Cop fired after Nazi salute photo from KKK rally surfaces

A Louisiana police detective was fired this week after a local newspaper showed a photo of him giving a Nazi salute while wearing a Ku Klux Klan crest at what was described as a rally.

10 best and worst deals at Whole Foods

Whole Foods’ reputation for being pricey earned it the nickname “Whole Paycheck,” but the grocery chain, which specializes in organic fare, does offer some deals. If you need to run in to pick up a specialty item, you can expect several Whole Foods products to be competitively priced, according to Gina Briles, a writer for Cheapism.com who has researched Whole Foods price comparisons.

Workplace stress is just as bad as secondhand smoke, study finds

Workplace stress isn’t just annoying — it’s as bad for your health as secondhand smoke, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard Business School and Stanford University.

GOP presidential candidates rally behind Kim Davis

Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk, declined to heed a U.S. Supreme Court order legalizing same-sex marriage, so on Thursday a federal judge held her in contempt and remanded her to custody.

 
Today is Black Friday for ‘Star Wars’ fans

Like Black Friday for “Star Wars” aficionados, Friday will see several new products hitting stores, many based around “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” out December 18.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon executive touts Las Vegas as hub for fitness events

The electronics industry can come together to showcase its products at the Consumer Electronics Show and draw 170,000 visitors to Las Vegas every January. So maybe the endurance and fitness industries can do the same in Sin City in the autumn as the weather turns pleasant.

 
Marine killed in ‘high-risk’ training identified

A U.S. Marine who died at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina this week was participating in “high-risk” training when a helicopter made a hard landing, killing him and injuring 11 others, the U.S. Marine Corps said on Friday.

 
Police say officer shot his own patrol car, lied about shooter

A police officer lied when he said somebody shot at his patrol car, causing it to crash and catch fire, said Millis, Massachusetts, police Sgt. William Dwyer on Thursday.

9 unusual foods in Las Vegas for more adventurous eaters

For some, adventurous means not knowing what type of vegetable they’re eating, and for others, it’s knowing you’re eating a duck embryo wrapped in raw pig intestine. Either way, Las Vegas is a great place to leave your culinary comfort zone.

 
Boy, 11, fatally shoots 16-year-old intruder

An 11-year-old St. Louis-area boy left alone at home with his 4-year-old sister staved off several home invasion attempts before finally shooting and killing a 16-year-old intruder, according to police.

 
What your sleep says about your health

Do you sleep between seven to nine hours per night? According to the experts this is the amount needed, on average, to keep our minds alert and our bodies healthy — but many people aren’t getting enough.

EDITORIAL: Of cocktails and competition

A round of applause is in order for the Clark County Commission. It’s not every day that an elected body is willing to revisit a pointless law that hurts businesses.

Twitter explodes over Tom Brady’s overturned suspension

Twitter exploded following Tom Brady’s four-game suspension being overturned Thursday by U.S. federal judge Richard Berman. St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long summed up the madness by posting, “I declare this day meme Christmas.”

Tech execs reveal their travel secrets

Without the luxury of a corporate jet or personal assistant, startup tech executives have to make the most of coach — and maximize the time spent out of the office. From must-have apps to the perfect travel outfit, we caught up with some tech founders to learn their tips and tricks for travel.

State awards $5 million to groups for teacher development

As the state attempts to patch an educator pipeline problem, more than a dozen school districts and education groups in Nevada will receive nearly $5 million to fund training and retention efforts for teachers and principals.