U.S. capsule with test dummy aboard docks at space station

A sleek new American-built capsule with just a test dummy aboard docked smoothly with the International Space Station on Sunday in a big step toward putting the U.S. back in the business of launching astronauts.

Senate GOP breaks century-old tradition for circuit court nominees

Senate Republicans abandoned a century-old tradition and confirmed a circuit court appointee without the support of both home-state senators, a break in precedent that a Nevada senator said diminishes the prerogative of states in the judicial selection process.

Families of Malaysia flight passengers mark fifth anniversary

Malaysia’s transport minister said Sunday that the government is open to new proposals from U.S. technology firm Ocean Infinity or any other companies to resume the hunt for Flight 370, as families of passengers marked the fifth anniversary of the jet’s mysterious disappearance.

Suspect in New Orleans deadly hit and run likely impaired

Police suspect a driver was impaired when he killed two people and injured seven others, most of themriding bikes, on a busy New Orleans thoroughfare as large crowds gathered in the city for Mardi Gras.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ keep top spot at box office

“How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” topped the North American box office for a second week,but close on its tail was Tyler Perry’s final installment of the “Madea” franchise. Driven by a largely female audience, “AMadea Family Funeral” had a better-than-expected debut.

Julianne Moore on her latest role, the secret to a long marriage

No more knocking on doors in Hollywood for the celebrated redhead, now 58, a petite powerhouse combined with the girl next door. There’s nothing pretentious about Moore, who introduces herself by saying, “Hi, I’m Julie.”

More rain expected midweek for Las Vegas Valley

Rain is likely coming back to the Las Vegas Valley after a warm, dry start to the week, according to the National Weather Service.

North Las Vegas police searching for missing man

North Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 58-year-old man who has serious health problemsand left home without his medication, the department announced Saturday night.

UNLV roundup: Softball team hits four homers, wins twice

Justine Federe belted two of UNLV’s four home runs, and Samantha Diaz and Lauren Tycksen each had five of the Rebels’ 21 hits as they won two games Saturday in the Chanticleer Showdown in Conway, South Carolina.