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Stocks Continue Rally After Drop In Jobless Claims

Stocks extended their September rally Thursday after more encouraging news on the job market.

Gov’t: Spending To Rise Under Health Care Overhaul

The nation’s health care tab will go up – not down – as a result of President Barack Obama’s sweeping overhaul. That’s the conclusion of a government forecast Thursday, which also predicts the increase will be modest.

2 Vegas-area school officials face meth charges

Clark County school police say Simmons Elementary School office manager Joseph Rodriquez was arrested Thursday after a bag of methamphetamine was found in the office at the school.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. delivers online rant against Manny Pacquiao

A 10-minute video posted to YouTube on Thursday featuring a racist rant by Floyd Mayweather Jr. against rival boxer Manny Pacquiao has quickly caught the boxing world’s attention.

Park Service: 3 Boaters Injured On Lake Mohave

Three people were injured late Thursday night when their houseboat crashed on rocks in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Helicopter rescuing 3 boaters injured on Lake Mohave

A Mercy Air helicopter is on its way to rescue three boaters who were injured Thursday night on Lake Mohave.

Righthaven wins key ruling as new criticism leveled over suits

The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s online copyright enforcement partner won an important legal ruling in federal court Thursday — just as a new round of criticism erupted over the no-warning lawsuit campaign.

For a change, economy showing positive signs

WASHINGTON — A weak economy got a little lift Thursday with new data suggesting companies aren’t pursuing mass layoffs and stores are a little busier.

Burger King sees growth overseas after $3.26 billion sale

Burger King Holdings Inc. sealed a deal Thursday to sell itself for $3.26 billion to 3G Capital, an investment firm with strong ties to Latin America. The fast-food chain’s chairman and CEO, John Chidsey, said the deal will help it expand more rapidly overseas.

Long touchdowns from Chris Marshall carry Del Sol to victory

Chris Marshall isn’t your prototypical Del Sol High running back.