Judge dismisses 9/11 claims against Saudi Arabia

A U.S. judge on Tuesday dismissed claims against Saudi Arabia by families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, who accused the country of providing material support to al Qaeda. U.S. District Judge George Daniels in Manhattan said Saudi Arabia had sovereign immunity from damage claims by families of nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks, and from insurers that covered losses suffered by building owners and businesses.

Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in October — VIDEO

With the loss of some Halloween classics right at the start of October, you can bet that Netflix is making that up with some more of your favorites.

Spending surges power gains in Clark County and Nevada taxable sales

Nevada’s consumers were in spending mode in July. Spending surges in key retail categories powered strong gains in taxable sales in the month, the state Department of Taxation reported Tuesday.

 
Man accused of beheading mother with sword

A Wisconsin man is being held in a mental health facility after being charged with beheading his mother with a sword because he thought she was not his real mother, court records showed.

Derrick Rose suffers orbital fracture at practice

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture after being struck in the face by an elbow during a preseason practice session on Tuesday and faces surgery to repair the injured area.

A Q&A with ‘Sexxy’ dancer-producer Jennifer Romas

The opening night of “Sexxy” was a reminder that Jennifer Romas knows just about everyone involved in Las Vegas entertainment. Whatever happens next, wherever she goes, she will be, well, noticed.

The Who reschedules Las Vegas appearance

After calling off a pair of recent Las Vegas appearances, the Who will be back on the road after the first of the year for The Who Hits 50! tour, marking a half-century of making rock.

NFL’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal to be heard in early February

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said it will hear the National Football League’s appeal of a judge’s ruling overturning New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game “Deflategate” suspension in early February.

 
UCLA student, another man charged with killing of sorority member

Two men were charged on Tuesday in the murder of a University of California, Los Angeles student and sorority member found slain in her burned-out apartment near the campus last week following an apparent botched robbery, prosecutors said.

First glowing turtle found in Solomon Islands — VIDEO

That’s not a “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” floating before your eyes. You’re seeing the first biofluorescent reptile discovered by scientists. While filming small sharks and coral reefs in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, marine biologists had a stunning encounter with a “glowing” sea turtle.

Ralph Lauren steps down, makes Old Navy exec new CEO

Designer Ralph Lauren, who built a fashion powerhouse on luxury designs inspired by country club chic, announced Tuesday he is stepping down as chief executive officer and named the head of Gap Inc’s populist Old Navy brand to the position.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles director to retire

Troy Dillard, director of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, will retire next month after nearly three decades in state service, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Tuesday.

 
NFL drops matter between Panthers’ QB Cam Newton and ref Ed Hochuli

Unless audio surfaces to support Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s claim that referee Ed Hochuli said he “wasn’t old enough” to get a personal foul call in Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints, the NFL won’t look into the matter further, a league source told ESPN.com on Tuesday.

 
Mother, grandmother killed, baby wounded in Chicago shooting

On a day when a new FBI report showed little change in Chicago’s murder count, many were outraged at news that at least one gunman shot at a family returning home from an outing Monday night, wounding an 11-month-old boy and killing his mother and grandmother

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has last laugh on Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles

Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles mocked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ signature “Discount Double Check” title belt celebration Monday night after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of Kansas City’s 38-28 loss to Green Bay.

First Friday listings, Oct. 2, 2015

This month, First Friday is set to once again celebrate Las Vegas’ cultural diversity with the return of the theme “One World Through Art.”

 
Are Cinnamon Bun Oreos going to be a thing soon?

Cinnamon bun could be Oreo’s next great flavor, according to food blog The Impulsive Buy — and not as a limited edition product.

Las Vegas Sweet Adelines chapter promotes harmony

For years, the Celebrity City Chorus members have gotten together with a couple dozen of their close personal friends and sang in harmony with gusto and joy.

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