Arson puppies auction commences amid controversy

Sunday July 3rd, Brenda Yahm

Las Vegas Metro police said a dirt bike rider was killed in a crash Saturday afternoon. 

Sunday July 3rd,

Here's a list of several fireworks displays and events planned for the July 4th weekend in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.

Monday July 4th, Brenda Yahm

Las Vegas Metro police said they are investigating after a body was found in a wash in Sunday.

Sunday July 3rd,

The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Disney last month told rescue officials two alligators were involved in the attack, according to emails from the Reedy Creek Fire Department.

Sunday July 3rd, Jordan Gartner

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an incident that left an officer and a suspect injured early Sunday morning.

Monday July 4th,

Iraq's capital was once again the scene of bloody carnage this weekend, with two separate car bombs killing at least 125 people.

Monday July 4th,

Six major terror strikes have occurred in recent days as the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches. Ramadan ends Tuesday evening.

Monday July 4th,

It's been speeding toward Jupiter for nearly five years. Now -- can it slow down?

Monday July 4th,

Officials say a suicide truck bomb in downtown Baghdad killed 115 people and wounded nearly 200 others who were out shopping and celebrating ahead of the holiday marking the end of Ramadan

Monday July 4th,

Suicide bomber strikes near US diplomatic site in Saudi city of Jiddah; no one is killed

Monday July 4th,

Bangladesh's prime minister pays respects at a stadium where the bodies of the three victims from the weekend attack in Bangladesh's capital lay in state

Monday July 4th,

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's prime minister visited a stadium Monday where the bodies of three of the 20 victims were taken after a weekend attack in the capital, while security officials questioned some of those who had been rescued as they searched for information on the possible masterminds.

Monday July 4th,

NEW YORK (AP) — From fireworks soaring above the Washington Monument to hot dogs being downed in New York City's famed frank-eating contest, Americans aren't shy about celebrating their nation's birthday. Many places are rolling out long-established Independence Day traditions on Monday (even if some of those traditions aren't as long-established as they sound). Some communities are trying new things to mark the holiday, even as others are paring back. Some Fourth of July highlights from around the country:

Monday July 4th,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Clinton trust campaign is turning to powerful advocates, chief among them President Barack Obama, to vouch for the Democratic candidate shadowed by an FBI investigation on the brink of her presidential nomination.