Texas storms death toll rises to 16, sets rain record

Texas prepared for more flooding on Thursday while still reeling from torrential rains that killed at least 16 people, inundated major cities and set a record for the wettest month in the state’s history.

 
‘19 Kids and Counting’ pulled from Hulu

Hulu has removed “19 Kids and Counting” from its streaming library in the wake of the child molestation scandal surrounding the reality show, Variety has confirmed.

 
Victims will speak at Boston bomber’s formal sentencing

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev late next month will confront people who lost limbs and loved ones in the deadly 2013 attack when he is scheduled to be formally sentenced to death for his crimes, a judge said on Thursday.

 
Chicago Bulls fire head coach after 5 seasons

Tom Thibodeau was fired by the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, ending a mostly successful run as head coach with 255 wins in five seasons.

Rubio puts politics before science on Yucca Mountain

Running for president means you have to start taking positions on issues you haven’t worked on much before. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is learning the hard way how dangerous that can be.

 
Black widow hiding in bag of grapes bites woman

A 21-year-old Vermont woman was briefly hospitalized after being bitten by a black widow spider from a bag of grapes purchased at a Shaw’s grocery store.

 
Former NY Gov. Pataki enters 2016 GOP race for president

Former New York Gov. George Pataki entered the race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, positioning himself as a Washington outsider and moderate who won three terms in a heavily Democratic state.

Las Vegan, 87, claims age discrimination in firing

A longtime secretary to the founder of Lee’s Discount Liquor has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her former employer.

Detective: Las Vegas man had ‘way’ more medical pot than allowed

If Steven Ficano had anywhere near the amount of pot allowed by his medical marijuana card, police would have simply confiscated the drug and let him off with a stern warning, a Las Vegas detective testified Wednesday.

6 banking technologies you’ll see in the next 5 years

You might be used to visiting your local bank, speaking with a teller and paying a few bills. But what if in the next five years you performed all these actions without setting foot inside a bank? And what if you were able to not just perform typical banking activities — withdraw money, transfer money, deposit a check, etc. — but also purchase a plane ticket while you were there?

Nevada GOP conservatives help keep presidential caucus alive

A GOP-backed bill that would have allowed political parties to scrap Nevada’s presidential caucus system in favor of a secret-ballot primary was killed by an Assembly committee Wednesday.

State reports 2 Southern Nevada inmate deaths

Two inmates jailed in Southern Nevada prisons died over Memorial Day weekend, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.

Turnaround schools tipping the scales in students’ favor

Reputations can be hard to mend, and the reputations that follow at-risk schools are hard to leave behind, which is what prompted the creation of a program that helps schools turn around.

Wine guy works wonders with vines in desert soil, heat

Imagine sitting by the pool and enjoying a glass of homemade wine in the Las Vegas desert heat. It may sound like a dream made in heaven for some people, but Providence resident Marc Orenstein is hoping to make it a reality.

Sci Fi Center evolves as a subcultural hub

One block south of The Orleans, a former garage at 5077 Arville St. draws unique crowds. The Sci Fi Center is home to horror film buffs, improv actors, fans of nerdy burlesque, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” followers and more.

Trailblazing building: Government Center to mark 20 years

The Clark County Government Center is generally regarded as one of the more successful and groundbreaking ones in the valley, which may be surprising considering the joking around before the building’s groundbreaking ceremony.

Author separates ‘good hoods’ from ‘bad gangsters’

After 48 years researching the mob, author and gaming consultant Bill Friedman knows the difference between “good hoods” and “bad gangsters,” and his new book “30 Illegal Years To The Strip” examines the differences between the two.

Newsmakers, May 28-June 3, 2015

Eric England of Henderson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy May 22 with a bachelor of science degree in general engineering and a commission as a U.S. Navy ensign. His father is Reggie England of Henderson. Eric England is a graduate of Foothill High School.

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