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Committee rejects bill to clamp down on Virginia lottery ads: Larry O'Dell; A House of Delegates Committee voted 11-7 Sunday to carry over to next year a bill to tighten restrictions on Virginia Lottery ads, including the humorous TV spots featuring the mascot of the state-run games ...; 10:14 a.m.

Former gambling regulator returns to witness stand in Edwards case: Natalie Gott; U.S. District Judge Frank Polozola had reserved Friday as a day off for the jurors.; 10:13 a.m.

Storm brings heavy snow to Tahoe, more on way: Martin Griffith; More snow was on the way as the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for another storm expected to hit the region Sunday afternoon.; 9:19 a.m.

Prosecutor: Teacher won't be charged with child abuse: That decision should be made in the next few days after Helzer gets additional information from school police.; 9:18 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Not a whitewash report: The U.S. Forest Service did a thorough investigation of the problems its employees are experiencing in northeastern Nevada. Some members of other federal agencies predicted it would be a whitewash. It wasn't a whitewash and ...; 9:17 a.m.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: There's got to be a better child welfare way: Sandra Thompson; But they didn't go home. The woman was a caseworker who took them to Child Haven, the county's shelter for abused and neglected youths. Kemi and her brother stayed there for six months before being ...; 9:16 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: A mother's love is hard to give up: You never know how much you're going miss a mother's love until she's gone.; 9:15 a.m.

Letter: Air safety claims have hollow ring: JERRY FRIDDELL; 9:14 a.m.

Letter: Republicans let true colors show: At one time that they did stand and applaud, the camera for just a very brief moment was on Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., which was enough time to observe him giving a hand ...; 9:14 a.m.

Letter: Father should decide what's best for Elian: If he stays in America without his father, he is subject to the documented risk factors associated with growing up without a father. Elian would be five times more likely to commit suicide; 32 times ...; 9:13 a.m.

Editorial: Nevada survives -- once again: These negotiations between Murkowski and Bingaman quickly expanded to include the Clinton administration's point man on nuclear waste, Energy Secretary Bill Richardson. Ironically, some of Murkowski's concessions to gain votes ended up creating more problems ...; 8:58 a.m.

Lake Tahoe business owner, employee arrested on arson charges: The Kings Beach building was gutted and its contents were destroyed in the Tuesday night blaze. The company installs garage doors.; 8:56 a.m.

Beau Rivage casino attempts to save dying magnolia trees: "A series of experts are looking at them right now and looking at the options," Beau Rivage spokesman Andy Bourland said. "We have modified and altered a variety of different (things), including the lighting, watering ...; 8:56 a.m.

National hatchery works to restore threatened trout: Sandra Chereb; It was the first time in the facility's 33-year history that such a massive extermination was required to control the spread of illness.; 8:55 a.m.

Senate approves slot machine expansion for scholarships: Barry Massey; The bill by Sen. Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, would permit tracks to have an additional 200 slot machines for a total of 500.; 8:54 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Cars, bikes should share the road: We can only hope the new county signs reminding cyclists and motorists to "share the road" can prevent others from dying like Nicholas J. Klapp.; 8:43 a.m.

Q&A: Queen of Sheena: Kimberley McGee; Sheena Easton rode the fame train all the way from her 1981 hit "Morning Train" to her current "Copa" coup.; 8:42 a.m.

Tracking sex offenders: Keith Paul; While states like Alaska and Utah have easily searchable databases of sex offenders available to anyone with a computer and a modem, Nevada is still struggling to create a usable database just for law enforcement.; 8:40 a.m.

Casino vote lands Malone on hot seat: Adrienne Packer; Lance Malone wanted a park in his neighborhood.; 8:39 a.m.

Floyd witness trapped in LV limbo: Stacy J. Willis; He's in her head now. In her sleep. There are nightmares. Most of the time, she sees his eyes.; 8:38 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Malone has deck stacked against him: County Commissioner Lance Malone may be the luckiest politician alive. He's like a poker player who has his cards face-up, revealing a busted hand. But the others at the table have either folded, or they ...; 8:36 a.m.

State police investigating bar service at the Turning Stone: That went against the state's ban against alcoholic beverages being sold at the reservation without permission from the state.; 1:02 a.m.

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