School stabbing suspect admits to police, ‘I did it’

A teenager charged in the fatal stabbing of a Connecticut high school student told a police officer after the attack: “I did it,” according to a court filing released Tuesday.

Woman gets six months in jail in plot to kill husband

A woman was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail and five years of probation for trying to hire two men, including an undercover Las Vegas police officer, to kill her husband.

New tunes from Floor, Old 97’s and Brody Dalle

Floor is back with their first album in a dozen years. Old 97’s continue to call their shots. And don’t mess with Brody Dalle.

 
Clippers owner Sterling banned for life by the NBA

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation. Commissioner Adam Silver will try to force Sterling to sell his franchise. Sterling has also been fined $2.5 million.

Baccarat results boost casinos; analysts see other upbeat indicators

Baccarat results helped Nevada casinos end 2014’s two-month gaming revenue slide in March. But analysts see other positive indications, beyond the totals produced by the high-end card game, that point toward an overall market turn-around.

Italy court: Knox, Kercher fought on day of murder

An Italian court that convicted Amanda Knox in her roommate’s 2007 murder said in lengthy reasoning made public Tuesday that the victim’s wounds indicate multiple aggressors, and that the two exchange students fought over money on the night of the murder.

Congress must push for minimum wage increase

It should be simple: If you work hard, a job should lift you out of poverty, not trap you in it. Yet every day, millions of Americans work full-time jobs, but struggle to support their families due to low wages.

LGBT hero keeps doing his part for human rights

Cleve Jones is a 59-year-old gay America, so you know what that means. It means he was once considered an enemy of the state.

Experts eying school budget a promising sign

If you know anything about the history of the Clark County School District, you know that it is often short of money and classroom space, but it has never suffered from a lack of costly expert analysis and commissioned studies.

Riding the wheels, imagining a New Year’s revolution

My group couldn’t wait for the chance to fly on the tallest observation wheel in the world. The doors opened and about 15 of us climbed in as the capsule moved continuously along the boarding platform.

Put the ‘pro’ in home improvement with the right painting tools

Many DIYers don’t consider that choosing the right applicators is just as important as selecting the right paint color. Here are a few tips to help you identify the right tools for the job and make your next painting project your best yet.

Barbecue season gets underway with National Barbecue Month

As you begin planning your summer casual afternoon barbecue or a more elaborate evening feast, here are some fun and easy ways to enjoy your time together without a lot of stress – or mess.

See a unique view of the next generation’s family farm

Farmland, a new documentary film takes an intimate look at the lives of American farmers and ranchers in their ’20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming businesses.

Tax return check has arrived, so buy the shoes

Tires are an investment and, like a good pair of shoes, getting the right fit is important. When it’s time to start shopping, there are ways to get the most out of your tax dollars.