Prostitute investigated in Google exec’s death, Georgia heroin death

A high-priced prostitute charged in the overdose death of a Google executive aboard a yacht in California had searched online for how to legally defend herself after giving a lethal dose of heroin, police in California said Thursday, as authorities in Georgia reopened another overdose case.

Adventures that will make you wish you were a kid again

Now that we’re well into summer, we thought it might be time to give our younger audience some ideas from the best kid adventure movies of the past.

Centennial Hyundai draws Robert DeNiro look-alike

Sammy Liguori is a fun-loving native of Long Island, N.Y., who also performs as several noted actors such as Robert DeNiro as Sam Rosenthal in the movie “Casino,” Peter Falk as Columbo, Ed Sullivan, the mouse Topo Gigeo, Walter Brennan, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Archie and Edith Bunker and Joe Pesci.

Uber riders ‘kidnapped,’ taken on high-speed chase

A New York man says he and two of his colleagues were kidnapped by an Uber driver in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and taken on a high-speed chase to get away from a taxi enforcement officer.

 
Someone donated 3 human skulls to Goodwill

Officials in Washington state are searching for the person who donated three human skulls to a thrift store in a Seattle suburb. The King County medical examiner said in a statement on Wednesday that two of the skulls were from adults and appeared to have been used in a medical clinic or for instruction.

Man sentenced in ‘barbaric’ Henderson slaying

Francisco Mata, 37, was sentenced Thursday to 37 years to life in prison for a gruesome attack on two men in Henderson that left one dead and another severely wounded. Mata was convicted in April of killing Pedro Ortega-Vivanco and Hector Ortega-Gonzalez.

No decision after LeBron James, Miami Heat meet in Las Vegas

Pat Riley made his pitch. And now, LeBron James wants time to think. The Miami Heat president met with the four-time NBA MVP on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas. James, his agent Rich Paul, Riley and Heat executive Andy Elisburg were at the meeting, sources told the Associated Press.

UNLV Foundation: Clinton fee pencils out

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation can afford Hillary Clinton’s much-debated $225,000 fee to speak at its annual fundraising dinner, having sold out the Oct. 13 event’s best tables at $20,000-a-pop.

Pedestrian struck in downtown Las Vegas

A pedestrian was injured Thursday morning after being hit by a vehicle in a downtown intersection, Las Vegas police said.

 
Gunman in Texas charged with killing 4 children, 2 adults

A gunman dressed as a delivery man forced his way into his sister-in-law’s suburban Houston home where he held her children at gunpoint until their parents arrived. Then he opened fire, killing four of the children and the two adults, law enforcement officials said Thursday.

 
Is this what Britney Spears’ voice really sounds like?

An unedited vocal version of “Alien,” off Britney Spears’ most recent album, “Britney Jean,” leaked last week and has left the Internet in a Britney-inspired frenzy.

 
7 die in Mass. apartment fire

Seven people died in a fast-moving Massachusetts apartment fire in the pre-dawn hours Thursday, officials said.

Violins for Kids program has roots as anti-gang activity

The Foundation to Assist Young Musicians’ Violins for Kids program began years ago when an elementary school principal was looking for ways to keep his students out of a local gang. The group hosted its summer program in June.

Comedian Rawlings feels right at home in a crowd

“The last time I was in Vegas, I got a permanent scar on my forehead. I thought I was fighting somebody, but somebody told me I was fighting the carpet.”

‘Game of Thrones’ lead Emmys with 19 nominations

The fantasy saga “Game of Thrones,” defying the Emmy Awards’ grudging respect for genre fare, emerged as the leader in the nominations announced Thursday with 19 bids, including best drama series.

Summer-ready: Feeling good about your GI symptoms

For those who are living with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, summer may present some challenges beyond how to keep cool, like feeling anxious about where the closest bathrooms are located. Consider these expert tips.

Hospice care: separating fact from fiction

Many people think that being on hospice means lying in a bed, barely conscious. This is just one myth about hospice care. Read on to learn other facts.

Intersection of technology and health care improves patient care

The health care industry is shifting its focus from volume to value, rewarding health care providers who offer higher quality, more efficient care. Many health systems are adopting new technology to enable this evolution.

Unconventional location offers intellectual debate for seniors

Politics are sometimes difficult to discuss, yet a group of seniors at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, participate in active political discussions every two weeks as part of a current events discussion series intended to keep the seniors cognitively and emotionally active.

Meetings of the like-minded: Group members connect to share interests

Every Wednesday night, a group meets at the Juke Joint Bar & Grill for the Game Night Northeast Meetup group. During a recent gathering, the members were playing what looked like the world’s weirdest and most complicated game.

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