Lingerie fighting ‘erotic,’ PG-rated

Las Vegas is about to give birth to something called the Lingerie Fighting Championships. You know, women in lingerie wrestling with each other?

UFC fighters Velasquez, dos Santos differ on extending beyond trilogy

Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos will fight for the third time on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 166 in Houston to determine once and for all which of them is the top heavyweight in the organization.

Half of older Americans delayed retirement, poll finds

Some 82 percent of workers 50 and older say it is at least somewhat likely they will work for pay in retirement. And 47 percent of them now expect to retire later than they previously thought, a new poll finds.

 
Step by step, marathon amputee reinvents her life

In late May, Mery Daniel went back to Boylston Street. Six weeks before, on April 15, she had joined the throng of spectators at the Boston Marathon. “This is where I was,” she said, her wheelchair gliding to a stop outside the Marathon Sports store.

The Act nightclub appeared to be trashed on final night

A Las Vegas nightclub under scrutiny for alleged sex acts appeared to be trashed hours after employees were informed the venue was being closed by club management.

Henderson councilwoman’s husband quietly quits city job

Good jobs are hard to find in a tough economy. So Glenn Schroder must have been pleased back in January when he was hired as a housing specialist with the city of Henderson.

Home improvement tips that instantly lower your energy bill

It’s one piece of mail homeowners dread every month: the utility bill. Considering the average annual utility bill is $2,200, according to energystar.gov, it’s no wonder homeowners cringe every time it arrives. What if you opened your bill and, to your surprise, it was lower than expected? With a few simple steps, that is possible, even when the temperature drops.

Baking basics are a recipe for holiday success

Food is an integral part of many celebrations, and whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a family get-together, chances are there’s a baked good in attendance. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying your hand at some family recipes you’ve never made before, or want to experiment with favorites from other holiday traditions. Whatever dish you make this holiday season, these baking basics help ensure success.

Going gluten free may not be enough to manage celiac disease

If you suffer from abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, joint pain, skin rash, mouth sores or tingling in the legs and feet, you may be one of the approximately 1 percent of Americans who are diagnosed with celiac disease. For those who are diagnosed with celiac disease, following a strict gluten-free diet is currently the only option available when seeking symptomatic relief. While the growing availability of gluten-free products available in stores may make it easier to manage these symptoms, is a gluten-free diet enough to make symptoms go away?

Alzheimer’s caregivers: Tips to take care of yourself, too

Taking care of an ill loved one is never easy, but for the 15 million Americans who provide care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the emotional and financial toll of caregiving can be overwhelming. Caregivers should keep in mind that helping themselves stay well is also helping the people for whom they’re caring. If you’re taking care of a loved one with AD, here are some ways you can help both yourself and the person in your care.

Authorities: Sex assault defendant plotted young victim’s murder

A Las Vegas judge slapped a no-contact order on a California ex-convict charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after prosecutors said they learned he found the victim’s home address and plotted to kill her with another inmate.

Major quake shakes central Philippines, kills 32

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake killed at least 32 people across the central Philippines on Tuesday, toppling buildings and historic churches and sending terrified residents into deadly stampedes.

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