‘Uptown Funk’ added to Fountains of Bellagio — VIDEO

Last week, Bruno Mars earned his own place in the pantheon next to Elvis Presley at Fountains of Bellagio, where “Uptown Funk,” his smash single with Mark Ronson, has been added to regular rotation alongside “Viva Las Vegas.”

Nevada’s favorite Halloween candy is what?!

Nevada’s favorite Halloween candy? If you think about it, the name of the confection in question is oddly appropriate.

Lions fire coordinator Joe Lombardi after 1-6 start

The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and offensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn and assistant line coach Terry Heffernen on Monday, the first of many anticipated changes in the wake of a 1-6 start.

EDITORIAL: Yet another study shows fracking doesn’t contaminate groundwater

The environmental lobby claims that its strident stance against hydraulic fracturing is all about science. Those who aim to shut down the driving force behind what little growth the U.S. economy has experienced the past few years liken themselves to Matt Damon’s character in “The Martian” — they’ve scienced the [expletive] out of it.

Judge declares mistrial in Las Vegas death penalty case

A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the death penalty trial for Will Sitton, who faces murder, burglary and robbery charges alongside his girlfriend, Jacquie Schafer, in the killing of Brian Haskell.

Gadfly with video camera stalls PUC hearings

Angel DeFazio was cited for trespassing at a public meeting on Monday — something she did not know was possible.

Explore the favorite local haunts of ‘Ghost Adventures’ star Aaron Goodwin

Aaron Goodwin moved to Las Vegas from his native Portland, Ore., in 1998. During a class at UNLV he met Nick Groff, who eventually introduced him to Zak Bagans. In 2004, the trio filmed the documentary that would lead to their Travel Channel series, “Ghost Adventures.”

7 phrases that will destroy your child

The anger, fatigue and frustration that come with everyday problems may make us say things we don’t really mean. The effects of these words, however, are out of your control and may not be what you expect.

Wal-Mart looks for approval to test drones for home delivery, pickup

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. applied Monday to U.S. regulators for permission to test drones for home delivery, curbside pickup and checking warehouse inventories, a sign it plans to go head-to-head with Amazon in using drones to fill and deliver online orders.

Metro looking for man who robbed Wells Fargo bank

Metro is looking for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank near the intersection of Decatur Boulevard and Cactus Avenue on Friday.

 
Luxurious Primm Ranch sold at auction for millions

A sprawling Las Vegas estate once desired by pop star Michael Jackson prior to his death has been sold. In a concierge auction that included some unnamed billionaires and bidders from Las Vegas, out of state and even abroad, the 10-acre Primm Ranch will have only its second owner since it was built by in 1991 by casino developer Gary Primm.

 
More than 200 dead in 7.5 earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region

A major earthquake struck the remote Afghan northeast on Monday, killing more than 200 people in Afghanistan and nearby northern Pakistan, injuring hundreds and sending shock waves as far as New Delhi, officials said.

 
Ole Miss removes state flag from campus

The University of Mississippi has removed the state flag from campus, according to a university statement issued Monday.

Cardinals hold off Ravens, 26-18

The Arizona Cardinals got two touchdown passes from quarterback Carson Palmer and a 122-yard rushing effort and a touchdown from Chris Johnson to down the Ravens 26-18 Monday night at University of Phoenix Stadium.

 
Man fatally beats friend to stop him from becoming a ‘zombie’

A New Mexico man who had been watching the hit TV series “The Walking Dead” beat his friend to death because he believed the victim was turning into a zombie, police said on Monday.

US Navy to send destroyer within 12 miles of Chinese islands

The U.S. Navy plans to send the USS Lassen destroyer within 12 nautical miles of artificial islands built by China in the South China Sea within 24 hours, a U.S.defense official said on Monday.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run by semi truck ID’d

The man killed in a hit-and-run crash Oct. 14 on U.S. Highway 93 near the Interstate 15 interchange north of Las Vegas has been identified.

 
Psychic visits Liberace’s former Las Vegas home — VIDEO

After Wladziu Valentino Liberace’s 1987 death, the mansion slowly lost its luster as its ownership changed a few times. It eventually fell into disrepair and foreclosure.

Harman, Juanda to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame

The first woman to win multiple World Series of Poker championship bracelets and an Indonesian-born poker player with $17 million in tournament winnings will become the 49th and 50th members of the Poker Hall of Fame.

Solving the mysteries of drug overdoses

Prescription drug abuse has changed how we die, as well as the questions that must be asked when someone dies without apparent trauma.

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