Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement’s leaders certainly think so.

Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, according to a consumer watchdog group.

Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand to hire 800

Fifth Street Gaming is looking to hire more than 800 people for the Downtown Grand hotel, the company’s chief executive said Monday. The company expects the hiring process to take four months.

Las Vegas sees rise in suburban poverty

The Las Vegas metropolitan area was ranked among the 100 largest in the nation for levels of suburban poverty, according to data released by the Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution.

Military sex abuse victims seek VA help

WASHINGTON — More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as “”shameful and disgraceful.”

‘Pop’ gives San Antonio tangible edge vs. Memphis

Suddenly, the San Antonio Spurs don’t look so old and slow. It certainly helps that the team’s senior citizen, coach Gregg Popovich, has experience and wisdom on his side.

State legislators see benefits of driver authorization cards

State Sen. Mo Denis remembers driving into the parking lot of a pharmacy at Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road several years ago when he saw a speeding car slam into the back of a car at the stoplight.