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Archive for December 24, 2001

Report: Yucca is behind schedule: The Energy Department's drive to open a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain by 2010 is partly fueled by a desire to reduce its liability to power producers, a federal audit says.; 11:22 a.m.

Gift eases crunch for retail center tenants: Grace Leong; The tenants of the Main Center, a small shopping area two blocks north of the Stratosphere hotel-casino, received an early holiday gift this year.; 11:22 a.m.

Traffic stop leads to stolen-gun discovery: Carlos Marquez, 20, and Pete Jaurigue, 26, were pulled over when police suspected they were driving a stolen car. They were taken into custody when the Metro Police officer thought they were acting suspicious, police ...; 11:19 a.m.

Unemployment claims dropping in Nevada: CARSON CITY -- New claims for unemployment benefits are starting to drop in Nevada as the economy begins to recover from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.; 11:18 a.m.

E-mailers are choking on holiday 'spam': By Emily Richmond; Tips; 10:27 a.m.

Animal Foundation to begin neutering program again: The Animal Foundation, which last week suspended its low-cost, spay-neuter clinic at its shelter that serves as the Las Vegas city pound, said today it has begun making spay-neuter appointments for Jan. 15 and beyond.; 10:25 a.m.

UN agency rules for Sands in trademark case: The United Nation's World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO), in a decision issued Dec. 6, ordered Red Group of South Africa to transfer its domain name "sandsofthecaribbean.com" to Las Vegas Sands because ...; 10:25 a.m.

Brewer in $1.7 billion deal: GOLDEN, Colo. -- Adolph Coors Co., the third-largest U.S. brewer, said today it agreed to buy Interbrew SA's Carling business for $1.7 billion in cash to expand internationally and gain the No. 2 beer brand ...; 10:07 a.m.

Call center to move headquarters to Las Vegas: Encompass TeleServices, Beaverton, Ore., will open a 12,000-square-foot call center and headquarters next month on South Pearl Street, near Sunset and Pecos roads. By March, the company expects the center will employ more than 300 ...; 10:06 a.m.

Warlord named to Cabinet: Kathy Gannon; KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan's new leader quickly went to work trying to heal the country's deep divisions, naming a prominent warlord as deputy defense minister today in an effort to unite the country's often-feuding factions.; 10:04 a.m.

Israel firm on banning Arafat from Bethlehem: Ibrahim Hazboun; BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- Despite European and U.S. intervention, Israel said today it would not let Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat attend Christmas Mass in Bethlehem unless he arrests the assassins of an Israeli Cabinet minister.; 10:03 a.m.

Shoe bomb suspect arraigned: Steve Leblanc; BOSTON -- A man who allegedly tried to set off explosives hidden in his shoes while flying on a jetliner was ordered held in federal custody today, and authorities said they had no evidence to ...; 10:01 a.m.

Health-care giant training laid-off workers for jobs: The nation's largest hospital company and the U.S. Labor Department are teaming up and paying $10 million to train people who've lost their jobs, particularly after Sept. 11, to work in health care.; 10:00 a.m.

Business briefs for December 24, 2001: NEW YORK -- In what was supposed to be the biggest shopping weekend of the season, consumers remained frugal Saturday and Sunday, despite heavy discounting and advertising blitzes.; 10:00 a.m.

Families find holiday comfort: By Timothy Pratt; At least two Las Vegas families don't take having a roof over their heads for granted this Christmas.; 9:56 a.m.

State's cash shortfall not as bad as expected: CARSON CITY -- Despite lagging tax collections, the state's finances are in better shape than expected -- better than larger states that are running in the red, Gov. Kenny Guinn says.; 9:54 a.m.

Guinn seeks fed aid for hospitals: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn is asking the federal government for an additional $11 million to help public hospitals, including University Medical Center in Las Vegas, to handle an expected increase in uninsured patients ...; 9:52 a.m.

Local news briefs for December 24, 2001: Metro Police are investigating as a homicide the death of a local man who was found by his family early Saturday morning in his home.; 9:52 a.m.

Comeback is no consolation for Rebels: Steve Addy; Rallying from 17 down was inspiring, but it wasn't UNLV's most encouraging accomplishment Saturday.; 9:50 a.m.

Gaming people for December 24, 2001: Mike Caloiaro is director of product planning at Sigma Game Inc.; 9:50 a.m.

Business people for December 24, 2001: Don Crawford of Camden Development is 2002 president of the Nevada Landscape Association.; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Racing fans await Santa Anita opener: Ralph Siraco; Horseplayers know their final gift will arrive the day after Christmas, when Santa Anita opens its 65th winter-spring racing season.; 9:49 a.m.

Inspectors find extra rooms at casino resort: ATLANTIC CITY -- City officials are trying to determine whether the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort made any money off 43 hotel rooms that were off the books for years.; 9:48 a.m.

Trojans look sharp: Steve Guiremand; It has been three long years since USC has made it to a bowl game. But the Trojans, who face Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl on Tuesday afternoon at Sam Boyd Stadium, say they ...; 9:48 a.m.

Agency accused of false advertising: SACRAMENTO -- Millions of Californians have played instant scratch-off state lottery games with no chance of winning the big advertised prizes, according to court documents and testimony by lottery officials.; 9:47 a.m.

USC star happy to be alive: Steve Guiremand; It was early Sunday morning when Antuan Simmons, some USC teammates and a handful of Utah players showed up at Sunrise Children's Hospital to spread a little Christmas cheer.; 9:46 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time noon; 9:46 a.m.

Educators say visa scrutiny hurts U.S.: By Timothy Pratt; International education officials at Nevada's major colleges and universities fear the federal government's heightened scrutiny of student visas will give the United States a bad image abroad and affect what is a billion-dollar business nationwide.; 9:46 a.m.

Obituaries for December 24, 2001: Denise Kay Brechler, 45, of North Las Vegas died Thursday in North Las Vegas. She was born March 3, 1956, in Jacksonville, Texas. A resident for 44 years, she was an office manager for an ...; 9:45 a.m.

Las Vegas attorney on athletic commission: Bailey, whose law practice specializes in corporate litigation, gaming and health care, succeeds Glenn Carano of Reno on Dec. 31. Gov. Kenny Guinn announced his selection Friday.; 9:44 a.m.

VEGAS SPORTS ON TV-RADIO: VEGAS SPORTS ON TV-RADIO; 9:43 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Baseball balks, misses out on parity: Dean Juipe; As a microcosm of what's both good and bad in baseball, consider the case of Jason Giambi, the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics.; 8:53 a.m.

Cougars score one for the MWC with big upset: Victoria Sun; Eric Nielsen, Matt Montague, Daniel Bobik and Mark Bigelow.; 8:51 a.m.

Birth announcements for December 24, 2001: Dec. 10:; 8:28 a.m.

Henderson offers basketball day camp for youths: Sessions for players ages 6 to 9 are 9 to 11:30 a.m. Players 10 to 14 meet noon to 3 p.m.; 8:26 a.m.

Letter: Metro officers deserve praise: In short order, an officer and AMR came to my door. AMR took me to the emergency room at Mountain View Hospital, where I was treated. This letter is not to go in to the ...; 8:24 a.m.

Letter: Republicans are destroying U.S. economy: If they really think tax reductions will cause their rich supporters to expand corporations and hire more people, their IQs are questionable. Those pals are laying off employees because their sales of goods or services ...; 8:23 a.m.

Columnist William Safire: Things are really starting to heat up: William Safire; WE ARE TOLD that because we drive gas-guzzling utility vehicles and insist on repeatedly exhaling, greenhouse gases are entrapping the warm air, raising the Earth's temperature, which will inexorably melt the polar icecaps and drown ...; 8:22 a.m.

Editorial: Giving the gifts that matter: While we sing holiday songs of peace and joy, we face many uncertainties -- a struggling economy, loss of jobs, the lingering effects of terrorist attacks, the threat of more attacks, a war on terrorism ...; 8:20 a.m.

Carrey sets sights on citizenship: Anglea Dawson; LOS ANGELES -- Growing up in Canada, Jim Carrey had an affinity for all things American. "I've always felt like America was like a big brother protecting us in the schoolyard," recalls the 39-year-old actor, ...; 8:14 a.m.

Attitude Adjustment: Kimberley McGee; Eric Wilson was a shy little boy who was intimidated by playground antics.; 8:03 a.m.

Trends for December 24, 2001: Lisa Ferguson; Lisa Ferguson is the Sun assistant features editor. Her Trends column appears Mondays. Reach her at lisa@lasvegassun.com or 259-4060.; 8:01 a.m.

Kwanzaa takes on new meaning in light of tragedies: Kimberley McGee; After the gifts have been unwrapped and the Christmas dinner has been turned into bundles of leftovers, thousands of local families will gather to celebrate the annual holiday Kwanzaa.; 1:13 a.m.

Making a house more of Home for the Holidays: Daniel and Rebecca have at times searched the seat cushions of their worn sofa for loose change to get enough money to fill a prescription for one of their ailing children.; 1:12 a.m.

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