to a YouTube video that went viral.More>>
