Artists ‘Come Together’ for Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful’s art components range from murals to an immersive experience at the Western Hotel to Cirque du Soleil performances.

Celebrity chefs take to the stage at Life Is Beautiful

The Chefs on Stage demonstrations will occur in four segments Friday, five on Saturday and three on Sunday, but they are far from the only culinary components.

10 acts not to miss at Life Is Beautiful

For 30-or-so hours spread out over three days and nights, nearly 70 acts will perform on four stages. Here’s 10 in particular, not to miss.

BLM to gather ‘nuisance’ mustangs in Nevada

Federal wranglers are preparing for an unusual wild horse roundup near the Nevada-Utah line where ranchers say U.S.-protected mustangs are knocking down fences and impregnating their mares.

 
Football coach fired over watermelon, ape-like celebrations rehired

A South Carolina high school football coach has been reinstated after his firing over postgame celebrations that officials said had racial overtones, with players smashing watermelons and making ape-like sounds.

 
Unrequited love may have led to Houston murder-suicide

A Houston pharmacy worker who shot and killed a female co-worker on Wednesday before killing himself had been pursuing a relationship with the woman, according to police.

Mom of shooting suspect says she cries for victims, not son

The mother of the man accused of killing a soldier at Ottawa’s war memorial then storming Parliament before being shot dead says she is crying for the victims of the shooting, not her son.

‘Law & Order: SVU’ to air episode inspired by Rice incident

The hit television drama “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” soon will air an episode heavily based upon the real-life spousal abuse case involving suspended NFL football player Ray Rice and his wife, Janay Palmer

Wynn redesigning planned Boston-area casino hotel

BOSTON — Wynn Resorts is redesigning its proposed $1.6 billion resort casino in Everett and has scheduled a public meeting to discuss its cleanup plan for the heavily polluted former chemical plant site.

Deadly Vegas crash follows store robbery

A woman was killed and another one was injured in a car crash that followed a convenience store robbery late Wednesday night, Las Vegas police said.

Why Americans throw away $165B in groceries every year

Even though there is enough food produced on the planet to feed everyone, 805 million people worldwide go hungry. In America, one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, one in seven people don’t have enough food to eat. Part of the problem is the enormous amount of wasted food.

Fake World Series tickets, panties seized by Homeland Security

Bogus World Series tickets worth tens of thousands of dollars, as well as counterfeit panties and other merchandise have been seized, federal authorities said Wednesday.

White House jumper charged with assault after punching dog, threats

The 23-year-old Maryland man who climbed over the White House fence Wednesday night has been charged with felonies for assaulting two police dogs and making threats, the Secret Service said Thursday.

 
Cigarette maker stubs out smoking in offices

Camel cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. is snuffing out smoking in its offices and buildings.

Nevada ties for No. 1 in underwater homes

California research firm RealtyTrac reported Wednesday that 31 percent of Nevadans with mortgages had loans that were “seriously” higher than their home values in the quarter that ended Sept. 30.

Roommate set on fire after throwing out spaghetti

A Florida man is in critical condition after police say he was set on fire following an argument with his roommate over spaghetti and meatballs.

Heck opposes ‘junk lawsuits’? Since when?

A doctor’s PAC ad claims Rep. Joe Heck is against “junk lawsuits.” But he and the Republican caucus voted for the mother of all junk lawsuits in voting to sue President Obama.

Vandals defacing national parks in the West

The National Park Service says vandalism has been found within five western national parks and officials are investigating vandalism reports at five other parks.

Reaching out: Exploring Summerlin-area volunteer opportunities

Want to give of yourself? Volunteering is a timely topic as Make A Difference Day is Oct. 25. There are plenty of opportunities in the Summerlin area to get involved depending on your interests.

North area groups looking for residents’ extra time, hands

Make A Difference Day is the nation’s largest day of community service. For more than 20 years, USA Weekend magazine has organized people throughout the country to improve the lives of others.

Volunteers help sustain nonprofits’ services

Millions of volunteers will offer their time and talent to help others Oct. 25 for Make A Difference Day.

Volunteers help touch lives through nonprofits

Helping nonprofits stretch their budgets isn’t the only benefit volunteers provide. Their work also touches people’s lives.

Henderson volunteers advance cause of literacy

In honor of Make A Difference Day on Oct. 25, Henderson View set out to profile individuals and organizations dedicated to making a difference in Henderson and its surrounding communities. A desire to advance literacy is the mission of at least two Henderson-based organizations.

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