2 motorists in Okla. killed in shootings possibly tied to road rage

Two people were killed in separate shooting incidents by what police believe was a driver in a pickup truck who shot at them on a highway west of Oklahoma City, a crime suspected to be tied to road rage, investigators said on Thursday.

 
CEO in drug-pricing controversy arrested on securities fraud charges

Martin Shkreli, a lightning rod for growing outrage over soaring prescription drug prices, was arrested in New York by the FBI on Thursday on securities fraud charges involving his former hedge fund and a pharmaceutical company he previously headed.

 
N.W.A., Chicago among 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

California rap group N.W.A., British metal band Deep Purple and rock-pop group Chicago are among the musicians chosen to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, organizers announced on Thursday.

Tax measure deal includes good news for Nevadans

Congressional leaders on Wednesday promoted a bipartisan deal on a $650 billion tax measure that included making permanent a provision allowing Nevadans to continue deducting state and local sales taxes from their federal taxable income.

Quirky Onyx Theatre enjoying resurgence

This time last year, the funky Onyx Theatre — located inside a Commercial Center fetish shop — looked like it was about to bring down the curtain for good.

3 indicted in home invasions, sexual assaults

A trio of men terrorized the southwest Las Vegas valley for weeks, jumping fences, kicking in back doors to homes and savagely attacking whomever they found inside.

How much are the stars of ‘Star Wars’ really worth?

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has the potential to become the biggest movie of all time. Some of the main stars in the older “Star Wars” movies are returning to join the cast — and they have acquired incredible wealth from the franchise. Here’s a look at the main cast members and how starring in the films has impacted their finances.

‘Star Wars’ characters maintain hold on imagination

I was too young for the original 1977 release, but I saw “Star Wars” — or, as it’s been rechristened, “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” — the following year during the first of its five re-releases. Soon after, I had the Darth Vader helmet carrying case crammed full of action figures, the more obscure the better.

I first underestimated the power of the Force

True confession No. 1: I love “Star Wars.” True confession No. 2: I didn’t want to see “Star Wars.” But allow me to explain.

Rebels pay big for softness on boards

I suppose the best thing that could have happened for UNLV’s basketball team Wednesday night would have been for no one to discover those AAA batteries and duct tape needed to fix the shot clocks at Thomas & Mack Center because when you spend nearly $50 million on renovations, it must be tough making sure all the lights work.

Rebel Report Card: UNLV vs. Arizona State

Some might question why the UNLV men’s basketball team received F’s across the board since it had a 12-point lead at the half before falling to Arizona State 66-56 at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday.

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