WASHINGTON — Don’t take the latest snapshot of U.S. home prices too seriously.
The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city index released Tuesday ticked up in July from June. But the gain is merely temporary, analysts say. They see home values taking a dive in many major markets well into next year.
After six days of testimony from dozens of witnesses a seven-member inquest jury determined that Las Vegas police officers were justified in shooting the 38-year-old medical device salesman at a Summerlin Costco store in July.
NEW YORK — It could be a blaze of glory for Bon Jovi at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Jersey boys are up for possible induction in the hallowed hall, along with first-timers Donovan, Dr. John, Alice Cooper and Neil Diamond. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame released its list of nominees Tuesday. There were some familiar names: Darlene Love, LL Cool J, Donna Summer and the Beastie Boys have been up for the prestigious honor before.
NEW YORK — The company that gave us the BlackBerry – still the dominant phone in corporate circles – thinks its business customers will have room in their briefcases for at least one more device: the PlayBook. Research in Motion Ltd. showed off the tablet for the first time Monday and is set to launch it early 2011.
WASHINGTON — The income gap between the richest and poorest Americans grew last year to its widest amount on record as young adults and children in particular struggled to stay afloat in the recession. The top-earning 20 percent of Americans – those making more than $100,000 each year – received 49.4 percent of all income generated in the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Nevada’s education chief welcomed President Barack Obama’s call to lengthen the school year but said it’s just one factor to improve student learning.