FBI releases images of two suspects in Boston Marathon bombing

BOSTON — The FBI released photos and video Thursday of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing and asked for the public’s help in identifying them, zeroing in on the two men on surveillance-camera footage less than three days after the deadly attack.

Flavor Flav felony case headed for trial in Vegas

Entertainer Flavor Flav is facing a trial on felony charges that he threatened his longtime girlfriend’s 17-year-old son with a butcher knife during a family argument.

‘Traveling Miracle Show’ is a feast for the senses

“Sin Eater” was one of seven installations in “The Traveling Miracle Show,” a performance art show that debuted at the Momas and Dadas New Genres Project House during First Friday.

More is better at UNLVino

Officially, the theme of this year’s UNLVino is “Fall in Love Again.” But it could just as soon be “More.”

NASA sees distant planets that seem ideal for life

WASHINGTON — NASA’s planet-hunting telescope has discovered two planets that seem like ideal places for some sort of life to flourish. They are just the right size and in just the right place near their star.

’42’ gets Branch Rickey family’s blessing

When Branch Rickey’s family learned that Harrison Ford would portray the former Dodgers general manager in the movie “42,” they were disappointed. They wanted Robert Redford. But Ford’s effort changed their minds.

Divers searching for missing airman find body at Lake Mead

A man’s body has been found in Lake Mead by divers who were turned away by the National Park Service last year when they volunteered to look for a serviceman from Creech Air Force Base.

Search-and-rescue efforts continue after deadly Texas blast

WEST, Texas — Rescuers searched the smoking remnants of a Texas farm town Thursday for survivors of a thunderous fertilizer plant explosion, gingerly checking smashed houses and apartments for anyone still trapped in debris or bodies of the dead. The accident killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others.

U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.41 percent

WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell closer this week to their historic lows, making homeownership more affordable and refinancing more attractive.

New app helps Icelanders avoid accidental incest

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — You meet someone, there’s chemistry, and then come the introductory questions: What’s your name? Come here often? Are you my cousin?

New Zealand becomes first in Asia-Pacific region to legalize gay marriage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The halls of Parliament echoed with a traditional Maori love song after lawmakers made New Zealand the 13th country in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage.

Knitting new life into old duds

A few of them came to unwind. Others needed the bonding time. Some just wanted to learn how to turn old T-shirts into rugs.

Las Vegas 51s defeat Sacramento River Cats, 3-2

At Cashman Field, Eric Campbell drilled a one-out double in the ninth inning, and Omar Quintanilla followed with an RBI single to give the 51s (7-7) their second walk-off win in four days.

California man describes night wife cut off penis

SANTA ANA, California — The estranged husband of a woman charged with severing his penis said it was as though his life ended the evening of the attack.

Tesco announces Fresh & Easy will be sold

British retail giant Tesco confirmed it is planning to sell Fresh & Easy, which has 21 grocery stores in the Las Vegas area.

Witness details growth of Sands’ Macau properties

An accountant for Richard Suen justified the $328 million fee Suen claims Las Vegas Sands Corp. owes him but lavished the company with praise Wednesday.

Spring into action for a lush summer lawn

There’s little as inviting on a hot summer day as a lush, green lawn. To make sure your yard is ready for summertime fun, invest a little time and attention into it this spring.

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