Wanted man rear-ends police detective

Authorities say a wanted man has been arrested after he rear-ended a Spokane, Washington, detective’s car.

Rollover traps motorist, blocks lanes

At least one car occupant was briefly trapped Wednesday afternoon following a rollover accident in the central valley, Las Vegas police said.

NFL to musicians: Pay to play at Super Bowl

Halftime at the Super Bowl is arguably the largest stage available to a performer. The NFL wants musical acts to pay for the privilege of appearing in that spot, according to a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday.

Rooftop-solar advocates lobby against possible higher rate class

Rooftop solar advocates argued against any move to create a separate and potentially higher rate class for customers who use the systems to lower their power bills at a workshop Wednesday before the Nevada Public Utilities Commission.

‘Pawn Stars’ gets satirized in ‘Breaking Bad’-style video

So Julia Louis-Dreyfus walks into “Pawn Stars” — whoops, I meant to say — so Julia Louis-Dreyfus walks into a pawnshop to sell her “Seinfeld” Emmy to Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. Dreyfus says she needs extra money to buy an island like our very own Celine Dion did.

 
Liberian officials seal off slum to control Ebola

Riot police and soldiers acting on their president’s orders used scrap wood and barbed wire to seal off 50,000 people inside their Liberian slum Wednesday, trying to contain the Ebola outbreak.

 
CDC to test Calif. patient with possible Ebola exposure

Blood samples from a patient at a Northern California hospital, who is suspected of having been exposed to the deadly Ebola virus, will be tested by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials said.

AMR, Vegas Fire Department reach deal

Las Vegas’ dual response system for emergency ambulances is dying. A 911 call for a medical emergency will no longer receive a response from both the Las Vegas Fire Department and American Medical Response. One or the other will be dispatched, not both.

Man sentenced in northwest Arizona murder

A 16-year prison sentence was imposed Monday for a homicide committed three years ago in the northwest Arizona community of Fort Mohave.

Livestrong gives $50M for University of Texas cancer institutes

Livestrong, Lance Armstrong’s former charity, made the largest investment in its history Tuesday by giving $50 million to the University of Texas, marking the group’s biggest splash since severing ties with the disgraced cyclist.

Pleasure of painting, wine tasting converge at Pinot’s Palette

First-time business owners Reed and Judy Alewel aren’t taking any shortcuts as they prepare to open Pinot’s Palette, a paint and sip studio, on Thursday at The District at Green Valley Ranch.

 
Hiroshima landslide leaves 36 dead, seven missing

Rain-sodden slopes collapsed in torrents of mud, rock and debris Wednesday on the outskirts of Hiroshima city, killing at least 36 people and leaving seven missing, Japanese police said.

Nevada Treasurer Marshall opposes voter ID

Nevada Treasurer Kate Marshall, a Democrat running for secretary of state, on Wednesday told a Hispanic group that she opposes requiring voters to present proof of identity before casting ballots because it’s too costly and not necessary.

34 kicked out of Navy for cheating

At least 34 sailors are being kicked out of the Navy for their roles in a cheating ring that operated undetected for at least seven years at a nuclear power training site, and 10 others are under criminal investigation.

Heavy storms in Phoenix move to cleanup stage

Residents began cleaning up Wednesday from devastating flooding that slammed Arizona a day earlier, trapping people in vehicles and homes and washing away thousands of cactuses at a farm north of Phoenix.

Man beaten, shot after cross burned in yard

A Mississippi sheriff says a man was beaten and shot two weeks after calling authorities to report a cross burning in his yard, and investigators are trying to determine whether the attack was prompted by people being upset that the man was visited by his mixed-race grandchildren.

 
British militant in beheading video concerns West

The black-clad fighter who appears to kill journalist James Foley speaks with an English accent, underscoring the insurgents’ increasing use of Western militants to mobilize recruits, terrify opponents and project the image of a global force.

Coach gives inspiring speech after LLWS loss

A youth baseball coach from Rhode Island who has become an Internet sensation for the inspiring speech he made after his team was eliminated from the Little League World Series says the talk was spontaneous and from the heart.

Finding the perfect investment

Wouldn’t it be nice to find the perfect investment? As Financial Professionals, people turn to us to help them find the “real deal.” The truth is – we are still looking for it.

What to watch before the summer ends

For those heading back to school in the very near future, here are three family movies to help you soak up the last few days of summer.

CCSD offers settlement in board member lawsuit

Clark County School Board President Erin Cranor may personally cost taxpayers $100,100 for her interference in school employees’ health insurance coverage, acting without the required approval of fellow board members.

Nevada fishing report, Aug. 21, 2014

Following the frequent rains, fish have been hanging deeper and despite seeing fish or having them appear on fish finders, the fish have been less inclined to bite.

Twitter tries to block images of Foley killing

Twitter and some other social media outlets are trying to block the spread of gruesome images of the beheading of journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants.

Caesars works to upgrade balance sheet, but analysts unimpressed

A leading gaming executive was asked on background a few months ago if he understood Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s financial maneuverings to restructure the casino company’s $24.2 billion in long-term debt. He just smiled.

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