In The News: Department of History
The Mirage volcano wasn’t designed to be iconic. It wasn’t intended to inspire imitators and ultimately change the face of the Strip. It was built to obstruct the view of other casinos.
Fifty years since it ignited Washington, the Watergate affair remains a cautionary tale on the threat of untrammeled presidential power and the yardstick against which all other political scandals are judged.
Fifty years after it set Washington on fire, the Watergate affair remains an instructive story about the threat of unfettered presidential power and the yardstick by which all other political scandals are judged.
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, journalists who publicized the scandal that led to Richard Nixon's departure from power, talk about the parallels with Donald Trump.
Some historians believe that the story of former US President Richard Nixon will be overshadowed by what is happening with Donald Trump.
Fifty years since it ignited Washington, the Watergate affair remains a cautionary tale on the threat of untrammeled presidential power and the yardstick against which all other political scandals are judged.
Fifty years since it ignited Washington, the Watergate affair remains a cautionary tale on the threat of untrammeled presidential power and the yardstick against which all other political scandals are judged.
Will Nevada’s incumbent governor and senator be able to retain their seats, or will the winds of change come calling in November? The nominees are set for the gubernatorial and senate races in Nevada which are expected to be closely watched.
One hundred and fifty years ago, a new courthouse opened for business in Pioche. It had quite a history before its completion, and quite a history since.
The surface of the lake, formed by the Hoover Dam between Nevada and Arizona, has lost more than 51 meters in almost four decades of drought, which is getting worse.
“The hearings were riveting, they were troubling, they were dramatic, and they were an indictment of what happened to this country,” says UNLV political expert Michael Green.
With the frisbee fever set off in China, many people have joined the sport. As a hipster, you must pay attention to the clothes of your friends on the sports field, and the yoga pants commonly worn by girls have recently been accused of rubbing frantically. Is it really a problem to wear yoga pants to play Frisbee?
