John M. Laxalt, brother of former U.S. senator, dies

Longtime Las Vegas resident John M. Laxalt, the brother of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Paul Laxalt, died Thursday in Carson City.

Military retirement changes cause worry

WASHINGTON — A House defense subcommittee is preparing a hearing to review proposed changes to the military retirement system that are worrying the troops.

Las Vegas Monorail step closer to exiting bankruptcy

The Las Vegas Monorail has filed a revised version of its bankruptcy reorganization plan that should clear away the last barriers to exiting Chapter 11.

Molycorp calls off deal with Japanese company

Molycorp has called off a deal that would have brought a $130 million cash infusion from Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. in return for rare-earth supplies.

Home sales up; prices down from 2010

Sales of both new and existing homes in Las Vegas increased in August compared with July, a housing research firm reported Friday. Prices, though, remained flat compared with July and fell from a year ago.

Henderson police shoot man armed with two guns

A Las Vegas man armed with two handguns was shot by a Henderson police officer about 9:30 a.m. Friday, police said.

Grandparents with webcam become new online stars

McMINNVILLE, Ore. — It slowly began to dawn on Esther and Bruce Huffman that perhaps they were being filmed.

Paul McCartney, Nancy Shevell to wed in London

LONDON — Paul McCartney is set to tie the knot at the venue where he first married more than 40 years ago.

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