Russian scientists have recovered a giant chunk of the Chelyabinsk meteorite from the bottom of the lake it crashed into.
A New Hampshire gas station clerk who thwarted an attempted robbery by pulling out a handgun was fired because company policy prohibits staff from carrying firearms.
In the ultracompetitive energy drink category, Las Vegas-based Xyience is battling with the big boys for market share. The drinkmaker ranks sixth behind Red Bull, Monster Energy and Rock Star.
The man who found the Boston Marathon bombing suspect hiding in his boat in his backyard says he’s no hero and wants the attention he’s drawn to “fade away.”
Recently, you recommended finding a good grief counselor to one of your readers. How do we find someone like you and not someone like I saw? Two weeks after my husband’s death, I was sent by my primary care doctor to see the grief counselor at my HMO. When I tried to choke out words to tell her how scared and sad I was feeling, she jumped up, went over to her tote bag and pulled out a CD, saying, “This is what you need. It will help you with all your sadness and fears. Just turn it on by your bed as you are going to sleep.” Did she really think I was going to listen to a CD in my sleep without knowing what’s on it? She said, “At first you’ll hear celestial music, followed by a lovely celestial voice.” She would introduce herself as my Fairy Godmother and tell me she was there to take away all my fears and replace them with peace and happiness. I swear on a stack of C notes that is exactly what she said.
The Leader in Me, which has started branching out into preschools and middle schools, is one of “literally dozens” of programs seeking to improve the school climate, said Paul Baumann, director of the National Center for Learning and Civic Engagement.
Bank of Las Vegas is being sold to a Michigan bank holding company. Bank executives say the deal will recapitalize the struggling community lender and allow it to grow for the first time in three years.
A memorial is scheduled this weekend in Las Vegas for Democratic Assemblywoman Peggy Pierce.
No matter what happens this week at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Ryan Moore will have something to celebrate.
Judy Patterson has resigned as senior vice president and executive director of the Washington-based American Gaming Association, the organization she helped found. She will remain as a consultant over the next year.
The majority of Henderson’s employees will pay a larger share of their health insurance premiums under a collective bargaining agreement unanimously approved Tuesday by the City Council. “The creation of the contract was driven by the changing dynamics emanating from the Affordable Care Act,” said Fred Horvath, the city’s director of human resources.
As one of the most convenient ways to travel Europe, river cruises are growing in popularity.
Looking for a great space to chill out and hang with the dudes? Call it the basement, the garage, a home bar, or just a room dedicated to enjoying the game – it’s your man cave. This year, take your space to the next level with these important game day essentials. If you’re lucky – it’ll become a known game day spot for seasons to come.
Fall fashion magazines can easily top 500 pages of skirts, tops, pants, coats and accessories; all deemed “must-haves” for the chilly weather ahead. The choices and trends can be staggering, but just because temperatures are falling doesn’t mean you need to drop a small fortune on a new wardrobe. Fashion experts from share six of the top trends for fall and how you can use them to make the most of the pieces already in your closet.
The holidays are a time when the decorations come out of storage, a live tree is brought inside adorned with lights and tinsel, and holiday scents fill the air. While this sounds like a warm and homey-style holiday, it can also cause watery eyes, runny noses and sneezes. Read on to learn how you can bypass these problems and enjoy a festive holiday season.
Processed, sugar-packed candies are collected door-to-door every year at Halloween. This year, try a different angle with homemade sweet treats that parents can make with their kids for Halloween.