Suspect accused of desecrating Florida mosque with bacon jailed

A 35-year-old Florida man was being held on Tuesday after being accused of vandalizing a mosque and desecrating it with a bacon, whose consumption is forbidden by the Muslim religion, police said.

Last defendant in massive HOA scheme sentenced to prison

The last defendant in the long-running investigation into the scheme to take over and defraud homeowners associations was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday.

Reno-area water deal declared fully implemented

Nearly 30 years after the first overture was initiated to settle decades of water wars over the Truckee River, clearing the last hurdles to implementing a pact was celebrated Tuesday.

Smartphone cameras make us all Big Brother

Forget Big Brother. Smartphone cameras make all of us big brothers, turning us into equal parts private detective, nanny, snitch and busybody.

Rice aims for first win in Fort Collins

When losses start to pile up, a team needs a spokesman other than the coach to handle damage control. Ben Carter has stepped up as the UNLV player who says the right things.

Taxpayers’ challenge of constitutionality of Catalyst Fund argued

Nevada Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday on whether an average taxpayer should have legal standing to challenge the constitutionality of a state fund that has been used to provide financial support to private companies for economic development purposes.

Switch says all data centers, clients on green power

The data storage company Switch has announced that as of Jan. 1, all of its SUPERNAP data centers and its more than 1,000 clients who are co-located at their facilities were powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

The 14th floor of Park Towers screams luxury at $2.9 million — PHOTOS

Just east of the Strip on the 14th of one of the most desirable luxury high-rise residential complexes in Las Vegas is a residence that presides over Sin City’s vista like a golden rock star god.

Ronda Rousey to host SNL Jan. 23

Ronda Rousey, former Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion, will make her return to the spotlight soon, but it won’t be in the octagon just yet.

Mom of ‘affluenza’ teen won’t fight extradition from Calif.

The mother of a Texas teenager derided for his “affluenza” defense in a deadly drunken-driving case on Tuesday waived her right to fight extradition to Texas during a brief court hearing in California.

Lakers not sure which Kobe Bryant number to retire

Kobe Bryant has enjoyed an illustrious career while wearing two separate jersey numbers and with his final chapter approaching it has left the Los Angeles Lakers with a decision about which one to retire.

The 5 best saving tips for 2016

This year, plan to get ahead of the game by focusing on financial trends that you can anticipate in advance. Here’s a roundup of expert advice on how to save money in 2016, based on current and predicted events.

Good luck follows bad when actor Hays breaks his neck

Just in case you ever break your neck and wish to avoid death, here’s a potentially helpful story from Robert Hays, the “Airplane!” star who is a walking “miracle.”

 
Penn State frat members won’t face charges in student’s suicide

Members of a Penn State University fraternity will not face criminal charges for hazing a student who later committed suicide, after a grand jury found no evidence to link the incidents, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said on Tuesday.

 
1 US service member killed, 2 wounded in Afghanistan

One member of the U.S. armed forces was killed and another two were wounded in the southern Afghan province of Helmand where fierce fighting has been going on between Taliban insurgents and Afghan government forces, a U.S. army spokesman said on Tuesday.

 
United Airlines jet slides off runway at Spokane airport

A United Airlines jet slid off a taxiway in Spokane, Washington, early Tuesday while getting ready to fly to Denver, an FAA spokesman said.

Purebred pups could become endangered species

Acquiring a pet from the local animal shelter is a great idea, and I highly recommend it. You’ll get a warm and fuzzy feeling literally and metaphorically. In fact, most city pet shops already devote space for pound hounds. But should it be mandatory?

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