Obama to meet with privacy, civil liberties board

President Barack Obama is holding his first meeting with a privacy and civil liberties board Friday as he seeks to make good on his pledge to have a public discussion about secretive government surveillance programs.

Dining Pick of the Week: Crazy Pita

Mehdi Zarhloul has built a loyal customer base because he has a knack for combining Moroccan spices that give his Mediterranean dishes a unique flavor.

Dining Pick of the Week: Stymies Pub

It’s difficult to say no to breakfast or lunch served in a British pub with historic golf memorabilia and great panoramic views of a golf course.

A La Carte, June 25-July 1

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.

Dining Pick of the Week: Biaggio’s Pizzeria

At Biaggio’s Pizzeria, you get Biaggio. He’s in the kitchen making his authentic New York-style pizza in a brick oven with sauces made fresh daily and premium Grande Cheese.

 
Death toll in Indian monsoon flooding nears 600

Rescuers found bodies in the River Ganges and in the muddy, broken earth left by landslides, raising the death toll from monsoon flooding in mountainous northern India to nearly 600 Friday, officials said.

Sandoval names new Nevada state public defender

Karin Kreizenbeck, who has served as a Nevada chief deputy public defender since 2008, has been promoted to the state’s top public defender post.

 
Flooding may force 100,000 from west Canada homes

Calgary’s mayor warned Friday that the worst of the flooding is yet to come after a significant portion of his city’s population spent the night pulling back to higher ground. Officials have estimated that as many as 100,000 could be out of their homes.

Gandolfini popular as Las Vegas visitor

In his three set-in-Las Vegas roles, actor James Gandolfini played a homosexual hit man, mob boss-in-meltdown Tony Soprano and a pompous casino owner in a blond toupee.

80-year-old killed after being hit by Honda

A man is dead after he was struck by a Honda Civic at the intersection of Spring Valley Parkway and Rainbow Boulevard at 9:21 p.m. Thursday.

 
Brazil leaders to meet as protests, violence grow

Brazil awoke Friday to city centers still smoldering after a night that shocked the nation: 1 million protesters took to the streets in scores of cities, with clusters clashing violently with police during anti-government demonstrations.

Daredevil Miami escapes, leaving Spurs, bettors dazed

A fine line often separates the winners and losers. LeBron James walked a tightrope, tripped and still somehow ended up putting the Miami Heat on the right side of the line.

Is America facing a retirement crisis?

Is America facing a “looming catastrophe” when it comes to retirement? One expert believes so. At a recent summit sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a Fidelity Investments executive used these words to describe the potential future of millions of baby boomers who plan to retire in the coming decades.

Younger men may be at high risk for throat cancer

Recently there has been a dramatic shift: Younger men who do not drink nor smoke and are in the prime of their physical health are being diagnosed with throat cancer. The increase is due to a common virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV), and many men don’t even know they have it.

With the right approach, former homeowners can get on the path to homeownership again

The housing market is re-emerging, building strength and showing signs of robustness that just a few years ago seemed almost impossible. Back then, millions of homeowners were affected by a weak economy and the inability to keep pace with the financial demands of monthly mortgage payments and the associated expenses. As a result, many faced the reality of foreclosure and short sales, threatening that crucial aspect of the American dream. But today, what started off as a glimmer of new hope in the housing sector is shining brighter, and many people who lost their homes are looking for new avenues to rebuild what they worked so hard for.

Road trip tips to spice up summer

It’s the great American summer travel tradition: the road trip. Whether you stay close to home or take off for a coast-to-coast jaunt, there’s no better way to enjoy the experience of travel as much as the destinations you visit. But a truly great road trip doesn’t just happen – it takes careful planning and the right gear.

Smart, safe storage and organization for back to school

A little organization goes a long way. Not only can it lead to career success and personal productivity, but as students head back to class this fall, it can also provide health benefits and increase student security. Security in schools is a major concern for Americans, with 60 percent of respondents in a recent nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. adults stating that they worry about the security of their children’s belongings in a school setting. Here are some smart, safe storage and organization for back to school that you need to know about.

Paying for college, without sacrificing your ‘nest egg’

As high school seniors get ready to graduate, many of their families are preparing to send them off to college. Tasked with more than goodbye’s and packing, these families are working to balance important competing financial goals – from paying for their children’s college to saving for their retirement years. Having the right financial plan in place can help families prepare for rising tuition costs, without compromising their retirement “nest egg.”

Drones – coming to a neighborhood near you

Worried about the security of your home or business? Wondering how safe your neighborhood is? Curious about how well your crops or livestock are doing? neighborhood is? Curious about how well your crops or livestock are doing? The answer may be drone technology – the same technology that has been used in the fight against terrorism and to patrol our nation’s borders.

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