Nevada casinos, Tax Commission reach deal on comped meals

Nevada casinos, restaurants and resorts reached an agreement with the state Tuesday that, pending legislative approval, would bring an end to a years-long battle over taxes on comped meals.

 
Justin Bieber investigated for reckless driving

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating Justin Bieber for reckless driving after witnesses — including former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson — complained about the pop-star’s alleged freeway speeds in their gated community in north Los Angeles County.

North Las Vegas police search for a suspect in a May 18 violent assault

North Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect in a violent assault. A 46-year-old man was playing slot machines at a convenience store at about 1:30 p.m. May 18 when another man entered the store and repeatedly punched the man in the head. The victim suffered serious head injuries in the attack.

 
Rep. Bachmann says she won’t run for re-election

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, a tea party favorite, said Wednesday she will not run for another term in the U.S. House and said her decision had nothing to do with ongoing investigations over finances related to her unsuccessful run for the Republican presidential nomination.

Nevada sex trafficking bill appears headed to final OK

Despite concerns that customers who mistake an underage prostitute for an adult could end up in prison for life, a sex trafficking bill now appears on its way to final approval in the Nevada Senate later this week.

Trench Rats seek donations for veterans cemetery flag fund

With another Memorial Day over and thousands of U.S. flags placed on graves at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, the veterans behind the annual event are seeking donations for their flag fund.

Endoscopy center nurse left job because of questionable practices

Dr. Dipak Desai, 63, and co-defendant, nurse anesthetist Ronald Lakeman, 65, entered their fourth week on trial Tuesday. They each face more than two dozen charges — including second-degree murder, criminal neglect of patients, theft and insurance fraud – in relation to a 2007 hepatitis C outbreak.

Six simple steps to financial success

After watching the stock market soar to record highs over the first four months of the year, many investors are wondering if they should make changes to their investment portfolios. Perhaps, but not because of what the stock market has done. Investment decisions based on short-term market moves are often short-sighted. A better approach is to stick to a long-term strategy built on proven investment fundamentals, and aligned with your goals and objectives. Here are six simple steps from Thrivent Financial that can help put your financial plan on the right track.

Tips for the perfect summer evening in

For many, Memorial Day is the official start to summer – and its flurry of travel and outdoor activity. Sometimes, after a long week at work or a vacation road trip, all you want to do is unwind in the comfort of your own home. What’s better than to dress down in those yoga pants, kick back and revel in some “me-time”?

Massage tips to help ease your over-active muscles

Now that summer has arrived, you are beginning to engage in more outdoor activities, including running, hiking, biking and recreational sports. After being less active during the winter and spring, however, you may experience aches and pain in muscles, and massage therapy can help to alleviate discomfort naturally. Here are some tips for achieving a great massage therapy experience.

Reinvent dinner in just minutes with common pantry staples

Busy families face the dinnertime challenge every day. Not only do they need to find a nutritious meal the entire family will enjoy, but they need to do so in a limited amount of time. With a few tricks, it’s easy to get out of the dinner rut and score big with tasty, wholesome meals that use pantry staples in creative ways.

One thing you don’t want to bring back from vacation

Bed bugs have been found in schools, homes, college dormitories and even the finest hotels. Protect yourself and your belongings when you’re traveling by learning to identify these globetrotting pests.

Is your career fit for the summer?

Summer isn’t just the time to get your body in shape; it’s a good time to get your career in shape as well. After all, you are the CEO of your career, the one who guides the way.

Giving back to family caregivers: Tips to help those who sacrifice for others

No one knows exactly what life will bring, but we all know that there will be joys and there will be challenges. Sometimes, life gives you a combination – as millions of average Americans who are family caregivers can attest. Providing dedicated care to a loved one is a generous way to live one’s life, but it can also brings difficulties, stress and isolation. That’s why giving back to those unsung heroes – caregivers – who give so much can make a world of difference to them, and the people they help.

Tips for making moving day easier

Planning out a big move across town requires a bit of organization. Enlisting the help of friends and family, packing all of the belongings carefully into containers and once moved, finding homes for everything – the to-do list can go on and on.

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