A look back at NFL Week 5

Quarterback Peyton Manning threw for four touchdowns, including the 500th of his career, and the Denver Broncos beat Arizona 41-20 Sunday, knocking the Cardinals from the ranks of the unbeaten.

Surfers rescue couple during proposal disaster

A romantic ride in a hot air balloon turned into a rescue operation, with lifeguards and surfers saving three people after the basket dipped into the ocean off a Southern California beach.

Country music video is new teaser for ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff

Viewers of a “Breaking Bad” marathon on AMC on Sunday got a surprise from creator Vince Gilligan — a three-minute teaser for the upcoming spinoff, “Better Call Saul.”

Dolphins suspend DE Shelby following arrest

Arrested and tased three times by Fort Lauderdale Police on Sunday, defensive end Derrick Shelby has been suspended by the Miami Dolphins.

Brady, Patriots teach bettors a lesson

It was a butt-kicking, the second one in seven days that involved the New England Patriots. And this time, there will be no mindless chatter from the critics about Tom Brady fading into retirement.

Supreme Court denies gay marriage appeals from 5 states

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up the hotly contested issue of gay marriage, a surprise move that will allow gay men and women to marry in five states where same-sex weddings were previously banned.

Boulder City: Built by the dam, for the dam

Constructed some 33 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Boulder City was born with a singular purpose: as the base camp for those who would build Hoover Dam.

Stadiums built without public money a rarity in U.S.

The Las Vegas City Council recently approved nonbinding plans for a $200 million soccer stadium that mandates no public money — but it’s a rare public-private stadium deal in this country that includes no public dollars.

Reid, Congress need to fast-track veterans funding act

Oct. 1 marked the one-year anniversary of the 16-day federal government shutdown, a shameful episode that created hardships for millions of Americans — especially our veterans.

EDITORIAL: For Clark County School Board

The Review-Journal editorial board offers the following endorsements in this fall’s elections for Clark County School Board.

Restored NYC Rainbow Room has Blau beaming

The honor of being chosen to oversee the development and reopening of the fabled Rainbow Room in New York is near the top of Elizabeth Blau’s impressive list of accomplishments.

Report: Wealthy Americans giving less to charities

The wealthiest Americans are giving a smaller share of their income to charity, while poor and middle-income people are donating a larger share, according to an analysis conducted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

 
Parents of Islamic State hostage release photos, letter

The parents of an U.S. aid worker held hostage by Islamic State militants on Sunday released photographs of their son and parts of a letter he wrote them from captivity in which he says he is scared to die but at peace with his belief.

Royals rout Angels to head to ALCS

The Kansas City Royals thrashed the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 Sunday night to complete a sweep of the best-of-three American League Division Series.

Police seek 3 suspects in beating of Angels fan

Police were looking for three men suspected of brutally beating a man in the Angels Stadium parking lot in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.

 
Girl fight: ‘Gone Girl’ overcomes ‘Annabelle’ at box office

Movie thriller “Gone Girl,” starring Ben Affleck as a man suspected of causing his wife’s disappearance, overcame a demonic doll named “Annabelle” to win a tight weekend race at U.S. and Canadian movie box offices.

Liberty aims for Sunrise title, trip to state finals

Liberty’s boys tennis team raised more than a few eyebrows and caused plenty of jaw drops last year when it advanced to the Sunrise Region final.

 
Body IDs under investigation in Mexico mass grave

Mexican authorities examining a clandestine mass grave have found the bodies too badly burned to determine quickly whether they are among 43 students unaccounted for after a deadly clash between police and protesters a week ago.

 
2 NFL players arrested on trespassing, other charges

Police in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Minneapolis arrested two professional football players on trespassing and other charges, authorities and local media reported Sunday.

Orioles sweep series over Tigers, advance to ALCS

Nelson Cruz squeezed a two-run home run just inside the base of the right field foul pole in the sixth inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday and a three-game sweep of the American League Division Series.

Furlough days extension draws SEIU complaint

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority workers have filed a formal complaint against the housing agency over what they see as an illegal extension of employee furlough days.

 
CDC: Dallas Ebola patient ‘fighting for his life’

The first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States was fighting for his life at a Dallas hospital on Sunday and appeared to be receiving none of the experimental medicines for the virus, a top U.S. health official said.

 
Aeromexico’s tires blew out before take-off attempt

Passengers’ nerves were tested but they remained mostly calm as a pair of tires blew out on an Aeromexico jetliner about to take off from Los Angeles International airport.

LDS women ignore church leaders, attend all-male meeting

Ignoring rebukes from church leaders, members of a Mormon women’s group pushing for gender equality for the first time joined men at regional church buildings across the U.S. to watch a live broadcast of the male priesthood meeting.

Colorado River gyroplane crash kills 2

Two people aboard a helicopter-like aircraft were killed when it crashed into a river in western Colorado, but no one on the ground was injured, authorities said Sunday.

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