Las Vegas is a top city for burger eating

Las Vegas is one of a few cities who are eating more burgers than everywhere else in the United States — sixth, actually, according to Time Labs and GrubHub.

 
Baltimore police union believe riots could have been prevented

The riots that erupted in Baltimore after the April death of a young black man in police custody were preventable and fueled by the “passive stance” adopted by Police Commissioner Anthony Batts and top commanders, the city’s police union said in a report Wednesday.

Henderson police looking for robbery suspect

Henderson police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man they believe robbed a bank customer in June, the department said Wednesday.

Wine of the Week: 19 Crimes Red Wine

This is an interesting and delicious wine, blended from a highly unusual mix of French grape varietals, but grown and cultivated for generations in southeastern Australia.

It’s a birthday party all month at Texas Station

Texas Station is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month with $20 dining specials themed to its original restaurants. And all casino bars are serving the Texas Sunset for $6.

Hillary Clinton says ‘people should and do trust me’

In Hillary Clinton’s first national interview of the 2016 race, she attacked her Republican rivals on immigration and dismissed the suggestion that the American people have a problem trusting her.

East Meets West at Yardbird dinner

The eight-course dinner includes family-style entree courses of fried chicken teriyaki, hickory churrasco and red-miso-glazed short rib. There will be wine and saki pairings, too.

Party like the French on Bastille Day

Marche Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Shop will celebrate Bastille Day with parachutists, the sabering of Champagne bottles, a balloon release and, of course, food on Tuesday.

 
Baltimore mayor fires police commissioner

Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts has been removed from his position as top cop, the mayor announced Wednesday.

 
Microsoft laying off up to 7,800 people globally

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is swinging the axe again at the software giant. Up to 7,800 people will be laid off globally, the company announced Wednesday morning.

 
Judge won’t restore Washington Redskins’ trademarks

The NFL’s Washington Redskins on Wednesday failed to convince a U.S. judge to reinstate six trademark registrations canceled last year for being offensive to Native Americans.

Roberson to run for Heck’s congressional seat

Nevada state Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Henderson, announced Wednesday that he is a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District seat now held by Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev.

Plan early if your hunting trip requires airline travel

Though the days of fall may still seem distant, hunting season is fast approaching, and for some of you that will include journeying to other states, or perhaps another country. Such adventures often involve airline travel, which poses some unique challenges for those who will have firearms or bows and arrows in tow.

Fire damages firefighter’s Henderson home

A fire at the Henderson home of a Clark County firefighter early Wednesday caused $185,000 in damage, according to the Henderson Fire Department.

 
United Airlines back in the air but delays continue

All United Airlines flights were grounded for almost two hours early Wednesday due to a computer hardware problem, creating travel headaches for thousands of passengers that stretched into the afternoon.

‘The Iron Giant’ is coming back to theaters — VIDEO

The 1999 animated tale of a boy (voiced by Eli Marienthal) and his robot (an up-and-coming actor named Vin Diesel) is returning to theaters, remastered with two new scenes..

NBA player says iPhone 6 Plus gave him tennis elbow

Matt Bonner is the San Antonio Spurs’ resident comedian, but the sharpshooter known as “The Red Mamba” was apparently dead serious when he blamed his shooting woes from this past season on a case of tennis elbow caused by his iPhone 6 Plus.

Man dies after shooting a firework off his chest

A 30-year-old postal worker in Texas has died after shooting a firework off his chest during a night out with friends, officials said on Wednesday.

Federal workers sue over hacking of personnel records

The National Treasury Employees Union said on Wednesday it has sued a federal government hiring agency over recent cyberattacks, alleging it violated constitutional privacy rights of NTEU members by failing to keep their personnel records safe.

GM recalls 200K Hummers after fire burns 3 people

General Motors Co is recalling nearly 200,000 older model Hummer SUVs, mainly in the United States, to fix problems that have led to three people being burned, the company said on Wednesday.

Ex-Thunderbirds commander gets new post at Creech

Air Force Col. Case A. Cunningham, a former Thunderbirds commander, has taken the reins of the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, a hub for remotely piloted aircraft operations at Indian Springs, 45 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

Hawaiian culture celebrated across the valley

One might not expect to find fresh seafood poke, local-style oxtail soup or Spam musubi 2,684 miles from Hawaii, especially in the Las Vegas desert. It might also come as a shock to see chain stores such as Walgreens with a shelf or two dedicated to Hawaiian imported products.

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