6 dead, including 2 Americans, in shooting at US training site in Jordan

A Jordanian officer shot dead two U.S. government security contractors, a South African trainer and two Jordanians at a U.S. funded police training facility near Amman on Monday before being killed in a shootout, Jordanian authorities said.

Alleged fake doctor says he’s too sick to survive in jail

Rick Van Thiel, an alleged phony doctor prosecutors say could have killed three people who sought treatment from him, complained Monday that he wasn’t getting attention behind bars for an ailment he was able to treat himself while out of custody.

Caesars executives upbeat despite net loss; company revenue increases

Caesars Entertainment Corp. took a net loss in the third quarter due to accumulation of nearly $1 billion in commitments from bond holders concerning its bankrupt operating division, but said overall revenue increased over the three month period.

New Hampshire woman sues Cosby for defamation

A New Hampshire woman on Monday sued Bill Cosby for defamation, saying he falsely accused her of lying last year when she publicly charged he raped her in 1965.

Rivers, Chargers preferred side as 4-point favorites on MNF

It’s not always a good thing to lead the league in passing yards, and Philip Rivers is a prime example. Rivers is throwing so often because the San Diego Chargers are constantly in catch-up mode.

Target will start Black Friday sales 5 days early

Target Corp said on Monday it will launch its Black Friday promotions five days early, with 10 days of deals on electronics, toys and apparel in stores and online starting Nov. 22.

Ken Griffey Jr. headlines 2016 MLB Hall of Fame ballot

Ken Griffey Jr. and Trevor Hoffman lead first-time Hall of Fame candidates and join 17 holdovers up for vote to be enshrined in Cooperstown with slugger Mark McGwire and shortstop Alan Trammell in their final year on the ballot.

Group of veterans take presidents skydiving — VIDEO

When Barbara Bush met the man who would take her husband, former President George H.W. Bush, on a tandem skydive in 2007, she issued a stern warning.

Nevada raises pay for techs working with autistic children

The state Health and Human Services Department has announced that it has raised the rate to recruit technicians needed for a new Medicaid-sponsored autism program to $31.31 per hour, up from an initial proposal of $29.61 per hour.

Despite long odds, Holly Holm understands hurdles in fighting Ronda Rousey

A quick look at the odds would suggest Holly Holm is getting in way over her head when she steps in the octagon to challenge UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey for the belt in the main event of UFC 193 on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia.

Opera Las Vegas celebrates Oktoberfest

Opera Las Vegas celebrated the fall season Oct. 25 with a late afternoon Oktoberfest at the Paradise Valley home of Kim McKellar.

Volkswagen offering some diesel owners $1,000 in credit cards

Volkswagen AG will offer credit cards worth $1,000, of which half is to be spent at VW and Audi dealerships, to U.S. owners of certain diesel models that do not comply with government emissions standards, VW’s U.S. subsidiary said on Monday.

Auditing, lobbying disclosure among trouble spots for Nevada

Very low marks for the state’s purchasing process, internal auditing and lobbying disclosure dragged Nevada far down in the national rankings for public integrity, coming in at 46th out of 50 in a recent survey for its overall governance and anti-corruption efforts.

Officer was too drunk to receive award from MADD

A veteran Florida police officer who was to receive an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for making more than 100 DUI arrests was too intoxicated to receive his award.

Monday Night Football: How to watch Bears at Chargers

The Chicago Bears visit the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium tonight for Monday Night Football. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the game.

Ex-Las Vegas real estate agent gets 22 years in prison, again

A former Las Vegas real estate agent convicted in a mortgage fraud scheme authorities say defrauded lending institutions out of more than $25 million was sentenced for the second time Monday to nearly 22 years in prison.

SeaWorld to phase out killer whale show, report says

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc announced plans on Monday to phase out the signature “Shamu” killer whale show at its San Diego park next year, after long-running criticism of its treatment of the captive marine mammals.

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