Print edition for May 24, 2006

Editorial: Remarks were warped, too: "Democratic leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Ted Kennedy - let me tell you, I say this without reservation - they have hurt our military, they have emboldened our enemy," Ensign said.

Gladiators committed to winning in Vegas: Brian Hilderbrand; But the outlook for the team is not all doom and gloom, according to general manger Dan Dolby. In fact, he said the future looks pretty bright.

Court seeking state-county partnership to conduct mental tests: District Judge Jackie Glass isn't asking for any special treatment. Instead, she is simply seeking the same treatment District Court in Washoe County has received from the state Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services since 1999.

Letter: Rubber turkey concept could work on border: Now Mr. Bush is pushing to have 6,000 National Guard troops assigned to the border. These troops would be handcuffed, having no authority to arrest or retain illegals, but used for odd jobs and to exhibit a military presence.

Reform challenges await new DFS director: "We've got to find a way to strengthen families before they disrupt," said Tom Waite, president of Girls and Boys Town of Nevada. "Right now we are seeing kids floating down the river, and we're jumping in to save them.

Editorial: GOP plank is all warped: This is a discredited idea whose main proponent is Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Ga., sponsor of a bill that would bring a new interpretation to the 14th Amendment. Ratified in 1868, the amendment states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."

Jeff Haney cuts the cards with the latest millionaire produced by the World Poker Tour: Stan Weiss, a 59-year-old sales professional from Nashville, outlasted a field of 384 entrants in the Mirage Poker Showdown to become the first winner in Season 5 of World Poker, the lucrative made-for-TV tour that airs on the Travel Channel (Cox cable channel 66).

Letter: Race horses need to be treated better: I wish thoroughbred racing, and the decision makers who regulate the sport (if they exist), would wise up already. How many young athletic horses need to be destroyed or retired because of injuries? Racing needs to appoint a commission, launch an investigation and allocate dollars toward research and development but, first, here is my best advice (I have owned horses since 1972 and still own horses):

John Katsilometes and Reba McEntire connect the dots between Nashville and Las Vegas at the ACMAs: "Welcome to the Academy of Country Music Awards, also known as 'Survivor Las Vegas,' " she said. "The big award tonight that everybody waits for is Entertainer of the Year, but I'm just gonna announce it now so we can go out and hit the tables. ... There are five nominees in that category, so you have a 1-in-5 chance - the best odds in Las Vegas."

Ron Kantowski on how a couple of local neighbors bonded through Indy 500: By Ron Kantowski; For the past four years, that's the way it was for longtime Henderson neighbors Sam Schmidt and Richie Hearn at the Indianapolis 500. People were beginning to wonder whether they had purchased final resting places 2 1/2 miles apart.

Gorman fires gay teacher: As a Bishop Gorman High School teacher for six years, Jeff Crouse relished imparting knowledge to young minds.

D.C.'s Newseum dedicated to free press: By Lisa Mascaro; Among them was Las Vegas Sun Editor Brian Greenspun, whose family joined the New York Times, NBC, ABC, Time Warner and others as founding partners of the $435 million Newseum, a striking seven-story building now being built between the White House and the Capitol.

This magician appears in three different shows on the Strip: Jerry Fink; When: 2 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, Mondays through Wednesdays. Dark Fridays and Sundays, except for this weekend when there will be special performances at 2 p.m. each day.

Demonstrators gather to re-create 'Peace Camp' protest: The "Peace Camp" was a semi-permanent and colorful presence at the Mercury exit for the Nevada Test Site along U.S. 95, the road from Las Vegas to Reno. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, protested until the end of nuclear testing in 1992, and smaller demonstrations continue.

Artist from Chile hot in LV: When Jorge Catoni moved to Las Vegas from Santiago, Chile, three years ago, he was hoping to establish his name in the budding Arts District. He also wanted to build a resume of exhibits - five, if he was lucky - something he couldn't do in Santiago, where contemporary art had yet to take hold.

Jon Ralston on how the state GOP has managed to shoot itself in the foot convention: Here is how the self-euthanizing state Republicans did no harm at their recent Mesquite conclave ...

Letter: Assimilation melting pot's main ingredient: He speaks of a "nation of laws" and then wants to give people who have been breaking our law the longest a better chance to be an American citizen.

Complete list of country music award winners: AP; Entertainer: Kenny Chesney

Editorial: Identities at high risk: A Veterans Affairs employee earlier this month broke the agency's policy and took home with him a laptop computer and external drive. The VA says a burglar broke into his home and stole the equipment, which contains the names of veterans who were discharged after 1975.