State moves to condemn land for Project Neon

The state is offering five owners a total of $11.3 million for 4.35 acres along the west side of Martin Luther King Boulevard, north of Charleston Boulevard, for reconfiguration of I-15’s infamous Spaghetti Bowl.

Heck meets the press

Rep. Joe Heck did a round of interviews with television and print reporters Monday after announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Twitter.

Warren Buffett donates $2.84 billion to charity

Warren Buffett on Monday donated about $2.84 billion of Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and four family charities, as part of the billionaire’s plan to give away nearly all of his wealth.

Dog found with muzzle taped shut poses for charity — VIDEO

Caitlyn, a 15-month-old Chocolate Staffie mix found with her muzzle taped shut, is looking a lot happier this week in photos taken alongside a firefighter for charity.

New group keeps nonprofit’s annual leadership camp alive

When the summer camp they attended and loved was about to close because the founder, Jim Shoop, was retiring, a group of former campers and current adult staff members got together with Shoop to keep it alive.

‘Balloon Boy’ moves on from ‘hoax’, rocking heavy metal — VIDEO

Falcon Heene, the “Balloon Boy” from the 2009 hoax in which his parents claimed he was in a helium balloon that floated from their home, has moved to Florida with his family and formed “the world’s youngest metal band.”

NASCAR driver walks away from terrifying crash at Daytona — VIDEO

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the rain-delayed Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race early Monday morning, but the finish was marred by a terrifying crash that sent Austin Dillon’s car sailing into the catchfence at Daytona International Speedway.

Boston Marathon bomber files motion for new trial

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who has been sentenced to death, filed a motion in federal court on Monday seeking a new trial, according to court records.

Diana Ross coming back to the Venetian in November

After a successful, sold-out, nine-show run this past spring at the Venetian Theatre, Diana Ross is making her way back to Las Vegas for nine more dates later this year in November.

 
Princess Charlotte makes second public appearance for christening — PHOTOS

A paddock in the English countryside — more used to stampeding cows than people — opened its gates Sunday to royal well-wishers hoping to catch a glimpse of the country’s newest princess. Charlotte, fourth in line to the UK throne, was christened in the church at St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Norfolk.

17 most popular baby names based on cars

For some parents, the main driver in picking a baby name is a car. Yahoo managing editor Justin Hyde researched Social Security Administration data for registered newborns to see what the most popular baby names in 2014 were based on car names. Some — like Lincoln and Bentley — were the most popular among the thousands of babies named after cars.

This is the 2016 candidate Las Vegas is most interested in

The map shows Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton has been the most Googled candidate over the last six months, even in most parts of the battleground state Florida, which is home to both Republican candidates Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio.

Italian surveillance software maker gets hacked

Italy’s Hacking Team, which makes surveillance software used by governments to police the web, appeared to be the victim of hacking on a grand scale itself on Monday.

True to his word, Skancke leaves alliance after short stint

When Tom Skancke was appointed the first president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, he told the board members who hired him that he wasn’t in for the long haul. He was true to his word.

‘Gigolos’ reality TV star finds home in Vegas condo — PHOTOS

The perfect place for a bon vivant, man about town? An urban loft, of course. At least that is what Brace, who only uses his first name, a featured performer on Showtime’s risqué “Gigolos” decided when he bought a condo off East Fremont Street last year.

It’s what we can’t see that can help us

Because desert life can be so unforgiving, with infertile soils and limited water supplies, plants require assistance if they are to survive, and microbial life is the source of most of this help.

 
Escaped inmate David Sweat released from hospital, back in prison

New York prison escapee David Sweat was released from Albany Medical Center and is back behind bars at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, New York, according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Ray Rice still waiting for 2nd chance in NFL

Former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice is waging an unrelenting crusade to get back on the field nearly a year after being booted from the National Football League — along with his $35 million contract — over a heinous case of domestic abuse.

 
Woman accused of abandoning baby on road held on bail

A Maryland woman accused of abandoning her 6-week-old daughter on a roadside and in a car seat carrier was in custody on $500,000 bail on Monday, police said.

 
Man posing as armored truck driver steals $75K from Wal-Mart

A man with a gun and a bulletproof vest pretending to be an armored truck driver is being sought by police after they say he stole $75,000 from an Oklahoma Wal-Mart over the weekend.

 
China downplays hacking accusation by Hillary Clinton

China on Monday downplayed an accusation by U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton that Beijing had tried to “hack into everything that doesn’t move in America”.

8 of this year’s weirdest health trends

Cricket flour, used in desserts and protein bars, is reportedly rich in iron, B12, calcium and protein. On the other hand, adding grass-fed butter to your coffee is going to add at least 300 calories, which may not be a good trade-off for an energy boost.

Trailer for ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ on Netflix is fake — VIDEO

Fans of Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” can’t wait for Netflix’s original series based on the best-selling book franchise — and someone has even gone through the trouble of splicing together a bogus teaser trailer for the forthcoming show.

 
Greek banks will stay closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Greek banks will remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday and a daily limit on cash withdrawals will stay at 60 euros, the head of the Greek banking association said.

Pet adoption 101: How and why to adopt a new best friend

I never really understood the problem of pet overpopulation or shelter crowding until I moved to Las Vegas and got involved in the world of animal rescue. Shelters and rescues are filled with cats and dogs, but most people don’t realize there are also many other adoptable animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, pigs and more.

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