Jurors find Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder

Jurors have found George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The six-member, all-woman jury deliberated for more than 15 hours over two days before reaching their decision Saturday night.

Rising interest rates cast shadow over valley’s housing market

Forget rising home prices. These days, home buyers are obsessing over higher interest rates. So much so that rising rates have catapulted past price gains as the No. 1 worry among consumers, according to a June survey by real estate website Trulia. And 56 percent of buyers told Trulia that they would rethink buying if rates hit 6 percent.

Review: Aging Yes still shows plenty of prog rock energy

The British progressive rock band Yes held its ground with a faithful audience on Friday, filling about the same two-thirds(ish) of the Pearl at the Palms as the band did with the same sparse stage production last summer, when

Jon Davison was first introduced to local audiences.

Tiny ‘houses to go’ pop up in downtown Las Vegas

They’re tiny cabins on wheels, but they aren’t meant for tiny people, at least not exclusively. They’re able to house adults, though they’re smaller than 150 square feet, and can sleep as many as four.

Variety acts in ‘America’s Got Talent’ seen as fit for Las Vegas

The way Howard Stern sees it, Las Vegas is the perfect city for “America’s Got Talent.” “Just looking around Vegas, out of all the markets that watch this show in the United States, Vegas more than anything understands this show because we have that variety aspect,” the second-term “AGT” judge says.

Youth homicide rate hits lowest mark in 30 years

The homicide rate for older children and young adults has hit its lowest point in at least three decades, but the decline has been slowing, according to a new government report.

Lawyer kick-started massive HOA probe with private investigation

A prominent construction defect attorney was the driving force behind the long-running federal investigation into the scheme to take over valley homeowners associations, according to a copy of an FBI affidavit obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Trout, Lovell canyon residents who fled fire allowed to return home Sunday

Residents of Trout and Lovell canyons who fled the Carpenter 1 Fire that has since grown to more than 43 square miles will be allowed to return home Sunday morning, according to Las Vegas police.

Smith Center concert lineup adds classical music, New York stage series

After the successful launch of the Broadway Las Vegas and Jazz Roots series, The Smith Center branches out, adding the “Classical & Beyond” and “The Best of the New York Stage” packages featuring artists ranging from opera diva Renee Fleming to Broadway divas Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald.

Study: Brainpower in the very old may be improving

If you’re lucky enough to live into your 90s, how well will your brain hold up? You may have an edge over people who got there ahead of you, a new study hints.

As Hostess prepares to relaunch, Henderson bakery remains shuttered

The sign just off Nevada State Drive still bears the Wonder, Hostess, Dolly Madison and Millbrook logos. The gated beige building behind looks desolate, with a single black Dumpster still hanging around in back.

Twitter gives France data in anti-Semitic posts

Twitter has given French authorities information that can help identify the authors of a series of racist and anti-Semitic tweets that carried French hashtags, and the social media site also has agreed to work with a Jewish student group that sued for the data on other ways to fight hate speech.

Ex-NY Gov. Spitzer offers life advice in new book

Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer is offering life advice in a new book released as he campaigns for city comptroller, writing that “self-importance” can lead to a “dangerous arrogance” that often ends badly.

Iraq: Bomb outside Sunni mosque kills 13

A bomb exploded outside a Sunni mosque in Baghdad late Saturday, killing at least 13 people leaving prayers and extending a daily wave of violence rippling across Iraq since the holy month of Ramadan began.

GameLoot targets the casual sports fan, social gamer

GameLoot, a downtown Las Vegas-based tech company, has launched its online fantasy sports business geared to the casual fan who wants an easier and quicker option to the time commitment demanded by traditional fantasy sports.

51s contend despite sending 19 players to Mets

After already promoting 19 players this season to the parent New York Mets, the 51s could hardly be faulted for falling out of the Pacific Coast League playoff race.

Iowa top court: Firing of attractive aide is legal

A dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant because he had grown too attracted to her and worried he would try to start an extramarital affair, the Iowa Supreme Court reaffirmed Friday in its second crack at the controversial case.

 
In the night, train brings grief to Quebec town

It was surely the most festive spot in town as a Friday night turned into a Saturday morning at the Musi-Cafe – a full house, live music, plenty of beer and nachos to animate long-time friends.

ID emerges of third girl to die of SF plane crash

The name of a girl who died of injuries suffered recently in the crash-landing of an Asiana Airlines flight in San Francisco has emerged early Saturday.

Las Vegan Bryant excited to join Cubs

CHICAGO — Kris Bryant, like many before him, hopes he can help the Chicago Cubs become a winner.

Foundation funds Easter Seals Rockstar Club for special needs kids

There are some new rock-and-rollers in Las Vegas. Rockstar Club at the School of Rock is free for special needs children ages 10 to 18 thanks to a $10,000 grant from The Avril Lavigne Foundation obtained by Easter Seals Nevada.

Russia: no asylum application from Snowden

Russian immigration officials said Saturday they have not received an application from Edward Snowden, the U.S. National Security Agency leaker who wants to get asylum in Russia.

 
Texas Republicans finally pass new abortion limits

Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would give Texas some of the nation’s most restrictive abortion laws and force most of its clinics to close, leading Democrats to promise a fight over the contentious measure in the courts at the ballot box.

How America’s change-leading generation has redesigned aging

America’s baby boomers first came on the scene in 1946. They’ve been turning the world on its head ever since. Known as the country’s greatest generation for leading change, baby boomers make up roughly 29 percent of the United States’ total population – at about 79 million people. Over the years they’ve reinvented almost everything about the way America lives – from the music we listen to, to the cars we drive, to the technology we rely upon, to the way we age.