Topic: University of Nevada-Las Vegas

KKK robes in class: Teacher who approved them won't be punished

The teacher who let two Las Vegas Academy students wear KKK robes in class during a US history demonstration will not be punished, said district officials and community members who showed support for the teacher during the investigation. They said the KKK robes in class caused no harm. 

KKK robes in class? Students' presentation sparks debate

KKK robes in class: Clark County School District officials investigated and the Las Vegas Academy principal sent parents a letter calling the incident "unfortunate" after one of the students was photographed wearing the KKK white robe and hooded mask in class.

Opinion: Harvard cheating scandal? It could be bad teaching.

Several theories try to explain alleged cheating at Harvard University, but they omit the most obvious explanation: poor teaching. Students are more likely to cheat when they feel disengaged from a class. Universities cheat our kids by placing a low premium on teaching.

Sikh shooting draws attention to white power music

The shooter of six people in Wisconsin at a Sikh temple, Wade Michael Page, was a participant in bands that performed racism-charged music. This music is considered 'an active practice of hate and violence' by some. 

Romney raises $76 million to Obama's $60 million (+video)

This is the first time the Republican candidate has beaten his opponent in fundraising.

Who'll win the Mega Millions lottery? The states.

Mega Millions jackpot is the world's largest. But the chances of winning the Mega Millions are so slim that the only sure winners are the states, which get a little over a third of the take.

Report: Child poverty rate hits 20 percent in US as families struggle

Over the past decade, child poverty grew in 38 states. Economic recession and housing foreclosures are among the major reasons, wiping out earlier gains, a new report finds.

Casino security chooses $1.5M loss over shootout

Security at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas had to make the split-second decision, Tuesday. They decided to let a bandit escape with $1.5 million rather than starting a shootout.

10 women in Congress who won’t be back

The 2010 elections were tough on all Democrats, but particularly on female lawmakers. The upcoming 112th Congress may see fewer women in office on Capitol Hill than last session. Yet-to-decided races in the House and Senate will determine if that happens, but if it does, it would be the first time in 32 years that the number of women in Congress declines from one session to the next. What's already clear is that 10 women are not returning. Most of the congresswomen defeated Tuesday were House freshmen. Two had served multiple House terms, and one was a Senate veteran. Some lost to tea party favorites and conservatives backed by Sarah Palin, while others were bested by standard-issue Republicans. Here are the women, some familiar and some not, we will not see on Capitol Hill come January as a result of Election Day losses. Source: CNN, National Journal‚ Almanac of American Politics, Politico

How did Sharron Angle blow an 11-point lead on Harry Reid in seven weeks?

Polls suggest Sen. Harry Reid is now ahead of GOP challenger and 'tea party' favorite Sharron Angle. The GOP is sending reinforcements to beef up Angle's campaign staff.

Hoover's dam folly: Why Keynesian New Deal policies failed

Politicians cannot calculate the economic profits and losses of government interventions.

In Nevada US Senate race, it'll be Harry Reid vs. Sharron Angle

Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle won the GOP primary Tuesday in Nevada's US Senate race. She'll face Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the fall.

Five states where GOP might pull another Brown

Republican Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts provides a boost for the GOP's momentum for the 2010 midterm elections. Here are five states where Republicans might pick off Senate seats this November.

Next Democratic Senate leader to get booted: Harry Reid?

New GI Bill too popular for the Pentagon's own good?

Veterans are rushing to take advantage of the comprehensive education benefits, raising the question of whether the bill will hurt retention.

Opinion: Why Americans are devout and diverse but not divided

They are increasingly tolerant of other religions and persuasions.

Political clash sinks Massachusetts casino-gambling plan

House vote seen as big defeat for freshman Governor Patrick.

Next primaries tougher yet

Florida's Jan. 29 race is the first with all GOP hopefuls contending in full.

Clinton wins a polarized Nevada vote

State presages rise of identity politics: Hispanics sided with her, blacks went for Obama.

His energy bill is $0.00

A New Jersey civil engineer powers his home with solar panels and hydrogen tanks. Can it work in the mainstream?