North Korea claims successful test of submarine-fired missile; Obama dismisses nuke plan

North Korea said Sunday that it successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine and warned of its growing ability to cut down its enemies with a “dagger of destruction.” South Korea couldn’t immediately confirm the claim of success in what marks Pyongyang’s latest effort to expand its military might in face of pressure by its neighbors and Washington.

Woman seriously hurt after Henderson crash

A woman has serious injuries after a car crash in Henderson on Sunday afternoon, according to Henderson police.

Jones ‘signals’ Cormier for rematch

Jon Jones has spent most of the last seven months consumed with thoughts of beating Daniel Cormier again and winning back the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title.

Clark County schools make major shift in effort to close language gap

Southern Nevada schools serve the third-highest number of English language learner students in the country, trailing only Los Angeles and New York City. Achievement scores and graduation rates for ELL students are low.

‘Huntsman’ sequel fails to hit target; ‘Jungle Book’ reigns

“The Jungle Book” remained king of the box office in its second weekend in theaters, beating new opener “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” by around $40 million, according to comScore estimates Sunday.

Jon Jones wins unanimous decision in return to UFC

While it was far from the best performance of his career, Jon Jones can live with the victory he scored over Ovince Saint Preux to win the interim light heavyweight title at UFC 197 on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.

Parade marks Henderson’s 63rd birthday — PHOTOS

On Saturday. Henderson celebrated its 63rd anniversary with a parade and a party, bringing crowds out to Water Street. Organizers expected more than 60 parade entries with the theme “My Henderson,” celebrating what residents love about living, working, learning and playing in Henderson. The Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival included a community breakfast with members of the Henderson City Council and live entertainment.

Foreign ‘dirty bomb’ responders will start training in Nevada

In a few months a one-of-a-kind facility in Area 1 at the Nevada National Security Site north of Las Vegas will add an international dimension as police officers from eastern Europe and elsewhere outside the U.S. learn how to find and deal with dirty bombs.

UNLV’s APR is A-OK in many sports

The NCAA’s APR — Academic Progress Rate — is like WAR in baseball, but even more convoluted. It has been in the news a lot at UNLV during the Rebels’ search for a new basketball coach.

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