Print edition for November 4, 2006

Carter in final push on Ensign: Michael J. Mishak; Over the last few months, Jimmy Carter has tried to make the case that his son Jack could deliver the all-important seat that Democrats need to retake the U.S. Senate.

THE ELEVATOR: Who's headed toward the penthouse in the world of local sports - and who's getting the shaft:

Exchange student 'real deal' for Bonanza High School: For a few silent seconds, the slick 16-year-old Bonanza High striker squinted his eyes to seriously ponder the areas in which he's improved on the pitch since coming to Las Vegas in August.

Editorial: Putting free in Fremont St.: We ask because on Oct. 20 a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued yet another ruling finding that what happens here doesn't stay within the bounds of the U.S. Constitution.

Issue turns to possible cover-up: By Jeff German; At a news conference Friday, Richard Wright, attorney for Chrissy Mazzeo, vigorously criticized Metro Police, the media and the circle of advisers and attorneys around Rep. Jim Gibbons.

Letter: Killing is only agenda for Iraqi insurgents: Today, as well as right from the beginning, the presence of U.S. troops was and still is blamed for the violence in Iraq. If that is the case then the insurgents, the militias and especially their leaders must be one brick short of a full load.

Letter: Bush too dim to get Kerry's remarks: This is the same guy who has been out of step with the rest of the world since he said he was going to invade Iraq.

Editorial: New rule hurts newborns: Even the most vocal of those who believe in bringing felony charges against undocumented immigrants and deporting them en masse, we believed, could agree that there should be no barrier to health care for an infant with an ear infection, rash or other condition needing medical attention.

Legal experts say Metro should withdraw from investigation: Sam Skolnik and Steve Kanigher; He is an avowed supporter of Jim Gibbons, the Republican candidate for governor. He has implied that Chrissy Mazzeo has political motivations for accusing Gibbons of assault.

'The incident' finally political fair game: By J. Patrick Coolican; For some time, the allegation Chrissy Mazzeo made about Rep. Jim Gibbons remained - on the surface anyway - in the legal realm.

Letter: Yet one more fond memory of the Stardust: Some students and I started the practice at the old Basic High School and Channel 8 came out and put kids and critters on the evening news. We tried to get it recognized as an intramural sport, but the Clark County School District said no. The Stardust folks, however, said yes and let us use part of the parking lot near the front.

Editorial: Their memories may fade: The parents turned to Congress, which passed a law setting up a similar center for missing adults. President Bill Clinton signed the legislation, known as Kristen's Law, in 2000.

FLASHPOINT for Nov 04, 2006: This excerpt from a piece in The New York Times this week sums up Nevada's U.S. Senate race this year - it was published one day after the president visited Elko on behalf of John Ensign: "But there was some confusion at the White House on Thursday about just which elections were taking place. One spokesman initially told reporters there was no Senate race in Nevada this year, though the incumbent Republican, John Ensign, has a Democratic opponent who should be at least passingly familiar, since he is Jack Carter, the son of former President Jimmy Carter. The White House ...

If Democrats take the House, rising star will get much credit: By J. Patrick Coolican; There's no polite way to say this. Rahm Emanuel looks like a corpse lately. He has sunken eyes ringed with what looks like charcoal. The man is so tired that he gave a weak handshake Friday, when it's just inconceivable he doesn't own a firm grip.