5 flee Sydney cafe, hostage situation still unfolding

Five people have fled from a Sydney cafe where a gunman took an unknown number of hostages at the height of Monday morning rush hour. Two people inside the cafe were earlier seen holding up a flag containing an Islamic declaration of faith.

Storms ready to strike California; Las Vegas Valley to see more rain

Another storm system is forecast to hit California early today, the National Weather Service said, days after heavy rains in the drought-stricken state caused mudslides and flash floods that damaged dozens of homes and left roads impassable.

Public bettors blindsided as Rodgers, Packers flop

On any given Sunday, there is a quarterback who flops so miserably that he gets mocked by everyone on Monday. But never is Aaron Rodgers that guy.

Second man arrested in Oregon high school shooting

Police in Oregon have arrested a teen believed to have been involved in a shooting outside an Oregon high school that wounded four people, including three teenagers, officials said on Sunday.

5 ways you’re sabotaging your future net worth

You may not realize it, but the actions you take now can greatly impact your sense of financial security down the road. Many Americans inadvertently minimize their future net worth by focusing only on the short-term.

100 local foster siblings reunited for holiday fun — PHOTOS

On Sunday, December 14th, 100 local foster children who are separated from their siblings in the foster care system were reunited for one day of love and bonding and gift exchange at Circus Circus Adventure Dome.

Reid to keep pushing rural Nevada land withdrawal

The idea got a frosty reception in rural Nevada, but U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says he intends to keep pushing for the withdrawal of 805,100 acres of federal land in Lincoln and Nye counties.

 
Cosby breaks his silence, sort of

Cosby, accused of rape and other misdeeds by an increasing number of women, was reached at home on Friday by a freelance reporter for the New York Post.

Body found in drainage ditch in Henderson

Henderson police are investigating a body found Sunday in a drainage ditch near Boulder Highway and Galleria Drive, a city spokesman said.

 
Kobe Bryant passes Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list

Kobe Bryant eclipsed Michael Jordan on the National Basketball Association’s all-time scoring list on Sunday, surpassing the legendary scorer during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Glenbrook locomotive soon returning to active duty

When Chris DeWitt began restoring the historic narrow-gauge Glenbrook locomotive for the state railroad museum in the capital city, little did he know that it was going to be a 30-plus-year labor of love.

 
Friends of alleged UVA victim say magazine’s report wrong

Three friends of an alleged victim of a gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity told The Associated Press that a magazine article about the attack was wrong on a number of key points.

Falling temperatures offer no relief for your skin

Everyone knows that with Las Vegas, it’s a dry heat. Turns out, it’s a dry cold, too. And all that dryness can wreak havoc with your skin. Here’s what to do.

Driving campaign pulled over ‘jerking’ innuendo

South Dakota officials have canceled a public safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of jerking the steering wheel on icy roads, saying it’s too risque.

Time short as Blue Ribbon panel considers child welfare fixes

Child advocates want to see long overdue change come out of the Blue Ribbon committee that’s examining Clark County’s child welfare system and courts. But the committee may need more time to accomplish that.

 
Families of Newtown massacre victims plan lawsuits

Parents of almost half the young children killed by a gunman at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, two years ago on Sunday have taken initial steps toward filing lawsuits tied to one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.

Keep the holiday season safe for kids

The many distractions during the holiday season can be downright dangerous for children, whether it is a sharp-edged holiday ornament, a small part of a toy that can be swallowed or an ill-fitting car seat that fails to do its job.

Nevada worker soured by state efficiency award

A program of cash awards for state employees who come up with ways to save taxpayer money has turned out to be an ordeal rather than a positive experience for Nevada Department of Health and Human Services analyst Theron Huntamer.

NFR, accompanying events set attendance records

The National Finals Rodeo has set an attendance record at Thomas & Mack Center, drawing 177,565 fans during the 10-day run and breaking the record of 176,558 in 2013.

Numbers add up for Montana baby’s birth

The time and date aligned for a baby girl born in Montana, and the infant’s weight came close to making the event even more unique.

Newsfeed issue series to launch with legislative preview

The big names set to decide Nevada’s biggest issues will sit down next month for a legislative panel discussion co-hosted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

 
Man arrested in shooting death of Auburn football player

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with murder in Sunday’s fatal shooting of Auburn football player Jakell Lenard Mitchell, police said.

Ferguson grand jury struggled with witnesses’ credibility

The grand jury in the case of Michael Brown’s shooting didn’t just face an onslaught of witnesses with conflicting memories of what happened the day white police officer Darren Wilson killed Brown, an unarmed black teenager.

‘Exodus’ knocks ‘Mockingjay’ from top of box office

“Exodus: Gods and Kings,” an action-filled epic starring Christian Bale as Biblical leader Moses, marched to the top of U.S. and Canadian movie charts, collecting $24.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

Your good health may be ticket to lower health-care premiums

A two-tiered insurance system is emerging, but it’s not divided between high and low incomes. Rather, it’s this: Can your employer still get your coverage underwritten based on your good health? If so, you’ll probably enjoy lower premiums.

Reinstatement of ‘Ka’ battle a somber celebration

Cirque du Soleil officials speak for the first time in great detail about fatal accident and the steps taken to make sure it can’t happen again.