It was love at first catch. Hanging upside down, Justin Chodkowski grabbed April Brown as she flew through the air under the Big Top.
Christmas is not a holiday in predominantly Buddhist Thailand, and its palm trees outnumber pines, but the country still set a world record with its holiday spirit.
The air is a chilly 38 degrees as a forensic investigator wheels a blue body bag into a refrigeration unit at the Clark County Coroner’s Office, 1704 Pinto Lane. A purple foot rolls out as the bag is zipped shut.
Scientists have discovered a killer dinosaur that roamed in what is now Utah some 100 million years ago. Experts say the discovery provides insight into the top predators in North America before the Tyrannosaurus Rex showed up.
Instead of shrinking from the possibility that this season’s biggest football game could be played in a blizzard, organizers of the first outdoor, cold-climate Super Bowl have decided to embrace the snow as the game’s unofficial theme.
At some point, Manny Pacquiao is going to walk away from boxing and concentrate on his political future in his native Philippines. The question is, will tonight be the night it ends for the eight-time world champion?
Scientists have uncovered a 3,700-year-old wine cellar in the ruins of a Canaanite palace in Israel, and chemical analysis shows this is where they kept the good stuff.
The Nevada Supreme Court on Friday once more denied a bid by suspended Family Court Judge Steven Jones to halt upcoming disciplinary proceedings against him.
A Transportation Security Administration officer killed by a gunman at Los Angeles International Airport was shot 12 times, with bullets grazing his heart and piercing his bladder and intestines, according to an autopsy report released Friday.
Nov. 22 was the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s death, but Nov. 21 was the 33rd anniversary of the fire at the MGM Grand, the fire that caused the death of 87 people.
About three years ago, the nation’s top public health agency picked its battles. Now, it’s issuing its own report card on reaching those goals: Pretty good but needs improvement.
As the Hoover Dam project moved to completion in 1935, all the vice establishments in Railroad Pass disappeared except for the Railroad Pass Casino, the oldest existing casino in Nevada or the entire country, depending on whom you ask.
UNLV President Neal Smatresk was chosen as the sole finalist for the presidency at the University of North Texas under a closed and highly confidential search.
Using the term “game” is a stretch, but authorities and psychologists say some seemingly random assaults could be linked to a “knockout” game where the object is to target unsuspecting pedestrians with the intention of knocking them out cold with one punch.
At least 50 drivers were stranded in a snowstorm that closed an 80-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 93, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.
In his second season, coach Jim Mora has returned UCLA to relevance in the Pacific-12 Conference. But he has big games in his sights and bigger goals within reach.
Traveling during the holiday season can be fun, but it also offers its fair share of anxious moments, stress and expense. This year, between Thanksgiving weekend and New Year’s Day, an estimated 100 million Americans will travel by car, train or air to visit family or go on vacation, based on forecasts issued in previous years by the American Automobile Association (AAA). The key to avoiding stress and potential legal issues during the busy travel season is planning.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the day after Thanksgiving or the night before Christmas, cybercriminals don’t take a holiday.
Festive decorations, twinkling lights, seasonal foods and the company of loved ones – everyone has that special something they enjoy most about the holiday season. Avoiding sticker shock when you see your January credit card bill might be one of them. It can be a challenge to keep costs down, however, when you have a lengthy gift list to get through. One easy option you may not have thought of is probably already waiting in your wallet – if you use a credit card that offers a rewards program.
The holidays bring plenty of cheer and the arrival of family from all over. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after all. But with family visits and hearty meals also comes a big share of messes. After hefty helpings of gravy and chocolates, there will be plenty of cleaning required to get your home back in tip top shape for the new year. It’s enough to leave anyone “holidazed,” but with the right tools and tricks on your side, it does not have to.
Achieving consistent quality of care regardless of a person’s race or ethnicity remains a critical goal for anyone with a stake in America’s health care system for improving health literacy – the ability to use and understand health information.
You know the holidays have officially begun when the tinsel and colored lights go up in stores, streets and homes. Thanksgiving Day is now Black Thursday, when consumers – still hungry and primed for the best possible holiday deals – fight the famous tryptophan sluggishness and rush off to the mall not long after the turkey is carved and gobbled.
As you plan your holiday menu this season, you may not realize that even your favorite traditional recipes can be easily updated to include more nutritious ingredients. And because vision plays such a critical role not only in enjoying your favorite meals but also in making memories with family and loved ones throughout the holiday season, including foods with benefits specific to eye health can help ensure you can see your best so you don’t miss a thing.
Many families wrestle with decisions for how to take care of aging parents, grandparents and other loved ones. Just 20 years ago, families might have had to choose between putting a parent in a nursing home or having one younger family member quit a job to stay home and care for the parent. Today, options abound and it’s important to know what’s available before making such an important decision.
October is the new June. More and more, weddings are taking place in the height of fall foliage, heart of winter and prime holiday season, including the ever-popular New Year’s Eve ceremony to ring in the new year. But it’s not just the wedding season that has drastically evolved over the past decade, it’s everything from roles and responsibilities to gift-giving.
Auto shows are full of flashy new cars and concept cars that offer an exciting look into the future of technology and design. If you are in the market for a new car, your local auto show can be the perfect place to start shopping. Here are a few simple tips that can narrow down which cars to take on a test drive.
Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.
Editor’s note: Barbara Holland takes a break from her Q&A format to address recent lawsuits against HOAs.
With holiday treats and entertaining on the minds of many, Del Webb is sweetening the home values at The Club at Madeira Canyon with an offer of a dream kitchen upgrade package through Nov. 30. The package includes upgraded Kitchen- Aid stainless steel appliances, a built-in KitchenAid refrigerator and a built-in KitchenAid wine chiller.
Some home shoppers are looking to Shea Homes at Ardiente, an age-qualified resort-style community in North Las Vegas, to start their retirement with the new year.