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Archive for November 27, 2006

Ron Kantowski on what could have been a day in the media spotlight for UNLV basketball: It comes as no shock to those who have watched the once mighty Rebel program surrender its place from alongside the Final Four bluebloods that the marquee college basketball game was played across town, at ...; 7:19 a.m.

TAKE FIVE: WENDELL WHITE: By Rob Miech; UNLV senior swingman Wendell White drops to his knees every night and prays. "I'm blessed," he said. "God has blessed me. Yeah, I talk to God. I'm happy I'm in this position right now."; 7:19 a.m.

THE OPENING LINE: COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS; 7:19 a.m.

Artworks that make a home: By Kristen Peterson; While most serious collectors invest years perusing auctions and staying abreast of East and West Coast galleries, newcomers find it difficult to navigate the mystique of the art world.; 7:19 a.m.

1,500 shows but never a dull moment: What: The 1,500th performance of "Mamma Mia!"; 7:18 a.m.

Ugly specter of vigilantism: Roger Barnett, who owns or leases from the government 22,000 acres of ranchland near the U.S.-Mexico border in southeast Arizona, was sued by Ronald Morales and Morales' father. The men said they were hunting with ...; 7:18 a.m.

Iraq's forgotten warriors: Lured by good pay, truck drivers, mechanics and others sign on to work in Iraq or Afghanistan and often quickly find themselves in combat zones, usually unarmed and untrained.; 7:18 a.m.

Letter: Nevadan should have gotten portrait job: It didn't have to be Baker, but by Guinn choosing an artist from Washington state he makes a mockery of Nevada artists and reinforces the misconception that people from elsewhere hold that Nevada is not ...; 7:18 a.m.

Letter: Resurrecting rails could aid travel: Routine rail travel is still popular in the Northeast corridor - Boston through New York to the nation's capital. Shamefully, we no longer have the same throughout the Southwest region, as pointed out Friday in ...; 7:18 a.m.

Letter: War casualties are on president's head: The slogan "Support the Troops" was just code for supporting Bush in his illegal war against the Iraqi people.; 7:17 a.m.

Nurturing is not offensive: The mother, Emily Gillette of New Mexico, says she was told by the flight attendant to put a blanket over the child to cover up. Gillette says she wasn't exposing anything, but she says the ...; 7:17 a.m.

John Katsilometes on an energetic performance by Liza Minnelli, who gave her all for 'her babies': Afterward I asked one of the "Burn The Floor" cast members, probably in his mid-'20s, what he thought. He shook his head and said, "Incredible. It was the best show I have ever seen."; 7:17 a.m.

LOOKING IN ON: GAMING: By Liz Benston; Casino proponents and foes have something to be thankful for this holiday season.; 7:17 a.m.

Congress may find travel more taxing: By Lisa Mascaro; WASHINGTON - After globe-trotting for free with their spouses on trips sponsored by private corporations and interest groups, some members of Nevada's congressional delegation may be getting a visit from the taxman.; 7:16 a.m.

More pork on Nevada's plate: By Lisa Mascaro; WASHINGTON - When it comes to drawing tax dollars from Washington back to Nevada, Sen. Harry Reid's gain is the Silver State's pork.; 7:16 a.m.

Earthquake a real possibility: To Nevadans who have grown complacent about the potential for a devastating temblor rocking the region, a state earthquake-activity report presents an unsettling conclusion.; 7:16 a.m.

Poll ranks national leaders' popularity: AP; 1. Rudolph Giuliani, former New York City mayor, 64.2; 6:24 a.m.

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