Astronaut sets US record for time spent in space

Astronaut Peggy Whitson broke the U.S. record Monday for most time in space and talked up Mars during a congratulatory call from President Donald Trump.

 
Judge declares mistrial in Bundy Ranch standoff case

A federal judge declared a mistrial Monday in the first Bunkerville standoff case, which targeted six men accused of conspiring with rancher Cliven Bundy to derail a court-ordered cattle seizure in 2014.

Winds staying around Las Vegas Valley this week

Warm and breezy conditions in the Las Vegas Valley this week are expected to continue before a gradual cool-down, according to the National Weather Service.

New Jersey residents mourning 600-year-old white oak tree

An imposing white oak tree that has watched over a New Jersey community and a church for hundreds of years is about to come down, leaving residents with a sense of loss as they recall the site that’s been a go-to location for formal photos, a landmark for driving directions and a remarkable piece of natural history.

Arkansas prepares to execute 2 killers who admit their guilt

Two condemned Arkansas killers who admit they’re guilty but fear their poor health could lead to extreme pain during lethal injections set for Monday might become the first inmates put to death in a double execution in the U.S. in more than 16 years.

 
Obama listens more than speaks during Chicago event

Former President Barack Obama used his first public appearance since leaving office to dole out advice to young people on leadership, managing social media and even marriage. What he didn’t do was mention his successor.

Hotels are using unique bathrobes to lure guests

As hotel chains look for new ways to attract younger travelers, bathrobes have become one more way to add pizazz to an otherwise predictable stay.

New Orleans takes down 1st of 4 Confederate monuments

Workers in New Orleans removed the first of four prominent Confederate monuments Monday morning, becoming the latest Southern institution to sever itself from symbols viewed by many as a representation racism and white supremacy.

Israel comes to halt as sirens mark Holocaust Remembrance

Israel has come to a standstill as people stopped in their tracks for a two-minute siren that wailed across the country in remembrance of the Holocaust’s 6 million Jewish victims.

Best-selling author, champion of Africa shot on Kenyan ranch

Two suspects were killed by security agencies after the shooting of Italian-born author and conservationist Kuki Gallmann, Kenya’s Internal Security Minister Joseph Nkaissery said Monday.

UNLV tennis player fights through injury to compile wins

UNLV senior tennis player Paola Artiga has dealt with tendinitis in her left wrist, forcing her to drop from the No. 3 seed to No. 5. But she has come through to go 17-8 heading into the Mountain West tournament.

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