ISIS threats against Twitter co-founder, employees investigated

Twitter Inc. and law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged threats made by Islamic State militants against the social media network’s co-founder and other employees, the company said in reaction to media reports.

Outdoor enthusiasts oppose transfer of public lands

Across the West, sportsmen and other outdoor enthusiasts are making their voices heard. Their message? “Keep your hands off our public lands.”

Tiger Woods suspension allegations not true, agent says

PGA officials and Tiger Woods’ agent denied Monday that Woods has been suspended by the tour. Woods was last seen on the course early in February when he withdrew during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open. On Feb. 11, he said he needed to take a break to deal with the issues in his game.

Rain winding down in Las Vegas Valley

The wet weather will be hanging around, but don’t let rainy days and Mondays get you down.

Deliberations resume in Jodi Arias’ death penalty retrial

A jury in Phoenix is due to resume deliberating on Monday whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for murdering her ex-boyfriend in 2008, after a penalty phase retrial ended last week in the closely watched case.

5 quick fixes for your worst money mistakes

Here are some of the most common financial mistakes people make. If you can learn to steer clear of these, you’ll be well on your way to a bright financial future.

Man gets 4 to 10 years in pet shop arson

A 28-year-old man was ordered to serve 4 to 10 years in prison Monday for his role in the Prince and Princess Pet Boutique fire.

After-School All-Stars celebrates 20 years of fun and service

For these students, the science experiments, dance lessons, drum circles, martial arts demonstrations or field trips to national parks wouldn’t be possible without the After-School All-Stars.

 
Homeless man fatally shot by LAPD was robbery suspect, police say

Police in Los Angeles fatally shot a homeless man in the city’s so-called Skid Row district after trying to subdue him with a Taser gun during a struggle that was caught on video, the police department said on Monday.

Expect lots of speedway traffic Saturday, Sunday for NASCAR

Next weekend is one of Southern Nevada’s sports highlights with Saturday’s Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 race and the weekend’s feature event, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400, on Sunday.

In final, fitting farewell, Tarkanian’s ‘true legacy was love’

How ironic, and absolutely fitting, that on the day family and friends and fans and former players gathered to say a final goodbye to Jerry Tarkanian, it was a person with no UNLV ties that offered the most poignant and memorable tribute.

Wynn Resorts seeks to oust Elaine Wynn from board of directors

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is planning to remove long-time director Elaine Wynn from the casino operator’s board of directors, primarily due to a 2012 lawsuit she filed against her ex-husband, company Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn.

EDITORIAL: States taking job regulation too far

If you think government can be trusted to regulate your right to make a living, consider the case of Steve Cooksey. He was told he needed a license to — wait for it — write a blog.

Lawmakers, beware the perils of personal data collection

It’s hard not to seem like a Luddite, a naysayer, or a nut while assessing the new and expanded uses of technology proposed in bills being considered by the Nevada Legislature.

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