Almost 1 in 10 U.S. high school seniors have engaged in recent extreme binge drinking — downing at least 10 drinks — at a rate that barely budged over six years, according to a report.
The economic downturn devastated business and industry in Nevada, devaluing property and equipment by as much as 80 percent and leaving companies little or no value to borrow against.
The deadly attack at the Washington Navy Yard was carried out by one of the military’s own: a defense contract employee and former Navy reservist who used a valid pass to get onto the installation and started firing inside a building, killing 12 people before he was slain in a gun battle with police.
People who want to buy a medallion commemorating Nevada’s 150th anniversary will eventually be able to do so online.
As beneficiaries of political patronage, you would think members of the Nevada Athletic Commission would appreciate the politics of perception. They clearly do not.
Britney Spears will pocket $310,000 per show at Planet Hollywood, TMZ reported Monday. That’s less than Kaskade ($500,000 per show, I have been told) and Celine Dion ($476,000 per show, TMZ says).
While humans have explained in detail the science behind the biological process that causes leaves to change from green to yellow, red, orange or purple, the wonder of fall colors endures. Nowhere in the country is fall’s beauty more gloriously displayed than in New England. A fall excursion through New England offers the opportunity to savor breath-taking scenery, but also the chance to experience some our nation’s oldest historical and cultural sites.
Fall means colorful leaves, apple cider and cooler temperatures. It also means winter’s on its way, so now is the time to winterize your home.
The home improvement movement is alive and well, with many homeowners looking to unlikely places to increase the functionality and improve the appearance of their homes. With this growing interest in home design projects, homeowners should consider concrete decor products, including stains, to help elevate the look and feel of ordinary concrete surfaces around the home.
So many of us love the rich colors featured in kitchen and bath magazines, but when it comes to selecting colors for our own homes, we tend to play it safe. It’s time to be bold and get out of the color comfort zone. Whether it’s a vibrant backsplash, playful shade on the wall, or a new sink color that pops with personality, today’s hot color trends are anything but boring.
Whether it’s scheduling a checkup for a husband, driving Grandpa to a doctor’s appointment or making sure a teenage son eats something other than junk food, women often act as guardians of the health of their male loved ones. Women seem naturally cast in the role of caregivers, and it’s not unusual for a woman to know more about men’s health issues – such as heart health – than the males in her life do. When it comes to prostate cancer, women’s knowledge and involvement can be life-saving for their loved ones.
Whether you’re a trained chef or simply enjoy cooking at home, there’s always a certain amount of trepidation at the thought of having guests for dinner. Do you go out on a culinary limb and serve something impressively daring, or do you play it safe with a tried and true menu? If you decide to take a chance, how daring are you? And, if your menu is an adventure for the taste buds, what wine do you pair with it?
Experts believe creating a positive afterschool routine can support learning and development. A predictable afterschool schedule can reduce stress and promote a feeling of stability for your children while encouraging individual responsibility. By eliminating conflict and power struggles with parents, these routines allow for more quality family time and can help you keep your family happy.
Driving during the cold winter months can have a hazardous effect on commuting motorists and their passengers. Even the most experienced drivers may find the simplest errand a tough feat, especially if their vehicles are not properly prepared for the challenging conditions winter often brings. Follow these steps to stay safe while driving during tough winter conditions.
On Sept. 17, 1787 — 226 years ago exactly — our Founding Fathers adopted the original seven articles of the Constitution, hoping and praying their ideas for a republic would endure into a future they could not know or even understand. They relied upon a keen understanding of human nature, reduced to writing timeless principles knowing that time would bring changes and necessary amendments to what they had done.
Comparisons to UFC champion Jon Jones have been made throughout Alexander Gustafsson’s six-fight winning streak and his rise through the light heavyweight ranks.
Authorities say a human foot in a running shoe has washed ashore on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach with no sign of the rest of the body.
Two people are dead after a two-car crash involving a semitrailer on Interstate 15 near St. Rose Parkway Monday night.
Millions of dollars funneled to support English language learners, the state’s new Common Core standards and a new mandatory teacher evaluation system were what experts debated Monday during a community conversation about education.
A quarter of Nevada’s 604 public schools were downgraded by the Nevada Department of Education on Monday for students’ performances in the 2012-13 school year, but State Superintendent Dale Erquiaga asserted that it’s not because students are falling further behind.
There are so many lessons in this story that you might rightly think of it as a parable. It draws a direct connection between a multinational corporation, cupcakes, circus performers and pirates.
Caleb Herring may or may not start at quarterback against Western Illinois on Saturday. Coach Bobby Hauck said he would evaluate Herring and Nick Sherry this week in practice, and likely will make the determination on game day.
A former boardinghouse where seven bodies were found in the yard in 1988 has become a tourist destination. The rented Victorian duplex in Sacramento was operated by Dorothea Puente.
The sentencing of former power broker Harvey Whittemore was put off one week to give the defense more time to prepare.
The new Miss America says she is “first and foremost” an American after facing a slew of racist comments aimed at her Indian heritage.