Following a second-quarter report that contained several disappointments, the stock price of rare-earth miner Molycorp Inc. on Friday plunged by more than one-fourth to its all-time low.
As demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables has increased, so has the number of farmers markets sprouting up across the nation.
Southwest Gas has requested to add a surcharge outside of regular rates to pay for pipeline replacement, and this has been met with varied opinions.
Mike McDade hit his first home run with the 51s, a three-run shot in the third inning, and had four RBIs in Las Vegas’ 6-3 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes in the Pacific Coast League on Friday at Albuquerque, N.M.
LONDON – Roger Federer leaned on the net, exhausted but exhilarated after winning the final set 19-17 to earn his first Olympic singles medal.
Picture this: Somewhere in Columbus, Ohio, there is a house, and in that house there is a laundry room, and in that laundry room there is a bed, and in that bed sleeps a 340-pound female weightlifter.
If a player misses the opening act of UNLV basketball practice today, it won’t be for lack of motivation. Although it’s early August, and the games that count still are three months away, coach Dave Rice is certain he has a team eager to get going.
The death sentence for James Biela, convicted of the 2008 rape and murder of a college student in Reno, was unanimously upheld Thursday by Nevada Supreme Court justices who said the crimes he committed were “of the class … that warrants the imposition of death.”
Nearly a quarter-billion dollars in college scholarships is being offered to Clark County School District’s graduating class of 2012, breaking the record set one year ago, Superintendent Dwight Jones announced Friday.
A Navy veteran who died after throwing himself in front of a friend during the Colorado movie theater shooting – and who, it is suspected, may have tried to stop the shooter – was remembered Friday for his fearlessness and positive attitude.
If you’ve ever hidden a snack, you’re not alone. Grabbing a quick nibble on the sly is something a surprising number of people will admit to, when pressed. A recent study conducted by One Poll in the United Kingdom showed that 46 percent of people surveyed admitted to feeling embarrassed about the foods they choose for secretive snacking. But if your snacks are causing you to feel a pang of shame, it’s time to rethink them. The habit of snacking, on its own, isn’t a bad one – you just need to opt for foods that will fit into a healthy diet.
Age matters when it comes to vitamins. All vitamins are essential – meaning our bodies can’t make them, so they must be obtained from the diet. Throughout life, we all need the right mix of the 13 essential vitamins, but some are more important than others when it comes to different life stages.
Dog lovers want good nutrition and flavor to ensure happy, healthy animal members of the family. Today, professional chefs are creating delicious, healthy foods and treats for dogs as well as people. It’s easy for the home chef to create tasty treats for their furry family members too with these easy recipes.