800,000 bees attack 4, killing 1 in Arizona

Hundreds of thousands of swarming bees have left one landscaper dead and another critically injured after the men were stung in southern Arizona.

 
Pa. police: Sniper’s journal describes trooper ambush

Pennsylvania police have found a journal describing in chilling detail the ambush that killed a state trooper and wounded another nearly four weeks ago at a barracks in the Pocono Mountains, officials said on Wednesday.

Lawmakers assess changes to Secret Service

Key members of Congress are weighing dramatic changes to the embattled Secret Service, including moving it out of the Homeland Security Department and breaking up its mission.

Is ‘conservative’ a dirty word, Bill Maher?

“If John McCain was president right now, we’d be at war with about nine different countries, and the EPA building would be a laser tag place, and the National Zoo would be the Dick Cheney Center for Urban Hunting.”

Study shows do-it-yourself flu vaccine works

Do-it-yourself flu vaccine? It could happen. Military folks who squirted vaccine up their noses were as well-protected as others who got it from health workers, a study found.

The do’s and don’ts of DIY beauty

The natural beauty movement is gaining momentum with more women seeking all-natural ways to look and feel fabulous.

Gardening options abound in the north part of the valley

Stepping into a community garden in the middle of the Las Vegas desert is like being transported into an oasis of fresh fruit, vegetables and plenty of community support.

Getting centered: Woman shares yoga technique she learned in the Middle East

Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou has been teaching yoga for 40 years and is the owner of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Las Vegas, 6342 W. Sahara Ave. For her, having the center means she can do what she loves and share it with her community, especially her students.

Program allows company employees to give students a boost

When staff members at the Nevada Title Company and its affiliate, Nevada Construction Services, delivered school and personal grooming supplies to fifth-grade students at Ira J. Earl Elementary School, 1463 Marion Drive, they hoped they were delivering a piece of the puzzle to create more successful students.

 
Baby talk: Classes give infants the power of sign language

Shannon Osborne began conversing with her son, Elijah, when he was still crawling. That was 15 years ago. Now, she teaches other parents how to communicate with their child through sign language in Wee Can Sign classes on the campus of Summerlin Hospital.

Basic High School JROTC among best in nation

“Last year, Basic (High School) was also named a Naval Honor School by the national headquarters,” Marine instructor Lt. Col. Michael Viers said. “They recognize the top 20 percent of JROTC programs throughout the country, and it’s based on the competitions we’re involved with, our community service and the leadership roles the students have. It’s quite an honor.”

Family’s G.I. Joe collection helps father and son heal

For many veterans, the horrors of war and combat follow them through a lifetime. It can be difficult to cope with, much less adjust, to life at home.

Henderson home to unique breast cancer fundraisers

From the Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Race & Festival to the Big Shots Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Henderson-area residents find ways to have fun while raising funds to fight breast cancer.

EDITORIAL: School construction

The Clark County School District has an enrollment growth crisis, and the only fix is added classroom capacity. But with precious little bond money left for capital projects, the School Board is prepared to spend up to $34 million tearing down and rebuilding an existing school instead of constructing new schools.

EDITORIAL: Marriage equality

In one of the most cruel and confounding judicial interventions in recent memory, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Wednesday blocked, then cleared, then again blocked Tuesday’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that allowed same-sex marriage in Nevada. Justice Kennedy’s orders came just two days after the Supreme Court let stand rulings that authorized same-sex marriage in other states across the country.

Christians should see climate policy as war on poor

How should the Christian confront climate change? The White House has an answer. Secretary of State John Kerry says Christianity compels him to fight climate change by curbing fossil fuel usage and limiting carbon dioxide emissions.

EDITORIAL: New downtown

One of the valley’s enduring symbols of the Great Recession is now a beacon heralding recovery.

Don’t look for a City Hall in Downtown Summerlin

Downtown suggests government services, so just to yank Tom Warden’s chain, I asked him what government services Downtown Summerlin will be providing when the massive outdoor mall officially opens.

Country music fans feast on Harvest festival

About 20,000 country-western fans flocked to the inaugural Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival at the MGM Resorts Village in Las Vegas last weekend.

Everyone loves the shiny new thing.

99 Words About … The duality of Showtime’s ‘The Affair’

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