The Transportation Security Administration allowed an individual who was a felon and former member of a domestic terror group through TSA pre-check at a U.S. airport last summer, according to a new government watchdog report.
Guard Fred VanVleet tied his career high with 27 points and No. 7 seed Wichita State set up a long-awaited game with an instate rival by holding off No. 10 seed Indiana 81-76 on Friday in the second round of the NCAA Midwest Regional at Century Link Center Omaha.
A U.S. Navy SEAL was killed in a parachute accident in Perris, California, near Riverside, a U.S. Navy official told CNN on Wednesday.
Should a girl under 12 care how flattering her hair is?
At least 30 people were killed and 50 injured when an express train overshot a railway signal and some carriages went off the rails in a northern Indian state on Friday, officials said.
Devin Williams scored 17 points and Juwan Staten added 15 in his return from a knee injury as fifth-seeded West Virginia held off 12th-seeded Buffalo 68-62 in a second-round NCAA Tournament game on Friday at Nationwide Arena.
TOKYO/BILOXI, Mississippi — Japan’s tax authorities have begun a review of how slot machine maker and casino developer Universal Entertainment accounted for $40 million in payments made in 2010 to an associate of the Philippines’ top gambling regulator at that time, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
By connecting to others socially as a couple, rather than as individuals, married men and women can avoid certain financial and other stresses, says new research headed up by the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Pastor Walter “Chick” McGill, a Vietnam veteran, started walking in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., about 200 days ago and he hasn’t stopped.
The FBI is asking detectives across the country to dust off their cold case murder files and see whether millionaire heir Robert Durst could be connected to any other unsolved crimes.
Some basketball players sing along to the national anthem in South Korea, others stand in stony-faced silence, trying keep emotions in check. Changwon LG’s U.S. import Davon Jefferson chose to stretch and limber up. Big mistake.
Can Ohio State upset Arizona, a 9½-point favorite and the No. 2 seed in the West? The Buckeyes can make this game interesting because of freshman guard D’Angelo Russell, who scored 28 points in a 75-72 overtime victory over Virginia Commonwealth on Thursday.
Republicans blindsided Democrats on a Nevada Senate committee Friday when they amended an overtime bill to raise Nevada’s minimum wage to $9 an hour, which would be a 75-cent increase for workers who do not receive employer-paid insurance.
Junior guard Paul Jesperson scored 15 points and senior forward Seth Tuttle added 14 points and nine rebounds as fifth-seeded Northern Iowa breezed past No. 12 Wyoming for a 71-54 victory in the second round of the NCAA East Regional on Friday.
Las Vegas is a popular spring break destination for couples, families and groups of friends. In fact, Sin City is predicted to be one of the top vacation spots for spring this year, reports the Los Angeles Times. Due to the warm weather, variety of activities and endless entertainment options, it’s easy to see why.
The mayor of Dallas ripped into the Dallas Cowboys’ controversial signing of defensive end Greg Hardy — despite serious domestic violence allegations — and called the decision a “shot in the gut.”
A 20-year prison term was imposed Friday for Robert Adkins, 53, of Kingman, Ariz., who was convicted in the beating death of his disabled roommate.
Forward Brenden Dawson scored all 14 of his points in the second half to help carry Michigan State to a 70-63 victory over Georgia in the second round of the NCAA East Regional on Friday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Schock in recent days announced plans to resign, citing controversy surrounding allegations that he improperly accounted for travel and other contributions from donors and mileage reimbursements for a personal car he purchased with campaign funds.
By all means, try Shake Shack to find out what all the excitement is about. But don’t be surprised if the experience leaves you somewhat less than shaken.
Speeding drivers and jaywalkers beware: Las Vegas police will be on the lookout today.
Los Angeles Judge Ronald S. Coen has sided with the prosecution and set rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight’s bail for $25 million during his bail review hearing on Friday.
So, you may have noticed that there appears to be a nationwide trend of food critics “going public” and allowing — even encouraging — photos of themselves to be published. If you have, you may have wondered if I’m going to follow suit.
The skeletal bodies were partially mummified by the dry desert atmosphere.
Southern Nevadans looking for a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs have an opportunity Saturday at Arbor View High School, 7500 Whispering Sands Dr. in Las Vegas.
Sophomore guard Frank Mason III scored 17 points, and No. 2 seed Kansas used balanced scoring and lethal 3-point shooting to defeat No. 15 seed New Mexico State 75-56 in Friday’s second round of the NCAA Midwest Regional at Century Link Center Omaha.
A British soldier (“Unbroken’s” Jack O’Connell) is trapped behind enemy lines in Belfast in the middle of vicious sectarian violence.
CBS and Turner are off to a great ratings start with their joint coverage of college basketball’s March Madness, as Thursday’s games produced the best-ever overnight rating for a first full day of action.
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday called on Iran’s government to immediately release three detained Americans – Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati and Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian – and to help find Robert Levinson, an American who disappeared in Iran eight years ago, the White House said.
One mother’s hug seemingly brought her child back to life in 2010.