Police say Reno teen set fire in home

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.

 
Cruz ends 21-hour talkathon; Senate heads toward Obamacare vote

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.

 
‘Yellow brick road’ leading to Mass. pirate booty

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.

New Kindle Fire HDX faster, lighter and with 24/7 live help

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.”

 
Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans

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 gaming exec tapped as COO of Baha Mar

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.

Saturday fundraiser will help vets travel to Washington, D.C.

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.

Mattress Firm sued, accused of age discrimination

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.

Frank Marino roast promises fireworks

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.

 
Feds developing ‘Richter’ scale for wildfires

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.

Feds review Asiana’s post-crash plan

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.

Police seek woman missing since Monday

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.

Hidden national park history comes to life in a Yosemite Tour

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.

Hard water: bad for your home and wallet

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.

Technology to keep families connected and protected this season

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.

Don’t give up on skin during the colder months ahead

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.

Avoiding footwear fumbles when exercising or playing sports

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.

Safety checklist: a new and expecting mom’s best friend

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.

Turn video games into family time

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.

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