Air quality worsens in Northern Nevada from Yosemite wildfire

On a scale of 1-500, air quality in Las Vegas Tuesday was 35. But in Northern Nevada, some neighborhoods registered readings of 266, 288 — even 343 south of Carson City — as the Rim Fire continued to burn near Yosemite in California.

Session review: Sandoval scores like typical Democrat on conservative issues

Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval voted like a typical Democratic legislator on the bills that reached his office for a veto or signature during the 2013 legislative session, the Nevada Policy Research Institute found in a review that will be released Wednesday.

California wildfire was years in making, experts say

Unnaturally long intervals between wildfires and years of drought primed the Sierra Nevada for the explosive wildfires on the edge of Yosemite National Park, forestry experts say. The fire had ravaged 282 square miles by Tuesday, the biggest in the Sierra’s recorded history and one of the largest on record in California.

Body found in jilted girlfriend’s freezer in Minn.

A Minnesota woman beat her boyfriend to death, wrapped his body in plastic and duct tape, then hid it in a freezer because he was trying to break up with her, prosecutors said.

Burger King to offer ‘French Fry Burger’ for $1

Burger King says it will start offering a “French Fry Burger” for a buck, as it looks to fend off McDonald’s aggressive push for its Dollar Menu.

CSN vice president resigns

The College of Southern Nevada’s vice president of student affairs has resigned from his position.

Dog fighting crackdown nets 12 arrests in four states

An investigation into organized dog fighting and gambling in the Southeast resulted in 12 arrests and the seizure of 367 pits bulls in one of the nation’s largest crackdowns on the bloody exhibitions.

MGMT hypnotizes Cosmo crowd

Las Vegas was introduced to MGMT in a fluid catalog of music to go with a visual eruption of shapes on the background of the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan on Monday night.

Wal-Mart expands benefits to domestic partners

NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will extend its health care benefits to its U.S. workers’ domestic partners, including those of the same sex, starting Jan. 1.

Kurt Busch hitches new ride for ’14

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch said Monday he has signed with Stewart-Haas Racing, which is rapidly developing into a super-team and will have four cars next season with the addition of the 2004 NASCAR champion.

Burger King to offer ‘French Fry Burger’ for $1

Burger King says it will start offering a “French Fry Burger” for a buck, as it looks to fend off McDonald’s aggressive push for its Dollar Menu.

Kyle Canyon Road reopens after storm

Nevada Highway Patrol has reopened Kyle Canyon road to all traffic Tuesday, but said work will continue on the road near mile 18.

Governments demanded data on 38,000 Facebook users in six months

Government agents in 74 countries demanded information on about 38,000 Facebook users in the first half of 2013, with about half the orders coming from U.S. agents, the company said Tuesday. Facebook turned over some data in response to about 60 percent of those requests.

Pressure grows for military action against Syria

A military strike against Syria from the United States and its allies seemed closer to reality Tuesday as the U.S. defense chief said weapons are in position to attack. Syria vowed to use all possible measures to repel any such strike.

Lawyer plans to seek Zimmerman legal fees from Florida

George Zimmerman’s attorney has told a newspaper that he plans to ask the state of Florida to cover $200,000 to $300,000 of his legal expenses.

Pennsylvania girl at home after two lung transplants

A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose need for new lungs sparked a national debate on how donor organs are prioritized is back at home after six months in the hospital. Sarah Murnaghan was discharged Tuesday from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and carried into her family’s Newtown Square home.

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