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Archive for December 28, 2007

US Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,900
AP
The AP count is two higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Thursday at 10 a.m. EST.
12:51 p.m.
Toyota to Unveil Concept Truck at Show
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The A-BAT concept vehicle is equipped with Hybrid Synergy Drive, Toyota's third-generation gas-electric hybrid powertrain technology, according to the company. Its trapezoidal profile was borrowed from the Prius, another hybrid Toyota vehicle.
11:46 a.m.
Adwatch: Obama Unveils 2 Ads in Iowa
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LENGTH: 30 seconds.
11:02 a.m.
Radiohead Album Among Year's Best
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1. "In Rainbows," Radiohead: The much-ballyhooed online release of "In Rainbows" in some ways obscured what an excellent album it is. The opener, "15 Step," begins with a cold electronic beat that sounds like recently ...
10:36 a.m.
South Africa's Zuma to Stand Trial
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Jacob Zuma will be tried in the High Court in August on charges of racketeering, money laundering, corruption and fraud, his lawyer Michael Hulley said Friday.
10:33 a.m.
Another Night, Another Wings Win
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First they learned that captain Joe Sakic would be lost for maybe three more months, then they got a feel for just how good the Detroit Red Wings are.
9:55 a.m.
Hollywood Brings the Crazy in 2007
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Wait ... you didn't have those urges this year? Then you obviously didn't reside in Hollywood, where such shenanigans aren't considered antics, but a regular way of life. That's why we're glad we could only ...
9:39 a.m.
In News, 2007 Was a Year of Frustration
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The wrenching sorrow of tragedies on a Virginia campus, a Minnesota highway bridge and deep inside a Utah coal mine is compounded by a question that echoes: Could this have been prevented?
9:08 a.m.
Thursday's College Basketball
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Drexel 73, Rider 66
8:15 a.m.
Clinton Ad Emphasizes Housing Crisis
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8:00 a.m.
Regents schedule special meeting to discuss budget
AP
Backup materials provided for the meeting show that the university system still is looking at across the board cuts of 4.5 percent.
7:37 a.m.
LOOKING IN ON: COURTS
By Brian Eckhouse
It's the sort of crime way beneath most courts reporters' radar - three stolen sandwiches amounting to $7 or $8 - but it's atop a pile of cases for Public Defender Phil Kohn.
7:19 a.m.
LOOKING IN ON: CARSON CITY
CARSON CITY - While all the other constitutional offices were open in the State Capitol on Monday afternoon, Gov. Jim Gibbons' office was dark.
7:19 a.m.
Housing causes worry as state's growth slips
In census data released Thursday, Nevada regained its throne as the state with the highest growth rate. But beneath those numbers is something a little troubling for employers here who already are scratching their heads ...
7:19 a.m.
Law, crime challenge students
Amir Hill-Shafeeq
As I attended the Sun Youth Forum for the second straight year, many things were racing through my mind. I couldn't help but be curious about all the interesting topics that were going to be ...
7:18 a.m.
Letter: FairTax would be anything but fair to most
Mr. Phillipine goes on to extol the "prebate" included in the plan, which will somehow make this tax more palatable to lower-income families. Mr. Phillipine makes much of the fact that the FairTax proposal includes ...
7:18 a.m.
Editorial: Build a better sidewalk
But as noted in a story in USA Today on Wednesday, urban planners now are being asked to design buildings and city streets that are safe for women - especially for women who live alone ...
7:18 a.m.
Editorial: Growth carries a lesson
So while it is momentarily exciting to know our state is again the No. 1 destination for people on the move, the excitement quickly gives way to concern about how that growth will affect the ...
7:18 a.m.
Editorial: Tragedy at assassin's hand
Bhutto's courageous October return to Pakistan, which she twice led as prime minister, to campaign for her party's candidates in the Jan. 8 parliamentary elections was rightly supported by the Bush administration. Her political rallies ...
7:18 a.m.
Letter: Las Vegas area needs diverse economy
The economy of the Las Vegas area needs industries besides tourism to keep our area growing and have something to fall back on.
7:17 a.m.
Letter: Raising taxes reduces total taxes collected
FDR did it after he was first elected in 1932 during the Great Depression. Income taxes were increased, and, with that tax bite, it was impossible for anyone to accumulate venture capital. As result, unemployment ...
7:17 a.m.
SIGHT UNSEEN: OUR FAVORITE PHOTOS THAT DIDN'T RUN THIS YEAR
Newspaper photographers make photographs with the goal of telling a story so readers will have more insight into the issue.
7:17 a.m.
THE ELEVATOR
Who's going to the penthouse in local sports and beyond - and who's getting the shaft in such a slow week
7:16 a.m.
Jeff Haney on Kansas' advantage over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl and why Ohio State's a good bet in the top game
First, the intangibles: Kansas lost to rival Missouri in its final regular-season game, but ended up beating out the Tigers for a Bowl Championship Series berth. The Jayhawks figure to be motivated to prove they ...
7:16 a.m.
TAKE FIVE: Ultimate fighting Championship 79, 'Nemesis'
Principals: Matt Hughes (43-5 mixed martial arts) vs. Georges St. Pierre (14-2)
7:16 a.m.
County mulls merger fight
By Marshall Allen
The Clark County Commission already opposes a monumental merger of health insurance companies, but now it will discuss litigation to block it.
7:16 a.m.
STRANDED STUDENTS
By Emily Richmond
STRANDED STUDENTS
7:16 a.m.
Shepherding 'leftovers,' tracking parents
By Emily Richmond
Attendance Officer Derrick Turner is in his first year on the job, but has already heard myriad explanations for forgotten children. The parents were stuck in traffic. There was miscommunication over whose day it was ...
7:16 a.m.
A Look at the Bhutto Family Dynasty
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Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto: late grandfather of Benazir Bhutto. Senior figure in the Pakistan Muslim League, the party that helped split Pakistan from India and lead it to independence in 1947.
5:55 a.m.
Countries Condemn Bhutto Killing
AP
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to condemn the killing.
5:26 a.m.
Polls: Obama, Clinton Close in Iowa, NH
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2:04 a.m.
LOOKING IN ON: COURTS Cost of free lunch a felony charge
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LOOKING IN ON: COURTS Cost of free lunch a felony charge
12:00 a.m.
LOOKING IN ON: CARSON CITY Despite law, governor’s office closed early on Christmas Eve
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LOOKING IN ON: CARSON CITY Despite law, governor’s office closed early on Christmas Eve
12:00 a.m.
Decent service from an airline costs extra
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Decent service from an airline costs extra
12:00 a.m.
TAKE FIVE: 3 doors down By Jerry Fink
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TAKE FIVE: 3 doors down By Jerry Fink
12:00 a.m.
Law, crime challenge students
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Law, crime challenge students
12:00 a.m.
ODDS ‘N’ ENDS Jeff Haney on Kansas’ advantage over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl and why Ohio State’s a good bet in the top game
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ODDS ‘N’ ENDS Jeff Haney on Kansas’ advantage over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl and why Ohio State’s a good bet in the top game
12:00 a.m.
The Elevator that we should have taken the stairs
By Ron Kantowski
Who’s going to the penthouse in local sports and beyond — and who’s getting the shaft in such a slow week for The Elevator that we should have taken the stairs.
12:00 a.m.
Growth carries a lesson
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Nevada’s tax system so broken we are going backward even as growth rate leads nation
12:00 a.m.
Build a better sidewalk
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Planners and health experts say safety is key in designing urban areas
12:00 a.m.
Tragedy at assassin’s hand Rage at Bhutto’s death has led to rioting by many of her supporters.
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Chaos is first reaction following assassination of Pakistan’s former leader, Benazir Bhutto
12:00 a.m.
An opening for Clinton
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An opening for Clinton
12:00 a.m.

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