Shinseki resigns amid veterans’ health care issues

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned Friday in a personal meeting with President Barack Obama, shortly after publicly apologizing for deep problems plaguing the agency’s health care system that Obama called “totally unacceptable.”

5 Netflix movies guaranteed to brighten your day after a long week

Whether it’s work, kids, school or too much lounging by the pool — we envy you — we could all use a pick-me-up to kick off the weekend. Here are five movies streaming on Netflix guaranteed to brighten your day after a long week.

Texas police: Las Vegas man’s billboard threats meant as demonstration

A Las Vegas man admitted to police that he painted drug cartel-style threats and hung two mannequins from El Paso, Texas, billboards in an effort to show that people die because of the drug trade into the United States, according to arrest affidavits.

Tricky Watson Strikes Again

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson is known for his trick-shot ability both on and off the golf course. His latest internet video may show his best work yet.

 
Frantic injured deer runs into NC Hospital

A deer in North Carolina knew just where to go when it found itself injured — a hospital. Security camera footage shows the deer entering the hospital quite frantically and running down a hallway.

#johnnyinvegas mostly trending upward

The national debate has raged all week: Will a weekend of partying in Las Vegas be Johnny Football’s downfall?

Dining Pick of the Week: Las Pupusas

Pupusas are kind of the comfort food of Salvadorian cuisine. Reminiscent of a quesadilla, each thick, handmade corn tortilla is filled with a blend of cooked meat that is ground to a paste, cheese and/or beans.

Dining Pick of the Week: Sporting Life Bar

Walking into the Sporting Life Bar, any customer — sports lover or not — will notice that the bar’s name is fitting.

Free rides for vets

A special Memorial Day event honoring a pair of Nevada veterans in a packed showroom generated tears and the surprise of two vehicles given to the men wounded in the Middle East.

Advertising executive drives vehicle he promotes

Veteran Southern Nevada advertising and public relations executive Tom Letizia believes in driving the product he promotes. The 63-year-old voice of Planet Hyundai Sahara just purchased his second Equus.

Flores family heads for Cedar City Grand Prix

The Cedar City Grand Prix off-road race scheduled Saturday has a pair of firsts tied to the event set for Three Peaks Recreation Area.

Towbin dealerships have cars for the summer

Towbin Automotive’s Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Towbin Dodge and Towbin Fiat of Las Vegas dealerships are ready for summer with vehicle options for every type of vacationer.

Apple’s new CarPlay headed in right direction

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is getting ready to hitch the iPhone to cars in a mobile marriage of convenience.

Hillary’s new book needs a better title

Hillary Clinton’s new book “Hard Choices” comes out shortly. Judging from the advance copy being made public, however, the book needs a better name.

Hernandez comes through in pinch for Rebels

A.J. Hernandez has gone from delivering key pinch hits to producing as a full-time player. Now he will help lead UNLV into the regional that begins today against UC Irvine.

Gingrich, Sandoval voice support in Lowden-Hutchison race

He’s no Boy Scout, but the voice of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich echoed through Nevada on Wednesday in a robo-call recorded on behalf of Republican Sue Lowden’s primary campaign for lieutenant governor.

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