Duo held in theft of $500K in cosmetics in Las Vegas, elsewhere

Niko Hayes, 28, and Burrell Doumont Roberts, 27, were taken into custody Saturday in Riverside, California. Sheriff’s investigators say the two are linked to at least 20 commercial burglaries in 19 cities, including Las Vegas.

Former governor to be named interim Michigan State president

A high-ranking Michigan State University official involved in the board of trustees’ plan said Tuesday that former Gov. John Engler will be named interim president.

Macau regulators look into misconduct allegations against Wynn

The China arm of Steve Wynn’s casino empire said Tuesday it will comply with Macau regulators as they seek more information about sexual misconduct allegations against the Las Vegas billionaire.

Hawaii missile alert prompts resignation, firing of officials

Hawaii’s emergency management leader has resigned and a state employee who sent an alert falsely warning of an incoming ballistic missile has been fired, officials said Tuesday, after the mistake caused widespread panic earlier this month.

Small household changes lead to big shifts

Human-caused climate change is such a massive challenge that international cooperation is vital. It is often thought big challenges need big powers to solve the problems.

Super blue blood moon finally gets its turn to shine

“I’m calling it the Super Bowl of moons,” lunar scientist Noah Petro said Monday from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

ABC News hires former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

The former Republican governor of New Jersey on Tuesday made his first appearance as a political contributor for ABC News. Christie was characterized on “Good Morning America” as a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump.

Amazon, Buffett, JPMorgan to create landmark health care firm

Amazon, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase are teaming up to create health care company “free from profit-making incentives and constraints.”

 
Assault victim gets revenge with creation of date-rape napkin

When someone slips a drug into your drink and then sexually assaults you or steals your wallet, it’s called a “drug-facilitated crime.” To help prevent that, a local student has come up with a way to find out what could be in your drink before taking a sip.

 
Opening Night for Super Bowl lacks its usual lunacy

While early indications are this could prove the most hospitable of Super Bowls, the Patriots-Eagles clash began with the tamest of opening acts.

Clark County School Board decides to wait on crafting gender policy

After over an hour of impassioned public comments that intensified an already highly emotional discussion, the Clark County School Board delayed a decision on whether to craft a controversial gender-diverse policy until Feb. 8.

Blake Griffin reportedly heading to Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons were finalizing a trade Monday night to acquire star forward Blake Griffin from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

State of the Union tickets reissued after misprint

Tickets inviting guests to President Donald Trump’s first official State of the Union address Tuesday had to be reissued after a misprint.

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