NEW YORK — You’re listening to it on the way to the beach, or when your toes are resting in the sand. Or you’re on a crowded train without a seat, sweating as funky smells scorch from the left or right. Luckily, you’re jamming to funky summertime beats, you’re doing OK.
U.S. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada will depart Sunday for a weeklong trip to Israel as part of a congressional delegation that will meet with senior Israeli and Palestinian leaders, her office said Friday.
William Hill Plc, which operates sports books, mobile betting apps and kiosks in Nevada, said Friday its U.S. operations posted a modest profit for the first six months of the year.
New phones are continually coming out. Which should you buy? Here’s a summary of The Associated Press’ recent phone reviews, including Motorola’s new Moto X phone, which is coming out in the U.S. in about a month.
This month’s Naming Las Vegas series looks at the life of John W. Bonner, namesake of Bonner Elementary School at 765 Crestdale Lane.
JUNEAU, Alaska — For the first time since May, the sun has set in what is billed as the northernmost city in the United States.
New Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Las Vegas Summerlin about bringing an insider’s perspective to the position and said the district needs to focus more on academic results.
SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix’s latest attraction will enable families and other people sharing the same account to set up separate identities so the Internet video service can give them better recommendations on what to watch next.
MIAMI — For the first time, the three largest U.S.-based cruise lines on Thursday began posting on their websites more comprehensive data about allegations of serious crimes committed aboard ships. The disclosures were made voluntarily but come amid growing pressure from Congress and crime victims for greater accuracy about crime at sea.
Will B (his real name is Will Brandon Whitesell ) has already hit the jackpot at age 10. The Southern Highlands resident has been touring the United States as part of the cast of “Priscilla Queen of the Desert.”
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities seeking to ban drug ballads known as “narco-corridos” have levied one of their stiffest punishments yet against the music, fining concert promoters 100,000 pesos (almost $8,000) for a weekend performance in the northern city of Chihuahua.
Riley Cooper insists that he is sorry, that he is disgusted by his own words, that he is embarrassed and ashamed beyond belief.
A Saudi Arabian air force sergeant rejected a plea deal in a child rape case Thursday, after which a video was played in court of him telling police he had sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.
LeVar Burton was a hero on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” But in the 1960s, he was just a kid sitting in front of the TV, getting inspiration from the original “Star Trek.”
As summer’s end nears, you may think gardening season is over. The good news is with a few strategic tips, you can keep your green thumb going and enjoy a plethora of autumn edibles for months to come. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to fresh food throughout autumn.
Local government is closest to the people, and as such, it should be the most accessible.
Want an inspirational flick to fire up your team? Forget “Rocky,” “Rudy” or “Remember the Titans.” First-year Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd plans to use “The Matrix” to motivate his squad.
Cimarron-Memorial scored five runs in the eighth inning Friday night to rally for a 9-6 victory over Bishop Gorman in the semifinals of the American Legion baseball state tournament at UNLV’s Wilson Stadium.
They’re baaaaack. Everyone from Betty Buckley to Michael Feinstein to conductor Keith Lockhart, that is.
Former NCAA wrestling champion Phil Davis could be one win from earning a light heavyweight title shot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
■ WINNING/LOSING PITCHER: Sounds, Zach Kroenke (5-13); 51s, Jacob deGrom (3-2)
Las Vegas Bowl tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. The Dec. 21 game at Sam Boyd Stadium features a Pacific 12 Conference team against the top selection from the Mountain West.
The Wranglers on Friday agreed to terms with defensemen Jeff May and Ben Woodley and left wing Adam Hughesman, who had 13 goals and 18 assists as a rookie last season for Las Vegas.
Palo Verde High sophomore Isabella Goldsmith captured seven gold, two silver and one bronze medal in girls’ age 13-16 swimming in the recent Maccabiah Games. The games, often referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” are held every four years in Israel.
Jaret Godman tossed a one-hitter and Nick Cornman and Karsonne Winters had two hits apiece as Mountain Ridge opened pool play Friday at the Little League Baseball West Regional in San Bernardino, Calif., with an 11-1 mercy-rule victory over Utah representative Dixie.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas reported a quarterly loss Friday, as modest revenue gains across the board were not enough to offset a 20 percent decline in casino revenues.
