Trump released with other jurors from jury duty

Billionaire Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump completed his jury duty in New York in one day on Monday, signing autographs and giving a fist-bump to a supporter amid a swarm of media.

7 easy ways to identify a genuine Christian Louboutin shoe

Christian Louboutin red soles are a statement of class and distinction. But it’s sometimes hard to determine whether the pair of shoes you are buying are genuine or not. If you want to be absolutely certain, go to the Christian Louboutin boutique. However, if you are a consignment store shopper, here are seven identification steps to follow before making the payment.

McDonald’s ranks no. 1 for ‘Breakfastarians’

McDonald’s Corp, which is expected to offer all-day breakfasts starting this fall to turn around slumping U.S. sales, is the top choice for “Breakfastarians,” who crave breakfast food at any hour, according to a new survey obtained by Reuters on Monday.

White House enthusiasm low for Biden presidential bid

As Joe Biden might say, it would be a bid deal if he runs for president. A “BFD.” But inside the White House there appears to be little enthusiasm for a Biden candidacy.

Planned Parenthood files suit to block Fla. health agency

Planned Parenthood sought an emergency legal injunction on Monday against Florida health officials to block the use of what it says are “new and unpublished” standards to define pregnancy gestation periods.

Late Vegas performer Danny Gans built French chateau in Henderson — PHOTOS

Through the majestic gates of Henderson’s Roma Hills lies an estate like no other in Southern Nevada. It is thoroughly French in design and style and definitely has that “ooh la la” factor. And it is the former home of the late Strip headliner Danny Gans, who died unexpectedly in his sleep in 2009. He appeared for many years at The Mirage before moving to the Encore.

EDITORIAL: Hillary’s tired, costly college plan gets ‘F’

Hillary Clinton, who’s visiting Las Vegas today as part of her campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination, says “no family and no student should have to borrow to pay tuition at a public college or university.”

 
Funeral held for Houston family of 8 shot to death

Eight matching white caskets adorned with flowers were lined up on Monday at the funeral service for a family of two parents and six children who were killed more than a week ago by a suspect who was a former boyfriend of the mother.

 
Tracy Morgan set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in October

Tracy Morgan is returning to host “Saturday Night Live.” The former cast member will appear on October 17 for the first time since being critically injured in a car wreck that occurred in June of 2014, NBC announced on Monday.

 
Blue Bell Ice Cream coming back to select US stores Aug. 31

Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries will put its products back on store shelves for sale from Aug. 31 as it tries to restart operations after a Listeria outbreak led to a recall of its products and a hit to its reputation, it said on Monday.

UNLV working to remove ‘commuter campus’ label

Just east of this desert city’s gleaming resort corridor, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas anchors a hardscrabble stretch of Clark County with early signs of college life.

 
Death toll in California mid-air collision rises to 5 — VIDEO

The death toll from a mid-air collision between an executive jet used by military contractor BAE Systems Inc and a small plane over Southern California on Sunday has risen to five, according to a fire department spokesman.

Las Vegas Club to close at midnight Wednesday

The downtown Las Vegas Club, which was sold last week to the owners of the D Las Vegas, will close Wednesday at midnight.

 
Maryland ‘Batman’ killed after car breaks down along highway

A Maryland man famous for an on-line video where he was stopped by police while wearing a Batman costume died after his customized “Batmobile” broke down along a state highway, police said on Monday.

Restructuring talks between Caesars, bank lenders break off

Caesars Entertainment Corp. has broken off negotiations with several first-lien creditors who had not yet signed on to the company’s massive restructuring effort for its largest operating division.

10 tips for creating an inviting guest room

Guest bedrooms serve as a welcome message to your guests and should be treated as an opportunity to welcome your guests in style.

Snuff-sniffing figurine confuses historians

Staffordshire potters in 19th-century England liked to depict humorous people in everyday activities. The figurines were the only way to see what a brave lion tamer or important political figure looked like. There were no photos and few prints.

How to define your personal style

Defining personal style for some can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Creating a personal style can also be an evolution.

LOCAL EVENTS

A listing of local home and garden events

Leafhoppers are a nuisance on grapes in Las Vegas

Leafhoppers are very small and jump rather than fly. There can be hundreds if not thousands right about now on grapes. They cause some leaf yellowing, black specks on the leaves and fruit.