Dada Life, Afrojack among DJs hitting clubs

Here is where you may get your freak on at area nightclubs, where famous DJ-producers will help guide that freak on:

Terror investigation results in arrest of Uzbekistan national in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho — Federal authorities in Idaho said Thursday they have arrested an Uzbekistan national accused of conspiring with a designated terrorist organization in his home country and helping scheme to use a weapon of mass destruction.

Number of Americans seeking jobless benefits rises

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week after applications had reached a five-year low.

Milam’s creditors sue BLM over Henderson land deal

The creditors of controversial developer Chris Milam who had unsuccessfully pitched an arena in Henderson have sued the Bureau of Land Management in hopes of closing on the 480 acres of federal land once earmarked for the professional sports complex.

Las Vegas, Nevada unemployment numbers fall

Nevada and Las Vegas went from labor pains to labor gains in April, as the work force grew and unemployment fell.

Audit finds problems with Nevada Parks Division gun purchases

Nevada Parks Division employees violated a state law by purchasing 22 of their agency’s 61 surplus weapons that were supposed to be forwarded to the weapons manufacturer as part of a trade for new staff weapons, a legislative audit has discovered.

Senate panel supports Dorsey judicial nomination; Heller opposes

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to confirm Las Vegas attorney Jennifer Dorsey to a federal judgeship over Republican objections, including one expressed after a long silence by Nevada Sen. Dean Heller.

Land Rover event goes to the dogs — literally

When it comes to the top models, Land Rover Las Vegas recently had quite a few on their lot — but there wasn’t one you could drive home in.

Doctor describes ex-boss Desai as stingy

Dr. Clifford Carrol described his one-time boss Thursday as not only a stingy doctor who constantly fretted over costs, but one who turned a blind eye on fraudulent medical forms that resulted in higher insurance bills and, therefore, higher reimbursements for endoscopy clinics.

Planet Hyundai earns top score for service

Planet Hyundai Sahara dominated virtually every category in the latest figures for J.D. Power’s Customer Service Index. It was named the No. 1 Hyundai dealership for the second straight quarter.

Hong Kong visa waiver proposal clears U.S. Senate panel

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday amended an immigration reform bill to allow visitors from Hong Kong to enter the United States without a visa.

Scholar’s ideas on genocide prevention earn respect, award

Summerlin resident Barbara Harff, a professor of political science emerita at the U.S. Naval Academy, was recently honored for her contribution to genocide prevention with the Raphael Lemkin Prize from the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation.

 
Beckham’s retirement from soccer brings him into new life

PARIS — After David Beckham’s long and distinguished football career ends on a remote plastic field in northwestern France, his life promises to be far more glamorous once he steps away from the game he loves.

 
Obama promises action on Benghazi, IRS, AP phone records

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn’t abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and promising to seek “a balance” between national security and a need to protect freedom of the press.

 
Texas tornado winds believed to be up to 200 mph

GRANBURY, Texas — Forecasters say the tornado that claimed six lives and destroyed dozens of homes in North Texas is believed to have had winds up to 200 mph.

Florida man accused of tricking girlfriend into abortion

TAMPA, Fla. — The 28-year-old son of a Florida fertility doctor has been charged by federal authorities with tricking his girlfriend into taking a pill used to induce labor and cause an abortion, killing the fetus she was carrying.

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