Schools turn to high-tech with speed to protect against shootings

Schools trying to protect kids from mass shootings are turning to gunshot detection systems, cellphone apps and artificial intelligence — a high-tech approach designed to reduce the number of victims.

Man fatally shot in North Las Vegas home ID’d

Michael Ray Jamerson, 48, of North Las Vegas, was found suffering from a gunshot in his North Las Vegas home Tuesday night. Police have not made any arrests.

 
Grisly details emerge in killing of pregnant Chicago teen

Suspects to appear in court on Friday, three weeks after 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez disappeared and two days after her body was discovered in a garbage can.

Facebook cracks down on Israel-based effort to disrupt elections

Facebook says it has banned an Israeli company that ran an influence campaign aimed at disrupting elections in various countries and has canceled dozens of accounts engaged in spreading disinformation.

How to make authentic Foynes Irish Coffee

The bartenders at Ri Ra will gladly share the tale when preparing their Signature Foynes Irish Coffee with Ri Ra’s custom-blend coffee and Irish-style whipped cream.

Yemen rebels’ bomb-laden drones threaten Arabian Peninsula

One of the world’s busiest airports and a nuclear power plant under construction could be at risk after a Yemen rebel drone strike this week on a critical Saudi oil pipeline.

Saudis blame Iran for drone attack amid calls for US strikes

Saudi Arabia on Thursday blamed Tehran for a drone attack by Yemen’s rebels that knocked out a key oil pipeline and a newspaper close to the palace called for the U.S. to carry out “surgical” strikes on Iran.

‘Big Bang Theory’ stars reflect on show’s end, next steps

With “The Big Bang Theory” ending after 12 seasons, viewers can comfort themselves with reruns. The cast has those — and residuals— but not the reassuring workplace rhythm and camaraderie.

Purdue Pharma target as 5 more states sue over opioids

Five state attorneys general announced lawsuits Thursday seeking to hold the drug industry responsible for an opioid addiction crisis.

US, European officials charge 10 in $100M global malware case

Ten people, including five Russian fugitives, have been charged in connection with malicious software attacks that infected tens of thousands of computers worldwide, authorities announced Thursday.

 
Aces trade for WNBA All-Star Liz Cambage

The 6-foot-8-inch Australian averaged a league-high 23.0 points and 9.7 rebounds, second in the league, last season. She’s considered the WNBA’s best post player.

May 2019
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
MOST READ