Israel extends Gaza truce for 24 hours

Hamas resumed rocket fire Saturday on Israel after rejecting Israel’s offer to extend a humanitarian cease-fire, the latest setback in international efforts to negotiate an end to the Gaza war.

2 hurt in motorcycle-pickup collision

Two people were taken to a hospital after a motorcycle-pickup accident Saturday morning, Las Vegas police said.

Son of British singer Adele wins privacy case

British singer Adele’s toddler son has won a five-figure sum in damages after paparazzi photographed private family moments.

Light storms breeze through Las Vegas

A new thunderstorm was churning in the southeast part of the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday afternoon, and was expected to bring moderate to brief but heavy rain to old town Henderson, according to the National Weather Service.

Local author rises above challenges for debut novel

Driving down the street and approaching the crossing guard who is ushering loads of children through the intersection, Laura McBride recognizes the 8-year-old strolling across the street in his windbreaker.

Immunizations offered Vegas schoolchildren in August

The Southern Nevada Immunization and Health Coalition will host immunization clinics throughout August to help children and families get ready for the new school year.

Mayfly swarms plague Milwaukee

Mayflies have begun emerging from the Mississippi River in swarms that show up on radar like thunderstorms, coat roads and leave behind slimy messes. They’ve already been blamed for at least one car crash this week in Wisconsin.

Plane hits truck in Nevada; all survive

A small airplane with engine trouble struck a pickup during an emergency landing on a Nevada highway Saturday morning and no one died, authorities said.

12-year-old boy gets into MiraCosta College

A 12-year-old Southern California boy who hopes to become a computer engineer will be the youngest full-time student in the history of MiraCosta College when he enrolls next month.

Cerca Calendar: August

Communities throughout Cerca country boast fairs and festivals filled with food, music and fun family activities during August.

Desert Oasis not satisfied by winning league title

Few will deny that Desert Oasis has been the best legion baseball team in the Las Vegas Gold Division this summer. But even with that distinction, the team isn’t fully satisfied.

US shuts down, evacuates Libya embassy amid militia upheaval

The United States shuttered its embassy in Libya on Saturday and evacuated its diplomats to neighboring Tunisia under U.S. military escort as fighting intensified between rival militias.

Deadly fungus kills trees in Everglades

A fungus carried by an invasive beetle from southeast Asia is felling trees across the Everglades, and experts have not found a way to stop the blight from spreading.

Plane strikes pickup truck in Reno

Nevada Highway Patrol say a small airplane with engine trouble struck a pickup truck as it made an emergency landing on a northern Nevada highway on Saturday morning, and all people involved escaped serious injury.

AAU basketball tournaments day 3

Everything you need to know about day three of the AAU basketball tournaments in Las Vegas.

Fast, free and always off script

It’s a bit past 3 on a Saturday afternoon, and Country Chuck is comparing himself to household cleaning supplies and perspiration-absorbing skin care products.

UFC’s Brown keeps winning against all odds

Matt Brown has been the underdog in four of his last seven victories. The oddsmakers expect Brown to lose yet again tonight when he fights Robbie Lawler to determine the top welterweight contender in the main event of UFC on Fox 12 at SAP Center.

Jamie Foxx could play Tyson in movie

Mike Tyson says he’s met with Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx about collaborating on a possible biopic on his life.

11 spots to try New American food

From Double Helix to Vic’s, these are some sure-fire menus to satisfy a wide variety of flavors that have come to be known as New American.

‘Godzilla’ evolution sparks Japanese discussion

Japanese fans want it known: The radiation-breathing, skyscraper-stomping monster they call “Gojira” was born right here in Japan, 60 years ago.

 
FIFA rejects calls to strip Russia of 2018 World Cup

FIFA rejected calls to move the 2018 World Cup from Russia, saying the tournament “can achieve positive change.” Some lawmakers in Germany want the hosting rights reviewed because of Russia’s alleged involvement in shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine last week.

Las Vegas Monorail marking 10th anniversary Saturday

The Las Vegas Monorail is observing its 10th anniversary Saturday with a series of open-house events at each of the system’s seven stations.

National Night Out Block Party returns to Providence community

Enjoy a fun and educational evening with local law enforcement agencies at the free, third annual National Night Out Block Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at Knickerbocker Park in the Providence master-planned community. The park is at 10695 Dorrell Lane, north of the 215 Beltway and Hualapai Way exit.

Kevin Love leaves Team USA

With no idea where he will be playing in the NBA next season, Kevin Love is the latest All-Star to pull out of Team USA, which begins its training camp in Las Vegas next week to prepare for the FIBA World Cup in Spain.

North Korea tests ballistic weapons

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into waters off its east coast on Saturday, a South Korean defense official said. It was the latest in a slew of weapons tests by Pyongyang, and came on the eve of the 61st anniversary of the signing of an armistice that ended the rivals’ war.

Overcoming denial is important part of grieving process

Grieving is an emotional process that one must endure after losing a loved one. Some people avoid it by going into denial. Joanne Dahl of Spring Valley was one of those people.

Attorney: Court must act on Henderson mayor term limits

An attorney for a failed mayoral candidate argues in briefs to the Nevada Supreme Court that Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen must be ousted now, because he’s in violation of the state’s term-limits constitutional amendment.

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