LAS VEGAS — House Speaker Paul Ryan gave a campaign boost to former U.S. Rep. Cresent Hardy on Wednesday, attending a criminal justice round table and fundraiser for his fellow Republican who is seeking to regain his House seat. Ryan met with Hardy and graduates of a local criminal justice program that helps ex-offenders re-adjust to society. Ryan's political office confirmed that he attended a fundraiser for Hardy in Las Vegas afterward but would not provide details. Hardy, who served one term in a southern Nevada district before losing in 2016, is in a close race against former Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, who also once held the seat for one term. Most of Ryan and Hardy's criminal justice event Wednesday was closed to the public. Members of the media were allowed to listen to the first five minutes, where Hardy and Ryan made introductions. In brief remarks, Ryan said he would like to see programs like Nevada's Hope for Prisoners organization replicated elsewhere. He said … [Read more...] about House speaker campaigns for GOP candidate Hardy in Las Vegas
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Speaker Ryan joins GOP candidate Hardy at Las Vegas event
Updated 5:48 pm PDT, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Cresent Hardy, left, Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada's 4th congressional district, and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., attend a criminal justice reform roundtable at the Hope For Prisoners offices in Las Vegas Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Hope For Prisoners is a nonprofit organization that helps ex-offenders re-enter the workforce. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP) less Cresent Hardy, left, Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada's 4th congressional district, and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., attend a criminal justice reform roundtable at the Hope For Prisoners offices ... more Photo: Steve Marcus, AP House Speaker Paul Ryan, center, R-Wis., Cresent Hardy, left, Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada's 4th congressional district, and Jon Ponder, CEO of Hope For Prisoners, attend a criminal justice reform roundtable at Hope For Prisoners … [Read more...] about Speaker Ryan joins GOP candidate Hardy at Las Vegas event
Stephen King’s viral tweet about Mollie Tibbetts and Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock
A tweet by horror novelist Stephen King is getting a lot of attention on Twitter after he commented on the death of Mollie Tibbetts and Stephen Paddock, who killed 58 people in Las Vegas during the Route 91 Harvest festival. Mollie Tibbetts may well have been killed by an undocumented alien, and that's a terrible thing. But we might remember that Stephen Craig Paddock was an American citizen. He killed 58.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 22, 2018 The tweet has received more than 1.2K comments and has been retweeted almost 7,000 times.King also tweeted about the shooting in the early morning hours on Oct. 2. Condolences to all of those scarred by the violence in Las Vegas last night. We are with you.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2017 And, the famous author has made several tweets in the past after similar incidents around the country. He is also an advocate for gun control. How many more have to die before we enact sane gun control laws?— Stephen King … [Read more...] about Stephen King’s viral tweet about Mollie Tibbetts and Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock
Aerosmith to Rock Las Vegas Residency in 2019
Aerosmith is the latest act to head to Las Vegas to launch a residency. The rock band announced Wednesday that "Aerosmith: Deuces are Wild" would kick off April 6, 2019, at the Park Theater, where Lady Gaga will launch her residency in December. Aerosmith announced 18 shows for April, June and July. Tickets, priced from $75 to $750, go on sale Aug. 24. The Grammy-winning band, who released its self-titled debut in 1973, has hits like "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," "Janie's Got a Gun" and "Walk This Way." Top Entertainment Photos: 2018 Teen Choice Awards Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, while Steven Tyler and Joe Perry made it into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013. Aerosmith also includes Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford. Copyright Associated Press … [Read more...] about Aerosmith to Rock Las Vegas Residency in 2019
Aerosmith announces Las Vegas residency, “Deuces Are Wild”
Legendary rockers Aerosmith announced they will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Las Vegas residency. The "Deuces Are Wild" show will kick off April 6, 2019 at the Park Theater at MGM Grand. Aerosmith announced a total of 18 shows during the months of April, June and July. During that time, the Park Theater will also be home to a Lada Gaga residency. Her shows kick off in December and run through November 2019. Aerosmith's announcement was made on the "Today" show before the rockers entertained fans at Rockefeller Plaza with some of their classic hits. However, lead guitarist Joe Perry leaked the news during a Sirius XM radio interview with Dennis Alsas a few days prior. Regarding the feel of the show, lead guitarist Joe Perry said, "I feel like we've been out of the wind for a while and it seems like it would be a really cool thing to bring some of the history back, so the production is gonna look like that. We want to bring a show we can't do when we're on the road on a … [Read more...] about Aerosmith announces Las Vegas residency, “Deuces Are Wild”