Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fall in September

Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes fell in September for the first time in three months, retreating from an almost four-year high as rising prices and mortgage rates discouraged would-be buyers.

Jet gets close-up view of Strip

The Federal Aviation Administration granted special permission for a corporate jet to fly low over the Las Vegas Strip Monday afternoon.

Injuries wreaking havoc across the NFL

Sam Bradford was running out of bounds when a shove sent him tumbling to the ground. Reggie Wayne was wide open when he turned to catch a low throw and crumbled to the turf. Two seemingly harmless plays turned out to be quite costly.

Ohio kidnapping survivors to write book about ordeal

Two of the three women held captive for a decade in a Cleveland house are collaborating with a Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Washington Post reporters for a planned book about their ordeal.

Rebels await news on Cornett’s knee

Whether running back Tim Cornett plays against UNLV’s chief rival — or against any other football team this season — remains a mystery.

Lawsuits filed against Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in child deaths

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and its director of pharmacy, Wilson Chu, purchased a contaminated cardiac drug from an unaccredited compounding pharmacy that ultimately led to the 2012 deaths of two Las Vegas children, two lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court allege.

Everyday angels: Volunteers find ways to contribute to community

For more than 20 years, USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Millions of volunteers around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others. Summerlin residents plan to participate by gathering food for The Salvation Army’s pantry, working with children in need and feeding the homeless.

Culinary cancels protests at Cosmopolitan for rest of October

The city’s largest and most powerful hospitality union had planned to protest weekly in front of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in an effort to gain a contract with the luxury hotel. But, after several members of the Culinary Union were caught on video verbally abusing Strip visitors, those protests were put on hold for the rest of the month.

Arbitration award was legal and binding, police union says

Attorneys for the police union representing Las Vegas officers dispute a Clark County attorney’s finding that an arbitration that gave the workforce a $6.9 million award strayed from state law throughout the process.

Cops called over Jell-O stolen from work fridge

If you ever had your lunch disappear from the office refrigerator, consider what one southeastern Pennsylvania man did: He called the cops.

France newest ally angry over NSA spying

Joining a growing list of angry allies, France on Monday demanded an explanation from Washington of a report that the U.S. swept up 70 million French telephone records and text messages in its global surveillance net.

Zions Bancorp posts $209.7 million in third-quarter net income

Zions Bancorp, parent of Nevada State Bank, on Monday posted third-quarter earnings that easily surpassed analyst expectations, as its loan portfolio expanded modestly amid consumer cautiousness.

Sheriff deputy shoots inmate at Reno hospital

Officials say a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy and an inmate are being treated for injuries after the deputy shot the inmate at a Reno hospital.

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