Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, May 14-20, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Diego Luna in talks to join ‘Star Wars’ spinoff

Director Gareth Edwards has found another rebel fighter to battle the Empire in “Star Wars: Rogue One.” Sources tell Variety that Diego Luna is in talks for a lead role alongside Felicity Jones and Riz Ahmed, with Ben Mendelsohn set to star as the film’s primary villain.

Key HOA defendant gets four months in prison

A major cooperating defendant in the long-running investigation into the scheme to take over and defraud homeowners associations was sentenced to four months in federal prison on Wednesday.

What’s the safest way to travel?

Tuesday’s Amtrak crash raises concerns about transportation safety. But statistically speaking, trains are actually a very safe way to travel — much safer than driving.

‘X-Files’ stars Duchovny, Anderson sing, kiss on stage — VIDEO

I have always been a big fan of David Duchovny, but he has a new album, oh no, oh no, ohhh nooo. I saw this album, “Hell or Highwater,” make a surprise appearance on my Google Play Music app. I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Audit cites costly missteps in security project at Nevada nuclear complex

Upgraded security for one of the most sensitive laboratories in the federal government’s nuclear weapons complex quadrupled in cost and fell years behind schedule before the Nevada project was put on hold to await a restart, according to an audit made public Wednesday.

Delta makes dad pay $88 to sit next to toddler daughter

A father was stunned and outraged when he arrived at the airport for a flight with his 4-year-old daughter, only to find that the airline had assigned his child a seat 11 rows away from him.

Cashing in: Retailers, ranges take aim at female gun owners

They pack heat, and they know how to use it. Nationwide, more women are said to be purchasing firearms. According to a study released this year by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, 74 percent of U.S. gun retailers saw an increase in female patrons from 2011 to 2012, with women making up 20 percent of total gun sales.

What to expect from CBS this fall — VIDEO

Check out the trailers for the comic adaptation as well as “Limitless,” “Code Black,” “Angel from Hell” and “Life in Pieces.”

J.Lo’s residency isn’t her first rodeo in Vegas — PHOTOS

Jennifer Lopez was finally announced Tuesday as Las Vegas’ next pop diva show. She’ll be playing at least 20 shows at Planet Hollywood’s Axis Theater starting next January — but this won’t be an unfamiliar experience.

School bullying bill sent to Sandoval for signing

A major piece of legislation sought by Gov. Brian Sandoval to combat bullying in schools was approved Monday by the state Assembly, but not before some members questioned the need to rush the measure through.

Iraq claims ISIS No. 2 leader killed in airstrike

The Iraqi military said Wednesday that ISIS’ No. 2 leader has been killed in a coalition airstrike — a claim that the Pentagon said it does not corroborate.

Drones may drive debate on personal privacy, experts say

Not only could unmanned aerial systems deliver packages to a home or office some day, they may also drive the conversation on the issue of personal privacy, a panel of drone experts agreed Wednesday.

Bellagio announces Picasso exhibit

Works by Pablo Picasso will be on display, starting July 3, at Bellagio’s Gallery of Fine Art. “Picasso — Creatures and Creativity” will showcase 43 Picasso works created from 1938 to 1971 — 19 lithographs, 13 linocuts, eight paintings and three rare plates centering on the artist’s favorite theme, the human figure.

Army officer kills daughter, self in Kentucky

A Kentucky U.S. army officer who police believe fatally shot his 11-year-old daughter before killing himself had been involved in a child support dispute with his ex-wife.

 
US relay team stripped of 2012 silver medals after doping conviction

The members of the U.S. men’s 4×100 meters relay team that won silver at the 2012 Olympics have been stripped of their medals following the doping conviction of sprinter Tyson Gay, the United States Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

5 new shows coming to ABC this fall — VIDEO

Take a look at the trailers for ABC’s five new fall shows: “The Muppets,” “Dr. Ken,” “Of Kings and Prophets,” “Oil” and “Quantico.”

New violin program seen as instrumental for academic success

All the third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Rainbow Dreams Academy, 950 W. Lake Mead Blvd., are learning to play violin, but only a handful have instruments to bring home for practice. This left instructor Patrick Clark with a challenge as he created the new program at the charter school.

Army veteran found dead of apparent suicide in parking lot

Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a U.S. Army veteran in the parking lot of a Veterans Affairs facility in Phoenix as an apparent suicide, police said on Wednesday.

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