A Las Vegas police officer was shot multiple times Tuesday while chasing two suspects involved in a series of crimes earlier in the day, according to police. One of the suspects was shot and killed during the pursuit.
“American Idol” finalist Crystal Bowersox is on a roll. The 24-year-old musician and single mother from Toledo, Ohio, earned the judges’ highest praise on the Fox singing competition Tuesday for her traditional take on Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee.”
CARSON CITY — A high-security driver’s license program that cost $2 million to start might be dumped in May.
One of the men injured when a North Las Vegas homeowner shot him for breaking into his vehicle was released from the hospital Monday.
The prosecution laid out its case against Lacy Thomas Tuesday, saying the former University Medical Center chief gave his Chicago friends contracts that cost taxpayers $11 million.
GAUHATI, India — The Indian military has a new weapon against terrorism: the world’s hottest chili. After conducting tests, the military has decided to use the thumb-sized “bhut jolokia,” or “ghost chili,” to make tear gas-like hand grenades to immobilize suspects, defense officials said Tuesday.
NEW YORK — Rosie O’Donnell plans an “uplifting” new television talk show for launch next year that aims squarely at the audience Oprah Winfrey is leaving behind when her show ends.
CHICAGO — Rev up the treadmill: Sobering new research spells out just how much exercise women need to keep the flab off as they age – and it’s a lot. At least an hour of moderate activity a day is needed for older women at a healthy weight who aren’t dieting.