Allegiant reports increase in second-quarter profits

Allegiant Travel Co. stock dived for the second time in two weeks after the second quarter earnings released on Tuesday fell short of analysts’ estimates.

Grants, scholarships key to paying for college

WASHINGTON — Grants and scholarships are taking a leading role in paying college bills, surpassing the traditional role parents long have played in helping foot the bills, according to a report from loan giant Sallie Mae.

Former Assemblyman Brooks to appear for California hearing

Former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks was ordered Tuesday to more court proceedings after a Barstow, Calif., police officer testified about a car chase and police confrontation in March.

Flooding forces renovations at Desert Rose Golf Course

Mary Bobier was sitting at her kitchen table after she returned from grocery shopping Sept. 11, 2012. Through the glass door in the back of her house, she saw something that came as a surprise.

Avoid what-not-to-say moments with new parents

Most every new parent has a greatest hits of lame advice and annoying remarks and to avoid being “the one” here are a few tips to on what not to say to new parents.

House bill would extend tax break on forgiven mortgage debt

A bill offered Tuesday Rep. Joe Heck of Nevada would extend a tax break for homeowners who obtain adjustments on troubled mortgages or complete short sales for their homes.

Titus wants House panel to conduct hearing on Web gaming

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., said Tuesday she wants a House of Representatives committee to hold a hearing on the current state-by-state expansion of Internet gaming.

City manager looks to quiet rumors about his departure

North Las Vegas City Manager Tim Hacker looked to quiet whispers surrounding his rumored departure Tuesday, explaining he’s “not looking for employment” outside City Hall.

Anthony Weiner admits to more lewd photos

New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner admitted on Tuesday to sending additional explicit photos and texts to a woman he met online — correspondence she says began months after he resigned from Congress for similar behavior.

 
Pope’s Brazil security questioned after mob scene

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian security forces blamed each other on Tuesday for the mob scenes that erupted around Pope Francis when he was dogged by a frantic crowd of faithful Catholics after his arrival in the country.

FDA cracks down on illegal diabetes remedies

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on more than a dozen companies that market illegal treatments for diabetes, ranging from bogus dietary supplements to prescription drugs sold online without a prescription.

 
Cop who leaked bombing suspect photos disciplined

A state police photographer who released photos of the bloodied Boston Marathon bombing suspect during his capture was placed on restricted duty Tuesday.

 
William, Kate show off newborn royal baby boy

A beaming Prince William and his wife, Kate, emerged from a London hospital on Tuesday with their newborn baby boy, presenting the world with a first glimpse of the prince who is third in line to the British throne.

Picking a royal name that can define an era

Now that Prince William and his wife Kate have a baby boy — the third in line for the throne — they must choose the name for a royal who may take Britain into the 22nd century.

Amanda Bynes hospitalized after starting fire in Southern California

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Actress Amanda Bynes was hospitalized for a mental health evaluation after deputies said she started a small fire in the driveway of a home in Southern California.

Man accused of threatening TV anchors over Arias coverage

PHOENIX — Arizona authorities say they’ve arrested a New York man accused of making threats on Twitter against two Turner Broadcasting anchors who infuriated him with their coverage of the Jodi Arias trial.

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