Wild horse politics a sensitive subject for Navajo Nation

As if the politics of the West’s wild horses wasn’t confused and conflicted enough, the Navajo Nation is riding into the issue with a surprise move that could shift the balance of the protracted battle.

Fight leads to deadly shooting

One person was killed and another was wounded in a south Las Vegas shooting Tuesday night, according to Las Vegas police.

Washoe schools graduation rate improves

Officials at the Washoe County School District in Northern Nevada are celebrating a jump in the 2013 high school graduation rate.

 
Italy’s wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship to be raised

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship could be upright again next week, nearly two years after the liner capsized and killed at least 30 people off the Italian coast. The giant vessel will be rolled off the seabed and onto underwater platforms.

Dying man’s final wish: Romantic dinner with wife of 46 years

It took prodding to get Nancy Vannucci to look backward, but she did it because she is polite. She has been so focused on the present lately, and on the certain future her husband faces, that the past seems so far away.

Giant boulder slides onto road, lands on man

An Arizona man was seriously hurt when a room-size boulder slid down onto a mountain road and landed on him while he and some other workers were trying to move another boulder out of the road.

Zappos opening leaves aside issue of housing for workers

There was a world-class wave and a world-record ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday during the zany opening of Zappos’ new headquarters in the plaza of the old Las Vegas city hall.

NRC chairwoman pressed to restart Yucca Mountain

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief was pressed Tuesday to move faster on restarting the licensing process for a nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain.

How do you like them apples?

The difference between an apple and an orange? How about the difference between an apple and an apple? This seemingly straightforward, most American of fruits actually is possessed of complexities that can make one variety very different from another.

New restaurant tempts carnivores

Echo & Rig, which opened late last month, is from Sam Marvin, late of Bottega Louie in Los Angeles.

Coronado girls golf team sets sights on state title

Members of the Coronado girls golf team know their dreams for a Sunrise Region title and Division I state championship hinge on improving their short game.

Amid incredible joy, unspeakable tragedy

Dannielle Lois Diamant, Jerry Tarkanian’s 6-foot-5-inch granddaughter, was caught in a whirlwind Saturday. She was scurrying from one function to the next in Springfield, Mass., to celebrate her grandpa’s long-awaited induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when her cellphone lit up.

Las Vegas street dancer wins ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

DuShaunt “Fik-Shun” Stegall, an 18-year-old dancer on the Strip — as in the sidewalks in front of the casinos — will draw bigger crowds now as the winner of “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Lights, camera, holiday party

With the holiday party season right around the corner, a growing camp of entertaining experts suggests approaching things a little less like Martha Stewart, and a little more like Steven Spielberg. Whether it’s a Halloween party for the kids, a Thanksgiving potluck, or an elegant Christmas dinner, entertaining pros know that “setting the scene” for a memorable event can make a significantly greater impact than debuting the next ambitious dessert recipe.

New ways to enjoy fall’s bounty

Fall is a great time to try new recipes. Why? Because the markets are bursting with bounty of the harvest season. Included in that bounty is the fall harvest of grapes, which are in fine fresh supply through January. Besides their long season, grapes are amazingly versatile as an ingredient.

Things retailers do to make you love their stores – and spend more

From sweet-on-the-feet commercial flooring to interactive product displays that incorporate sound and video, stores use a variety of marketing tools to make you feel welcome, wanted, and generous during the holidays. As you’re scouting for deals this holiday season, keep your eyes open for these five “come-hither” tactics employed by retailers.

Stop the spread of cold and flu viruses this school year

A new school year is starting and as many parents know, kids are likely to bring home more than their homework at some point. Many catch cold and flu viruses from their classmates, which can then spread to other family members at home. When kids are sick, they miss out on valuable learning experiences and social interactions in the classroom.

Soft skills will help you land that next job

You’ve polished your resume, updated your references and picked up your best outfit from the dry cleaners. You’re ready for that big interview. But while your experience and qualifications may match the position perfectly, have you given any thought to your soft skills?

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