Developer still scarred from Las Vegas’ boom, bust

When the real estate market was booming last decade, Florida developer Christopher DelGuidice set out, like so many others, to build a condo tower in Las Vegas.

Always Dreaming splashes to victory at Kentucky Derby

A trainer and jockey accustomed to success. A headstrong horse with a mind of its own. Together, they harnessed their collective talents to win the Kentucky Derby.

Analysis: Health-care bill’s key to cutting costs just a gimmick

The health-care bill passed by House Republicans allows states to apply for waivers from the Obamacare mandate that health care plans offer coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions at the same rates healthy people pay.

6 luxurious Mother’s Day gifts

Promising to call more often is probably the very best gift of all, although moms appreciate little luxuries too.

 
Macron hacking attack to be probed by French cybersecurity agency

France’s election campaign commission said Saturday “a significant amount of data” — and some fake information — has been leaked on social networks following a hacking attack on centrist Emmanuel Macron’s presidential campaign.

Budgets approved to fight Yucca Mountain

The budgets for the state agencies charged with fighting the Yucca Mountain high-level nuclear waste dump were approved Saturday by the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees.

Medical drama ‘Code Black’ faces grim prognosis

“Code Black” is off the air because only 16 episodes were ordered for this season, instead of the traditional 22. But things don’t look great for a third season.

Rock stars pay tribute to Journey, Neal Schon

Neal Schon has beeen recognized by his peers since joining Santana in the late-1960s, and Santana himself praised the guitarist and Journey in a video message.

Changing dangerous driving behavior isn’t easy

A 70-year-old grandmother driving her 10-year-old grandchild to school runs a red light and is rammed by a school bus. At least 15 children on the bus were taken to hospitals, Maria Castillo was killed and her granddaughter was critically injured. Soon after that story broke, two words came to mind: distracted driving.

Woman charged with murder, DUI after crash in Arizona

A bicyclist was struck and killed in a Friday traffic collision in Bullhead City, Arizona, police said. The driver of the vehicle that struck the bike was arrested afterward and charged with murder, police added.

Jean inmate walks away from camp Friday

A Jean inmate walked away from the Jean Conservation Camp on Friday, the Nevada Corrections Department said.

Sofa beds are now about style, comfort and function

It seems everyone, at some time or another, has slept on a sofa bed, hide-a-bed or sleeper sofa. Even though it wasn’t always the most comfortable night’s rest, it was better than sleeping on the floor or splayed out in a chair.

Columnist reviews most frequently asked questions

Every couple years I like to do a column on the most frequently asked questions. Of course there are many, but here are the top seven this year. You’ll notice that four out of the seven are about paint. It will always be the least expensive way to completely change a room.

Steady hand, quality brush, patience help paint straight line

Q: We are repainting a large bedroom and have finished everything but the trim. The paint on the walls and trim is latex. We want the trim to look great because it is a different color than the walls. I have seen where professional painters leave a flawless finish without any brush marks. We don’t have a paint sprayer. Is there a way that we can paint the trim so that there are no brush marks?

Weedkiller takes at least seven days to take effect

Q: This year has been the worst for weeds and grass coming up through the rocks. I’ve tried Bayer Advanced all-in-one concentrate that acted like a fertilizer and strengthened their growth. I got Roundup weed and grass killer concentrate. Two weeks later and the grass is coming up like I planted it. What do you suggest I use to spray on this grass to kill it?

Corey Perry’s double-OT goal propels Ducks past Oilers 4-3

Corey Perry scored 6:57 into the second overtime after the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit in the final minutes of regulation, completing a spectacular 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night and seizing a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Tyler Pill pitches 51s past Rainiers

After three straight losses, Tyler Pill gave the 51s a much-needed quality start, shutting down Tacoma and saving the bullpen Friday night to close out a nine-game homestand.

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