Apple Inc introduced a faster, slimmer iPad Air 2 on Thursday, tacking on modest improvements in time for what is expected to be a hotly contested holiday season for mobile devices.
A Canadian man was saved from a grizzly bear attack, but only after being shot by his son-in-law during the rescue attempt.
WASHINGTON — Three weeks before Election Day, Rep. Joe Heck has broadened his financial advantage over challenger Erin Bilbray in the race to represent a portion of Southern Nevada in Congress.
Jacksonville has started the season 0-6 and figures to be an underdog the rest of the way. But will they finish 0-16? That’s the proposition at the South Point.
Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as “Lone Star” and comedic parts in TV shows like “Modern Family,” has died. She was 55.
The new manager for the Texas Rangers will be Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach Jeff Banister. The Dallas Morning News reported that Banister, who lives near Houston, will be named manager sometime Thursday afternoon.
TOKYO — Japan’s pro-casino lawmakers have agreed to consider setting limits on Japanese nationals’ entry to casinos, bowing to pressure from opponents who threatened to block a legalization bill unless it addressed issues such as gambling addiction.
A section of Interstate 15 north of Las Vegas is ready for traffic again after suffering damage during a late-September flash flood.
Neil Patrick Harris is going for an awards-show trifecta, set to host the 2015 Oscars after four hosting stints at Broadway’s Tony Awards and two at TV’s Primetime Emmy Awards.
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash missed his third straight practice after injuring his back while carrying bags on Wednesday.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones settled a sexual assault claim filed by a woman in Oklahoma in September.
We have all heard the stories about how the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) won’t show up at the scene of your automobile accident, even if you call 911 and request them to appear. I am sure many of you, just like me, initially thought – that can’t be true!
Five years after his death, singer Michael Jackson is generating a fortune and is the top-earning dead celebrity, raking in an estimated $140 million in the past year for his estate, Forbes said on Wednesday.
President Barack Obama has already told Americans — twice — that the November mid-term elections are a referendum on his policies.
A Connecticut man is facing charges after allegedly grabbing a mop out of a Bristol hotel employee’s hands and “mopping aggressively” over the worker’s shoes.
“I told them it was going to be my last time to perform for a while, and they said they’d all join me, in one fell swoop.”
A northeast Las Vegas mobile home was destroyed in a blaze early Thursday morning, the Clark County Fire Department said.
Women may lack financial confidence, but have many qualities that could make them good investors.
An updated kitchen does more than boost the value of your home; whether you make just a few changes or completely renovate the entire space, a kitchen that feels new is always refreshing.
Eighty-five percent of homeowners want to update their bathrooms, but don’t have the time or money. Here are some simple solutions to resolve that issue.
If you have a sweet tooth, rest assured that reducing sugar does not have to mean giving up your affinity for sweetness. Here are some simple tips to help.
Many people agree that it’s the people they encounter throughout their lives that really make it worth living. But can the people you meet in your final months truly have that much of an impact?
Most people look at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and see merely an arts and entertainment facility. When Dr. Keith Boman looks at it, he sees the fruition of many years of work. Boman, a local cardiologist and Summerlin-area resident, is one of the visionaries who worked tirelessly to see it was built.
When many people think of the United Service Organizations, it may evoke images of World War II dance halls or Bob Hope shows, but the modern USO has expanded its scope and provides a wide range of services to American military personnel, their families and veterans.
Las Vegas is a perfect place for a year-round costume store, according to a local business owner.
Halloween is weeks away, and the northwest area is preparing for cooler temperatures with fall festivals and ghastly activities for people of all ages.
Brandon “The Havoc” Harris is an undefeated professional boxer. “I came up with the name myself because I destroy everything that gets in front of me when I’m fighting,” he said. Outside the ring he’s “the nicest guy … always laughing and cracking jokes.” He shares the art of boxing at the Henderson Multigenerational Center.
Some people describe it as a hidden gem in North Las Vegas. Left of Center Art Gallery and Studio, 2207 W. Gowan Road, is more than a gallery. It hosts classes, workshops and has become a second home to local artists.
A class of 10 people listens intently to registered dietitian Karen Petersen as she demonstrates how to cook red lentils and Caribbean coconut red beans. She briefly explains the African origins of the dishes in an effort to connect participants to their traditional food.