Facebook said Monday it took too long to identify and take down videos of the fatal shooting Sunday of an elderly man and his alleged killer's plan and live confession — a series of disturbing incidents that have again raised questions about the giant social network's ability to address objectionable material on its platform.

Desiree Reed-Francois has been the deputy athletic director of Virginia Tech. But as of July 1, she will be in charge of Rebel athletics. Reed-Francois is replacing Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who is joining the university’s foundation.

She won the news conference in the way a No. 1 seed handles a 16 in the NCAA Tournament, a figure whose presence and confidence and personality owned the room beyond even what those who hired her had anticipated.

Students attending the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Las Vegas drafted legislative language for the Nevada Senate to allow for pari-mutuel wagering on poker tournaments, eSports or any other event not classified as a horse race, dog race or sporting event.

UNLV president Len Jessup had just completed his interview with Desiree Reed-Francois, and he was immediately impressed. But he wanted to be sure, so he consulted with the seven or eight search committee members who traveled with him two weeks ago to Salt Lake City International Airport.

An expanded and more robust partnership might be on the horizon for UNLV and the Cleveland Clinic. “We’re definitely in talks with them about what we can do, and how much more we would like to do,” said Barbara Atkinson, dean of UNLV’s new medical school. “It’s a great opportunity for both sides. There are some real synergies there.”

New UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois speaks to all in attendance during a media conference about her recent hire.

For now, Desiree Reed-Francois is enjoying the moment. UNLV’s new athletic director has earned it. After nearly two decades in collegiate sports, she beat out some very worthy candidates to claim this job and become the first Hispanic female AD in Division I history. She put in her time, did outstanding work at her previous stops, and when she got her opportunity to interview for the UNLV gig, she knocked it out of the park.

California lawmakers are considering legislation to make the Golden State’s 2020 presidential primary the third in the nation after Iowa and New Hampshire, cutting in ahead of Nevada’s February caucuses.