Blueprints for 3D-printed guns halted by federal judge

A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday to stop the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns, saying they could end up in the wrong hands.

Paul Simon donates $25K to Nevada conservation group

The gift by the legendary singer-songwriter to the Friends of Nevada Wilderness was announced Tuesday and will assist the 34-year-old group’s work to preserve some of the state’s most pristine places.

Mexican officials say no deaths after airliner crashes

An Aeromexico airliner crashed after taking off in the northern state of Durango on Tuesday, but the state’s governor said there were no deaths in the accident.

 
Zion National Park asks visitors to watch for coughing sheep

Biologists say the reports will help them determine the extent of an outbreak of a type of pneumonia among the approximately 800 bighorn sheep known to live in and around the park.

Vikings, Stefon Diggs reach deal on 5-year extension

The Minnesota Vikings locked up another core player with a long-term contract Tuesday, signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a five-year extension and moving the star of the “Minneapolis Miracle” pass into the NFL’s top 10 highest-paid players at his position.

Henderson police searching for pair of bank robbers

Two men robbed the bank at the 700 block of North Valle Verde Drive early Tuesday, handing separate bank tellers notes demanding money and implying they had weapons, police said.

 
Indentical twins will marry identical twins

Two sets of 24-year-old identical twins had their first date together, became engaged at the same time and are now preparing to tie the knot in Michigan this weekend.

 
Phillies get All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos from Rays

Ramos is batting .297 with 14 homers and 53 RBIs but is on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain. He’ll upgrade an offense that has struggled during a four-game losing streak.

Mets claim Jack Reinheimer, assign him to Las Vegas 51s

As other teams around them make major trades before the deadline, the Mets have been mostly silent on Tuesday. They did make a minor move, though, claiming infielder Jack Reinheimer off waivers and assigning him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Jury selected for ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort trial

A jury set to decide the fate of President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was selected Tuesday, and opening statements in his tax evasion and bank fraud trial were expected in the afternoon.

Trump administration considering tax break on capital gains

The Trump administration is studying the idea of implementing a big tax break for wealthy Americans by reducing the taxes levied on capital gains, but no decision has been made yet on whether to proceed.

Dolphin hybrid spotted off Hawaii not a ‘wholphin’

Scientists are touting the first sighting of a hybrid between a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin in the ocean off Hawaii. But don’t call it a “wholphin,” they say.

Annual US worker wages rise at fastest pace since 2008

U.S. workers saw their annual wages and benefits rise in the second quarter at the fastest pace in nearly a decade, a sign that the low unemployment rate is forcing employers to raise pay to attract and keep workers.

No summer vacation for UNLV Rebels’ golfers

Players from the nationally ranked UNLV men’s and women’s golf teams have been busy during the summer offseason playing in local, national and international tournaments.

MoviePass raising prices, barring access to major films

MoviePass, the discount service for movie tickets, is raising prices by 50 percent and barring viewings of most major releases during the first two weeks.

Gary Bettman says NHL wants cut of sports betting action

Bettman tells guest host Larry Lage in the in the latest episode of “PodcastOne Sports Now” those who want to conduct gambling business with NHL assets will need to negotiate.