Clark County Credit Union selects new president, CEO

Clark County Credit Union on Thursday announced that Matt Kershaw, chief commercial officer, has been appointed president and CEO of the Las Vegas-based financial co-operative.

 
Fans line up for new ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ book

Fans of British author E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey” erotic trilogy clamored on Thursday to get the first copies of her new book “Grey,” a version of the first novel told through the eyes of her famous male character.

 
Airline group stops plans for carry-on luggage guidelines

A global airline trade group on Wednesday halted plans to set size guidelines for carry-on luggage following a backlash from consumers and even some carriers in North America.

 
Obama’s fast-track trade bill passes in House

The House on Thursday voted to advance legislation to give President Barack Obama fast track authority to negotiate a mammoth Pacific trade deal, reviving the prospects for Obama to achieve a key element of his agenda.

Ex-guard at NYC jail sentenced to 5 years in prison in inmate’s death

A former supervising guard at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex in New York City was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Thursday for refusing to help a mentally ill inmate who died in 2012 after swallowing powdered detergent.

Ex-Assemblyman Garner dies; champion of education

Former Nevada Assemblyman Val Garner, a champion of education and adult literacy, has died after a lengthy illness and complications from Parkinson’s disease, his family said.

Police determining intent of boyfriend who ran over, killed teen

After a Salt Lake City-area teenaged girl was fatally run over by her boyfriend Tuesday night, her family and the boyfriend are at odds over whether or not he did it intentionally.

 
Okla. flash flood sweeps toddler from father’s arms

Authorities in Oklahoma are looking for a toddler swept out of his father’s arms during a flash flood, according to Capt. Eric Hamblin with the Ardmore Police Department.

8 of the best sushi restaurants in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Valley is filled with supreme sushi options — nearly one in every neighborhood — so we had our Facebook fans narrow it down to their favorites.

Vegas to hit 108 Thursday; more cooling stations open

Fourteen daytime cooling stations are available through Monday for those with no access to an air conditioner as temperatures Thursday were expected to peak at 108 degrees for the second consecutive day.

Former Red Sox ace says teammate put Viagra in 2004 pregame drinks — VIDEO

It turns out that the tiny shots of Jack Daniels the Boston Red Sox took to help fuel their historic comeback from a 3-0 deficit to the New York Yankees in the 2004 American League Championship Series were spiked with performance-enhancing drugs.

 
19 important quotes from Pope on climate change

Pope Francis demanded swift action to save the planet from environmental ruin, urging world leaders to hear “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” and plunging the Catholic Church into political controversy over climate change.

NALEO, Day 1: There was a doctor in the house!

Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson addressed the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Las Vegas Wednesday.

A look back at the Electric Daisy Carnival — PHOTOS

The Electric Daisy Carnival bounces into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. Before the sun goes down and the lights go up, here’s a look back at some of the best photos from last year’s EDC Las Vegas.

Check out HBO’s new Sunday TV lineup

Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch star in the premium cable channel’s new Sunday lineup.

Las Vegas clubs fired up for EDC weekend

Can’t make it to EDC Vegas? No worries. Here’s a giant list of DJs and hip-hop players doing clubs and pool parties this weekend.

America recovers from its great baby recession

The number of births in the United States went up last year for the first time since 2007, driven by women in their 30s and early 40s.

Cavs fan who got ‘2015 NBA Champs’ tattoo has no regrets — VIDEO

The Las Vegas Wranglers’ now-defunct ECHL hockey team used to hold a “Regrettable Tattoo Night.” That promotion would’ve been perfect for a Cleveland Cavaliers fan who got a “2015 NBA Champs” tattoo on his lower leg before the NBA Finals started.

It’s now EDC Week in Las Vegas, officially

It’s EDC Week here in Las Vegas. While a ceremony and a plaque probably aren’t necessary for anybody in this town to know this, suppose an official proclaimation from Clark County never hurts, especially when you get to take your picture next to a giant, adorable, fuzz-green monster on the Las Vegas Strip.

 
Robots are going to build a bridge using 3D printing

An ambitious project that will use industrial robots to print a metal bridge over an Amsterdam canal water by “drawing” steel structures in 3D.

Pope Francis calls for environmental change, hear ‘cry of the earth’

Pope Francis demanded swift action on Thursday to save the planet from environmental ruin, urging world leaders to hear “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” and plunging the Catholic Church into political controversy over climate change.

 
Texas executes man convicted in fatal robbery

Texas on Thursday executed Gregory Russeau, 45, who was convicted of killing a 75-year-old auto mechanic in a 2001 robbery and driving off from the crime scene in the victim’s car.

4 reasons to justify your baby snuggling

A return to cuddles and snuggles has been emphasized recently with some exciting research explaining why.

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