Boyd Gaming Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith on Monday was named chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Los Angeles branch board of directors, effective Jan. 1.
PARK CITY, Utah — The publicist for comedian and “30 Rock” cast member Tracy Morgan says the actor wasn’t drinking when he collapsed at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
NEW YORK — Seal and Heidi Klum have announced that their storybook marriage is coming to the end of the runway.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman said she chose not to join a crush of fellow mayors who gathered around President Barack Obama at the White House last week.
MIAMI — Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles figured the most logical way to win in Miami would be to keep the Heat from running in their typical high-octane style.
HILO, Hawaii — A magnitude-5.0 earthquake and several small aftershocks shook Hawaii on Sunday, but there were no reports of injury or damage.
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas microbiologist says he and his team members have identified and cultivated a type of magnetic bacteria in Death Valley that could one day contribute to the biotech industry.
As if by design, the rain started swirling through Candlestick Park as it became clear that more than 60 minutes would be needed to find a proper opponent for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
SAN FRANCISCO — The New York Giants have their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime and on the road.
The New England Patriots beat the stunned Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in the AFC championship game Sunday after Baltimore’s Billy Cundiff missed a 32-yard field goal attempt with 11 seconds remaining that would have tied the score.
With the stage set for heroes to emerge, Eli Manning came the closest to resembling one. Manning again proved he’s an elite quarterback by guiding the New York Giants to another Super Bowl.
Byron Goynes answers quickly when asked whether he learned anything losing elections that will help him win a long-shot challenge of Las Vegas City Council incumbent Steve Ross.
Martin Dean Dupalo figures it should be easy for a politician to determine what is appropriate ethical behavior: Just use a little common sense and remember what your parents taught you about right and wrong.