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The parents of a little boy found dead in a dumpster are now facing new abuse charges connected to another child.

Las Vegas parents accused in 2-year-old's death face new abuse charges connected to 2nd child LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The parents of a two-year-old boy found deceased in a dumpster face additional child abuse charges related to another child, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.

With events like "Goofy Bowl" or "Score Bowl," you can bet the Nevada Special Olympics Bowl for Gold event is a fun fundraising event.
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Special Olympics Nevada’s Bowl for the Gold supports athletes Special Olympics Nevada is hosting its annual Bowl for the Gold fundraising event on September 7 at Strike Zone Bowling Center to raise funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities, featuring …

The summer of 2024 is now in the record books as the hottest ever recorded in the Las Vegas valley.

Hottest summer on record for Las Vegas; average summer temperature 107 degrees Las Vegas experienced its hottest recorded summer in 2024, with several heat records being broken, including the hottest day ever recorded at 120 degrees, and an excessive heat watch is now in effe…

AI may not replace as many jobs as once thought.

AI may not steal many jobs after all. It may just make workers more efficient WASHINGTON (AP) — Imagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is. Alorica, a company in Irvine, California, that runs customer-service centers around the world, h…

Who are you going to call when you have a grumpy elephant?

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Call the elephant movers CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — When it comes to the niche business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. The Egyptian veterinarian’s résumé includes possibly th…

Hundreds of victims of N**i Germany's WWII mass executions were laid to rest in a state burial.

Poland holds a state burial for more than 700 victims of N**i Germany’s World War II massacres WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Decades after they were killed, Poland held a state burial on Monday of the remains of more than 700 victims of N**i Germany’s World War II mass executions that were rec…

What's the future of Social Security?

Will Social Security be around when I retire? Social Security is running out of money, but that doesn’t mean monthly checks will stop a decade from now.

The world is filled with microplastics, found in everything from the air and oceanwater to common foods like chicken and rice – and, according to a new study, even the human brain.

Super small pieces of plastic are invading human brains, scientists say The world is filled with microplastics, found in everything from the air and oceanwater to common foods like chicken and rice – and, according to a new study, even the human brain.

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of an 88-year-old Virginia man who, according to his family, died after eating Boar’s Head meat included in a massive recall.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Boar’s Head listeria outbreak The Virginia man, who escaped Germany during the Holocaust, died after spending 10 days in the hospital.

With the beginning of September comes another drop of new releases from Netflix.

What’s new on Netflix in September? With the beginning of September comes another drop of new titles on Netflix.

Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’ offices with rashes, chemical burns and other allergic reactions.

Children are using anti-aging products. The harm is more than skin deep Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’ offices with rashes, chemical burns and other allergic reactions.

Do you love pumpkin spice and fall flavors? If so, you could get paid $1,000 for trying all of Trader Joe’s new fall products.

Get paid $1K to taste Trader Joe’s pumpkin spice products Do you love pumpkin spice and fall flavors? If so, you could get paid $1,000 for trying all of Trader Joe’s new fall products. This is how.

Those in the northwest Las Vegas valley have noticed some unwanted changes to their local park, telling 8 News Now that they fear the water in the pond may be killing wildlife.

Las Vegas residents concerned with recent pond closure at Floyd Lamb Park Those in the northwest Las Vegas valley have noticed some unwanted changes to their local park, telling 8 News Now that they fear the water in the pond may be killing wildlife.

Parents in the Las Vegas valley who have children aiming for higher education may potentially look at investing in a 529 plan.

529 plan can help Las Vegas parents save for college tuition Parents in the Las Vegas valley who have children aiming for higher education may potentially look at investing in a 529 plan.

Two people were hospitalized after a fire at a northwest Las Vegas valley apartment complex Sunday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.

2 hospitalized after fire at northwest Las Vegas valley apartment complex Two people were hospitalized after a fire at a northwest Las Vegas valley apartment complex Sunday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.

A popular weight loss drug reduced the risk of COVID-19 deaths, according to a new study.

Popular weight loss drug reduced risk of COVID deaths in new study People taking the drug still contracted the virus during the clinical trial, but their chances of dying dropped by 33 percent, the study found.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon after being shot during an alleged armed robbery attempt, the team announced.

NFL rookie shot during alleged robbery attempt released from hospital A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Three people were killed Saturday morning when a small plane crashed into a row of townhomes Saturday morning in a neighborhood east of Portland, Oregon, setting the homes ablaze.

3 die after plane crashes into Oregon townhomes The crash remains under investigation.

David Golden remembers the day in great detail.

Tennessee man recalls being buried alive for almost 16 hours For more than 15 hours, a Tennessee man remained trapped under a massive pile of dirt.

Homeowners have been reluctant to sell due to elevated mortgage rates, but a new report shows the so-called “lock-in effect” is starting to ease.

The mortgage rate ‘lock-in effect’ is starting to ease The share of homeowners with a mortgage rate below 6% is down from record highs, according to a new report.

The job market has slowed in recent months and those thinking about a career change may want to look into healthcare for long-term stability.

The 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade: data These 10 jobs are expected to grow the fastest over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections.

Traveling abroad can be an expensive proposition. But with international travel rates up and economic factors favoring American travelers, many global destinations are more affordable than domestic travel for U.S. jet-setters—especially now.

Ranking the 50 best countries for affordable travel Traveling abroad can be an expensive proposition. But with international travel rates up and economic factors favoring American travelers, many global destinations are more affordable than domestic…

Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had experienced.

These states have the most cases of West Nile, the virus that left Dr. Fauci hospitalized Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had exper…

With up to 17 rooms to clean each shift, Fatima Amahmoud’s job at the Moxy hotel in downtown Boston sometimes feels impossible.

Hotel workers start strikes at top chains: Here’s why At least 15,000 workers have voted to authorize strikes if no agreements are reached at hotels in 12 cities, from Honolulu to Boston.

Rapper Isaac Freeman III, popularly known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, has died, according to his tour manager. He was 53 years old.

Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after medical emergency on stage The artist reportedly collapsed while performing in Connecticut on Friday.

A Las Vegas volunteer group gave haircuts to homeless veterans Saturday morning.

Las Vegas volunteer group gives haircuts to homeless veterans A Las Vegas volunteer group gave haircuts to homeless veterans Saturday morning.

Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and Las Vegas organizations are taking part. A resource fair took place at the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada on Saturday, educating neighbors on the mission to end overdoses.

Las Vegas valley support groups recognize International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and Las Vegas organizations are taking part. A resource fair took place at the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada on Saturday, educating neighbors o…

After most Nevada voters surveyed supported the recent ‘no taxes on tips’ proposal, 8 News Now spoke with several gig workers Thursday who shared what they’re hoping to see.

Gig workers share hopes for ‘No Tax on Tips’ proposal after poll shows Nevadans favor it LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – After most Nevada voters surveyed supported the recent ‘no taxes on tips’ proposal, 8 News Now spoke with several gig workers Thursday who shared what they& #821…

A teenager accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack was found with bomb-making guides and was previously suspended for threatening a school shooting, according to documents and photos the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.

Photos: Las Vegas teenager allegedly 'pledged allegiance to ISIS,' built bombs, threatened school shooting LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A teenager accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack was found with bomb-making guides and was previously suspended for threatening a school shooting, according to…