Jonah Hill apologizes for anti-gay slur

Actor Jonah Hill has publicly apologized for uttering a homophobic expression after he said he was being harassed by a paparazzo, in a video caught by TMZ.

$10,000 reward offered in Las Vegas aircraft laser incidents

The FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration are extending their campaign to catch people pointing lasers at aircraft at a time when the problem is worsening in Southern Nevada.

 
Utah school apologizes for adding sleeves to yearbook photos

Some Utah high school students who cracked their yearbooks to find sleeves digitally added to their tank tops and a tattoo erased say school officials have apologized to them.

Republicans could face backlash on immigration inaction, survey says

Seven out of 10 Latino voters nationwide say it’s “very” or “extremely” important for Congress to pass an immigration reform bill this year, according to a new poll released Tuesday with a summer window of opportunity closing by Aug. 1.

RGIII helps girl ask special needs teen to prom

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III stepped into the community last week to help a student ask another student to a prom.

‘Jeopardy’ champ’s winning streak ends

Julia Collins’ winning streak on the quiz game show ‘Jeopardy’ ended after she lost during her 21st appearance on the show. The Chicago-area resident accumulated a total of $428,100 during her 20 victories on the syndicated series.

Truck driver sentenced to 4 years in triple-fatal Nevada crash

A semi-truck driver who admitted he was speeding when he slammed into a car and tow truck on the side of a rural Northern Nevada highway apologized to the families of three victims before he was sentenced to up to four years in prison.

‘The Colbert Report’ is more informative than actual news

People who watch comedian Stephen Colbert deliver the news on Comedy Central are more informed about current issues than those who watch traditional news outlets, according to a study released Monday by the University of Pennsylvania.

Jolie, Pitt won’t tighten event security after LA accosting

Despite being accosted on the red carpet in Los Angeles, Angelina Jolie says she and Brad Pitt won’t tighten their security policies during publicity events on the red carpet because “most fans are wonderful.”

Group wedding photo takes a dive

The obligatory group wedding photo gets a little more interesting when a dock gives way and tosses the wedding party into the lake.

 
Hometown friends say freed U.S. soldier had many interests

As Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl recovers from five years as a Taliban prisoner in Afghanistan and amid questions about whether he was a deserter, some who know him say his personality is too multi-faceted to be summed up so neatly in black and white.

New CDs you need

Listen up for new CDs from Brooklyn’s Parquet Courts, Chicago wastrels The Orwells and Toronto punks F!@#ed Up.

 
FBI: Wanted Calif. man had bomb components in apartment

A search of the San Francisco apartment of a social media expert turned up ball bearings, screws and components needed to make a homemade bomb, the FBI said in an affidavit unsealed Tuesday.

Nevada has head start on new pollution rules

When it comes to meeting sweeping new federal guidelines for power plant pollution, Nevada could have an easier time than other states.

The CW’s ‘Famous in 12’: TV officially surrenders

Referring to a miserable excuse for a reality show as a “social experiment” is a bit like calling what your dog does in the park an “expulsion of unneeded materials.” In both cases, the end result still stinks.

Wild rose in Northern Nevada, California now protected

A wild rose that grows in Northern Nevada and Northern California will be protected through the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced Monday.

 
Will Seattle’s $15 minimum wage spread to the rest of US?

Seattle activists celebrated a successful campaign to gradually increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 by calling for a national movement to close the income and opportunity gaps between rich and poor.

Las Vegas Valley CEO sprints to front lines to battle disease

If he chose to, Saville Kellner could dwell on the dizzying irony: A businessman who raises funds for scleroderma research gets diagnosed with the most devastating form of the disease.

 
Great movies headed to Netflix in June

June is a big month for movies in the theaters, but there are also some great picks that are headed to Netflix this month that are totally worth your time.

Commission approves contract for design of new Family Services headquarters

The Clark County Department of Family Services on Tuesday received the green light to begin working with a firm on the design of its $33 million new home at the Clark County Government Center campus in downtown Las Vegas. Clark County commissioners approved a contract with Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects to provide services for pre-design, site analysis and conceptual design for the new facility and parking garage.

 
Judge removed from bench for punching attorney

A Florida judge accused of punching an assistant public defender during an altercation outside a courtroom isn’t on the bench.

Democrats sets sights on limiting deep-pocket campaign donors

The Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday began a long-shot bid at a constitutional amendment that would limit deep-pocketed political campaign donors’ influence.

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