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Archive for December 5, 2013

'Ice Friday' bears down on Texas, much of Midwest
Photo: Joseph Mezo uses an umbrella as he walks to work i As snow and freezing rain blanketed normally sun-swept North Texas, residents accustomed to warmer temperatures appeared to heed warnings on what one hardware store manager called "Ice Friday," staying off nearly impassable roadways and out ...
Updated 8:16 a.m.
How Mandela changed everything with a rugby jersey
Photo: South African rugby captain Francios Pienaar, righ In 1995 at the Rugby World Cup final, Nelson Mandela sported South Africa's colors. It was a transcendent moment in the transformation from apartheid to multi-racial democracy.
10:54 p.m.
UFC latches on to NFL's big event for Super exposure
Photo: Dana White takes questions during a news conferenc Let the NFL worry how its fans will handle a cold weather Super Bowl in New Jersey. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has its own big chill on its hands — New York's continued freeze out ...
10:00 p.m.
UNLV working to enter 2014 event that could set up game against Duke
UNLV working to enter 2014 event that could set up game against Duke UNLV is attempting to get into a tournament next season that could set up the program’s first game against Duke since a two-point Final Four loss in 1991.
9:10 p.m.
Gunman opens fire at downtown Las Vegas bus terminal
Gunman opens fire at downtown Las Vegas bus terminal A gunman opened fire on a group of security guards in and around a Greyhound bus station near the Fremont Street Experience this evening, Metro Police said.
9:00 p.m.
Prosecutors face tough choices in NYC derailment
Photo: Viewed from Manhattan, first responders and others While the Metro-North Railroad is already getting hit with multimillion-dollar civil claims over a deadly commuter train derailment, prosecutors will face tough choices when deciding whether to bring criminal charges against the train's engineer, who ...
8:36 p.m.
2 allegedly stole parts of Porsche after Paul Walker crash
Photo: Firefighters work near the wreckage of a Porsche t Authorities say they've arrested an 18-year-old accused of stealing part of the Porsche that "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was in when he was killed in a crash.
8:26 p.m.
White House changes story on Obama's uncle
Photo: Onyango Obama, President Barack Obama's Kenyan-bor The White House said Thursday that President Barack Obama briefly lived with an uncle who faced deportation from the United States, correcting its previous statements that the president had never met Onyango Obama.
8:20 p.m.
Couple to turn Walt Disney's Chicago home into museum
California has Disneyland and Florida has Disney World. But Chicago has Disney Home.
6:53 p.m.
South Africans mourn, celebrate Mandela
Photo: Teety Sibandela, right, 4 year-old girl and her mo As the news of Nelson Mandela's death spread across South Africa, residents of the black township of Soweto gathered in the streets near the house where he once lived, singing and dancing to mourn his ...
6:40 p.m.
Going beyond Balto, film shows life-saving dog run
Photo: In this March 2010 photo provided by Anker Product A deadly epidemic had gripped a gold rush town in the impenetrable U.S. territory of Alaska nearly 90 years ago, transfixing the nation.
6:20 p.m.
Gay weddings 17 percent of Washington marriages
Photo: In this Dec. 9, 2012, photo, Cynthia Wallace and s Gay weddings made up 17 percent of marriages in Washington this past year, the first year gay marriages were legal in the state, state officials reported Wednesday.
5:31 p.m.
Las Vegas dancer's trial in fatal crash is reset to July
Las Vegas dancer's trial in fatal crash is reset to July Trial has been pushed back to July 14 for a 27-year-old former Las Vegas strip club dancer facing felony driving under the influence charges in a crash that killed a man and injured his 2-year-old ...
5:16 p.m.
Dolphins' Martin talks to investigator again
Photo: Miami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin, center, pr Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin is meeting in Los Angeles with NFL special investigator Ted Wells for a second round of questioning about the team's bullying scandal, a person familiar with the situation said.
5:12 p.m.
Mandela film breaks box office records in South Africa
A movie depicting the life of Nelson Mandela has become South Africa's highest grossing picture after its opening last week, its producers said Thursday.
4:50 p.m.
Mandela, anti-apartheid icon, mourned world over
As word of Mandela's death spread, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and people around the world spoke out about the life and legacy of the former South African leader.
4:41 p.m.
Lindsey Vonn says she will race at Lake Louise
Photo: Lindsey Vonn, of the USA, reacts in the finish are With her eyes wide and a big smile, Lindsey Vonn declared herself ready to race for the first time in 10 months. In an interview with The Associated Press and USA Today Sports, Vonn said ...
4:12 p.m.
CCSD board chooses state BOE member to fill vacancy
Photo: Stavan Corbett is the newest member of the Clark C The Clark County School Board today unanimously appointed Stavan Corbett to fill a vacancy on the seven-member board. Corbett, who has served on the Nevada Board of Education since 2010, will be stepping down from ...
Updated 8:20 p.m.
Holly Madison in fine form in return to stage with ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
Photo: Holly Madison performs with Justin Shandor during Holly Madison sang with Justin Shandor as Elvis, reviving a “Viva Las Vegas” classic as she preps to bring her own show to the Strip.
3:50 p.m.
Hey all you whiners, you think this is cold?
Hey all you whiners, you think <em>this</em> is cold?  Stop the whining. We get it. It’s cold outside. In fact, it’s downright frigid by notoriously thin-skinned Las Vegas standards.
Updated 4:43 p.m.
Feds' health care site gives states incomplete Medicaid data
Photo: In this Nov. 8, 2013, photo, enrollment counselor People shopping for insurance on the federal marketplace may be informed they're eligible for Medicaid and that their information is being sent to state officials to sign them up. However, states say they aren't able ...
3:46 p.m.
Bitter cold likely cause of transient's death in Carson City
he bitter cold gripping much of the nation has apparently turned deadly in northern Nevada.
3:38 p.m.
Appeals court denies dismissal of case against employer who paid works in gold coins
A panel of a federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of three Las Vegas residents in a $16 million tax evasion case in which employees were paid in gold and silver coins.
2:53 p.m.
Obama: Nelson Mandela 'belongs to the ages'
Photo: President Barack Obama turns from the podium after Counting himself among the millions influenced by Nelson Mandela, President Barack Obama on Thursday mourned the death of the anti-apartheid icon with whom he shares the distinction of being his nation's first black president.
2:40 p.m.
Longtime Metro captain announces retirement a month after kicking off run for sheriff's office
Photo: Metro Police Capt. Larry Burns, right, is shown ta Metro Police Capt. Larry Burns, who last month kicked off his campaign to become sheriff of Clark County, will retire from the department Friday. A message posted on Burns’ Facebook page for his campaign explained ...
2:34 p.m.
Major events in the life of Nelson Mandela
Photo: Nelson Mandela and wife Winnie, walking hand in ha July 18, 1918 — Born to Hendry Mphakanyiswa, a Thembu chief, and Nosekeni Qunu in the Umtata district of the Transkei, at a time when virtually all of Africa was under European colonial rule.
2:13 p.m.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's 'greatest son,' dies at 95, president announces
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's 'greatest son,' dies at 95, president announces Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in ...
Updated 3:07 p.m.
Groups sue feds over foreclosure-fighting tactic
Groups sue feds over foreclosure-fighting tactic The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Federal Housing Finance Agency, asking it to disclose efforts to stop municipalities from using eminent domain to bail out underwater homeowners and make its dealings with the ...
1:25 p.m.
Officials: 35 pilot whales moving in deeper water
Photo: Officials in boats monitor the scene where dozens Pods of 35 pilot whales have been moving into deeper water off Florida's southwest coast, raising optimism that the strandings may soon end on a positive note.
1:13 p.m.
American teacher shot dead in Libya's Benghazi
An American teacher was shot to death as he was jogging in Benghazi on Thursday, highlighting persistently tenuous security in the eastern Libyan city where the U.S. ambassador was killed last year.
12:52 p.m.
Las Vegas man faces life sentence for sex trafficking
A Las Vegas man accused of forcing a 16-year-old girl from Utah into prostitution has pleaded guilty to one count of sex trafficking, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today.
12:31 p.m.
Mojave's Flanagan, Virgin Valley's Bowler named Division I-A players of the year
Photo: Virgin Valley's Dee Bowler carries the ball during Mojave High junior running back Ty Flanagan and Virgin Valley senior running back/safety Dee Bowler were selected by coaches as the Division I-A players of the year for Southern Nevada.
11:30 a.m.
Dozens dead in Central Africa Republic ahead of French troops
Fighting swept through the capital of Central African Republic on Thursday, leaving dozens of casualties and posing the biggest threat yet to the country's new government. The U.N. Security Council authorized an intervention force to ...
11:15 a.m.
Court: forced C-section was medically justified
A newly released court judgment says that doctors were medically justified in forcing a woman to have a cesarean section last year because it was in her best interests.
10:52 a.m.
Al-Qaida says it was behind Yemen attack that killed 52
Militants stormed the Defense Ministry in the heart of Yemen's capital Thursday, killing 52 people, including at least seven foreigners, in a suicide car bombing and assault by gunmen.
Updated 11:53 p.m.
Nevada businesses to save $70 per employee next year
Nevada businesses to save $70 per employee next year Nevada businesses will be getting a break on their unemployment tax next year. Renee Olson, administrator of the state Employment Security Division, set the tax rate Wednesday at an average 1.95 percent per worker, down ...
10:41 a.m.
Nevada Supreme Court overturns attempted murder charge of Las Vegas man
The Nevada Supreme Court has reversed the conviction on four charges — including attempted murder — for a Las Vegas man accused of planning to kill his wife. But the court let stand the count ...
10:15 a.m.
Serious news bumps Ron Burgundy off 'SportsCenter'
Photo: This 2004 file photo originally released by Paramo Serious news has bumped fictional anchorman Ron Burgundy off "SportsCenter." Actor Will Ferrell was scheduled to reprise his role on a Thursday evening edition of the highlights show on ESPN.
10:11 a.m.
Caesars: Online gambling might hurt casinos in Nevada, NJ
Caesars: Online gambling might hurt casinos in Nevada, NJ Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest casino company, is cautioning investors that Internet gambling might hurt rather than help its brick-and-mortar casinos.
Updated 10:21 a.m.
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston won't face charges
Photo: In this Nov. 30, 2013, file photo, Florida State q Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Jameis Winston will not be charged with sexually assaulting a woman who accused him of raping her about a year ago, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Updated 12:09 p.m.
Bruce Springsteen 'Born to Run' manuscript sells for $197,000
Photo: This Nov. 7, 2013, photo shows Bruce Springsteen o A handwritten working manuscript of Bruce Springsteen's 1975 hit "Born to Run" has sold for $197,000 at a New York City auction.
9:32 a.m.
1 child dead in Idaho elementary school bus crash
Photo: Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of Authorities say one child has died and five people were injured, including four children, when a dump truck collided with a school bus carrying elementary school students in a small southwestern Idaho city.
Updated 10:23 a.m.
Temperatures plunge into the 20s; snow in forecast
Temperatures plunge into the 20s; snow in forecast A cold front gripping a large swath of the country caused temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley to plummet into the mid-20s overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Updated 4:53 p.m.
Fast-food strikes return amid push for wage hikes
Photo: Demonstrators rally for better wages outside a McD Fast-food workers and labor organizers are marching, waving signs and chanting in cities across the country Thursday amid a push for higher wages.
Updated 10:48 a.m.
Martin Bashir leaves MSNBC over remarks on Sarah Palin
Photo: This Jan. 22, 2013, file photo shows Martin Bashir MSNBC host Martin Bashir resigned from the network Wednesday, nearly three weeks after making graphic remarks on his show about former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
8:14 a.m.
Gorman football playing to equal championship feat from 1920s, further establish dynasty
Photo: Bishop Gorman coach Tony Sanchez yells to his play When Gorman takes on Reed High of Northern Nevada at 1:07 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium for the Division-I state championship, it will be playing to become the first large-school classification team in more ...
2:05 a.m.
Bilbray’s answers are questionable
Congressional hopeful Erin Bilbray’s responses to Andrew Doughman’s questions (“Democratic hopeful for Congress keeps pressure on incumbent”) are disappointingly empty.
2:02 a.m.
Say no to ads for empty calories
We are desperately searching for a topic on which the White House may speak without raising the hackles of every breathing Republican. It is difficult.
2:01 a.m.
We all have a right to political dissent
Dana Stern Sr.’s Nov. 27 letter, “Office of the president not being respected,” started off great!
2:01 a.m.
Humanitarian crisis worsens
Americans are a generous people. During the holiday season, we are busy buying gifts and donating to the needy, and are quick to pull out the checkbook or text funds when a typhoon strikes the ...
2:00 a.m.
Cabinet official wants nation, Nevada to examine commitment to education
Photo: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan talks with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Wednesday during a visit to Las Vegas, urged Nevada to invest more in education. The nation’s top education official was in town to speak at two national conferences, one for ...
2:00 a.m.
For some folks, life is a hill
I strongly reject the concept of respectability politics, which postulates that a style of dress or speech justifies injustice, and often violence, against particular groups of people or explains away the ravages of their inequality.
2:00 a.m.
GOP complaints are just deflections
Once again, Tea Party mouthpieces are voicing their angst over President Barack Obama’s lack of leadership, equating all difficulties as the operational plan of his administration.
2:00 a.m.
Rep. Heck reveals details of his Dream Act legislation
Photo: Congressman Joe Heck (R-NV) responds to a question Nevada Republican Rep. Joe Heck on Wednesday released details of his immigration reform legislation, which he says will help put more immigrants who are living in the U.S. illegally on the road to citizenship than ...
2:00 a.m.
Education secretary stays busy on whirlwind day in Las Vegas
Photo: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan takes part U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was in town Wednesday to promote a wide range of education initiatives, including a new financial-aid website, higher academic standards and more collaborative career-technical education.
2:00 a.m.
The second life of Jenny Stiles: Battling illness in the digital age
Photo: Daily routine: Jenny currently takes 26 prescripti Striving to survive chronic health problems, a Las Vegas local looks online for financial and emotional support.
12:00 a.m.

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