Lawmakers hear details on economic development bill

CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers got their first chance to hear details on a bill that would overhaul how the state spends economic development money, one of the few spending bills with bipartisan support.

Police identify man slain by brother

A man who police said was shot and killed Sunday by his brother was identified Monday.

Stock swindler sentenced to prison on incest charge

A convicted Las Vegas stock swindler who bilked millions out of investors and then became a federal informant was sentenced Monday to prison on a charge related to incest involving several of his eight children.

Rowling looking into Harry Potter e-books

LONDON — J.K. Rowling stirred a publishing phenomenon with her “Harry Potter” books. Can she do it again on the e-book market? The best-selling author is considering making the fantasy books available electronically – meaning that Potter fans may soon be able to download the popular series about a boy wizard to their Kindle or iPad.

Banks, credit-card issuers warn of email breach

NEW YORK — With the possible theft of millions of email addresses from an advertising company, several large companies have started warning customers to expect fraudulent emails that try to coax account login information from them.

Southwest to cancel 70 flights for inspections

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines expected to cancel 70 more flights, or 2 percent of its Monday schedule, as it inspected older planes for cracks in the fuselage.

Prosecutor: Jail officials possibly freed airport worker

Three technicians charged with stealing electronic equipment at McCarran International Airport will likely end up in District Court as county prosecutors plan to take the criminal case to a grand jury for indictment.