RENO — Authorities say a teenager who was upset about school has been taken into custody after starting a small fire in his Reno home Tuesday.
Tea party conservative Sen. Ted Cruz ended his all-night talkathon to dismantle President Barack Obama’s health care law after 21 hours and 19 minutes as legislation required to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Monday easily cleared an initial Senate hurdle.
Undersea explorer Barry Clifford believes a “yellow brick road,” literally sprinkled with gold dust, runs along Cape Cod’s shifting seafloor and leads to undiscovered treasure from the wreck of the pirate ship Whydah.
Amazon unveils a new challenge to the iPad and other tablets, with a faster Kindle Fire HDX that features a finer display at a low price. But the most intriguing feature might be the promised 24/7 onscreen live tech support called “Mayday.”
With new health insurance markets launching next week, the Obama administration is unveiling premiums and plan choices for 36 states where the federal government is taking the lead to cover uninsured residents.
Veteran Las Vegas gaming executive Paul Pusateri was selected on Wednesday as chief operating officer of Baha Mar, a $3.5 billion destination gaming resort in The Bahamas.
The nonprofit Honor Flight Southern Nevada organization that will take World War II veterans to see memorials and monuments in the Washington, D.C. area on Oct. 11 will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser Friday at Red Rock Harley-Davidson.
A new survey found that some 15 percent of Americans don’t use the Internet at all… and most of them prefer it that way.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg will make a raunchy animated comedy for Megan Ellison and Sony, the studio announced on Tuesday.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Houston-based retailer Mattress Firm this week, saying company officials made life difficult for older employees in Las Vegas as part of a systematic effort to replace them with younger workers.
Mitzi Stauffer Briggs lost millions investing in the mobbed-up Tropicana, but she remained rich in faith and family throughout her life.
Love or hate her, Pat Mulroy will be missed.
Oh, this should be rich. Drag legend and one-liner machine Frank Marino takes his turn in the hot seat Oct. 4 for the third edition of The Showbiz Roast.
Federal researchers have been working on a system to measure and predict the destructiveness of wildfires — similar to the way officials use the magnitude scale for earthquakes and other tools to rate and evaluate tornadoes and hurricanes.
When a federal appeals court this month rejected New Jersey’s challenge of the federal ban on sports betting, bookmakers and casino operators were left wondering what’s next.
In the first investigation of its kind, federal transportation officials are reviewing whether Asiana Airlines failed to meet legal obligations to help the families of passengers after one of its planes crashed at San Francisco International Airport.
Las Vegas police need the public’s help in locating a missing 32-year-old woman who was last seen near the Southern Highlands community Monday afternoon.
America’s national park system is one of the greatest points of pride for the country, and has even served as inspiration for other nations eager to preserve their own national treasures. One of the most iconic of those parks is California’s Yosemite National Park.
Nearly 90 percent of American homes have hard water – water containing high levels of calcium and magnesium, according to The U.S. Geological Survey. Hard water on its own is bad enough, making it difficult to wash clothes and dishes and leaving scaling on your pipes and showerheads as well as nasty brown rings in your sinks and toilets. However, it is also costing you money. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s the time of year when family schedules change and their daily routines reset. From coordinating calendars to handling additional demands such as homework and extracurricular activities, it can be a challenging, if not daunting, time for even the most organized family.
During the fall, when temperatures drop, skincare steps that were crucial during the hot summer months can often be overlooked because skin isn’t as exposed. Instead of waiting until skin is uncomfortably dry and itchy, make sure you’re moisturizing every day so skin stays soft, smooth and supple. And with all of the gatherings and parties that happen through fall and winter, you want to feel feel comfortable and confident in whatever you wear – whether it’s a short cocktail dress or a sleeveless top.
Guys often keep their schedules packed full during the fall and winter months. Between the traditional work meetings, the sports game gatherings and all the holiday season activities, a man should be prepared to look his best at any given moment.
No one disputes that exercise provides a host of health benefits, from helping control weight to improving cardiovascular functions. But exercising in the wrong footwear can cause more harm than good, especially since foot health is integral to overall well-being.
Whether you’re expecting or already have a baby, now is a great time to make sure you’re fully prepared when it comes to safety. It’s important to take the time to re-evaluate your home and daily routines to ensure that you’re doing all you can to provide a safe haven for your little ones.
Video gaming has taken a beating over the years from parents, educators and experts on health and social interaction. However, the gaming industry has addressed some of gaming’s negative stigma with good educational, physical and socially interactive games that benefit children and adults. Gaming allows players to tap into their best qualities: motivation, optimism, collaboration and resiliency against failure.