Police adjust search for missing Va. college student

Police prepared Tuesday to adjust their search area for a missing University of Virginia student, at least the fourth young woman to go missing in the area in the past five years.

‘Boom’ goes the Hillary Benghazi story

When journalists use the word “bombshell” as it relates to a news story, they mean something has happened to radically alter the narrative of the story.

Former aspiring politician weighs career options

After leaving college, many graduates have different experiences in trying to find a job or a new path in life. For John Thomas “J.T.” Creedon, these varied choices came together as he graduated from UNLV in May with a major in communication studies.

Apple releases tool to remove free U2 album

Some iPhone users are not happy that U2’s new album, “Songs of Innocence,” was automatically added to their iTunes music library, free of charge. In response, Apple has released a special tool that lets people remove the album from their collections.

 
Yusuf/Cat Stevens to release new album, plans tour

Singer-songwriter Yusuf, who was Cat Stevens until he converted to Islam, has announced a new album and a tour that will take him to Britain, Canada and, for the first time since 1976, to the United States.

Another Atlantic City bust: Trump Plaza closes

ATLANTIC CITY — Trump Plaza closed its doors early Tuesday, the fourth Atlantic City casino to go belly-up so far this year.

Minn. governor calls for Vikings to suspend Peterson

One of the biggest Vikings fans in the state of Minnesota, governor Mark Dayton, called for the franchise to suspend running back Adrian Peterson.

 
3,000 U.S. troops to fight Ebola in West Africa

The Obama administration is preparing to assign 3,000 U.S. military personnel to West Africa to combat the Ebola crisis that has overwhelmed local health care systems and drawn appeals for help from the region and aid organizations.

 
Lana Del Rey is calling in sick

Lana Del Rey has gone off the grid for “medical reasons” and canceled her upcoming European tour.

Tony Stewart fatal crash to be heard by grand jury

The Ontario County District Attorney’s office completed its investigation of the fatal accident at a New York state sprint car track involving NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Tony Stewart and will take the case to a grand jury to decide whether he will face charges.

AG candidate Laxalt airs first TV election ad

Republican Adam Laxalt on Wednesday is launching his first TV ad in his campaign for Nevada attorney general, a positive biographical spot that highlights his service in the Navy as a judge advocate general who handled terrorists cases in Iraq.

 
49ers Harbaugh defends decision to play Ray McDonald

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, a quarterback in his playing days, found himself playing defense Monday regarding the decision to play defensive end Ray McDonald against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

 
Parents sue ammo, gear suppliers in Colo. theater shooting

The parents of a woman killed in the Colorado theater shootings are suing four online retailers they say sold ammunition, tear gas and equipment used in the attack.

Why the UNLV-Houston game is important

UNLV’s football team plays at Houston at 5 p.m. PDT Saturday. Both teams are 1-2 and need the victory.

Ray Rice to ask for Goodell recusal upon appeal

Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice will appeal his indefinite suspension, but reportedly is asking for commissioner Roger Goodell to recuse himself from the review.

 
Report: Malfunctioning wing cause of Reno Air Race crash

A wing apparently malfunctioned before an experimental aircraft crashed, killing a retired Air Force pilot from California during qualification heats of the Reno National Championship Air Races in Reno last week.

Summerlin Hospital to reunite NICU babies’ families with caregivers

Summerlin Hospital plans to reunite families Sept. 20 who had babies in its neonatal intensive care unit a decade ago. The reunion with caregivers is planned from 10 a.m. to noon in the hospital’s Healing Garden, 657 N. Town Center Drive.

Is wine really healthy? The jury is out

Is red wine really good for you? And if it is, would eating grapes or drinking grape juice be good for your kids?

Child ejected in 4-vehicle accident in southeast Vegas

Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a four-vehicle accident in the southeast valley, Las Vegas police said.

CBS drops Rihanna from NFL telecasts after tweet

CBS and Rihanna are splitting up after more fallout from the Ray Rice incident. The network said Tuesday it was permanently editing a song featuring Rihanna’s voice out of its Thursday night NFL telecasts — after the singer issued a profane tweet about it.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra gets $3.75 million grant

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is getting a $3.75 million grant from the William Davidson Foundation in support of its Neighborhood Concert Series.

Reid claims credit in Tesla deal with Nevada

Sen. Harry Reid on Monday claimed a bit of credit for pushing energy policies in Congress that led to electric car maker Tesla being able to choose Nevada for its lithium battery Gigafactory.