Judge reverses decision in pet shop arson case

A judge has decided that the woman facing dozens of animal cruelty charges in the Prince and Princess Pet Boutique fire may not leave the state for a memorial service.

Horse racing can’t smirk at NFL’s troubles

Unlike NFL, horse racing doesn’t have a league or single commissioner to oversee it. But horse racing can’t hid behind built-in excuses for its problems or it could face federal regulation.

USA basketball beats Lithuania to reach World Cup final

The United States breezed into the basketball World Cup final after a commanding performance by the holders who beat Lithuania 96-68 in a one-sided contest on Thursday.

New mortgage rules could dampen home sales

A new federal rule could keep thousands of local buyers out of the housing market longer than they expected.

Godsmack, Limp Bizkit set to punch Vegas in the face

Every bro should be allowed to display his sweet tribal arm tattoos and nerd-crushing pecs when Godsmack and Limp Bizkit are in town.

 
New threat of war casts pall over Sept. 11 ceremonies

The nation’s gathering war against a new upsurge in Islamic terror hung heavy over the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Thursday.

Pedestrian critically hurt in Wednesday hit-and-run

A 76-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries and a man was arrested after a hit-and-run Wednesday night near the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas police said.

6th-grade teacher assigns Hitler, Bush comparison

A teacher in Washington D.C. gave sixth-graders an assignment meant to compare and contrast President George W. Bush and Adolf Hitler.

Motorcyclist killed in Wednesday accident identified

A 20-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday night following a crash with a SUV near Rancho Drive and Craig Road, Las Vegas police said.

Woman critically injured in overpass rock prank recovering

A northeast Ohio woman who was critically injured when a rock was dropped on her family’s car from a Pennsylvania overpass has made “amazing” strides, her husband said.

Second plane makes emergency landing at McCarran

A private plane landed safely at McCarran International Airport Friday morning after reporting a computer issue, the airport said.

2 more NFL players face domestic violence issues

Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy has been convicted on two counts of domestic violence and is still playing. Ray McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers also remains active while he is being investigated for abuse allegations.

Music, theater and family fun this week

Arts events around town include “Mrs. Mannerly” at Las Vegas Little Theatre, Arturo Sandoval at The Smith Center, chamber music at UNLV, “9 to 5” in Summerlin, and more.

10-month-old dies in Laughlin home

A baby died at a Laughlin home early Thursday morning, Las Vegas police say.

Db Brasserie succeeds on all counts

We were on our dessert course at db Brasserie before we noticed a flaw — and it was truly a tiny one, which puts our whole experience at the restaurant in perspective.

Lives of Sept. 11 victims resonate

The voices of the nearly 3,000 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America have been silent 13 years. The voices of the family members of some of those victims will be with me forever.

 
FBI investigates bomb attempt at Mo. congressman’s office

The FBI is investigating a possible attempt to bomb the office of a Missouri congressman early Thursday morning, when a window was broken and devices resembling Molotov cocktails hurled at the building, an official said.

Paris Las Vegas celebrates 15 years

In conjunction with its 15th-anniversary celebration, Paris Las Vegas is offering $19.99 weekday lunch in its Le Village Buffet and a $15 three-course lunch at Le Cafe Ille St. Louis from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, both through Sept. 30.

Arizonan pleads no contest in wife’s death

A mentally troubled Lake Havasu City, Ariz., resident pleaded no contest Thursday for the February 2012 murder of his wife.

On the Menu: Mushrooms

It’s National Mushroom Month, so consider celebrating in style.

 
Republicans doubt Obama’s plan can destroy ISIS

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday many Republican lawmakers doubt that President Barack Obama’s plan to destroy the Islamic State militant group is strong enough to accomplish that mission.

 
T-Mobile phones will tap into Wi-Fi for calls, texts

T-Mobile will sell more than 100 smartphone models with a built-in feature that taps into Wi-Fi networks to make phone calls and send texts when customers can’t connect to the wireless carrier’s cellular network.

Lakers’ Jeremy Lin pranks fans, mom at museum

Los Angeles Lakers player Jeremy Lin has pulled a few pranks on his mom recently, but this time he turned the tricks on some fans at a wax museum — and even pranked his mom, and uncle, again.

Teacher accidentally shoots self in leg at Utah school

A Utah elementary school teacher who was carrying a concealed firearm at work accidentally shot herself in the leg when the weapon discharged in a faculty bathroom shortly before class Thursday morning, officials said.

Latest diet pill gets FDA approval

A new diet pill Contrave got approval to be sold in the United States on Wednesday, only the third obesity treatment in more than a decade to win approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

Cops take pictures of alleged sleeping burglar

Police say an accused burglar continued snoozing next to a bag of jewelry he was allegedly planning to swipe even after deputies began snapping pictures of him.

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