Taliban leader killed in US drone attack near Pakistan border

A U.S. drone strike killed a Pakistani Taliban leader and two others on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, the Taliban said on Thursday, in the latest attack by an unmanned aircraft targeting the Afghan bases of Pakistani Taliban leaders.

Filing: Elaine Wynn learned of board issue from ex-husband

Ousted Wynn Resorts Ltd. board member Elaine Wynn said Thursday she first learned she was not being re-nominated to her position through phone conversations with her ex-husband, company chairman and CEO Steve Wynn.

 
Woman stabs pregnant woman, takes fetus

A stranger stabbed a pregnant woman who answered her Craigslist ad for baby clothes in Colorado and cut her fetus from the womb, authorities said.

‘The ‘Stache’ is back

We wanted to get back together and do something as a team, so we decided to bring back our “Fear The ‘Stache” theme that we had last year. We are 1-0 with the mustaches so far and its great because everyone has bought in.

Do fraternities bring out the worst in college men?

Despite roots in community service and brotherhood, inappropriate behavior at fraternities can be so common that often, no one blinks an eye.

 
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Tunisia museum attack

Tunisia said it would deploy the army to major cities and arrested nine people on Thursday after 20 foreign tourists were shot dead at a museum in the capital in an attack claimed by Islamic State.

7 things rich people and psychopaths have in common

There’s an unsettling correlation between psychopathy, a personality disorder characterized by a lack of conscience, and those who find personal wealth and success.

Target to pay $10M in settlement over data breach

Target Corp. has agreed to pay $10 million in a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit related to a huge 2013 data breach that consumers say compromised their personal financial information, court documents show.

Spring clean your health

Spring is a time to reevaluate your daily routine and make positive changes.

Fostering friendship: Big Brother mentorship spans most of youth’s childhood

Summerlin-area resident Jerome Pinckney knew what it was like to grow up without a father. A volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada for 11 years, the 70-year-old was matched with West Career and Technical Academy student Zane Boykin when Zane was 7. Zane is now 18, and his friendship with Jerome is still going strong.

Decade-old hospitality school doubles it size

Grace Julaton has been studying at The International School of Hospitality since May 2014 and knew that she had chosen the right school when she was completing her externship and found herself working with one of the school’s alumni

Residents honored for actions in assisting wounded police officer

When Miles Farlow and Michael Gutierrez stopped on a busy highway to assist a North Las Vegas motorcycle officer struck by a hit-and-run motorist, they didn’t think twice about their actions.

Resident shares memories of her 100 years of life

Sporting a crown of flowers, Henderson resident Lily Koch Fletcher was treated like royalty as she celebrated her 100th birthday March 7 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road.

Heart attacks in women present themselves differently than in men

The room was full of red sweaters, coats and outfits as Women Enlightened presented We Wear Red! Feb. 27 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. This day, it focused on how heart attacks in women differ from their male counterparts.

April 4 event to connect kids with foster families

It began as a community event to celebrate the start of spring, but after realizing the urgent need for foster families in the community, Ward 6 Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross partnered with Clark County in a foster and adoption information event.

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