Cybercrime survey shows hackers are winning

The 12th annual survey of cybercrime trends found that online attackers determined to break into computers, steal information and interfere with business are more technologically advanced than those trying to stop them.

Blunt: No answers yet on VA concerns in St. Louis

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said Wednesday he was outraged that Veterans Affairs has been slow to respond to concerns about mental health treatment for veterans at its St. Louis hospital, but the Republican is not among those calling for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign.

Drivers may feel stranded when handling motor vehicle accidents

After exiting the freeway, Alexa Bidwell, 18, waits at a red light. As it turns green, she briefly looks down, and her car collides into the vehicle in front of her.

Identical twins offer unique chance for space study

When astronaut Scott Kelly embarks on a one-year space station stint next spring, his twin brother will be offering more than moral support. Retired astronaut Mark Kelly will be undergoing medical testing to help scientists better understand weightlessness — as a genetic copy.

‘Big Daddy’ Wayne grinds away at his comedy craft

These days Jeff Wayne is known on the comedy circuit as “Big Daddy,” but 50 years ago he was just another Kentucky kid kicking around the glare of Newport trying to decide his next move.

MGM Resorts takes cautious approach to real money Internet gaming

MGM Resorts International supports online wagering legalization in the U.S. The casino giant holds an interactive gaming license in Nevada. Still, MGM Resorts is taking wait-and-see approach in regards to actual real money Internet gaming.

Obamacare at work

My brother who lives in Arizona just forwarded me a letter from his longtime primary care doctor. Here’s the key point:

 
Obama defends foreign policy in West Point speech

President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that the U.S. remains the world’s most indispensable nation, even after a “long season of war,” but argued for restraint before embarking on more military adventures.

McCarran passenger counts up for eighth straight month

Passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport climbed for the eighth straight month in April as 3.6 million people passed through the Las Vegas airport’s gates

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, May 29-June 4, 2014

View Neighborhood Newspapers readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and each week View features photos of pets ready for adoption. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to Your Space, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Newsmakers, May 29-June 3, 2014

Military/veteran caregiver and Henderson resident Amber Linder traveled to Washington, D.C., in April to meet with members of Congress and attend a White House event hosted by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. Linder was selected as an Elizabeth Dole Fellow and serves as a spokeswoman and adviser to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which was founded by Sen. Elizabeth Dole to provide better support to the 5.5 million loved ones caring for ill and injured service members.

 
Author, poet Maya Angelou dies at 86

Author and poet Maya Angelou, who rose from poverty, segregation and violence to become a force on stage, screen and the printed page, has died. She was 86.

El Cortez reaches deal with Culinary, Bartenders unions

The El Cortez became the third downtown Las Vegas casino in two days to reach a tentative agreement on a five-year contract with two unions, averting a strike planned for this weekend.

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