U.S. existing home sales zoom to one-year high

WASHINGTON — U.S. home resales raced to a one-year high in September, the latest indication the housing market recovery is gradually getting back on track.

Paralyzed man walks again after cell transplant treatment

A Bulgarian man who was paralyzed from the chest down in a knife attack can now walk with the aid of a frame after receiving pioneering transplant treatment using cells from his nose.

 
SoCal mayor resigns after DUI injury accident involving teens

A southern California mayor who was arrested last week on suspicion of drunken driving in an accident that injured four teenagers announced his resignation on Monday.

 
North Korea releases 1 American; 2 still held

The White House said on Tuesday that detained American tourist Jeffrey Fowle had been released from North Korea and was on his way home to be with his family.

Events offer various ways to celebrate state’s Sesquicentennial

It may be hard to miss that Nevada is celebrating its Sesquicentennial this year. Nevada joined the union on Oct. 31, 1864, so as the yearlong celebration wraps up, some of the biggest events are planned.

UNLV Opera director wins American Prize

UNLV Opera director Linda Lister wins the 2014 American Prize for directing “Sancta Susanna” and “Suor Angelica.”

 
Pa. schools close after possible sighting of fugitive

A Pennsylvania school district closed on Tuesday after another possible sighting of Eric Frein, the sniper accused of killing one state trooper and wounding another, near a post office close to the fugitive’s former high school, officials said.

Premier League club offers fans refund after 8-0 loss

Sunderland says its players have offered to refund the ticket of every fan who attended its humiliating 8-0 defeat at Southampton in the English Premier League on Saturday.

California rock climber dies in Zion

A 47-year-old California man rock-climbing in Utah’s Zion National Park died over the weekend after falling in a canyon, according the National Park Service.

Why World Series host cities barely break even

The Fall Classic is one serious series of moneyball, but it doesn’t come without its expenses. While neither host city will ever spend more than it earns, they stand to incur plenty of costs that can greatly impact revenues.

Smith Center announces winter/spring schedule

Garrison Keillor and Jackie Evancho among the many names coming to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts during the first half of 2015.

Ray Rice to appeal NFL suspension at November hearing

Ray Rice will appeal his indefinite suspension from the NFL more than two months after commissioner Roger Goodell handed down the punishment, with a hearing set for Nov. 5-6 before former U.S. District Judge Barbara S. Jones.

Jazz guitarist Dirk K makes his own way in music industry

Jazz guitarist Dirk Kleutgens, who performs as Dirk K, has 14 CDs under his belt, a standing gig through the end of the year at Marche Bacchus and an upcoming tour planned. The busy musician also works as a sound engineer for Cirque du Soleil’s “Zumanity.”

Fighters suing Mayweather, producers over cable TV bout

Two fledgling professional fighters in Las Vegas are suing Floyd Mayweather Jr. and producers of a cable TV show, alleging they never consented to be part of a promotional training bout depicted as a “dog house” fight that was supposed to last until someone quit.

‘HIMYM’ star Radnor heads to Broadway

For nine years, Josh Radnor played a hopeless romantic on TV’s “How I Met Your Mother.” So he’s the perfect person to ask if his latest project is a good for a date night.

ROAD ALERT: Lamb to close for bridge work

Lamb Boulevard will be closed Thursday night and Friday morning between Washington and Owens avenues for a pedestrian bridge construction project.

 
Officials review unsolved cases after Ind. killings

Investigators in two states are reviewing unsolved murders and missing person reports after the arrest of an Indiana man who police say confessed to killing seven women and hinted at more victims over a 20-year span.

Eric Trump: The Next Generation

Eric Trump. Thirty. Blond. Suit. Tie. Breitling wristwatch. Strong handshake. Unapologetic smile. Eye contact. Deep voice.

 
Wasabi yes, cappuccino no in Lay’s potato chips contest

America has rejected the idea of cappuccino-flavored Lay’s potato chips. Frito-Lay says Wasabi Ginger won its contest that gives people a chance to create a new flavor.

 
Pistorius gets 5 years in prison for killing girlfriend

Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius started his five-year jail sentence on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, marking the end of a trial that has gripped South Africa and millions around the world.

Baby’s death again raises questions with few easy answers

The fragile life of the 16-month-old girl was snuffed out Oct. 11 in a possible murder-suicide involving her foster father. The violent deaths have once again shined a critical light on the system and its oversight of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Tempting and healthy holiday treats

The holiday season is a fun and festive time. It’s also a time when many people take a timeout from their daily routine to enjoy those tempting treats at family gatherings and office parties.

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