Former astronaut Sen. John Glenn dies at 95

John Glenn, who became one of the 20th century’s greatest heroes as the first American to orbit Earth, in addition to a long career as a U.S. senator, died on Thursday.

Del Mar learns lesson on missing Pick 6 consolations

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club concluded a successful Bing Crosby meet last Sunday. On closing day at any racetrack, all carryover pools must be paid out including the Pick 6.

Employment at Tesla plant in Northern Nevada trails projections

Employment numbers at Tesla’s massive battery factory in Northern Nevada are far below projections made to state lawmakers when they passed a $1.3 billion tax incentive to lure the electric car company’s project to the state.

Almost 101 and still havin’ fun

Joe Rosa credits hard work and hard play for his long life. After being hit by a car at age 95, doctors said he’d likely never walk again, but a fitness trainer got him back on his feet. He says good times and girlfriends keep him young.

Embrace the action of a bizarre college football bowl season

The most intriguing pre-Christmas matchup is in the Las Vegas Bowl, which pits Houston against San Diego State on Dec. 17. The Cougars lost their coach. The Aztecs have running back Donnel Pumphrey.

Washington pizza shop gunman says he regrets how he handled situation

The man accused of firing an assault rifle inside a Washington restaurant said he regrets how he handled the situation but refused to completely dismiss the false online claims involving a child sex ring that brought him there.

No time for Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers to relax

The home team in the Seattle-Green Bay series has won four in a row. The Seahawks are favored by 2½ to 3 points at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Oakland Raiders turning into road warriors

Derek Carr is a hot quarterback for the Raiders, who are 3-point underdogs at Kansas City in a road-oriented AFC West rivalry.

Spring Valley Library becoming central resource hub

Scattered information will now be centralized and accessible inside the new Community Resource Center at Spring Valley Library.

Downtown Las Vegas’ adult-friendly Eclipse Theater finally opens

It’s the movie theater you’ve been waiting for. Literally and figuratively. After a weeklong test run, Eclipse Theaters, 814 S. Third St., is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, more than two years after its first announced opening date.

 
DiCaprio, Trump meet on green jobs to boost economy

Leonardo DiCaprio and the head of his foundation met Wednesday with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss how jobs centered on preserving the environment can boost the economy.

Reno high school student critical after being shot by campus officer

Social media postings about a school district police officer shooting a Nevada high school student waving a knife toward classmates drew an immediate plea from authorities not to rush to conclusions about the on-campus incident.

Life expectancy drops in US for first time in decades

For the first time in more than two decades, life expectancy for Americans declined last year — a troubling development linked to a panoply of worsening health problems in the United States.

Trump lashes out at union leader who criticized Carrier deal

President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam a union leader who criticized his deal to discourage air conditioner manufacturer Carrier Corp. from closing an Indiana factory and moving its jobs to Mexico.

Federal judge puts an end to Michigan recount

Michigan’s recount of presidential votes is over after a judge lifted an order that forced a statewide review of millions of ballots.

Investigators examine electrical system as possible cause of deadly warehouse fire

Federal officials investigating a fire that killed 36 people during a party at an Oakland warehouse plan to bring in engineers to examine the building’s electrical system, as they try to pinpoint the cause of the blaze.

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