Pentagon: Supplies meant for Kurds taken by Islamic State

The Pentagon said on Wednesday two bundles of military supplies for Kurdish fighters in the Syrian town of Kobani went astray during an air drop earlier this week.

British government supports idea of London-based NFL team

British chancellor George Osborne has held talks with NFL officials and pledged government support for a London-based American Football team, the Evening Standard newspaper reported on Wednesday.

 
Former Blackwater guards found guilty in 2007 Baghdad killings

In a sweeping victory for the federal government, a U.S. jury on Wednesday found four former Blackwater guards guilty on nearly every count they faced in connection with the 2007 killings of 14 unarmed Iraqis at a Baghdad traffic circle.

Bicyclist injured after being struck by car

A crash involving a bicycle and an automobile near the intersection of Decatur Boulevard and Washington Avenue is causing traffic backups Wednesday morning.

 
Autopsy report: Missouri teen shot at close-range

A newly disclosed autopsy of the unarmed black teenager whose killing by a white police officer set off months of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, suggests he suffered a gunshot to the hand from close range, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported.

Free concerts bring bluegrass to Lorenzi Park Band Shell

Any time local musicians get together for a bluegrass jam session, there’s no set lineup of songs and no featured player with a backup band. Instead, there is plenty of picking and plucking and a whole lot of smiling. That’s what to expect at the Ward 5 Bluegrass in the Park concert, a free, monthly, two-hour event planned at the Lorenzi Park Lake Band Shell.

‘Goodfellas’ actor files suit against Fox over ‘Simpsons’ character

Frank Sivero, a character actor who played Frankie Carbone in “Goodfellas,” filed a $250 million lawsuit against Fox on Tuesday, claiming that his likeness was ripped off for use as the wiseguy Louie character on “The Simpsons.”

Transportation officials try to ease asbestos concerns

Nevada Transportation Department officials tried to reassure wary Boulder City residents Tuesday that Interstate 11 construction crews would take special measures to keep naturally occurring asbestos from becoming a health risk.

Accident cleared on 215 Beltway near Gibson

Traffic is flowing normally again after a crash on the southern 215 Beltway near Gibson Road blocked the westbound left lane about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

 
Coaches of high school football team charged in hazing suspended

New Jersey school officials voted on Tuesday to suspend five high school coaches in a locker-room hazing scandal that has led to criminal sex abuse charges against teen football players.

Pomegranates can flavor sauces, drinks and more

Only one in five Americans has “experienced” a pomegranate and only one in seven has ever bought one. But it’s worth the hassle to get at the jewel-like fruit, which is a delicious superfood.

Late Assemblyman Hogan never loitered in the halls

The Nevada state assemblyman — who died last week — was not a star in the Legislature. But he didn’t shy away from attacking big issues, even when he knew he probably wouldn’t succeed.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Oct. 23-29, 2014

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Newsmakers, Oct. 23-29, 2014

Air Force Airman Brandon R. Clevinger graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. Clevinger is the son of Eric Clevinger of Las Vegas.

Conversation shows sheriff candidates’ strengths

One of the most competitive races of a generally unremarkable season is the battle for Clark County sheriff between well-respected Metro veterans Joe Lombardo and Larry Burns.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Oct. 23-29, 2014

Literary happenings this week include an appearance by astronaut author Chris Hadfield and events for “The Chapel of Eternal Love,” “Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph,” “Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors” and the Moon Wolf Saga books.

Unpaid helpers bolster ranks of public safety agencies

Feeling the desire to give back to the community by offering emergency services? A number of public safety agencies and nonprofits can always use volunteers.

Curb energy loss with smart home renovation investments

While homeowners may not immediately think of their attic as a major source of energy loss, the reality is that as much as 25 percent of the energy lost in the average American home occurs there.

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