Print edition for November 11, 2000

Bosnians vote in election seen as showdown with nationalists: Robert H. Reid; SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Bosnians voted Saturday in nationwide elections to determine whether this war-ravaged country follows its Balkan neighbors and rejects ethnic parties that led them into war.

As Barak heads to U.S., four Palestinians, Israeli killed: Greg Myre; JERUSALEM - With Israel's prime minister heading to Washington for talks aimed at curbing Mideast violence, bloodshed persisted in the Gaza Strip and West Bank on Saturday, leaving four Palestinians and one Israeli soldier dead.

Bush goes to court to halt recount as Gore seeks more votes: David Espo; George W. Bush's campaign went to federal court in Florida on Saturday, determined to block Democratic requests for hand recounts of votes of portions of the state that holds the key to the 2000 presidential election.

Governor: About 170 people dead in Austrian cable car fire: Melissa Eddy; KAPRUN, Austria - A cable car crammed to capacity with skiers and snowboarders caught fire Saturday while being pulled through an Alpine tunnel, trapping the passengers deep inside a mountain and killing about 170 people - many of them children and teen-agers.

Study ponders link between smoke, chromosome damage: Casino workers and others exposed to tobacco smoke are inhaling toxins that damage chromosomes, and a University of Nevada Medical School researcher will try to find out in a Las Vegas study whether the smoke increases disease risk.

Banks steals the show in Rebels win: Steve Addy; Maybe the Rebels won't miss point guard Mark Dickel so much after all.

Thomas, Turner come through in final seconds for UNLV: Steve Guiremand; Jason Thomas' sore right foot was bothering him again Saturday afternoon at chilly and windy Sam Boyd Stadium.

In Cambodia, unlike other countries, most attacks are woman-on-woman: Robin McDowell; PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - In Cambodia, awash in weapons after decades of war, there are plenty of ways to take revenge. But for those who throw acid instead of grenades, the aim is not to kill but to strip a woman of her beauty.

As Barak heads to U.S., bloodshed continues: Greg Myre; JERUSALEM - With Israel's prime minister heading to Washington for talks aimed at curbing Mideast violence, bloodshed persisted in the Gaza Strip and West Bank on Saturday, leaving six Palestinians and one Israeli soldier dead.

After joy of Milosevic's downfall, Yugoslavs ready for rough winter, more hard times: Brian Murphy; BELGRADE, Yugoslavia - These should be glorious days at the Klub Optimist.

Sierra Leone government says it will watch rebels carefully: Clarence Roy-Macaulay; FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - A day after reaching a cease-fire with the rebel Revolutionary United Front, Sierra Leone's government said Saturday it was pleased with the deal signed, but that it would pressure the rebels to keep their word.

Clinton visits scene of Vietnam war that he opposed: Deb Riechmann; WASHINGTON - During the Vietnam War, a youthful Bill Clinton denounced the draft and avoided military service. Now, in the waning days of his presidency, he will become the first U.S. president to visit communist Vietnam since the end of a war that divided America.

UNLV teaching program keeping classrooms full: Jeffrey Libby; The aggressive recruiting drive to entice teachers to the Las Vegas Valley stretches around the globe.

Faith a factor in saving Private Clayton: David Clayton; It was May 11, 1945, five years to the day before I was born. Censorship of letters home had just been lifted, and I imagine my dad was just one of thousands of GI's fighting the war in Europe who felt liberated. They could finally write home and tell their families the real story of what they had experienced.

McDonald's history in Las Vegas: McDonald becomes the youngest city councilman to be named mayor pro tem

McDonald's fall as rapid as his rise: Erin Neff; Michael McDonald blew into city politics six years ago as a fresh-faced young cop earnestly trying to restore faith to a council seat whose previous occupant was plagued by ethical lapses.

King of Blues: B.B. King, a Las Vegas resident for more than 23 years, needs no introduction anywhere.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Absence of care is chronic: When Gov. Kenny Guinn unveiled his prescription drug subsidy program earlier this year, one Las Vegas woman thought it was the beginning of a happy ending.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Carlin MGM-bound, by George: Kate Maddox; George Carlin is moving on. After 11 years of performing on the big stage at Bally's, Carlin's jumping down-Strip to the MGM Grand. The pony-tailed comic will reportedly be doing his final show at Bally's on Wednesday, after a two-week stay. His Bally's deal had him shtick-ing there for 11 weeks this year.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Councilman finally exposed: TO UNDERSTAND why Councilman Michael McDonald's behavior was so egregious, listen to the defense he produced at his ethics hearing this week. I paraphrase: "Even though I have a conflict, it's copacetic for me to set up meetings and try to influence the outcome of agenda items -- so long as I don't actually vote on them."

Letter: Hard to forgive state 'Puritans': Hooray for the sanctimonious "Puritans." You came in search of religious freedom and now seek to oppress others with your beliefs.

Letter: Why doesn't Bush concede the election?: Let's assume for a moment that there are enough Palm Beach voters who mistakenly voted for Pat Buchanan, while intending to vote for Gore, to change the outcome in Florida. Nobody is arguing that these people, mostly seniors, are lying about their confusion. Why would anybody who voted for Buchanan want to change their mind and swing the election to Gore? This would mean that Gore had both the popular vote and the majority of voters in Florida.

Editorial: No bitter aftertaste from this campaign: For that matter, accepting an invitation to meet with his rival says something about Gibbons, too. After all, incumbents who win in a landslide -- as Gibbons did -- usually don't find much political benefit in meeting with a vanquished opponent. It was nice to see the two, who rarely agreed on the issues, get together and talk amicably after the campaign. This is quite a contrast to the partisan sniping that goes on in Washington, which poisons the atmosphere there.

Editorial: McDonald oversteps propriety: It is amazing that McDonald continued to insist during the ethics hearing last week that he didn't misuse his office to separately benefit his employer and a friend. Based on the testimony of fellow City Council members and City Hall staffers, it is clear that McDonald overstepped ethical bounds. McDonald tried to make the distinction that because he abstained on City Council votes involving these matters, he wasn't lobbying with his behind-the-scenes machinations to further the interests of his employer, Larry Scheffler, and his friend, topless club owner Rick Rizzolo. What nonsense. In particular, does he believe that Scheffler, the ...

Where I Stand: Brian Greenspun: JOA is here to stay: WHY ASK Tom Mitchell anything?

Columnist Jeff German: Reid gears for battle over sports wagering: THE BATTLE lines have been drawn with the casino industry's foes in Washington.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Much expected of three new judges: Sandy Thompson; THE THREE new Clark County Family Court judges will have to hit the ground running.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Sunday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Prized Demon - Stevens on Mitchell trainee, draws good post for route opener, well placed here. Cannon - Ships from Bay Meadows, Pincay on Peary trainee, draws good rail post, good spot. Value Play -- Slew Anew