Kirkpatrick gets settled into commission seat

Clark County’s newest commissioner, Marilyn Kirkpatrick, is getting settled into her new job quickly — with a slate of committee assignments.

Rubio stumps in Nevada capital, calls for stronger military

Florida U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio brought his Republican presidential campaign to rural Nevada on Tuesday, calling for a stronger military, more vocational training in the education system and reforms to Social Security and Medicare.

Truck crash delays traffic at I-15 and Washington

A Tuesday afternoon crash involving a tractor-trailer was delaying traffic in the central valley, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

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

A pretty big chunk of TV shows and movies is coming to Netflix this month, which will be much needed after the streaming giant drops more than 60 titles — including some favorites.

 
Here’s what everyone thinks of the new Google logo — POLL

Google Inc unveiled a redesign of its iconic logo on Tuesday, the fifth such modification since the search engine giant started in 1998, the company said in a blog post. 

LA selected as US candidate to bid for 2024 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles was selected on Tuesday as the American candidate city that will bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics after Boston pulled out of the race in July, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) said.

 
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.

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