Defense Secretary Carter praises changes at nuclear weapons silos

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who inherited a tangled web of problems in the Air Force nuclear missile corps when he took over the Pentagon in 2015, says he sees reason to believe that a push for improvement is beginning to show results.

Trump mum on debate sniffles

Donald Trump has a cold. Or at least something gave him the sniffles. The Republican nominee sniffled very loudly throughout much of the first general election debate Monday,

Homeland Security chief warns homegrown threats on the rise

Bombings in New York and New Jersey — and a stabbing attack in Minnesota the same day — underscore that homegrown attacks inspired by violent extremists are as much a threat to the United States as those directed by terrorists, the nation’s Homeland Security chief says.

Home sales continue strong in Southern Nevada, report says

Southern Nevada homebuilders continue to sell more houses than last year, and even though prices have dropped in recent months, they remain up from a year ago, says a new report.

 
Historic Colombia peace deal could bring end to 50-plus years of bloodshed, atrocities

After a half-century of combat that spilled blood across this South American nation, Colombians have embarked on a new, but difficult path to settle their political differences with the signing of a historic peace accord between the government and leftist rebels.

Debate moderator Holt had his hands full with Trump, Clinton

NBC’s Lester Holt struggled to keep control of the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, learning the dangers of fact-checking in the midst of a tense confrontation being viewed by tens of millions of people.

Informant’s name surfaces in Ricki Barlow corruption probe

The informant at the center of the undercover corruption investigation of Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow went by the name of Randall Henley, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has learned.

Developer betting big on Las Vegas’ urban core

Fore Property Co. held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for its 295-unit luxury rental project at Spring Mountain Road and Valley View Boulevard, a mile west of the Strip.

Freeman, Coleman carry Falcons to 45-32 win over Saints

Devonta Freeman practically wore out the Superdome turf with one long gain after another, Tevin Coleman wouldn’t be denied near the goal line and the New Orleans Saints hardly looked like the team that made an emotional homecoming nearly 10 years ago to the day.

Students gather at UNLV to watch presidential debate

About 250 people from local high school and middle school debate teams and UNLV gathered Monday at a university lecture hall to watch the first of three debates between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Top-ranked Durango blanks Bishop Gorman

Durango goalkeeper Paolo Sarnataro made three saves Monday en route to recording his fifth shutout of the season as the host Trailblazers moved into sole possession of first place in the Class 4A Southwest League with a 4-0 victory over Bishop Gorman.

Meeting to discuss new LVCVA food service contract canceled

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors has canceled plans for a special meeting to consider a multimillion-dollar food service contract that would have ousted long-time contractor Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services and replace it with contractor that was recently fired by the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio.

Houston shooter had 2 weapons, over 2,500 rounds

A disgruntled lawyer wearing military-style apparel with old Nazi emblems had two weapons and more than 2,500 rounds of live ammunition when he randomly shot at drivers in a Houston neighborhood Monday before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said.

 
Clinton, Trump battle fiercely in first debate

In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a “racist lie” about President Barack Obama. Businessman Trump repeatedly cast Clinton as a “typical politician” as he sought to capitalize on Americans’ frustration with Washington.

Indians beat Tigers, clinch AL Central crown

The Cleveland Indians clinched the AL Central title Monday night, overcoming an injury to ace Corey Kluber in a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Gordon homers for Jose as Marlins mourn Fernandez

In tribute to Jose Fernandez, left-handed hitter Dee Gordon stepped to the plate as a righty to lead off the first inning of Monday’s mournful game. After one pitch, Gordon switched to his customary left side — and homered in the first at-bat for Miami since the death of Fernandez in a boating accident.

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