U.S. new-home sales jump to highest level in five years

WASHINGTON — Americans snapped up new homes in June at the fastest pace in five years, a sign the housing recovery is strengthening.

Two-alarm fire damages home in Summerlin

It took the Las Vegas Fire Department an hour to put out a two-alarm house fire Tuesday afternoon near Rampart Boulevard and Vegas Drive.

House OKs Heck defense amendment to help Israel

U.S. firms would be given a role in manufacturing rocket defenses for Israel under a Nevada lawmaker’s amendment the House approved on Tuesday.

Ex-beau is villain in Sinclair comic book

Hugh Hefner’s son Marston might want to skip reading the upcoming comic book featuring his ex, former Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair.

Meeting industry leaders tout economic impact

In a year, the Las Vegas meetings industry supports nearly 57,000 jobs and generates more than $6.7 billion in local economic impact. In the U.S., the industry employs almost 2 million people.

Klay Thompson hoping to prove he belongs on Team USA

Moments after the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Summer League championship Monday night, someone handed Klay Thompson a white “Victory in Vegas” T-shirt.

Make your own masterpieces – freshly painted focal points for any room

Still love the overall design scheme of a space, but feeling a little bored? The best way to breathe new life into it – without revamping the entire area – is by creating a new focal wall. Instead of a decal, stencil or pricey artwork, make a statement that’s one-of-a-kind with a little creativity and a few fresh decorating ideas.

Eight ways to help kids hone their homework habits

Helping children with their homework requires more than an understanding of the subject matter, whether it’s algebra or world literature. To help children succeed throughout the school year, it’s important for parents to nurture positive study habits and organizational skills, and provide kids with a home environment that fosters concentration.

Hauck under undeniable pressure to win

There might not be any bigger hermits in college athletics than head football coaches, secluded from society in dark film rooms and often absent from social events that don’t include glad-handing those boosters with deep pockets.

LAS VEGAS 51s 12, RENO ACES 10

■ WINNING/LOSING PITCHER: 51s, John Church (1-0); Aces, Charles Brewer (4-9)

Incident should give second thoughts on gun laws

During the 2013 Legislature’s debate over a bill to require background checks for almost all private-party gun sales, there were plenty of what-ifs.

New findings bolster case for tax reform

As much as the Obama administration would like to move past the IRS scandal, the ongoing work of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is making it impossible for the president to declare the story old news.

Downtown grocer

The free market dictates most of the business successes and failures we encounter on a daily basis. If you can find a niche, raise the capital and answer demand, you might succeed. If you can’t, you’ll fail.

Hiker injured after falling 40 feet at Red Rock Canyon

A hiker in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is in serious condition after falling 40 feet, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.

Kemp says Braun should lose MVP award

TORONTO — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who finished runner-up to Ryan Braun in voting for the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player award, thinks the suspended Milwaukee Brewers slugger should be stripped of the honor.

Retooled Mountain West healthy, braces for future

Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson appeared more relaxed at media days this week than in recent years and perhaps even more confident, too.

Boise State and San Diego State are back. San Jose State and Utah State, football teams coming off 11-win seasons, are in.

Social gaming products help boost IGT profits, revenues

A boost in results from its social gaming products helped slot machine maker International Game Technology increase profits and revenues in the third quarter.

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