Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:28:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient. The nursing board gave Paul Santiago a licenseMore>>
After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:00:29 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip. According to the Clark County District Attorney's office, HazhirMore>>
A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas. The Rio is a popular spot take it the breathtakingMore>>
Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:03:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas space entrepreneur has signed a deal with NASA that sets the tone for the future of space exploration, including possible bases on the moon. Back in January, Robert Bigelow ofMore>>
A Las Vegas space entrepreneur has signed a deal with NASA that sets the tone for the future of space exploration, including possible bases on the moon.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:21:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- For weeks, the Clark County School Board of Trustees has been debating whether to hire a national search firm to scour the country for a new superintendent or keep the search local. TheMore>>
For weeks, the Clark County School Board of Trustees has been debating whether to hire a national search firm to scour the country for a new superintendent or keep the search local.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:14 GMT
BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom. Giulian Grasso was out of school forMore>>
While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:15:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired. When the I-Team obtained picturesMore>>
Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:55:42 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Highway Patrol has closed both directions of traffic on U.S. 95 from Las Vegas Boulevard to the Spaghetti Bowl. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. 8 News NOW will have updatesMore>>
Nevada Highway Patrol is reopening both directions of traffic on U.S. 95 from Las Vegas Boulevard to the Spaghetti Bowl about 3:20 p.m. Wednesday.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:43:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Social media is playing a big role in keeping people around the country informed about what's happening in Oklahoma. For some, it has become a critical lifeline, especially for those withMore>>
Social media is playing a big role in keeping people around the country informed about what's happening in Oklahoma.More>>
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Superstorm Sandy drove the number of people seeking unemployment benefits up to a seasonally adjusted 439,000 last week, the highest level in 18 months.
The Labor Department says applications increased by 78,000 because a large number of applications were filed in states damaged by the storm. People can claim unemployment benefits if their workplaces close and they don't get paid.
The storm may distort claims for another two weeks, the department has said.
The four-week average of applications, a less volatile number, increased to 383,750.
Before the storm, applications fluctuated between 360,000 and 390,000 this year. At the same time, employers added an average of nearly 157,000 jobs a month. That's barely enough to lower the unemployment rate, which was 7.9 percent in October.
