Utility probes explosion that turned New York night sky blue

Electric utility Con Edison is working to figure out what caused a high-voltage equipment failure that unleashed an otherworldly flash of bright blue light in the night sky over New York City.

Nevada among highest in 3Q income growth in US

The department reported that Nevada’s personal income growth jumped 6.2 percent compared to the previous quarter. Earnings alone grew 6.4 percent, adding more than $1 billion to Nevadans’ incomes.

Army is looking for a few good robots, but not to fight

At stake is a contract worth almost half a billion dollars for 3,000 backpack-sized robots that can defuse bombs and scout enemy positions. Competition for the work has spilled over into Congress and federal court.

 
Frenchman trying to float across Atlantic Ocean in barrel

A 71-year-old Frenchman has departed on a journey across the Atlantic in a specially constructed barrel capsule, designed to use ocean currents alone to propel him across the sea.

Palo Verde finds itself on short end in tournament opener

The Palo Verde Panthers were outrebounded badly and lost a 64-37 decision to Jefferson (Washington) in the opening round of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic at Centennial.

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