Russia celebrates victory anniversary, boycotted by Western leaders

Russia marked 70 years since the victory over Nazi Germany on Saturday with a spectacular parade in Moscow featuring some 16,000 soldiers, 200 armored vehicles and 150 planes and helicopters.

 
Military plane crash in Spain kills at least 3

At least three people are dead and two seriously injured after a military plane crashed Saturday about a mile north of Seville’s airport in southern Spain, the emergency service for the Andalucia region said.

Singer Matt Goss honors late mother with new song

Caesars Palace headliner Matt Goss gifted a new empowerment song to the Susan G. Komen foundation, in memory of his late mother’s fight against breast cancer.

17 biggest budgeting mistakes you’re making

Your budget doesn’t have to be perfect to work, but you’ll need to recognize common mistakes that can throw your spending plan off balance. Here’s a look at 17 of the biggest budgeting mistakes you’re making.

Dental emergencies best avoided all together

When a sensitive tooth erupts into full-blown pain in the middle of the night, where can you go for relief? The time to ask that question is before you experience a dental emergency.

 
Tropical storm to hit shores of Carolinas Sunday morning

The center of Tropical Storm Ana churned in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday morning, about 110 miles southeast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as of 8 a.m. ET.

1 wounded in shooting police say could be gang related

Just before 10 p.m. Friday, police were called to the 2500 block of Karen Avenue, near the intersection of Sahara and Eastern avenues. Callers reported hearing three or four gunshots.

Northwest 215 Beltway work targeted for mid-July start

Bids will soon be considered for the intersections of Lone Mountain Road and the 215 Beltway and Ann Road at the 215, and an overpass at Centennial Parkway, said Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown.

Cardiac victim has firefighters to thank for his life

Sometimes the efforts of the paid and volunteer teams of forestry firefighters come together in beautiful way. A cardiac incident just after 7 a.m. on April 25 at Mt. Charleston Hotel was one such event.

Violent clashes lead to Iraqi prison break

Dozens of prisoners — including some facing terrorism charges — were able to break out after deadly clashes with prison guards in the town of Al-Khalis, north of Baghdad, on Friday, Iraq’s Ministry of Interior spokesman told CNN.

 
WHO declares Liberia Ebola-free

Liberia was declared free from Ebola by the government and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday after 42 days without a new case of the deadly virus, which killed more than 4,700 people there during a year-long epidemic.

Nevada State College’s largest class prepares to graduate

The highest number of Nevada State College graduates — 350 to be exact — will walk across the stage at the Henderson Pavilion on Saturday as part of the biggest commencement ceremony in the college’s 13-year history.

DNA test proves twins have different fathers

A New Jersey father has been ordered to pay child support for one girl in a set of twins after DNA tests proved he is not the father of both, according to court documents.

Nomadic Nuances

A splash of yellow, a swath of purple — the vibrant colors of Turkey, Morocco and India can bring whispers of faraway locales, romance and inspiration to an otherwise bland room.

Get your patio ready for summer’s outdoor lifestyle

With temperatures already in the 80s and 90s, now is the time to start planning your outdoor decor. Just the idea of sitting in the sun on beautiful lawn furniture brings joy to my heart.

Hunzinger ‘lollipop chairs’ have unique style

In the 1870s, fashionable chairs were made with padded upholstery, elaborate mahogany carved frames and springs to make the seats more comfortable. But George Jacob Hunzinger (1835-1898), a German immigrant craftsman, had other ideas.

Updating look of sofa doesn’t have to be expensive

Dear Gail: We’ve had the same sofa for more than 10 years and we’re just tired of it. We spent a lot on it so we’re not looking to replace it, but maybe a little updating. We know we can reupholster, but not sure if we want to invest that much right now. Do you have a couple suggestions on what we can do? — Madeline

Grubs feed on plants this time of year

This is the time of year when grubs are feeding on the roots of plants. Many of these types of grubs are the same types that feed in compost piles. Some people refer to them as “compost worms.”

 
Three clues indicate when succulents need watering

To know when to water succulents, you must learn how to tell when hydrostatic pressure is low. Your clues are both tactile and visual.

High Point Market debuts hot furniture looks to love

The night I got home from High Point Market in North Carolina, where I spent three days on a buying trip, I was so jazzed up by all the creativity I saw, I couldn’t sleep. At all. Despite being bone-weary exhausted from spending all day — dawn to dusk — rushing from showroom to showroom, scouting for fabulous new pieces.

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