George Takei reconsiders ‘blackface’ comment about SCOTUS justice

George Takei likely went where no critic of a Supreme Court justice has gone before. But days after the “Star Trek” actor called Justice Clarence Thomas a “clown in blackface” following his dissent in last week’s landmark same-sex marriage ruling, Takei said on Friday that his words “were not carefully considered.”

No freedom from heat for holiday weekend

We might be celebrating our nation’s independence this weekend, but we won’t be free from the possibly record-breaking heat before a slight cooldown begins Sunday.

 
Royal daughter Charlotte will be christened Sunday

On Sunday, a paddock in the English countryside — more used to stampeding cows than people — will open its gates to an influx of royal well-wishers hoping to catch a glimpse of the country’s newest princess.

 
Charges recommended in Cardinals-Astros database hacking

Federal investigators have recommended charges be brought against at least one St. Louis Cardinals employee implicated in the probe of an alleged computer intrusion of databases belonging to the Houston Astros.

 
WWII Spitfire could bring $3M for charity in auction

A restored World War II Spitfire which was shot down over northern France in 1940 is expected to raise about $3 million for charity when it goes up for auction in London next week.

 
LDS church makes first donation to Utah LGBT youth center

The Mormon Church has made its first-ever donation to the Utah Pride Center, a Salt Lake City organization that works with poor and homeless gay young people, in what center officials said on Thursday was a significant moment in the Church’s relationship with the gay community.

2 motorists hospitalized after collision with RTC bus

Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash involving two vehicles and a city bus in the northeast valley Friday, according to Las Vegas police.

Feast the eyes in cooler climes at Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, is such a feast for the eyes that more than a million people from around the world visit every year. Located on the eastern rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, the park features natural amphitheaters filled with a colorful landscape of spires, pinnacles and pillars called hoodoos.

Man shot, wounded at hotel near Strip

A man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday morning at a Super 8 motel near the Strip, Las Vegas police said.

Possible graves of two Vietnam War-era MIA pilots identified

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. San D. Francisco and Maj. Joseph C. Morrison ejected from an F-4D Phantom jet over North Vietnam in 1968. Family members, including a Las Vegas man, await excavation of potential grave sites.

It’s Serena vs. Venus in Wimbledon match

Serena Williams will face her sister Venus — their 26th career meeting — as Serena continues her bid for a sixth Wimbledon crown.

 
Grateful Dead play last show this weekend on band’s 50th anniversary

The legendary Grateful Dead is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Fourth of July weekend with three concerts at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the same place the band played its last show 20 years ago, shortly before Jerry Garcia died.

Long-term Mars living could be possible, study shows

When the first two human colonists land on Mars, they could step into their ready-made living quarters, remove their space helmets and inhale deliciously breathable air.

10 ways to save money in July

Climatologists agree that July 24 is the hottest day of the year, but the tenth of every month during the summer feels the hottest to me … that’s the day our electric bill arrives in the mail. Follow these tips to stay cool and save some cash this month.

 
Solar plane lands in Hawaii after record-breaking flight

After nearly 118 grueling consecutive hours over the Pacific Ocean, the sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 is back on land — and freshly stamped into aviation record books.

Five ways to make the most of summer blueberries

National Blueberry Month is a good reminder that the nearly perfect little berries make colorful and tasty additions to many drinks and dishes. Let’s celebrate!

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