Vice President Joe Biden is headed to Las Vegas later this month to speak at conferences for the nation’s mayors and a Latino advocacy group.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top national security adviser is resigning and will be replaced by Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. who has been a lightning rod for Republican criticism over faulty explanations for the attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya.
A teenage girl was shot and killed inside a home in south Las Vegas Tuesday afternoon, according to Las Vegas police.
I remember when Mary Poppins conjured a strong wind to literally blow away the queue of applicants for the position of nanny to Jane and Michael Banks. One moment, there were 20-plus proper English women standing in line, waiting to be interviewed.
A Las Vegas police officer was injured after a suspect she was chasing pushed her over a railing at the Ponderosa Motel near Fremont Street and Sahara Avenue early Wednesday morning.
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices, led by a nearly 25 percent gain in Nevada, soared 12.1 percent in April from a year earlier, the biggest gain since February 2006, as more buyers are chasing fewer homes.
The House agreed Tuesday to shift $44 million in mandatory overtime to regional offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs struggling to reduce backlogs of disability claims, including the one in Reno.
Now that the Millionaire Maker tournament at the World Series of Poker is over, the superstitious Benny Chen can once again talk to his family back in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
A Taste story on ice-cream sodas and floats? There is, after all, not much to the construction of a garden-variety, old-fashioned ice-cream soda. You take a glassful of seltzer, add a little chocolate syrup and a scoop of ice cream and you’re done. Or use cola with your ice cream if you’re in the mood for a float. Who needs a recipe?
The summer of 2010 seems forever ago when it comes to the Miami Heat, to images of a welcome party that included dancing cheerleaders and blaring music and your typical South Beach pyrotechnics, a moment for their fans to celebrate a free-agent haul that was supposed to create a historic shift in NBA power for years to come.
A collaboration of loyalty programs between MGM Resorts International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. will allow customers to earn points and redeem credits at properties owned by both companies.
Las Vegas came in just below the middle of the pack in a ranking of park systems in the 50 largest cities in America.
Nothing can ruin a pleasant day faster than the thought of shutting down a crucial room in your home until the plumber arrives. But it’s a fact of home-owning life: At some point, the drains in your home will become clogged. Here are few easy ways to avoid clogged drains.
Is your outdoor patio or deck looking a bit dated and dingy? Does it reflect your home’s personality? Whether you’re planning to host outdoor festivities with friends and family or just grilling up gourmet creations, a few changes can really liven up your outdoor space and add value to your home.
Summer means deck time for many Americans. A deck is an ideal spot for relaxation and entertaining. Imagine a cook-out with friends, snoozing in the sun on a hot day, snuggling with your sweetheart watching shooting stars, or having a backyard camp-out with the kids. Are you dreaming of deck time this summer, but dreading the construction and maintenance required? Although decks provide hours of fun and relaxation, the thought of adding a new deck or refurbishing an existing one can loom as a chore that cuts into summer fun.
Our bodies naturally crave salt, a necessary nutrient, and research shows that we gravitate to the amount we need for our bodies to function properly. Salt deficiency has been linked to a host of health concerns, including insulin resistance, increased risk of heart attacks and reduced cognition. But what if eating less salt also increases your weight by making you eat more?
Women are busier than ever these days – the latest report from RunningUSA says women account for nearly eight million U.S. road-race finishers, with the number continuing to climb. For many women, running provides an opportunity to take a break from the challenges of work, family and other stress to be their best selves while combining fun, personal accomplishment and camaraderie with others.
It’s the cycle of fashion – trends are always recycling, returning and changing. Save time and money by transforming your existing wardrobe into stylish, on-trend pieces with a few simple tricks.
Whether you’re just graduating and entering the job market for the first time or you’re changing careers, job searching is never easy. In today’s high-tech society, many potential employers are turning to social media to learn more about you. Here are some top tech tools and social media tips for landing your dream job.
The College of Southern Nevada graduated its largest class ever at its 41st annual commencement ceremony May 20 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
As the Clark County School District prepares to go through thousands of applications to hire 1,700 new teachers before the fall, Reuben D’Silva’s ought to stand out.
There was a student at the College of Southern Nevada, let’s call him John for the sake of anonymity, who gave up a lucrative career as a night club bouncer on the Las Vegas Strip to pursue a criminal justice degree. In his mid-30s, he wanted to become a police officer.
In a model believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, the Las Vegas City Council approved a partnership with the College of Southern Nevada this spring to establish a college presence at Las Vegas City Hall.
The theme for the seventh annual Legacy of Achievement Gala held at the Rio was “Touching Tomorrow, Transforming Lives” and that is exactly what the more than $375,000 that was raised will do. Seamlessly orchestrated by the College of Southern Nevada Foundation and volunteers, this major fundraising dinner brought together more than 500 community partners, faculty members and scholarship recipients to celebrate student success and recognize community leaders.
Home health care is one of the fastest growing businesses throughout the country, especially in Nevada. And at the College of Southern Nevada, Dan Gouker is overseeing a program that is answering the need to provide staffing for this growing profession .
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Family owners of beloved Vegas restaurant involved in wild lawsuit
Fiery wrong-way crash kills 2 on 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas
Woman arrested after police say she climbed on Reno craps table, threw chips at people
Las Vegas family suing to get son an extra year of high school
Asian grocery store looks to add new location near Summerlin