Teen competes in elite graphic design contest

Las Vegas high school student Javier Salazar may have started doing graphic design just two years ago, but he’s one of only three U.S. competitors in the Adobe World Championship in Anaheim, Calif., which pitted him against 31 others from 17 countries.

 
5 rescued after broken water main floods UCLA

A broken water main near the UCLA campus Tuesday sent a geyser of water some 30 feet into the air, trapping people in underground parking garages and covering some of the best-known parts of campus in water, including the school’s famed basketball arena.

Vegas rock company ships to Kuwait

There’s a new university campus budding across eight square miles of desert in Kuwait, but some of the stone being used in the mammoth project is coming from half a world away: from a quarry just outside Las Vegas.

Congressional candidates Heck and Bilbray to debate

U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., and his Democratic opponent Erin Bilbray have agreed to debate Oct. 24 on “Ralston Reports,” their campaigns said Tuesday.

 
Microsoft gives tech junkies glimpse into new ‘selfie’ phone

Microsoft Corp’s hardware chief gave employees a sneak peek at a ‘selfie’ phone featuring a 5 megapixel forward-facing camera at an internal meeting this week, a source at the company said on Tuesday.

Motorcyclist killed in Spring Mountain crash

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon near the 5400 block of Spring Mountain.

Here’s what’s trending on Spotify in July

The following list represents the top streamed tracks on the music app Spotify from Monday, July 21, to Sunday, July 27.

 
Flood-battered Mount Charleston neighborhoods recovering

The Rainbow Canyon neighborhoods on Mount Charleston, battered by floodwater and debris, are still scrambling to recover from damage caused by a summer storm on Monday.

Reid: VA hospital failing to fill promise

The Southern Nevada veterans medical center that opened two years ago at a cost of $1 billion is failing to fulfill its promise because of VA scandal, and because it was not properly outfitted, Sen. Harry Reid, said Tuesday.

UNLV baseball coach Chambers gets $40,000 raise

UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers’ new five-year contract will pay him at least $150,000 annually, including $125,000 in base earnings. He also had the potential to earn more through incentives.

Federal magistrate orders medical help for HOA defendant

U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley Jr. on Tuesday ordered federal authorities to get outside medical treatment for a key defendant in the homeowners association corruption case.

Man arrested in Bellagio robbery identified

The man facing charges in robbing the Bellagio last week has finally been identified. Scott Carmitchell, 34, was arrested Saturday night after police say he robbed the Bellagio of more than $40,000.

Here’s a rundown of the NCAA head-injury settlement

A filing in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday notified a U.S. district judge that lawyers for former college athletes and the NCAA reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit after nearly a year of talks.

‘Walking Dead’ season 5 returns October 12

The trailer for AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Season 5 was unveiled at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and fans can’t wait for October 12.

Report: Wealthy Nevadans more upbeat on economy

Compared to their neighbors in lower income brackets, wealthy Nevadans are more optimistic that the local economy is heading in the right direction, according to Nevada State Bank’s most recent “High Net Worth Report.”

Wynn’s verbal gems can spice earnings calls

There is reason why Wynn Resorts Ltd. quarterly earnings conference calls are never boring — you never know when Company Chairman Steve Wynn is going to drop a few verbal gems.

 
Israel escalates military advances; 128 Palestinians killed

Israel escalated its military campaign against Hamas on Tuesday, striking symbols of the militant group’s control in Gaza and firing tank shells that Palestinian officials said shut down the strip’s only power plant.

Mom forced to have C-section sues hospital

A woman who went to federal court in an attempt to avoid a fourth cesarean section has delivered her son after agreeing to the procedure.

Man accused of killing car dealer over bad sale

A man accused of beating a Rhode Island junk-car dealer with a two-by-four over a deal gone wrong has been charged with his murder.

 
Obama announces new sanctions on Russia

President Barack Obama has announced new economic sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy in the latest move by the U.S. to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his support for Ukrainian rebels.

IGT grows Q3 profits despite revenue decline

Slot machine maker International Game Technology said Tuesday it grew profits in the third quarter despite a double-digit decline in revenue.

Profit at Meadows Bank more than doubles

Meadows Bank announced second-quarter earnings Tuesday, reporting a net income of $1.1 million, up $343,000 from the previous year.

Teen’s body found in wheel well of Air Force plane

The body of a teen stowaway was found and removed from a compartment above the rear landing gear of a U.S. Air Force cargo aircraft after it landed at a military base in Germany, triggering questions of aircraft security.

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