Making Strides Against Breast Cancer set for Sunday

On Sunday, thousands of survivors, families, friends and individuals who never met each other — but are united in one goal of finding a cure for breast cancer — will turn out to physically and vocally show their support in the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

Genetic testing can identify cancer risk

Many people are aware that there is sometimes a genetic link to their cancer diagnoses based on their family history. Now, that risk can be pinpointed a little more accurately thanks to a relatively new offering by Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Barbara Caldwell, MSN, APRN, serves as the organization’s cancer genetic counselor, adding a line of service to support and educate patients on inherited cancer risks.

Does taking hormones lead to breast cancer?

More than 140 million American women take some sort of birth control, and roughly 6 million women use hormone therapy to reduce debilitating symptoms of menopause. But is it safe?

Explosive devices sent to ex-President Obama, Hillary Clinton

A U.S. official says a “functional explosive device” was found at Hillary and Bill Clinton’s suburban New York home. The Secret Service also identified a package sent to former President Barack Obama in Washington as a “potential explosive device”.

New poll shows Heller leads Rosen; Laxalt appears ahead of Sisolak

Sen. Dean Heller has a slight lead in his re-election bid against Jacky Rosen, but likely Nevada voters are motivated to cast a ballot against President Donald Trump, giving Democrats opportunity to take the GOP seat, according to a new poll out Wednesday.

 
Volunteers scour area for clues for missing Wisoncsin girl

A Wisconsin sheriff thanked volunteer searchers who helped canvass the area surrounding the home of a 13-year-old girl who is believed to have been abducted and whose parents were killed.

 
Mega Millions winning ticket worth $1.5B sold in South Carolina

Lottery officials say someone bought a ticket in South Carolina to win the Mega Millions jackpot with a final total of $1.537 billion, shy of the all-time world record.

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ chosen America’s best-loved novel

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” a coming-of-age story about racism and injustice, overpowered wizards and time travelers to be voted America’s best-loved novel by readers nationwide.

UNLV’s Harry Hall wins Little Rock title

UNLV senior Harry Hall shot a final-round 3-under 69 to take the individual title Tuesday at the Little Rock Invitational at Chenal Country Club.