7 dumb money mistakes new adults often make

Before your children turn 18, they are considered minors by law and are limited in what they can do with money. But once they are legal adults, they can make all sorts of financial decisions that can have long-term consequences for good or ill.

Manny Pacquiao visits death row inmate in Indonesia

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao on Friday held a prayer session in an Indonesian prison with a Philippine woman on death row for drug trafficking, in hopes of drawing attention to her plight and getting her sentence commuted.

Creator allows fans into the world of ‘Dirty Dancing’

For 25 years, Eleanor Bergstein refused to allow theatrical productions of “Dirty Dancing.” “I thought the movie stood on its own.” Now there are seven touring companies, including the one bringing the show to The Smith Center.

Djokovic, Federer to meet in Wimbledon final Sunday

The stage is set — Roger Federer will on Sunday seek to win a record eighth Wimbledon title against the man who beat him in last year’s final, Novak Djokovic.

5 things successful people do can work for you

Everyone wants to know the secret to success. Hundreds of authors have written books on their idea of what the secret is, and millions have purchased those books looking for the answer.

Here’s hoping Andre Agassi has a sense of humor

The native Las Vegan is never mentioned in the HBO tennis mockumentary “7 Days in Hell.” But the spiky blond mullet and denim shorts sported by Aaron Williams, Andy Samberg’s “bad boy of tennis” character, are unmistakable.

‘Doctor Zhivago’ star Omar Sharif dies at 83

Actor Omar Sharif, best known for his title role as Doctor Zhivago in the Oscar-winning film, has died, Egyptian state television said. He was 83.

S.C. church shooter could buy gun because of background check mix-up

The Charleston shooting suspect should not have been allowed to buy a gun, but the 21-year-old charged in a church shooting rampage was able to purchase one in April because of a mix-up in his background check, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said on Friday.

Nevada gets new homeland security adviser

Caleb Cage, who has served in Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Cabinet as director of military and veterans policy, was appointed Friday as the governor’s homeland security adviser.

Data breach forces US personnel management director to resign

Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta resigned Friday, a day after revealing the recent data breach of government computers was vastly larger than originally thought, CNN has learned.

15 things wealthy people do every day

It’s true that money can’t buy many things — but some things can buy money, and wealthy people have a unique understanding of the difference.

Justino retains Invicta featherweight title in 45-second fight

Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino trampled yet another overmatched opponent to retain the Invicta Fighting Championships featherweight title on a card at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas on Thursday night.

Honey Salt puts sweet city spin on farm-to-table dining

Honey Salt is proof that farm-to-table dining doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice sophistication or class. Here, the menu might make you feel like you’re eating on the farm, but you’re definitely doing it in the surroundings of the city.

Blaze Pizza lights up fast-casual dining scene with first Nevada location

If you’re looking for a traditional meal with a twist, Blaze Pizza is just the place. Like a mini assembly line, the pizza joint assigns an employee to nearly every step of the pizza-making process, from dough rolling to pie cutting.

Tokyo Cafe serves authentic Asian menu in unassuming surroundings

Tokyo Cafe is the quintessential hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant. At first glance, people may be hesitant to try it, perhaps because of its location near the Cannery, which might cause them to overlook the newly painted building with scattered decorations.

 
Ex-Utah teacher gets 30 years for sexually abusing teen boys

A former Utah high school teacher who admitted to sexually abusing three teenage boys with whom she carried on relationships would serve at least two years, and up to three decades, in prison under a sentence handed down by a judge on Thursday.

1 detained FIFA official agrees to US extradition

One of seven FIFA officials detained in Switzerland in a corruption probe has agreed to be extradited to the United States, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said on Friday.

 
Confederate flag removed from SC Capitol

The Confederate battle flag has been lowered from a pole on the grounds of the South Carolina Capitol, ending more than 50 years of the banner flying at the property.

 
Monkey still on the loose after escaping Memphis Zoo

A small monkey was on the loose at the Memphis Zoo on Friday hours after escaping its enclosure and making a dash for freedom while the zoo was packed with visitors.

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