NBA legend Michael Jordan believes he could beat LeBron James in a one-on-one basketball game when he was in his prime. He’s not sure about Kobe Bryant.
Veterans’ disability checks and other benefits will continue through late October despite the federal government shutdown, a spokesman for the Veterans Affairs Reno regional benefits office said Tuesday.
NEW YORK — A motorcyclist was charged Wednesday with reckless driving after prosecutors said he touched off a tense encounter with the driver of an SUV and a throng of other bikers that ended with blood and broken bones on a Manhattan street.
A man originally from Bosnia told security screeners at the Jacksonville International Airport he had a bomb in his camouflage backpack, but they only found a small luggage scale with two batteries and a microchip, authorities said.
Bestselling U.S. author Tom Clancy, whose military thrillers inspired movies and video games, has died at the age of 66, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Too often in her memories, Shiela Burns sees what terrifies her. Blood at first seeping, then spurting from tumors on the chest and back of her twin sister, Las Vegas optometrist Dr. Sheryl Potter-Peccole.
UNLV doesn’t need time off, but the Rebels have it forced upon them.
Former Nevada state senator Sue Lowden officially announced Wednesday that she will be a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor next year, saying if elected she will make the position her full-time job.
Interested in knowing what you should eat to minimize your risk of breast cancer and other types of cancer? It’s simple — and it’s something you’ve heard many times before.
WASHINGTON — Shutdown or no shutdown, about 45 Nevada veterans will travel to Washington later this week to visit the World War II Memorial.
An estimated 10,000 Pacific walrus have gone ashore on Alaska’s northwest coast and are bunched along a beach near the village of Point Lay.
Roy Horn remembers being at death’s door on his 59th birthday, his heartbeat undetectable after being mauled by one of his rare white tigers.
Beyond the tragedy of breast cancer and the thousands of lives it affects and ends every year, there is hope.
With all the hand-wringing over the sentencing of corrupt Nevada political power broker and legislative bully Harvey Whittemore, you would have thought someone important had died.
Stephens Media LLC, the owner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, moved in U.S. District Court on Tuesday to dismiss four of seven defendants named in a lawsuit by Las Vegas Sun publisher Brian Greenspun. The lawsuit would continue with no material change.
It’s not clear what’s least effective: A closed-down federal government or a fully functioning Clark County Commission.
The Internet has revolutionized the way we plan vacations, and nowhere is that impact more apparent than in the explosion of online, first-person traveler reviews of hotels, restaurants, guided tours, cruises and attractions. With some common sense and these tips, you can use online reviews as an effective tool to plan your next vacation.
Crisp air, changing leaves and cozy knit sweaters signify the return of autumn. Fall can be a busy time for most families, juggling back-to-school routines, carpools, homework, after school events and sports practice. Now is a great time to slow down, bring the whole family together and enjoy all of the exciting activities fall has to offer.
Lived in your home for years? Love your neighborhood? The thought of moving away from your home’s comfort, warmth and memories can be unsettling. Instead of moving out, consider updating and remodeling your home to accommodate your future needs.
Cate Edwards, daughter of Elizabeth Edwards, became part of the cancer community in 2004 when her mother was first diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Shocked and defiant, Edwards and her mother assembled the best team of healthcare providers and confronted the cancer with grace, courage and perseverance.
The U.S. population aged 65 and older is estimated to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 72 million in 2030, according to U.S. Census data, meaning more senior drivers will be on the roads. This also means that more adult children may need to have difficult conversations with their aging parents about driving.