Social media is reshaping political discourse, particularly in how the White House communicates about immigration, according to Arthur Soto-Vasquez, a professor of ethics and equity studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The median yearly income in the U.S. is approximately $81,000, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. However, income inequality remains a pressing issue, with some individuals earning significantly more while others continue to face financial hardship.

Nevadans are feeling the effects of extreme heat in their lives and on their wallets, a newly published UNLV report reveals.

Law enforcement is a career that is always in the public eye, whether for heroic reasons or scandal. Currently, our nation’s 800,000 law enforcement officers have even more of a spotlight than usual, though, amid high-profile police brutality cases. As a result, the Justice Department and some local police departments have made rule changes like banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants in some situations.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not yet released data from last month on its increased enforcement operation in the Las Vegas Valley, but a UNLV Immigration Clinic attorney doesn’t believe it was as successful as the agency thought it would be.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not yet released data from last month on its increased enforcement operation in the Las Vegas Valley, but a UNLV Immigration Clinic attorney doesn’t believe it was as successful as the agency thought it would be.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said that wildlife trafficking is a $10 billion industry, with millions of animals dying in transit each year. That's not surprising after seeing photos of the bound turtles in the Express story.

Ahead of World Circus Day this Saturday, we’re taking a look behind the curtain at the physical strain performers endure for their careers. Las Vegas is a major destination for acrobats, but our city lacks the protections and medical care needed to help manage the pain that accompanies their dazzling skills. UNLV professor and aerial performer Laura Martinez studies the culture of the circus industry and how they discuss pain. She joins co-host Dayvid Figler to explain this behind-the-scenes dynamic — and how Las Vegas commodifies performers’ bodies.

Climate scientist Kristen Averyt doesn’t think using the words “climate change” is always necessary to communicate how rapidly the planet is warming.

Living in the same home, especially in recent years, was the strongest predictor of a close father-child bond during adolescence, regardless of whether the parents were married.

Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.

Dozens of locals called for lower power bills and cleaner energy Tuesday, urging NV Energy to hear their concerns.