Oscar-nominated star Benedict Cumberbatch has apologized for referring to black actors as “colored” on a U.S. talk show.
An Arizona teen is dead after an accident involving a zip line. A spokesman for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said the 15-year-old was participating in a Boy Scout troop activity at a private residence at the time of the accident.
The chief lobbyist for the casino industry is urging the Senate to gauge Loretta Lynch’s commitment to enforce laws against illegal betting before it votes on her nomination to become attorney general.
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who disappeared from his base in Afghanistan in 2009 but was released last year in a prisoner swap with the Taliban, will be charged with desertion, according to NBC.
A 91-year-old driver whose injuries initially were not considered life threatening after a November wreck died a week later, Las Vegas police said Monday.
NFL diehards are anticipating an evenly matched affair between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Casual fans, meanwhile, may simply be prepping for funny commercials and the halftime show featuring Katy Perry. For the latter group, we’re here to help.
A motorcyclist critically injured after a sedan made a left turn into the path of his bike has died, Las Vegas police said on Tuesday.
An Arizona man has lost his chance to work at the Super Bowl after he posted a picture of his credentials on Facebook.
Facebook went offline across much of the world for 45 minutes late Monday. Some users also found it difficult to access photo-sharing app Instagram. Facebook blamed its own technicians for the problem, while others pointed to hacking group Lizard Squad.
WASHINGTON — Supermarket chains Albertsons and Safeway agreed to sell 168 stores in eight states to win U.S. antitrust approval for their $9.2 billion merger, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday.
A Las Vegas resident who was a lacrosse player at Johns Hopkins University was found dead in his dorm room Sunday night, the university said Monday.
Las Vegas woke up to a wet and foggy morning Tuesday after a small storm strolled through the valley overnight.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., added his name to the many voices weighing in on “American Sniper,” praising Clint Eastwood’s story of Chris Kyle and his experience in Iraq while taking aim at the movie’s critics.
Making a donation to a charity is a great way to fill up on feel-good energy, but there might be an additional benefit, too: tax savings. But don’t get too excited just yet: Not all donations can be deducted and not all charitable organizations qualify.
A shocking upset win at UNLV on Jan. 7 looked as if it might be the type of victory that could catapult a struggling UNR program back to respectability. That hasn’t exactly happened.
A video file posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS hostage Kenji Goto: He and a captive Jordanian military pilot will be killed in the next 24 hours if Jordan doesn’t release a convicted would-be suicide bomber.
A man is being treated after a swarm of bees attacked him in Jupiter Farms, Fla., according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Tuesday is media day for Super Bowl XLIX participants and you can blame the bags under the eyes of Patriot players on a lack of sleep.
The Northeast woke Tuesday to an unusual quiet. Subways and buses were shut down, and normally bustling commuter spots were empty.
View Nieghborhood Newspapers editorial cartoon, Jan. 29, 2015, by F. Andrew Taylor.
A man opened fire on police attending a swearing-in ceremony for new officers in New Hope, Minnesota, on Monday night.
The dust has finally settled. The Wynn, Hakkasan and Light Group have officially announced which global DJ stars have signed contracts to perform exclusively at their clubs in 2015.
Today’s manufactured homes deliver affordability, convenience and designer elements found in site-built homes
Heating with wood can save you money, improve your health and even help build the local economy.
Fifty is a major milestone in a woman’s life: from physical changes, to becoming an empty-nester, to new homes or careers, it can be a time to re-focus on one’s self and gain a new sense of freedom. During this time, one change that women may not anticipate is postmenopause.
Pocket doors make rooms in the house much more accessible.
Every day, we pass by at least one truck delivering goods across our country. It probably barely registers, as this is a common sight — and no wonder. Nearly three-quarters of all the goods delivered in America are transported by truck. In Nevada, we are even more reliant on trucking, with 94 percent of our goods delivered by truck.
School accountability has improved in Nevada in recent years. High-performing schools can be rewarded with more autonomy, while low-performing schools can be hit with a “turnaround” designation that requires administrative and staff replacements. And teacher tenure has been reformed to make it possible to push ineffective instructors out of public education.