Citizen, get off grid to foil Big Brother

Phone call logs, credit card records, emails, Skype chats, Facebook messages and more: The precise nature of the NSA’s sweeping surveillance apparatus has yet to be confirmed.

Paul McCartney carries the weight at Bonnaroo

MANCHESTER, Tennessee — Even a former Beatle needs a moment standing on the main stage at Bonnaroo.

Shipping magnate Paul Soros dies in NYC at 87

NEW YORK — Paul Soros, a successful innovator in shipping, philanthropist and the older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York City on Saturday after a long bout with a host of illnesses, said his son Peter Soros. He was 87.

8-vehicle pileup snarls traffic on Interstate 15

An eight-vehicle pileup on northbound Interstate 15 near Charleston Boulevard sent six people to the hospital Saturday afternoon, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

 
Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city

This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes.

Obama: Being a good father isn’t easy

President Barack Obama says there’s no substitute for the love and support that fathers provide.

Christian college expels lesbian, charges tuition

Danielle Powell was going through a hard time in the spring of 2011, just months away from graduating from a conservative Christian college in Nebraska. She had fallen in love with another woman, a strictly forbidden relationship at a school where even prolonged hugs were banned.

 
Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire

A Colorado sheriff said firefighters “are getting the upper hand” on the most destructive wildfire in state history Saturday, an announcement that came as authorities gained a clearer picture of the grim landscape the blaze has left behind.

Brazilians protest high cost of hosting World Cup

At least 500 protesters complaining against the high cost of staging the World Cup rallied Saturday in front of the National Stadium in Brasilia just hours before Brazil played Japan in the opening match of the Confederations Cup.

Crash on Interstate 15 leaves 20-year-old dead

A man was killed when his car spun out and crashed into a wall as he traveled south on Interstate 15 early Saturday morning.

Secret to Prism program: Even bigger data seizure

In the months and early years after 9/11, FBI agents began showing up at Microsoft Corp. more frequently than before, armed with court orders demanding information on customers.

Dishing up trash: New look for sustainable seafood

Most people have only ever seen a scorpion fish in an aquarium. Unless they dine at Carolina Crossroads Restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C., where they’ll find the spiny, venomous creature on the menu.

US-bound Egypt plane diverted after threat

British fighter jets escorted a plane from Cairo bound for New York to an emergency landing in the U.K. after a passenger discovered a letter threatening the aircraft, officials said Saturday.

Expedition hopes to find La Salle’s long lost ship

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — As a teenager, Steve Libert was mesmerized by a teacher’s stories of the brash 17th Century French explorer La Salle, who journeyed across the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi in a quest for a trade route to the Far East that he hoped would bring riches and renown.

Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling

WASHINGTON — Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it takes a generous subsidy from Mom and Dad.

Weber wins USBC Senior Masters after Boresch misses split

Two strikes in the 10th frame could have sealed the U.S. Bowling Congress Senior Masters tournament title for Lennie Boresch Jr. in a championship match showdown Friday with fellow Hall of Famer Pete Weber.

 
Iran: moderate candidate wins presidential vote

Iran’s interior minister says moderate candidate Hasan Rowhani has won the presidential vote, handing a victory to the cleric who gained support of many reform-minded Iranians looking to claw back a bit of ground after years of crackdowns.

J.C. Penney’s new chief vows customers will spot workers

NEW YORK — Best Buy Co.’s sales force wears blue shirts. Apple Inc. “specialists” are garbed in branded tees. J.C. Penney Co. associates can wear whatever they want.

CIA to lead U.S. efforts in Syria war

WASHINGTON — The CIA is preparing to deliver arms to rebel groups in Syria through clandestine bases in Turkey and Jordan that were expanded over the past year in an effort to establish reliable supply routes into the country for nonlethal material, U.S. officials said.

Parade marks Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her birthday Saturday with traditional pomp and circumstance, followed by a visit to her husband in the hospital.

Keys expands list of Vegas-filmed videos

Alicia Keys’ new music video for her torch song “Tears Always Win” was filmed in downtown Vegas and on the Strip. Keys says on Twitter the pretty video is about a “day in the life of a girl on the grind.”

Nelson’s contract at stake in UFC 161

Las Vegan Roy Nelson will be fighting for a new contract tonight when he meets heavyweight Stipe Miocic at UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

As poker tilts young, seniors still can be all-in

Dorothy Canada sat down at a table Friday afternoon for the Seniors Championship at the World Series of Poker, scanned those playing alongside her and immediately began an evaluation process.

Some say it stinks, but it’s just insurance

First, the letter with the city of Las Vegas logo is not a fraudulent solicitation. Oh, it’s a solicitation, but it’s endorsed by the city.

Don’t let pests invade outdoor spaces

Most of us view lawns, porches, decks and gardens as extensions of our homes and look forward to enjoying these spaces during warm weather. Unfortunately, rising temperatures also bring invasive insects that can lay their claim to these spaces and cause hefty damage.

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