Oregon parrot’s screams for help draw 911 call

A deliveryman in Oregon who heard a woman’s screams for help had his wife call 911, but when a deputy showed up it turned out the screamer was a parrot, not a woman.

 
Snapchat set for major change after disastrous earnings report

After a disastrous earnings report that showed it’s not picking up new users as quickly as expected, Sanpchat said Tuesday that it’s planning a total overhaul.

Uber looks toward the sky, plans flying taxi

Commuters of the future could get some relief from congested roads if Uber’s plans for flying taxis work out.

 
Virginia elects first openly transgender state legislator

RICHMOND, Va. — A transgender candidate defeated an incumbent Virginia lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have restricted which bathrooms she could use.

Emotional Elton John marks AIDS foundation’s 25th anniversary

A teary and emotional Elton John celebrated the 25th anniversary of his AIDS foundation with a gala in New York City, raising about $4.4 million and telling the audience that they would end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Henderson OKs resolution to give pot license money to schools

The Henderson City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved — with the absence of Mayor Debra March — a resolution to give schools money from retail marijuana business license fees.

Heart ailment takes Clay out of Red Rock

Andrew Dice Clay felt additional pain while taping an episode of “The Ed Bernstein Show,” and was later taken to the hospital for treatment. The procedure has also taken him out of a multi-episode run on the CBS series “Hawaii Five-0.”

He lost his wife in Strip shooting, now has 2 guardian angels

In the back of blue 1994 Ford Ranger pickup truck, a man watched his wife die. In his devastation, he found two “angels” willing to do whatever they could to save her.

Clark’s Greg Foster commits to Gonzaga

Clark senior Greg Foster made an oral commitment on Tuesday to play basketball at Gonzaga, choosing the national runner-up Bulldogs over UTEP, his father’s alma mater.

Security rules at Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon after Las Vegas shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department will have increased presence at Sunday’s Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, and organizers expect security to be tight as ever. Police have planned for multiple scenarios at the marathon, and prepared safeguards and responses for each one, Capt. Andy Walsh said.

COMMENTARY: Let’s get the real estate lobby out of the U.S. tax code.

There is no rational reason why residential real estate should be a tax-advantaged investment — even the primary residence. It causes huge distortions, a lesson we failed to learn in 2008, oddly enough.

 
Therapy serves a violet drink with color-changing gin — VIDEO

Here’s an opportunity to imbibe some purple passion and help a good cause at the same time. The Violet is a mix of Empress gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, sugar water and lemon, served in a glass with a sugared rim and garnished with a slice of fresh fig.

Boulder City’s Maggie Roe embraces small-town feel

Boulder City senior volleyball player Maggie Roe bypassed Division-I opportunities to play at Division-II Western New Mexico, which she says has a small-town feel. She will sign her letter of intent Wednesday.

 
Knights lose to Canadiens in final game of road trip

The Montreal Canadiens scored twice in the first 11 minutes Tuesday night and defeated the Golden Knights 3-2 at the Bell Centre on the final stop of a six-game trip.

Arizona roadway to be named for man killed during Oregon protest

A portion of a northern Arizona roadway is being renamed in honor of LaVoy Finicum, a controversial figure who was killed by state police during the prolonged occupation of a federal wildlife refuge 22 months ago.

Analysis: 1 year after Trump elected, capital more divided

Washington has not been the same since Nov. 8, 2016, when Donald Trump was elected president. If anything, the nation’s capital is more divided than before.

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