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Thursday

May 16, 2013

11:42 a.m.

Nevada kindergartners' access to health care, insurance lacking, UNLV survey finds

Nevada kindergartners' access to health care, insurance lacking, UNLV survey finds: By Paul Takahashi; More Nevada children are entering kindergarten without health insurance and face greater barriers to health care access, according to an UNLV report released Thursday.

11:31 a.m.

Photo: President Barack Obama speaks as a Marine holds an

Obama promises action on a trio of controversies: By Julie Pace, Associated Press; President Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn't abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and promising to seek "a balance" between national security and a need to protect freedom of the press.

11 a.m.

Old Lady Luck on track to reopen this fall as Downtown Grand: By Richard N. Velotta; The Nevada Gaming Commission conducted its monthly meeting today in Las Vegas.

10:40 a.m.

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Texas tornado devastation includes Habitat homes: B Angela K. Brown and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press; Habitat for Humanity spent years in a North Texas suburb, helping build many of the 110 homes in the low-income area. But its work was largely undone during an outbreak of 12 tornadoes Wednesday night that killed six people and injured dozens.

10:30 a.m.

Photo: Eva Nuno of Las Vegas picks Mega Millions lottery

California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot: By Barbara Rodriguez and Julie Watson, Associated Press; The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.

10:27 a.m.

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Police: 2nd suspect arrested in parade shooting: By Kevin McGill, Associated Press; wo brothers with a history of drug arrests and ties to a neighborhood gang each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting spree that brought a sudden bloody end to a neighborhood Mother's Day parade.

10:11 a.m.

Wind could bring blowing dust, smoke from California fire: By Dave Toplikar; High southwesterly winds gusting up to 45 mph are expected in the Las Vegas area today, creating the potential for wildfires and blowing dust and smoke.

9:58 a.m.

Wash. state woman spots stolen car in drive-thru: Associated Press; A Washington woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later — in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.

9:38 a.m.

Photo: O.J. Simpson listens to testimony at an evidentiar

O.J. Simpson back in court; Day 4 of bid for new trial: By Ken Ritter and Linda Deutsch, Associated Press; The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court testified Thursday.

9:34 a.m.

David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season: By Rob Harris, Associated Press; David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

9:15 a.m.

Good Samaritan run down while helping highway crash victim

Good Samaritan run down while helping highway crash victim: By Dave Toplikar; A man trying to help another driver suffered severe injuries in a hit-and-run accident early today on an on-ramp to U.S. 95 at Decatur Boulevard.

7:42 a.m.

Pellet gun-toting man shot by Metro Police is critical

Pellet gun-toting man shot by Metro Police is critical: By Dave Toplikar; A 29-year-old Las Vegas man was still in critical condition Thursday afternoon after being shot multiple times overnight by a Metro Police officer.

2 a.m.

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Hulk Hogan recalls days competing at the old Showboat, outdoor venue at Caesars Palace: Q&A:; By Paul Delos Santos; Shortly after Las Vegas-based wrestler Kenny King wrapped up speaking to the handful of fans Wednesday at the Orleans Arena, Hulk Hogan’s boisterous voice boomed from the back of the room. “Hold the belt up,” said Hogan, in town to promote the June 29 Impact Wrestling card at the Orleans Arena.

Wednesday

May 15, 2013

9:20 p.m.

CCSD budget, unburdened by cutbacks, wins easy approval

CCSD budget, unburdened by cutbacks, wins easy approval: education:; By Paul Takahashi; The Clark County School Board unanimously approved a $2.1 billion final budget for next school year, which includes funding for nearly 50 new special education teaching assistants and summer remediation programs for middle and high school students.

9:10 p.m.

At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornado

At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornado: By John L. Mone and Terry Wallace, Associated Press; At least six people were killed Wednesday as a spring tornado outbreak devastated parts of North Texas, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and injuring dozens of people.

9:01 p.m.

Only in Las Vegas, where home construction and foreclosures surge simultaneously

Only in Las Vegas, where home construction and foreclosures surge simultaneously: Real esate:; By Eli Segall; Homebuilders in the country’s largest cities are getting ready for a boost of work, but only in Las Vegas are they ratcheting up plans as foreclosure activity rises, a new study shows.

8:30 p.m.

A 'good day' for O.J.: Simpson tells his version of trial gone wrong

A 'good day' for O.J.: Simpson tells his version of trial gone wrong: courts: Claims of ineffective counsel center on bad advice from lead lawyer; By Jackie Valley; The man who helped clear O.J. Simpson in a road rage case could inadvertently help free him again — that is, if a judge believes the former football star’s accusations against his lead trial attorney.

6:41 p.m.

Vehicle fire closes westbound lane of 215 Beltway: By Sun Staff; Authorities responded to a vehicle fire shortly before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 215 Beltway near the airport connector.

5:50 p.m.

Metro on lookout for man with glass eye in case of California slaying: By Brian Nordli; Metro Police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in a California homicide case.

5:35 p.m.

Police after man who groped, tried to kidnap girl, 15: By Brian Nordli; Metro Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in an attempted kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl.

5:10 p.m.

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Automatic public art funding prevails in Las Vegas vote: By Conor Shine; Las Vegas will keep its funding for public art projects at current levels after the city council rejected a bill Wednesday that could have scaled back contributions to the program.

4:02 p.m.

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Petraeus email objected to Benghazi talking points: By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press; Then CIA-Director David Petraeus objected to the final talking points that U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice used five days after the deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, because he wanted to see more detail publicly released, including a warning issued from the CIA about plans for a break-in at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, a newly released email shows.

3:43 p.m.

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IRS commissioner ousted over targeting of tea party groups: By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press; Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they filed for tax-exempt status.

3:39 p.m.

Photo: Defendant Jodi Arias sits in the courtroom during

Jurors find Jodi Arias eligible for death penalty: By Brian Skoloff, Associated Press; The same jury that convicted Jodi Arias of murder one week ago took about three hours Wednesday to determine that the former waitress is eligible for the death penalty in the stabbing and shooting death of her one-time lover in his bathroom five years ago.

2:26 p.m.

Photo: A view of the newly renovated main entryway at the

Stratosphere parent company loses $3 million in 1st quarter: By Richard N. Velotta; Declines in occupancy and room rates broadened losses in the first quarter for American Casino & Entertainment Properties, operator of the Stratosphere, the Arizona Charlie’s locals casinos and the Aquarius in Laughlin.