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Couple found dead is identified

December 2, 2008 - 10:00 pm

A husband and wife found dead in what is believed to be a murder-suicide in their Las Vegas home on Thanksgiving Day have been identified by the Clark County coroner's office as Jacob Levin, 62, and Susan Levin, 59.

The bodies were found about 8:20 a.m. Thursday at 4800 Summerhill Road.

Susan Levin's death was ruled a homicide from multiple intermediate-range gunshot wounds to the head. The coroner's office said Jacob Levin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Parents await news of their children after a reported mass shooting at Annunciation Church on W ...

At least 5 children injured in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school

By Steve Karnowski and Mark Vancleave The Associated Press

August 27, 2025 - 8:36 am

The Minneapolis city government said the shooter had been “contained” after the gunfire at Annunciation Catholic School and there was no longer any “active threat” to residents.

Smoke from the Dragon Bravo fire settles into the Grand Canyon along the South Rim near Mather ...

How a ‘good fire’ in the Grand Canyon exploded into a raging inferno

Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times

August 27, 2025 - 6:28 am

The modest, 120-acre controlled burn exploded into a “megafire,” destroying a historic lodge and other buildings on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Was state of Nevada hit by a ransomware attack? ‘Symptoms line up’

August 27, 2025 - 6:04 am

Nevada’s incident began Sunday morning, when the Nevada Highway Patrol and Nevada State Police dispatch phone lines went down.

CCSD director of family engagement Denise Diaz, superintendent Jhone Ebert and board of trustee ...

‘We care’: CCSD leader joins effort to bring students back to class

By Spencer Levering / RJ

August 26, 2025 - 11:36 pm

About 500 families have students who were enrolled in CCSD schools last year but did not re-enroll for classes this year, according to the school district.

Back to the past: Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press

August 26, 2025 - 9:37 pm

Cracker Barrel said it’s returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize.

President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano ...

300M people’s Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says

By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press

August 26, 2025 - 2:27 pm

The complaint was submitted by the Government Accountability Project and addressed to House and Senate oversight lawmakers.

Henderson Police and Fire Departments pictured on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/L ...

Henderson police unions accuse city of bad-faith bargaining

By Casey Harrison / RJ

August 26, 2025 - 2:18 pm

The unions filed complaints last week alleging that city negotiators engaged in poor faith and in union-busting activities during collective bargaining talks.

Powerball jackpot jumps to 7th largest ever after no one wins Monday’s drawing

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times

August 26, 2025 - 1:57 pm

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $815 million for Wednesday night’s drawing, the seventh largest prize ever, after no one won Monday’s drawing.

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Experts say this air conditioning strategy hits the sweet spot for keeping cool and saving money

By KIKI SIDERIS and ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press

August 26, 2025 - 1:15 pm

Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day.

It’s the cheapest time of the year to visit Disneyland right now

Brady MacDonald, The Orange County Register

August 26, 2025 - 9:03 am

The start of Disneyland’s busy Halloween season is also one of the cheapest times of the year to visit the Anaheim theme park when bargain hunters can save more than $100 on tickets.