Albuquerque police officer fatally shoots woman

A 19-year-old woman suspected of stealing a truck was shot and killed during a chase with Albuquerque police, authorities said. She is the third person in five weeks to be killed by Albuquerque officers and the first since the department was put under federal orders to reduce the use of deadly force and reform a culture of abuse and aggression.

Lowden still carrying debt from 2010 Senate campaign

Nevada lieutenant governor candidate Sue Lowden continues to carry the same debt from her 2010 U.S. Senate campaign as she awaits word from the Federal Election Commission on a proposed settlement plan.

Spurs’ Popovich wins third NBA Coach of the Year honor

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was named NBA coach of the year on Tuesday, making him just the third coach in league history to win the Red Auerbach trophy three times in his career. The others are Don Nelson and Pat Riley.

Archaeologists use drones to map New Mexico site

Recently published research describes how archaeologists outfitted a customized drone with a heat-sensing camera to unearth what they believe are ceremonial pits and other features at the site of an ancient village in New Mexico.

 
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Michigan ban on affirmation action

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Michigan’s ban on using race as a factor in college admissions despite one justice’s impassioned dissent that accused the court of wanting to wish away racial inequality.

Nevada settles lawsuit with former forestry chief

A former Nevada Division of Forestry battalion chief who claimed he was fired for speaking out about alleged improper management of firefighting resources in Elko County has settled his lawsuit against the state.

Labor leaders back Bilbray despite concerns about Obamacare

Despite frustration with Obamacare, two dozen labor leaders who met with congressional candidate Erin Bilbray on Monday vowed to back her and other Democratic candidates on Nov. 4 to counter an expected robust GOP turnout.

8 So. Utah places you need to visit

Southern Utah has long been one of the country’s hottest tourist spots, especially for those who prefer arches to skyscrapers. Experienced and amateur hikers alike revel in the trails, caves and sandstone.

Atlantic City casinos fined $107,500 for numerous violations

New Jersey’s Gaming Enforcement Division has fined two Atlantic City casinos more than $107,000 for a series of violations including improper use of security guards, allowing people who had banned themselves from casinos to gamble, and other transgressions.

Existing-home sales fall to lowest level since 2012

Sales of existing U.S. homes slipped in March to their lowest level since July 2012 as rising prices and a tight supply of available homes discouraged many would-be buyers.

Get ready for wind, blowing dust Tuesday afternoon

The Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued an advisory in anticipation of blowing dust due to wind speeds between 25 and 30 mph starting about 11 a.m. Tuesday.

AntiCounterfeiting Coalition pointing out phony deals

International counterfeit merchandise expert Bob Barchiesi has an eye-opener for you. The traffic in phony goods is about much more than the sale of knockoff handbags and imitation Viagra.

Consumer groups say transparent airfares act has opposite effect

WASHINGTON — Airlines have found new allies in their fight against a requirement that they include U.S. taxes and fees in their advertised fares: every member of a congressional panel overseeing the agency that created the rule.

Whittemore’s lawyers argue federal judge can’t send him to prison

A federal judge has no jurisdiction to order Harvey Whittemore to begin serving his two-year prison term for breaking campaign contribution laws, lawyers for the former power broker argued in court papers Monday

Teen helps nonprofits after earning notoriety from pageant title

Sitting on her living room couch in a blue flannel and jeans, southwest resident Holly Hoffbauer’s chatty, well-spoken personality complements her relaxed appearance. And despite winning a beauty pageant, not an ounce of makeup covers her face.

51s’ jack-of-all-positions working toward big break

Invited to his first big league training camp this spring with the New York Mets, Eric Campbell wasn’t content just to be there. Named the 51s’ Most Valuable Player by the coaching staff last season, Campbell made a strong bid to make the Mets as a utility man.

Las Vegas-Phoenix highway project wins support of Maryland politician

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the Democratic whip of the U.S. House, met Monday with representatives of Southern Nevada’s business community, vowing to support infrastructure investment, including efforts for an interstate to connect Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Rock in Rio plans permanent venue on Las Vegas Strip

Promoters plan to transform a 33-acre site at Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard into the City of Rock, a permanent concert and events venue that would serve as the home of the Rock in Rio music festival beginning in May 2015.

Irish artist teams up with Academy students for Fremont mural

Internationally known painter and sculptor Graham Knuttel of Ireland is teaming up with students from the Las Vegas Academy of Arts to paint a mural to be placed on the Neonopolis building.

5 ways to jump-start your credit score

It’s a common financial predicament for most 20-something-year-olds: You need credit to get credit. But even if you’re older and have been through some credit-wrecking havoc in your life, you could face the same issue.

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