Storm aftermath impedes travel in Death Valley

The only paved route through the southern end of Death Valley National Park remains closed and could stay that way for months. Flash flooding from a July 28 storm caused major damage to Badwater Road between Badwater Basin and California state Route 127.

 
15-ton ‘fatberg’ extracted from blocked London sewers

It may look like an iceberg, but there’s nothing cool about it.

Utility company Thames Water says it has discovered what it calls the biggest “fatberg” ever recorded in Britain — a 15-ton blob of congealed fat and baby wipes lodged in a sewer drain.

Bilbray gains EMILY’s List endorsement for Congress

WASHINGTON – A national organization that raises campaign cash for Democratic women who are abortion-rights advocates announced Tuesday that it has endorsed Erin Bilbray-Kohn campaign for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

Fort Hood shooting trial opens; defendant declares ‘I am the shooter’

The Army psychiatrist accused in the deadliest mass shooting ever on a U.S. military installation told jurors Tuesday that evidence would “clearly show” he was the gunman during the attack on Fort Hood.

Judge Jones seeks dismissal of federal indictment

Lawyers for suspended Family Court Judge Steven Jones filed court papers late Monday challenging a federal indictment that accuses the judge of participating in a decade-long fraud scheme.

University of Iowa claims title of top party school

College students consider the University of Iowa the nation’s best party school, even though Iowa City has tried to make its famous bar scene less hospitable to underage drinkers.

Power outage caused by car striking pole

A car hit a power pole near Tropicana Avenue and Dean Martin Drive Tuesday morning and left 320 customers without power.

 
TMZ pays $18,000 for Hernandez letter, internet buzz

In the hand-written letter Hernandez states he is not guilty and at the ends asks his friend not to post the letter on social media.

Of course within hours it had been leaked to media outlets online.

 
5-year-old cancer survivor scores TD in Browns scrimmage

Humanity rose above rivalry when football fans set aside their differences to root for a 5-year-old cancer survivor Ryan Encinas who scored a touchdown at a Cleveland Browns scrimmage.

 
Two-year-old boy dies after serving as parents’ best man

A terminally ill 2-year-old western Pennsylvania boy who served as his parents’ best man at their wedding last weekend has died, according to his mother’s Facebook page and a family friend.

Concern about Hawaii’s fly homeless home program

People are attracted to Hawaii for its pleasant weather and aloha spirit, Alexander said. But they arrive and face the reality that living in paradise is very expensive. He said that he has seen people run through their vacation money and wind up “using nonprofit service providers almost like hostels.”

Toni Braxton says she’s ‘very lucky’

Let’s check in with Toni Braxton and see what hurdles the universe has placed in front of her. Oh right, she is battling lupus, she got divorced, and she went bankrupt. Yet Braxton sounds pretty chipper about life, while she is headed to Vegas.

Easing stress during the busy back-to-school season

The easy breezy days of summer are coming to a close, and families everywhere are preparing to go back to school. For parents, this is a particularly challenging time of year. To help simplify and make this time more enjoyable, “The Lifestyle Mom” Dana Hilmer has a few tips for busy parents.

Easy meal and snack ideas for families adjusting to busy back-to-school schedules

As the relaxing days of summer come to a close, it can be challenging to smoothly transition to back-to-school time. While kids and families adjust to more hectic schedules, it’s more important than ever to fuel both body and mind with foods that nourish and satisfy. With a few new meal and snack ideas, your family will have a head start on the season.

Three simple ideas for creating an amazing cheese platter

An order of “extra cheese” is commonly heard in restaurants across the United States. In fact, this delectable dairy treat is enjoyed by people all around the world. The flavors and textures of different cheeses make a cheese tray the perfect appetizer to please a group of guests and showcase your personal style as well. And creating an interesting cheese platter is easier than you think with a few tips and tricks.

Buying a car: new or used, that is the question

Conventional wisdom says that a new car will always cost you more than a used one. Why? There’s a higher price tag and you have to face the depreciation that comes when you drive off the dealer’s lot. Previously, if you were looking to save money, used vehicles were thought to be the best option. However, as supply may not be meeting demand, conventional wisdom may not hold true.

University students search for archaeological treasures at Stewart Indian School

University students working on an archaeology dig at the Stewart Indian School in south Carson City carefully sifted years of dirt away from their finds Monday as they sought to add more insight into this culturally important national landmark.

Government has higher priority than baseball

So, the new private owners of the Las Vegas 51s minor league baseball team want the city, the county and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to chip in to defray the cost of a nice, new stadium in Summerlin.

Misconduct further highlights TSA’s issues

Those who travel through McCarran International Airport and airports around the United States are certainly aware of all the procedures they must endure to board a flight, courtesy of the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA has gone to great lengths to deflate many of the benefits of flying.

Bellator banking on Ortiz-Rampage clash

The fan in Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney has always wanted to see mixed martial arts pioneers Tito Ortiz and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson fight each other. Now the businessman in him hopes enough paying customers are similarly interested in the matchup of ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champions to make Bellator’s first pay-per-view event a success.

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