Geothermal plant wins appeal but pauses Nevada construction

The developer of a geothermal power plant facing legal challenges in Nevada agreed to suspend construction just hours after a U.S. appeals court had refused to halt the project.

Flash floods close Death Valley, Mojave preserve roads

Officials have closed some roads in and out of Death Valley National Park and the Mojave National Preserve after they were inundated over the weekend with mud and debris caused by by flash flooding.

 
Drone strike on al-Qaida leader delivered ‘justice,’ Biden says

President Joe Biden expressed hope Monday that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Raiders lose another linebacker for season

Linebacker Curtis Bolton signed with the Raiders and participated in practice on Monday, replacing Micah Kiser, who was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day.

Golden Knight-inspired ice cream flavors to debut

The Vegas Golden Knights just announced that Secret Creamery, a locally owned ice cream company, has been named an Official Golden Knights Ice Cream Partner in a multi-year agreement.

 
So you’ve won a jackpot — now what?

The symbols line up, or the clinching card is flipped over. Bells go off. Lights flash. There’s a scream, and then you realize it’s you that is screaming.