SpaceX Dragon returns to earth after one month

The commercial cargo ship Dragon left the space station on Sunday, heading home with nearly 2 tons of science experiments and old equipment.

Rush Limbaugh wins award for children’s book

Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh has won the Children’s Choice Book Award for author of the year for his book, “Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims,” a story about a history teacher who time travels to have adventures with historical Americans.

Residents of Gold Point help preserve ghost town

Because it has always had a few residents to watch over it during its down cycles, the ghost town retains a few original streets, where about 50 weathered wooden structures remain.

Weary crews prepare for a long wildfire season

The last of tens of thousands of evacuees returned home Saturday after firefighters scoured charred hillsides north of San Diego to guard against a resurgence of flames that ripped through the region this week.

Billboard show overcomes pair of crises

The first crisis involved the use of a Michael Jackson hologram. The second issue was settled when the U.S. State Department issued a work visa to Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte.

Ohio man drives cross-country rescuing dogs from shelters

Every two weeks, an Ohio man drives 4,200 miles to save unwanted dogs from overpopulated shelters in the South, packs them up in a semitrailer and finds them loving homes in the northeastern United States.

Are golf carts fair off fairway? Depends where they are

Who doesn’t love driving a golf cart? Most of them are nimble and quick with a tight turning radius. The electric ones have a quiet takeoff, just like a Prius.

Summerlin-area pools set to offer respite from desert heat

Each year, Las Vegas residents turn to what some claim is the best remedy for 100-degree temperatures: a dip in the pool. It’s especially appreciated when children are out of school — good for keeping them occupied and a good physical activity for everyone.

Federal judge bans Texan from meddling in rancher-versus-BLM case

A federal judge has banned a Texas felon authorities say is tied to the anti-government “sovereign citizens” movement from meddling in the high-profile legal battle between Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Richy can rescue Rebels on mound

The news hit John Richy like a fastball that missed its spot. Square in the heart. “There were no words, nothing you could really say,” Richy recalled. “It was so tough to hear. Devastating. Tragic.”

‘Mad Men’ all about smart women

Don’t let the title fool you. “Mad Men,” the popular AMC series, isn’t just about the men who work in a Manhattan ad agency in the ’60s.

Plenty of room to stretch in Ely

Editor’s Note: Nevada 150 is a yearlong series highlighting the people, places and things that make up the history of the state.

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