Feds fighting to keep Las Vegas HOA fraud files secret

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has asked a judge to open files and make public more than 6 million pages of documents related to a vast fraud case that involved prominent attorneys, police officers and others. Federal prosecutors oppose the effort.

Cold War veterans to discuss working at nuclear test site

The National Atomic Testing Museum is unusual in that many of its docents are former workers from the Nevada Test Site, now named the Nevada National Security Site.

 
Puerto Rico struggling to pay off public debt

Puerto Rico’s deepening financial crisis could speed up an exodus of money from U.S. municipal bond funds that have placed big bets on the cash-strapped Caribbean island.

 
Suspects associated with Tunisian beach hotel gunman arrested

Tunisian authorities have arrested a group of suspects associated with the gunman who killed 39 people, mainly British tourists, in a beach hotel attack claimed by Islamic State, the interior minister said on Monday.

 
Wash. wildfire destroys 23 homes, prompts evacuations — VIDEO

A wildfire burning unchecked in central Washington state has destroyed at least 23 homes and three commercial buildings near the eastern foothills of the Cascades, state police and emergency management officials said on Monday.

 
Economic problem in Greece could be biggest national default in history

If Greece defaults on its debt, it will be the biggest default by a country in history. Greece is expected to miss a €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) debt payment on Tuesday. That won’t be enough to put it in the record books yet, but it could eventually make Greece default on its entire debt load: €323 billion ($360 billion).

Scott makes Florida proud by winning Ladies Championship

Jacquelyn Scott, a well-known recreational tournament player in her home state, defeated Hope Williams of Tempe, Ariz., to walk away with the $153,876 first prize in the Ladies No-limit Hold ’em Championship at the Rio Convention Center.

Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan to retire after 2015-16 season

Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan announced Monday he will retire after the 2015-16 season. The 67-year-old Ryan, who is coming off back-to-back Final Four appearances, said he considered retiring after the Badgers lost in the national championship game to Duke.

Goldfish released into wild are growing to be freakishly huge

Officials in Alberta, Canada, say dumping of live goldfish into the ecosystem has resulted in freakishly large fish. The invasive species has no natural predator and is thriving in poor water conditions, according to Kate Wilson, aquatic invasive species specialist with Alberta Environment and Parks.

 
Supreme Court upholds use of controversial lethal injection drug

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld the use of a controversial drug for lethal injection in executions, but opened a larger question about capital punishment when two justices in the minority newly questioned whether the death penalty violates the Constitution.

Professional Bull Riders Inc. taps new CEO

Professional Bull Riders Inc., which stages two annual bull riding events in Las Vegas, has appointed a new CEO as it transitions under its new owner, WME-IMG.

 
Egypt’s top public prosecutor dies in car bomb attack

Egypt’s top public prosecutor was killed by a car bomb attack on his convoy on Monday, the most senior state official to die at the hands of militants since the toppling of an Islamist president two years ago.

Megafight pushes Mayweather, Pacquiao atop Forbes rich list

Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao topped Forbes list of the world’s 100 highest-paid celebrities on Monday, on the heels of their lucrative clash in Las Vegas last month.

Bravo to air Frank Marino’s fabulous Disney wedding

The Frank Marino-Alex Schechter wedding is being turned into a fabulous reality show. Titled “My Big Fat Disney Wedding,” the show will lead up to the wedding finale at Disney World in Florida.

Vegas veteran, wife go from tent to home

Air Force veteran Mark McGrath was among the ranks of Southern Nevada’s 692 homeless veterans until he and his wife, Jennifer, made the move to permanent housing in April thanks to a HELP USA program.

Divers recover body at Lake Havasu

Divers on Saturday recovered the body of a man who disappeared after jumping into Lake Havasu late Friday afternoon.

Even safe and sane fireworks can backfire in wrong hands

Fireworks are on sale through July 4 in temporary venues on many corners in the valley. Others enter the valley illegally, purchased in states or communities with less stringent fireworks regulations.

Motorcyclist killed in Saturday crash identified

A motorcyclist who was killed in an early Saturday morning crash on the 215 Beltway near Aliante Parkway has been identified.

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Americana Holdings Opens New California Franchise

Grizzly bear jumps on family’s car — VIDEO

A Montana family got the experience of a lifetime when some grizzly bears made their way onto the highway, with one making its way onto their car.

Detroit mom pleads guilty to killing 2 kids found in freezer

An unrepentant Detroit woman pleaded guilty on Monday to killing her two children, who were found in a freezer in March by a crew carrying out an eviction order at her apartment.

Nevada conservatives launch call to battle against tax hikes

Rather than basking in the glow of victory after the GOP swept the Nevada Assembly, Senate and state constitutional races just seven months ago, conservative Republicans are plotting against their own for 2016 and trying to make what’s been called the biggest tax increase in state history go away.

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