Новости за 18.10.2015

A helicopter crashed near Searchlight this afternoon.

A Henderson intersection has been reopened after a regional task force deemed a suspicious package found earlier in the day "safe."

A flash flood watch is in effect for most of Clark County until 10 p.m. today as there is an 80 percent chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop over the valley, the National Weather Service said.

A pageant held in Las Vegas is raising awareness about problems faced by women in the military. For instance, an estimated 55,000 female veterans are homeless, and female veterans are the fastest-growing homeless population in the United States. ...

A celebrity chef shares a signature dessert ...

School conference week has come and gone in Washoe County, and I am reminded that schools were founded in order to teach the skills that parents were not equipped to teach. These skills were then used at home or practiced in real-life situations for the purpose of completing a job or gaining an occupation. Schools were never designed for children to learn in isolation from family or community.

Beyond the expected cast of doctors and nurses, health care centers are populated with people dedicated to making a difference.

Since posting my NFL picks column earlier this week, this is the selection that has received the most blowback. It’s only made me like it more. ..

I heard no one can get loan modifications after this year — that the programs expire. Is that true?

Autumn is my favorite season of the year, from the food and beverages to the fashion — yes, sweaters and scarves in Las Vegas — and it is the perfect excuse — no, occasion — for gathering with great friends for equally great cocktails.

We are put on this earth to advance the cause of humanity. We do that one generation at a time. That theme came through loud and clear at this past week’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas. Those seeking the presidency …

The Patriots’ odds will resemble the defending Super Bowl champions’ footballs in tonight’s game against the Colts. They’re both going to be fully inflated. New England currently sits as a 9-point favorite at Indianapolis in a rematch ...

Group’s relationship with Boy Scouts allows both organizations to enjoy and learn about the wonders of our solar system ...

A victory drought of nearly 12 months ended for Wyoming as both the offense and defense made enough big plays and limited enough mistakes to end a nine-game losing streak. Cam Coffman threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns and Brian Hill rushed for 188 yards as the Cowboys beat UNR 28-21 on Saturday afternoon.

About 100 people gathered Saturday in cozy quarters at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve to celebrate a vast expanse of newly protected Nevada land. They listened as U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Senate Minority …

Matt Harvey, Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets have a mind to make some history of their own, the kind that would break Chicago Cubs hearts one more time. Harvey delivered the big-game performance he's been pining for, Murphy took his latest star turn on …

Perhaps someone at Florida should have reminded first-year coach Jim McElwain about Les Miles' propensity to gamble against the Gators. Leonard Fournette ran for 180 yards and two touchdowns, Miles victimized Florida …

The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh says he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and is being treated in Arizona. The 75-year-old bassist announced his illness Friday on the Facebook page of his …

A woman wanted by police in the beating of a Montana daycare owner who refused to hand over three children to their drunken father is now in custody.

A worker has died after he fell about 50 feet into a smokestack on the Yale University campus in Connecticut.

A Massachusetts family has been searching in vain for its "slightly sinister" statue of Ronald McDonald, which was taken from their summer home during a teenage house party. …

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects involved in the stabbing of a U.S. Airman hailed as a hero for helping to stop a terror attack on a Paris-bound train over the summer.

New York City mayor Bill De Blasio kicked off a brief visit to Israel on Saturday, saying he was on a solidarity mission to the country at a "painful moment" after weeks of violence.