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The National Weather Service has reported an earthquake occurred about 15 miles southwest of Las Vegas. It happened around 3:10 a.m. on Sunday near Sloan, just off the I-15. NWS said it was a 3.6 magnitude earthquake.

This month police are focusing on aggressive drivers and speeding in work zones. Saskatchewan Government Insurance says police will be on the lookout for traffic violations such as speeding, unsafe passing and running red lights and stop signs.

A top protest leader in Hong Kong says blockades will be removed to allow government officials to return to work. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive had called for the demonstrators to allow clear access to government buildings by Monday.

A French nurse, who contracted the deadly Ebola disease while volunteering in Liberia, has left hospital after being cured of the virus, reports said Saturday citing the French health minister.

Industry Canada introduces new regulations around the use of electronic labels on mobile devices and wearable technology The federal government is allowing manufacturers of mobile devices and wearable technology to present government and industry required label information electronically in lieu of physical labels or nameplates.

Nearly two-thirds of abortion clinics in Texas were forced to close immediately following a federal appeals court decision Thursday. A three-judge panel of the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state could enforce its law requiring abortion clinics to be built to the same stringent standards as hospitals, forcing the closures.

A US peace activist’s attempt to travel more than 1,000 miles from Florida to Bermuda in a homemade inflatable bubble has ended with an ocean rescue by coast guards. Reza Baluchi said he had planned the Atlantic “zorbing” trip to raise money “for children in need” and “to … inspire those that have lost hope for a better future”.

The all-new Honda Civic Type R will hit European showrooms next year, and the manufacturer promises unmatched performance against all previous Type R models in the brand’s history. Uh, that includes the Civic, the Integra, the Accord and even the mighty NSX.

Dining with heavier friends could prompt you to eat more than you normally would. New research conducted by Cornell University demonstrated how the weight of the people dining with (or near) an individual could have an effect on how much they eat.

The two sparred when Affleck felt Maher and guest Sam Harris were painting an overly broad and negative picture of those who practice Islam.

The couple who became an internet sensation this week after their reaction to learning there were going to have quadruplets has opened up about their long battle with infertility, their new fame, and why they chose to document their struggle.