North Las Vegas bulldozes another blighted home

An eyesore that has caught fire three times and been the subject of 40 complaints in the past five years is no more. The city of North Las Vegas bulldozed its fifth blighted house in the past year in about 30 minutes Wednesday.

England’s own goal sends Japan to Women’s World Cup final

An injury time own goal from England defender Laura Bassett put Japan into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, setting up a title rematch with the United States.

Dying Detroit drug courier, 91, released from prison early

A 91-year-old man sentenced in Detroit to three years in federal prison after admitting to being a drug mule has been released early because he is dying, according to U.S. District Court records unsealed Wednesday.

How do rock bands survive for 25 years? 311 has answers

It’s nearly impossible for a band to stay together for even 10 years, but guitarist Tim Mahoney is in the position of telling us how 311 survived the music industry for 25 years.

Top Rank files a $100 million antitrust lawsuit against Al Haymon

The suit claims Haymon and his partners in Premier Boxing Champions are trying to monopolize boxing. Top Rank attorney Daniel Petrocelli says, “They are violating federal law, defying state regulators and absorbing significant short-term losses to drive legitimate operators out of business.”

See trailers for this week’s new movies — VIDEO

Despite all the muscles on display in “Magic Mike XXL” and “Terminator Genisys,” neither of the sequels may be able to push their way past “Jurassic World” and “Inside Out” at the weekend box office.

Clark County child welfare director resigns

Clark County’s child welfare leader — often criticized by child advocates and defended by county management — has announced she is resigning. Officials confirmed Wednesday that Clark County Department of Family Services Director Lisa Ruiz-Lee is stepping down from her position, although an effective date has not yet been set.

Culprit sought in robbery of west valley beauty supply store

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in finding the man involved in the Monday robbery of a Sally Beauty Supply in the west valley. Officers were called just before 3 p.m. to the beauty supply store at 927 S. Rainbow Blvd., near West Charleston Boulevard, where a man entered the business armed with a gun and stole undisclosed merchandise.

Fontana crash brings back memories of Las Vegas tragedy

The California race almost ended in tragedy when Ryan Briscoe’s car — racing in a pack — flipped on the final lap. “This is the Las Vegas situation all over again, but 500 miles,” said driver Will Power, recalling the crash that killed Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway four years ago.

Police seek man in south valley Subway robbery

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man involved in a June 20 robbery of a south valley Subway. Police were called about 1:15 a.m. to the sandwich shop at 4262 Blue Diamond Road, near Arville Street, where a man entered the business, approached the counter and pulled out a gun, demanding money from the cashier.

Police arrest fifth suspect in May homicide

Las Vegas police arrested a fifth person Tuesday in connection with what they said was a gang-related shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead in May, Clark County Detention Center logs show.

Las Vegas sweats through hottest June on record

June of 2015 was the hottest June in Las Vegas history, the National Weather Service said Wednesday. The average temperature of 91.9 degrees beat the previous record set in June 2013, when the average temperature was 91.5.

Teen wounded in late night shooting at house party

A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot at a house party Tuesday night in the central valley, Las Vegas police said.

6 Henderson city manager finalists named

A search firm has named six finalists to be Henderson’s next city manager. The candidates include two current Henderson department heads and two top officials with the city of Las Vegas.

 
Misty Copeland named first black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre

American ballerina Misty Copeland, a cultural phenomenon outside the dance world, has been promoted to the highest rank of the American Ballet Theatre, becoming the first African-American female principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history.

Here’s how to make your Chrome browser way better

The Web can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re a Google Chrome user, there are thousands of browser plug-ins called “extensions” that can make it easier to stay on top everything you do online.

NY Giants player offered baseball contract

When he’s not making spectacular one-handed catches for the New York Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. can bend a soccer ball like David Beckham, kick field goals, dunk basketballs and crush baseballs over the fence from both sides of the plate.

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