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Bill introduced would repeal Adam Walsh Act in Nevada

By WESLEY JUHL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 6:10pm
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State Sen. Richard “Tick” Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, and Assemblywoman Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas, introduced Senate Bill 99 in February to repeal the state’s version of the federal Adam Walsh Act. Critics have said the law disenfranchises juveniles who could be reformed, and many think the way the law categorizes offenders — based on the crimes committed rather than risk of re-offending — may not really serve the public interest.

Missing hiker in Red Rock Canyon found

Interstate 11 project nearing construction

Rebels triumph over Cowboys with 69-57 win

Police may have found Lupita Nyong’o’s missing Oscars dress

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Airstrikes target Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria — VIDEO

U.S.-led coalition launched 20 airstrikes in Syria since early Thursday, targeting 13 of them near the key border town of Kobani, where the Combined Joint Task Force said they hit eight units of Islamic State fighters.

4 Las Vegas casino workers face deportation as Bosnian war criminals

REUTERS and LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 6:16pm
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The immigrants were among refugees fleeing the violence in Bosnia after a war that erupted in 1992 with the collapse of Yugoslavia.

Lawmakers move to stop agencies from paying for union work

By BEN BOTKIN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 5:49pm
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Paying Clark County government employees for time spent doing union business cost taxpayers $346,000 in 2013.

You might take Ed Vogel for granted, but not his work

By JOHN L. SMITH LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 4:50pm
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Whether he was patrolling the halls of the Legislature or roaming the backroads of his adopted Silver State, for 37 years Ed Vogel was a remarkably durable and reliable scribe.

Scooter rider critical after Friday night crash

By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 4:46pm
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A man was transported to the hospital with critical injuries after a central valley crash Friday night.

Pahrump man faces charges in sexual assault of 6-year-old girl

By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 4:20pm
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A 39-year-old Pahrump man was arrested Saturday for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl, according to a Nye County Sheriff’s release Saturday morning.

Allegiant adding nonstop Las Vegas-Indianapolis service

By RICHARD N. VELOTTA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 3:41pm
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In a bid to grow its presence in Indianapolis, Allegiant Air has added nonstop flights to and from McCarran International Airport.

Stolen NASCAR Sprint Cup car found on rural Georgia road

By MELISSA GRAY CNN
Feb 28 2015 - 2:45pm
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A NASCAR Sprint Cup car stolen from the hotel where the team was staying turned up on a rural Georgia road Saturday — the day before the scheduled race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but not in time for the team to qualify.

Las Vegas Monorail strikes deal with company staging Rock in Rio festival

By RICHARD N. VELOTTA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 2:06pm
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The Las Vegas Monorail Co. is partnering with the company that is bringing the two-weekend Rock in Rio music festival to Las Vegas in May.

Nevada court: State did not violate minor’s rights

By SEAN WHALEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 1:40pm
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CARSON CITY - The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of a North Las Vegas minor who posted a threat of violence on his Facebook page were not violated when a Family Court judge found him to be a delinquent.

ISIS court orders release of 29 Christian hostages

By MELISSA GRAY CNN
Feb 28 2015 - 1:23pm
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An ISIS court in northern Syria has ordered the release of 29 Assyrian Christian hostages among more than 200 captured by the Sunni extremist group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday, citing an Assyrian commander.

Roof collapse forces evacuation from ice skating rink

Part of the snow-covered roof of a Massachusetts skating rink collapsed on Saturday as a youth hockey team was practicing, but no one was hurt, authorities said.

Lanes re-open after I-15 two-vehicle onramp crash

By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 12:41pm
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The two right lanes were closed because of a crash involving a 4-door Volkswagen and minivan that happened about 10:50 a.m., according to Nevada Highway Patrol spokesman Loy Hixson.

Helicopter transporting injured 11-year-old to hospital

By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 12:34pm
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The 11-year-old girl is being transported from a youth camp on Mount Charleston Saturday afternoon.

Inmate, 52, dies in Northern Nevada

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 11:59am
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A Nevada inmate serving up to nine years for possession of a stolen vehicle died Thursday, according to Nevada Department of Corrections officials.

Questions remain in Missouri shooting rampage that left 8 dead

By KEVIN MURPHY REUTERS
Feb 28 2015 - 11:23am
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Authorities continued to search for answers on Saturday in the murders of seven people in a small Missouri town as details emerged of the alleged shooter’s criminal background and local media reported the identities of another three victims.

Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason dies at 48

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Feb 28 2015 - 10:24am
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Longtime NBA player Anthony Mason, who helped the New York Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, died early Saturday morning at the age of 48.

Bicyclist in hospital after Saturday morning crash

By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 10:02am
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The bicyclist was transported to Summerlin Hospital.

Small town opens up big heart for coach

By ED GRANEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 9:35am
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There is something magical about a small town. Something perfectly dreadful and yet charmingly nostalgic. The people of it understand each other, seemingly always straddling a line between love and hate, acceptance and resentment. Until heartache arrives. Then a small town unites.

Witnesses testify on roles in scheme to defraud homeowners associations

By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 28 2015 - 9:24am
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A key player in the scheme to take over and defraud homeowners associations testified Friday how he helped rig elections to further the massive conspiracy directed by his cousin, former construction company boss Leon Benzer.

O’Reilly’s show ratings go even higher amid reporting controversy

By BRIAN STELTER REUTERS
Feb 27 2015 - 11:04pm
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On Wednesday night, O’Reilly averaged 705,000 viewers ages 25 to 54 — up more than 35% from his year-to-date average of 516,000.

Putin critic gunned down in Moscow

By FREDERIK PLEITGEN, STEVE ALMASY and ALLA ESHCHENKO CNN
Feb 27 2015 - 10:29pm
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Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot and killed Friday night in central Moscow, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation said in a statement Saturday, prompting immediate speculation from fellow opposition figures that the killing was targeted.

Aaron Hernandez sent urgent text to friend on night of murder

By DANIEL LOVERING REUTERS
Feb 27 2015 - 10:21pm
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Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez texted a friend to “hurry” in the hours before prosecutors say the pair and another man murdered an associate in an industrial park in 2013, according to testimony on Friday.

Northeast valley toddler injured in accidental shooting

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 9:55pm
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A toddler wounded in what appears to be an accidental shooting in the northeast valley on Friday night is expected to survive, Las Vegas police said.

Woman knocked unconscious in drive-by egg-throwing attack

Seattle police searched on Friday for a vandal who hurled an egg at a woman standing outside a local bar, striking her in the head and knocking her unconscious in an apparently random drive-by attack, officials said.

It’s still summer in these 5 hot spots

By KATIA HETTER CNN
Feb 27 2015 - 9:14pm
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For people living in North America, it’s been an especially brutal winter. The first day of spring — March 20 — can’t come too soon.

Man charged in shooting death of Las Vegas mother abused as infant, defense lawyers say

By DAVID FERRARA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 8:47pm
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The suspected gunman in the Feb. 12 shooting death of 44-year-old Tammy Meyers was physically abused as an infant, according to defense attorneys who said that detail may matter as the case progresses.

Iran hacked Sands operations, U.S. official says

By JOSE PAGLIERY CNN
Feb 27 2015 - 8:16pm
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It’s been a year since American billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s casino company was hacked. Now the blame is officially being placed on Iran.

Senate passes temporary fix to avoid Homeland Security shutdown

By DAVID LAWDER and RICHARD COWAN REUTERS
Feb 27 2015 - 7:37pm
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The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday to a one-week stopgap spending bill for the domestic security agency, averting a partial shutdown with just hours to spare before a midnight deadline.

23 guns confiscated, man arrested in North Las Vegas drug raids

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 7:36pm
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A law enforcement task force on Thursday arrested a man and confiscated 23 guns, drugs and cash during two raids in North Las Vegas, according to Metro.

Will Smith’s ‘Focus’ settles for being a grown-up good time

By Christopher Lawrence LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 7:31pm
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The con artist tale is witty, charming and so sexy it makes “Fifty Shades of Grey” feel like a two-hour cold shower. Well, technically “Fifty Shades of Grey” makes “Fifty Shades of Grey” feel like a two-hour cold shower, but I digress.

Woman admits role in slaying of 17-year-old runaway

By DAVID FERRARA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 7:02pm
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Anne Marie Osburn could be eligible for parole in a little more than a year after she is sentenced for her role in the slaying of a 17-year-old runaway.

Police seek suspect in downtown shooting

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 5:45pm
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Las Vegas police on Friday were looking for a man they said is linked to a Thursday night shooting downtown.

Reporter crashes face first into a snowman — VIDEO

By RON PAUL GAVINO REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Feb 27 2015 - 5:33pm
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Everyone makes mistakes. Reporters sometimes get their mistakes recorded. And often times they make us laugh.

Leonard Nimoy, ‘Mr. Spock,’ dies at 83

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL WIRE SERVICES
Feb 27 2015 - 5:24pm
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Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal of logic-bound Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek” science fiction television series and movies, died on Friday at age 83 after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Missing hiker in Red Rock Canyon found

At 1:30 p.m., Las Vegas police responded to a call for a missing woman, 62, who was separated from two companions while hiking on Scenic Loop Drive in Red Rock Canyon on Saturday, Metro spokesman Lt. Erik Lloyd said.

$9.5 million in classic cars brighten future for Vegas kids

Beverly Rogers started to cry as soon as she entered the Rogers’ Classic Car Museum Saturday morning.

Local doctor working to develop Vegas’ first Muslim cemetery

After several upsetting culture clashes with local commercial funeral homes, a long-time local doctor is leading an effort to develop the valley’s first Muslim cemetery near a mosque and Islamic school a few miles south of McCarran International Airport.

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Micah Roberts’ NASCAR Sprint Cup driver ratings

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500

Mares could earn spot on Mayweather-Pacquiao undercard with win on NBC card

Abner Mares is professional enough to not let his mind wander too far beyond his next fight. But Mares admits the idea of fighting on the undercard of the May 2 megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is quite appealing.

Wyoming ends Lady Rebels’ five-game win streak with 99-68 victory

Kayla Woodward scored 23 points, Kaitlyn Mileto 21 and Marquelle Dent 20 to help Wyoming end UNLV’s five-game win streak with a 99-68 rout Saturday in a Mountain West women’s basketball game in Laramie, Wyo.

Entertainment

Police may have found Lupita Nyong’o’s missing Oscars dress

The police may have found the missing white custom Calvin Klein gown that adorned actress Lupita Nyong’o when she attended Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Las Vegas losing a gem with Simon closing

Las Vegas is losing one of its most iconic and prettiest restaurants, when the Palms shuts down chef Kerry Simon’s very tasty and seductive Simon at Palms Place.

‘When will my dayclub open?’

I am anticipating a flurry of emails of people asking me when hotel pools will open for daytime clubbing. So here’s your very-latest news of dayclub/pool party openings.

Business

4 Las Vegas casino workers face deportation as Bosnian war criminals

The immigrants were among refugees fleeing the violence in Bosnia after a war that erupted in 1992 with the collapse of Yugoslavia.

Pope Francis criticizes ‘throw-away culture’ of globalization

Pope Francis launched a fresh attack on economic injustice on Saturday, condemning the “throw-away culture” of globalization and calling for new ways of thinking about poverty, welfare, employment and society.

10 things you should never put on a credit card

If you think it’s OK to use your credit card for any and all purchases because of the swell perks and rewards you’ll get, think again. Here is a detailed list of things you should never pay for with a credit card, along with why it would be a terrible idea to do so.

Nation and World

Death threats before Putin’s political opponent brutally killed

Nemtsov had enemies politically and personally. Even among the opposition, his outsized character pulled some into his orbit and pushed others away, at times polarizing the fractious team of oppositionists.

Autopsy shows teen girl fatally shot by cops was hit from left

A 17-year-old girl fatally shot by Denver police was struck by bullets fired through the left side of the car she was in, autopsy results showed on Friday, which her family says contradicts official reports she tried to run down the officers.

Roof collapse forces evacuation from ice skating rink

Part of the snow-covered roof of a Massachusetts skating rink collapsed on Saturday as a youth hockey team was practicing, but no one was hurt, authorities said.

Opinion

LETTERS: To make PERS sustainable, apply Social Security retirement rules

To the editor:

EDITORIAL: Tax quiz makes case for simplification

Does filing your federal tax return make you feel stupid? You’re not alone.

LETTERS: Mexico’s unhappiness not our concern

To the editor:

Life

Pope Francis criticizes ‘throw-away culture’ of globalization

Catering to Millennials

Millennials, armed with the latest data on decor and a passion for personalization of their ideas, are swarming into the home marketplace. It’s turned designers from contractors into collaborators as the latest generation rolls up its sleeves to play a larger part in defining its world, from chair fabrics to carbon footprints.