Campaign aims to free woman who killed homeless man

A friend of a young woman sent to prison for killing a Las Vegas homeless man and cutting off his penis is leading the charge to prove her innocence.

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Young heroin addicts go from suburbs to detox

When the doorbell rings these days at the free detox center near downtown, staffers know what to expect. A young face. A suburbanite. A heroin addict.

Southern Nevada sees income gains; U.S. numbers flat

If you wanted a pay raise in May, Southern Nevada was the place to be. As flat pay nationwide cut into U.S. consumer spending in May, experts say it’s likely consumer spending here will improve noticeably.

Beyonce, Brown, Kanye, Jay-Z win at BET Awards

The BET Awards became the Bleep Awards on Sunday, as entire segments of performances were muted out due to foul language. Still, censors failed to catch many vulgarities that were uttered onstage, from performances by Nicki Minaj to even a parody by Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee.

Lessons in lifting help kids step toward fitness

The benefits of youth weight training are well-established: improved health, increased stamina, heightened focus. But when and how should kids start? Experts look at a child’s maturity level, overall coordination and health.

Struggling for life, absolutely terrified

My 88-year-old mother’s last days in the hospital were pure hell. There is no doubt that she thought the members of the hospital staff were trying to kill her. A recent study found that for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a stay in the hospital accelerated mental decline and increased the risk of going into a nursing home or dying.

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