Schools will work to manage growth, improve progress in coming year

The new school year is here, and with it come challenges and changes. The good news is the Clark County School District has hired more than 1,500 new teachers. That’s good because the district anticipates a growth of an equal number of new students. The not-so-good news is the high enrollment means the option to go year-round is on the table.

Partner of reporter at center of NSA leak detained

The partner of a journalist who received leaks from former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden was detained for nearly nine hours Sunday under anti-terror legislation at Heathrow Airport, triggering claims that authorities are trying to interfere with reporting on the issue.

Paranormal investigators conjure Paracon

If you happen to see people with night-vision goggles brandishing strange electronic devices this weekend around Binion’s, 128 Fremont St. , don’t worry. It’s probably just attendees of the second annual Las Vegas Paracon.

NSC program builds bridges for incoming college students

The Nevada State College Summer Bridge program launched this year to help first-generation and underrepresented college students transition into postsecondary education.

Literary Las Vegas: Arlene Krieger & Rich Perez

“The NiteKings: A Legendary Las Vegas Band,” written by Arlene Krieger, from stories told by Rich Perez, is just as much Perez’s life story as it is the story of the band.

Bacon-covered Vegas billboards explained

Vegas-area billboards featuring nothing but a gigantic piece of bacon — at times with a mustache or a top hat — were not the work of a hungry hacker, but rather are part of a marketing ploy.

Tour bus driver admits smoking synthetic marijuana to police

The driver of an empty tour bus involved in a chain-reaction crash that injured 12 people admitted smoking synthetic marijuana before the accident, according to Las Vegas police.

Campaign seeks to push Seattle minimum wage to $15

SEATTLE — Washington already has the nation’s highest state minimum wage at $9.19 an hour. Now, there’s a push in Seattle, at least, to make it $15.

37 dead in east India train crash

A train ran over a group of Hindu pilgrims at a crowded station in eastern India early Monday, killing at least 37 people.

Mega phone: Samsung’s new phone super-sized

Smartphones are getting bigger as people use them more to watch movies and play games. A new one from Samsung is beyond big.

Bold defense in ‘Slumdog Billionaire’ case

With video and audio recordings showing Dr. Vinay Bararia selling drugs to undercover agents in the Centennial Hills Hospital parking lot and outside a bar across the street, a jury seems likely to find him guilty.

If simple arm movements hurt, simply start stretching

I once knew a girl in her early 20s who blew her rotator cuff shampooing her hair. How could that happen? She wasn”;t lifting or performing out-of-the-ordinary tasks.

Chippendales duo sees popularity soar

Ever since two Chippendales dancers starred on “The Amazing Race” this year, ticket sales are up 30 percent at the Rio, they are filming their own TV pilots, and they could land cameos in “Sharknado 2: The Second One.”

Oscar Pistorius indicted on premeditated murder charge

Oscar Pistorius was indicted Monday on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition for the shooting death of the double-amputee Olympian’s girlfriend on Valentine’s Day.

No bull: Rider finally gets best of Bushwacker

A cowboy named J.B. Mauney climbed aboard the back of a bull named Bushwacker — the bull “no man can ride” — and rode for 8 seconds.

It’s time for Rebels’ line to shine

A standard definition: The state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties.

Carjacking from valet turns deadly

One man was killed and another critically injured after a car jacking at the Flamingo valet ended in a crash outside the Rio Sunday morning, Las Vegas police said.

For richer or poorer: Don’t let newlywed bliss turn into financial nightmare

For better or worse, richer or poorer – that’s the promise most couples make when they face one-another at the altar. When it comes to finances and young love, it can be easy to fall into some common pitfalls that can haunt couples long after the wedding day.

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