Clashes by Egypt army, protesters kill at least 54

Egyptian soldiers and police clashed with Islamists protesting the military’s ouster of the president in bloodshed that left at least 51 protesters and three members of the security forces dead, officials and witnesses said.

Cookies might be too good to be true

Without a doubt, the chocolate chip cookies at the Red Velvet Cafe are top notch.

Friends of Red Rock Canyon member reaches volunteering milestone

Pat Williams isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. As a volunteer for Friends of Red Rock Canyon, she has removed graffiti, picked up trash and mucked trails after pony rides. Now, Williams, 58, has been honored with the Bureau of Land Management’s National Volunteer Milestone Award, which recognized her for 20,000 hours of volunteerism at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

New clinic offers special needs dentistry

Sedation Dental Surgical Center, the first full-sedation clinic of its kind in Nevada, opened its doors in North Las Vegas last month and offers special needs dentistry.

Bakery offers howlsome food for customers’ four-legged friends

Woof Gang Bakery — equal parts health food store, spa, bakery and grooming location for pets — is the sum total of everything Adrienne Breen said she couldn’t find at her local PetSmart.

Coroner identifies toddler found in pool

The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a toddler found in a pool Sunday afternoon.

For firefighters, answer to why is: Someone has to

In American culture, the firefighter is almost a mythic being. Immortalized in movies such as “Hellfighters,” ‘’Backdraft” and “Ladder 49,” they do things that most people could never conceive of doing. They are, as we see time and again, the first ones into a disaster and the last ones out.

Carpenter bees can wreak havoc on mimosa tree

Question: My mother’s mimosa tree was fine May 24. Something has attacked it. I attached before-and-after photos, with close-ups of a couple of damaged areas.

Favorite Sons & Daughters July 9-15

The Las Vegas Track Club presented scholarships to six local high school seniors at a banquet in June at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

For kids’ sake, take the high road with your ex

But, “cherish their mother?” I’m a guy that has been involved with a number of wives and one child, and I find that a lot of mothers these days are involved in parental alienation.

Conference to gather those facing Stickler syndrome

All through school, Rick Bishop, 58, wore thick glasses for nearsightedness. As an adult, he was outfitted with hearing aids. At 40, he had a detached retina. His ophthalmologist suggested he had Stickler syndrome, which can include retinal detachments, degenerative joints, spinal abnormalities, conductive hearing loss and early-onset osteoarthritis.

Exhibits evoke the outdoors, minus the heat

Indoor exhibits such as “Rainforest Adventure” and “Next Exit: Route 66,” along with the new live animal show “Desert Survivor!,” offer fun and educational ways to beat the heat this summer at the Springs Preserve.

Area Briefing, July 9-15

SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP PLANNED
AT PARADISE RECREATION CENTER

Man who died when his car hit a bus identified

A man who died Sunday after his Dodge Caliber hit the back of a city transit bus was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Tropicana reopens after fatal accident

Tropicana Avenue has reopened to traffic between Maryland Parkway and Wilbur Street.

Book briefs for July 9-15, 2013

Literary announcements of note include the Black Mountain Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, announcement of the 2013-14 fellowships.

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