Another march on Washington remembers MLK’s dream

Taking stock of progress both made and still to come, Americans of all backgrounds and colors massed on the National Mall on Wednesday to hear President Barack Obama and civil rights pioneers commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech on the same spot where he gave unforgettable voice to the struggle for racial equality 50 years earlier.

Some school districts quit healthier federal lunch program

After just one year, some schools around the country are dropping out of the healthier new federal lunch program, complaining that so many students turned up their noses at meals packed with whole grains, fruits and vegetables that the cafeterias were losing money.

NBC trying to create big event with game show

A giant hourglass structure being built on the rooftop of an abandoned Manhattan car dealership may look like Godzilla’s futuristic toy but instead represents NBC’s hope for the television event of the season.

 
Second suspect arrested in death of WWII vet

Spokane Police on Monday arrested a second teen suspect in last week’s beating death of an 88-year-old World War II veteran who authorities say likely fought back against his attackers.

 
Another march on Washington remembers MLK’s dream

Taking stock of progress both made and still to come, Americans of all backgrounds and colors massed on the National Mall on Wednesday to hear President Barack Obama and civil rights pioneers commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech on the same spot where he gave unforgettable voice to the struggle for racial equality 50 years earlier.

New online real estate opens up with .vegas domain

Real estate costs might have priced the average person out of owning a piece of the Strip but there soon will be another way to buy part of the Las Vegas dream, at least online.

30-year-old killed in motorcycle accident identified

The motorcyclist who died Tuesday after a high-speed crash on Tropicana Avenue has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

73-year-old who died in scooter accident identified

The man who died Tuesday after his motorized scooter was involved in a collision has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Fire damages house on Mount Charleston

A house fire on Mount Charleston in a neighborhood off of Kyle Canyon Road caused serious damage to two buildings Wednesday morning.

Mayweather in fine form to fight, entertain

A rare series of storms had cooled the summer air to an almost tolerable level, though it was steamy as ever inside Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s gym just a few miles from the Strip.

Readers find good, gluten-free bread aplenty

“Good” and “gluten-free” usually don’t end up in the same sentence as “bread,” but the conventional wisdom has it that Udi’s is the exception. So it’s no wonder I received several responses from readers after Roberta Shulman emailed that she’s looking for Udi’s, from a source other than Trader Joe’s.

Wine of the Week: Smashberry Red Wine

Smashberry wine is a deeply opaque purplish-fuchsia color with a dense blackish core going out into a fine violet-red rim definition with high painted viscosity.

$11 million not expected to go far for restarted Yucca licensing process

When it comes to major legal matters of radioactive waste, $11.1 million doesn’t go very far. Already lawyers are battling over how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission should spend what money it has to resume licensing for Yucca Mountain.

Five simple steps to a more stylish outdoor living space

It’s not too late in the season to create your dream deck – or to give your existing outdoor living space a fresh new look. Design a backyard retreat that’s ideal for entertaining family and friends as the weather grows more temperate with a few tips from the experts.

Energize your home’s exterior with vibrant colors

Chances are you’ve thought about adding a splash of color to the exterior of your home, and you’re not the only one. Many people have the same idea, but they don’t act because they’re worried they will choose poorly. Selecting the wrong color for your home’s exterior isn’t only costly, it’s embarrassing as well.

Insure yourself before Mother Nature strikes again

Hurricanes and tornadoes, blizzards and heat waves, floods and wildfires … Mother Nature has become the lead story in nearly every news cycle. Can meteor showers be far behind?

Taking the stress out of a job transfer move

A job transfer usually is a good thing. Hopefully the transfer signals a promotion as you take your career a step further up the ladder, bringing about new and fun challenges in the workplace. But the transition itself is often not easy, especially if it involves moving your home and family to a new location.