Sarah Palin calls Lena Dunham a ‘pedophile’ amid Duggar revelations

Sarah and Bristol Palin lashed out at Lena Dunham and the media on Thursday, with Sarah Palin calling Dunham a “pedophile” and blasting the media for focusing on the recent molestation revelations from Josh Duggar rather than Dunham.

 
Friend of Boston Marathon bomber gets prison time for firework cover-up

A Kazakh exchange student who was friends with the Boston Marathon bomber was sentenced to 3-1/2 years in U.S. federal prison on Friday for removing a backpack containing fireworks from the suspect’s room during a massive manhunt.

Keep your kids busy with $1 movies at 9 valley theaters

Summers are long, and entertaining your kids isn’t cheap. Especially at movie theaters, where you don’t have to be a Duggar to feel the sting of even the children’s matinee tickets.

 
Here’s an inside look into ‘broken’ mind of Colo. theater shooter

The capital murder trial of James Eagan Holmes has, for more than a week, been taking a jury inside the “broken” mind of a young man who really didn’t like other people. Prosecutors say Holmes should pay with his life for the killings of eight men, three women and a little girl at a Colorado movie theater nearly three years ago.

Coroner IDs man whose body was found at Lake Mohave

The National Park Service said he was swimming with a friend across the cove and disappeared under water. The man was not wearing a life preserver.

Shock comic Vinnie Favorito is back on the Strip

After almost eight years as a headliner at the Flamingo, he was let go on April Fool’s Day, no joke, by Caesars Entertainment. But Comic Vinnie Favorito is back in Vegas.

 
Targeting medical records becoming a trend for cybercriminals

Whoever was behind the latest theft of personal data from U.S. government computers, they appear to be following a new trend set by cybercriminals: targeting increasingly valuable medical records and personnel files.

Investment fund managers see opportunity in California drought

Fund managers from T. Rowe Price, Janus, and Mairs & Power have increased stakes in firms such as Ecolab Inc, Roper Technologies Inc and Flowserve Corp that make smart meters, efficient heaters, and software that helps cut water usage.

Motorcyclist who died after crash near Moapa identified

The man crashed just before noon while northbound on I-15, near the exit for State Route 168 and about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada Highway Patrol said.

Yuki Shaved Snow brings welcome chill to summer dessert scene

Yuki Shaved Snow might not sound so heavenly in mid-January, but on a recent Saturday when valley temperatures were in the 100s for the first time this year, it felt like a godsend.

Jayde Fuzion bets on all-you-can-eat concept at the M Resort

Las Vegas is known for its buffets, so it wasn’t absurd when Jayde Fuzion at the M Resort reorganized its menu in March to offer only all-you-can-eat options.

All-day breakfast at Stacks & Yolks sends lunch packing

Breakfast is served all day at Stacks & Yolks. And unlike many breakfast and lunch spots that close at 2 or 3 p.m., this eatery is open daily until 9 p.m., so all day really means something.

15 ways to enjoy a cheap staycation

Travelers love taking trips to faraway places, but how often do they miss out on the beauty and fun that can be had in their own backyards? After all, even the most exotic and exciting destinations are just “home” to locals. See how you can save money by taking a staycation and still have fun.

Historic Nevada trail now has national significance

The Historic Railroad Trail was added to the National Trails System by the Department of Interior along with trails from nine other states.

 
Several homes damaged after tornadoes touch down in Colorado

Tornadoes and hail-producing thunderstorms struck the greater Denver area on Thursday, damaging several homes in two counties in the northern part of Colorado, though no injuries were reported, emergency officials said.

 
Justin Bieber pleads guilty to assault, careless driving charges

Justin Bieber pleaded guilty to assault and careless driving charges in connection with a collision and altercation with a photographer near his Canadian hometown, his lawyer confirmed on Thursday.