Stock markets push to record highs for fourth day

NEW YORK — The Dow and S&P 500 extended their run of record high closes for a fourth session on Monday, led by transportation and health care shares.

 
George W. Bush favors Jeb Bush-Hillary Clinton 2016 matchup

Never mind the potential for name fatigue. Former U.S. President George W. Bush likes the idea of a 2016 presidential matchup between his Republican brother Jeb Bush and Democrat Hillary Clinton.

These Las Vegans are great at faking it

Kristef Strikes Back is among the competitors on truTV’s “Faking It,” which combines theater, dance, acrobatics, illusion, black light, shadow puppetry and performance technologies to tell a story.

Vikings waiting on NFL before deciding on Peterson return

The Minnesota Vikings said Monday they are waiting for the NFL to act before making any decisions about running back Adrian Peterson’s return to the team.

CBS apologizes for airing Harbaugh’s locker room speech

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s postgame locker room comments on Sunday about the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to the New York Jets mistakenly aired on CBS, and the television network immediately pulled the video and apologized.

Foosballer accepts friend’s offer, makes his way to finals

Sure, it was a dream of his to play in the World Series of Poker Main Event. And when his friend texted that he would stake Pappaconstantinou the $10,000 buy-in, the man better known as “Billy Pappas” thought about taking him up on the offer.

Apple’s iOS bug makes mobile devices vulnerable to cyberattacks

Cybersecurity researchers have warned that a bug in Apple Inc’s iOS operating system makes most iPhones and iPads vulnerable to cyberattacks by hackers seeking access to sensitive data and control of their devices.

 
Laundry detergent pods risky to children

U.S. poison control centers received more than 17,000 calls — or about one per hour — about children who’d been exposed to chemicals in laundry detergent pods in 2012 and 2013, a new study found.

Thanksgiving on a budget: Money-saving recipes

Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to enjoy the three F’s: Football, family and food! If you are in charge of preparing some good eats this year, but are working with a smaller budget than you’d like, you are not alone.

Singapore casinos battle over high rollers

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s two glitzy casinos are fighting for a shrinking pool of high rolling players as China’s corruption crackdown and economic slowdown reduce the number of VIPs at their tables, and the battle is starting to turn ugly.

 
Postal Service breach affects employees, some customers

The U.S. Postal Service was the victim of a cyber attack that may have compromised the personal information of more than 800,000 employees as well as data on customers who contacted its call center.

49ers’ McDonald won’t be charged in domestic violence case

The Santa Clara County district attorney’s office has declined to file charges against San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald in a domestic violence investigation stemming from his Aug. 31 arrest.

Mom, daughter stabbed in dog poop dispute

Police say a dispute over dog poop in public areas of a three-family home has escalated into a violent confrontation that ended with the stabbing of two women in Springfield.

A look back at NFL Week 10

In a blowout practically unrivaled in this ancient rivalry’s history, the Green Bay Packers blasted the Chicago Bears 55-14 on Sunday night at Lambeau Field. Here’s a look back at NFL Week 10.

What you need to know about Ebola today

Americans remain understandably guarded when it comes to Ebola. The confidence in our country’s ability to fight the virus took some hits—a missed communication; two nurses contracting the virus while caring for a dying man; and the returning doctor moving freely around a densely populated city. Our concerns turned to fear in some situations.

Police seek Palace Station robber

Las Vegas police are looking for an armed man who is a suspect in a casino robbery early Sunday.

On the Move

The Honest Plumber Heating and Air hired Eric Anderson as a sales/business development representative. He will manage key accounts and foster new business relationships.

Outlaws aim to include locals in winning formula

The Las Vegas Outlaws already have many of the elements to be successful off the field. Now they are building the elements to be successful on the 50-yard arena football field.

New arena football team looks to community

One of the keys to owning a successful business is community support, and nowhere is that more important than with a professional sports franchise, especially a niche sport like arena football.

Better planning through ‘lifestyle specific investing’

The recent financial calamity decreased the wealth of most people, particularly boomers, because home equity and investment portfolios suffered.

Schools receive $20,000 from Community Connections

Community Connections, the philanthropic arm of American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC, recognized the efforts of four Southern Nevada/Northwest Arizona teachers, as well as ACEP employee volunteers, who have worked to improve the educational outcomes for thousands of students in Southern Nevada and Northwest Arizona.

Southern Nevadans with ties to West Africa lament Ebola’s toll

Liberian expatriates, longtime Las Vegas churchgoers and service club members, educators and entrepreneurs are among Southern Nevadans who don’t need television images to visualize Ebola’s victims.

With building uptick, county again outsources permitting

Building in Las Vegas is picking up, prompting Clark County’s Building Department to resume outsourcing building permits. It’s a technique that the department started using in 1983 but hasn’t used since the recession hit.

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