Despite court order, Ky. clerk refuses marriage licenses to same-sex couples

A Kentucky county clerk, defying a new U.S. Supreme Court decision and citing “God’s authority,” rejected requests for marriage licenses from same-sex couples on Tuesday in a deepening legal standoff now two months old

Chinese demand for new aircraft expected to drive growth

Boeing, the leading aircraft manufacturer in the United States, projects delivering 30,000 planes in the next 20 years with more than 14,000 of them going to Asian carriers. By comparison, 7,000 each are expected to be delivered in North America and Europe.

Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo welcomes 2 newborn snow leopards — PHOTOS

Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo on Friday shared the first pictures and video of two newborn snow leopard cubs born on June 16. The female cubs have been bonding with their mother in a behind-the-scenes den since their birth.

Former Utah teacher sentenced in sexual abuse of teen

A judge has sentenced former Provo, Utah high school teacher and athletic trainer Donald Bills to prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl.

12 ways to celebrate bourbon in Las Vegas

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and here are a dozen places to celebrate, with special cocktails (and some dishes), many of which are available only this month.

 
Yahoo CEO announces she’s having twins

Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer said she was pregnant with identical twin girls, likely due in December, but promised she would take limited time away as she works toward turning around the company’s struggling online ad business.

Amazon to limit Prime’s free 2-day shipping

One of Amazon Prime’s best perks is getting scaled back. Depending on where you live, you may no longer be able to receive certain items with free two-day shipping from Amazon — even if you’re a Prime member.

 
Pope will allow priests to forgive women who’ve had abortions

Pope Francis rocked the Catholic world — again — on Tuesday by announcing that women who have had an abortion are not automatically excommunicated but can seek forgiveness from priests during the church’s upcoming “Year of Mercy.”

3 Nevada airports to share $3.5 million in FAA grants

Three Nevada airports, including two in Southern Nevada, will share $3.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration grant money, Sen. Harry Reid’s office has announced.

Las Vegas hates tourists, but Paradise doesn’t?

As far as geo-located data is concerned, Las Vegas and Paradise are two different places — which is why both ended up with totally different opinions of tourists.

 
Titanic’s last luncheon menu expected to go for $70K at auction

More than a century after first-class passengers aboard the ill-fated Titanic ate grilled mutton chops and custard pudding in an elaborate dining room, the ship’s last luncheon menu is expected to fetch up to $70,000 in an online auction, a curator said on Monday.

 
Suspect in slaying of Texas deputy has history of mental illness

The man charged with fatally shooting a Houston-area deputy in a hail of gunfire spent four months in a mental hospital in 2012 after being declared incompetent to stand trial in an aggravated assault case, the Houston Chronicle reported on Tuesday.

 
Ex-director of Jared Fogle Foundation pleads guilty to child porn

The former director of the foundation of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle will file a guilty plea on Tuesday in the child pornography case against him, Taylor’s attorney said.

What a ‘Cheers’ writer learned from calling MLB games

When Ken Levine was in his 30s, he had already written for “M*A*S*H,” and he was in the midst of writing for “Cheers,” but instead of just riding that huge Hollywood wave forever, he decided to rehearse for a more personal future.

 
Sheriff’s office investigating video of cops shooting suspect with arms raised

A Texas sheriff’s office said on Monday it was working to complete an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by two deputies, as video broadcast on local media appeared to show the man with at least one hand in the air before he was killed.

Video appears to show police officer kicking K9

A 26-second video shot by a Peoria, Ariz., woman is getting a lot of attention because it shows a Peoria police officer can be seen hitting his K-9 partner.

EDITORIAL: EPA overreach is pond scam

The EPA has validated Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s decision to sue the agency over its never-ending pursuit of expanded power at the expense of states and private property rights.

 
Goodbye Mount McKinley, hello Denali!

President Barack Obama on Monday will officially restore Denali as the name of North America’s tallest mountain, siding with the state of Alaska in ending a 40-year battle over what to call a peak that has been known as Mount McKinley.

Sandstorm of controversy hits Sunset Park volleyball courts

The sand might hurt your feet after you jump to spike the volleyball and land on the ground. Or it may cut your legs, feet or toes while you’re sprinting to hit the ball. Even if you aren’t hurt, Clark County’s gritty new sand simply doesn’t feel very nice compared to the old soft sand.

Female inmate, 78, dies in Las Vegas hospital

A Pahrump woman serving 10 to 25 years in prison for second-degree murder died Sunday at a Las Vegas hospital, the corrections department announced Monday.

Las Vegas cancer care provider partners with USC

Another prominent health care organization is planting its flag in Southern Nevada. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a partnership Tuesday.

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