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Alleged Vegas school theft scheme detailed

By JEFF GERMAN and TREVON MILLIARD LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 2:30pm

Priscilla Rocha sneaked nearly $14,000 worth of computers and electronic equipment — bought with Clark County School District money — across the Mexican border without a customs inspection, according to grand jury transcripts obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Lake Mead water: Cold enough to die

Online poker, World Cup bets highlight gaming jump

Nevada Power raises rate hike request 80 percent

Child immigration fix could hurt Nevada

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Air travel becoming a leap of faith for passengers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 10:47pm

Airline travel requires passengers to make a leap of faith, entrusting their lives to pilots, airlines, air traffic controllers and others who regulate air travel.

Whittemore seeks to block his surrender to prison

By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 10:24pm

Attorneys for convicted ex-power broker Harvey Whittemore asked the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday to stay a judge’s decision ordering him to surrender to federal prison authorities on Aug. 6.

Bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle near South Point

By WESLEY JUHL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 10:15pm

A man on a bicycle died after being hit by a car near Las Vegas Boulevard South on Friday.

Las Vegas tourism on record pace in June

By RICHARD N. VELOTTA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 8:28pm

Las Vegas visitor volume continued its record pace, posting the best June on record and the third-best month of 2014.

Orlando gears up for Magical Dining Month

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 7:56pm

More than 75 restaurants are serving up savings this September during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month. Returning in its ninth year with the greatest number of restaurants in the program’s history, this year’s event will include more dates than ever before thanks to the addition of a special preview week starting Aug. 25.

Teen charged with killing brother sent to mental facility

By DAVID FERRARA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 7:34pm

A 16-year-old accused of fatally shooting his brother in front of their mother was assigned to a Nevada mental health facility Friday.

Tough sell: Official markets Atlantic City

By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 7:30pm

Imagine the dilemma in trying to market Atlantic City to the world. One casino closed in January. Three of the remaining 11 resorts could be shuttered by September. Atlantic City gaming revenue fell to $2.8 billion in 2013, the Boardwalk’s lowest total since 1989.

Unlucky duckling rescued from Las Vegas storm drain

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 6:30pm

An unlucky duckling waddled its way into an underground Las Vegas storm drain Friday. But with the help of a good Samaritan and a crew of city firefighters and animal rescue staff, this little bird’s fortune looked up.

Ousted Washoe schools superintendent sues district

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 6:10pm

Washoe County School Superintendent Pedro Martinez is suing the school district over his ouster, and the Reno-Gazette Journal is asking the Nevada attorney general to investigate whether the School Board violated Nevada’s open meeting law.

Ex-Assemblyman Brooks gets credit for time served

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 6:02pm

A former Nevada lawmaker who led California police on a high-speed chase on the day he was expelled from the state Assembly has been ordered to two years and eight months in prison, but a judge says he’s already fulfilled his sentence.

Fox News’ Jarrett pleads guilty

Associated Press
Jul 25 2014 - 5:39pm

A Fox News weekend anchor pleaded guilty Friday to disorderly conduct following after a May arrest at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in which a police video showed he struggled with officers.

Vegas synagogue awarded $75,000 security grant

By STEVE TETREAULT STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU
Jul 25 2014 - 4:30pm

The government is sending more than $4.7 million in homeland security funding to Nevada this year, including $75,000 to help a Las Vegas synagogue build new fencing and protections as it expands in Summerlin.

Arizona man found guilty in slaying

By DAVE HAWKINS SPECIAL TO THE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 3:49pm

A northwestern Arizona man has been convicted in the December 2012 death of another Lake Havasu City man who police say was also involved in the illegal drug trade.

Hospital gunman intended to kill others, official says

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 3:30pm

A psychiatric patient ranted about a hospital gun ban before opening fire at the suburban medical complex, killing his caseworker and grazing his psychiatrist before the doctor pulled out his own weapon and fired back, authorities said Friday.

Lifetime drops reality TV show on Texas mortuary

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 3:10pm

The Lifetime TV network has dropped a reality show about a Texas mortuary after eight decaying bodies were found and the co-owners face criminal charges.

Everything big that’s happened at Comic Con 2014 so far

By KRISTEN DESILVA REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Jul 25 2014 - 2:50pm

Forgot about Comic-Con this year? Couldn’t afford it? Could afford it but couldn’t afford the hotel? We’ve got you covered.

Carjacked vehicle hits crowd, killing 3 children

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 2:36pm

Police say a third child has died after a carjacked SUV plowed into a group of children and adults selling fruit at a Philadelphia street corner.

300 homes burned as Washington wildfire grows

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 2:10pm

About 300 homes — twice as many as previously estimated — have burned in a massive wildfire in north-central Washington, a county sheriff said Friday.

Rodgers should pay off for Pack, bettors

By MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 1:50pm

On a snowy day on the Chicago lakefront, Aaron Rodgers’ value to the Green Bay Packers became crystal clear. Without him, they had no prayer. With him, their prayers were answered.

Israel poised to expand ground war as talks fail

By KARIN LAUB and IAN DEITCH ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 1:29pm

Israel’s defense minister says Israel may soon broaden its ground operation in the Gaza Strip significantly. The statement came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced in Cairo late Friday that he has been unable to win agreement for a cease-fire.

Toddler crashes Jeep, runs home to watch TV

Jul 25 2014 - 1:20pm

Police say a toddler crashed a Jeep into an Oregon home, then ran back to his home to watch cartoons.

Thousands of Argentine World Cup fans won’t leave Brazil

By JENNY BARCHFIELD ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 1:10pm

Tens of thousands of Argentine fans remain in Brazil almost two weeks after Germany beat Argentina in the July 13 final. Some with no immediate plans to return home.

Close-up of Ben Affleck as Batman hits the web

By TRAVIS POPPLETON for OK.COM
Jul 25 2014 - 12:51pm

The team behind “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has released a new picture of the caped crusader; a close-up of Ben Affleck’s profile beneath the famous mask.

112 cats rescued from ‘uninhabitable’ home

By RICARDO TORRES LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 11:48am

Over 100 cats were rescued from a north valley home deemed “uninhabitable” on Thursday morning, North Las Vegas police said.

Hip-hop community reluctant to embrace chart-topping Aussie MC Iggy Azalea

By Jason Bracelin LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 11:11am

It’s a black and white issue, in the most literal sense. Iggy Azalea. She’s a white girl indebted to black culture.

Lawyers deny claim man left circumcision with amputation

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 10:54am

Two doctors deny claims by an Alabama man who says his penis was amputated during what was supposed to be a routine circumcision, one of their lawyers said Friday.

Gorman player seeks to carve out own identity

By ASHTON FERGUSON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 9:20am

Nick Blair plays with two of the most highly coveted basketball prospects in the Class of 2015 at Bishop Gorman High.

Man with tuberculosis shuns treatment, eludes police

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 9:02am

Prosecutors in Northern California said Thursday that they have obtained an arrest warrant for a tuberculosis patient who has refused treatment and may be contagious, putting those around him at risk.

Former YouTube sensation leads favorites from ‘The Voice’ to Hard Rock

By Mike Weatherford LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Jul 25 2014 - 8:33am

There are two ways you could claim Christina Grimmie is the very definition of a new-media pop star, one who could seemingly thumb her nose at record labels.

Survivor crawls from Taiwan plane wreckage, phones dad

By JOHNSON LAI and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jul 25 2014 - 8:16am

The 10 survivors of Taiwan’s worst air disaster in more than a decade include a 34-year-old woman who called her father after scrambling from the wreckage and seeking help at a nearby home.

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Lake Mead water: Cold enough to die

Three recent deaths at Lake Mead have brought cautions by National Park Service officials: wear your life jacket and watch out for big waves and chilly water.

Child immigration fix could hurt Nevada

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada stands to lose about $1.2 million by Aug. 15 if federal officials succeed in redirecting $94 million nationwide to aid Central American children crossing the U.S. border alone.

Unlucky duckling rescued from Las Vegas storm drain

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Gorman center Zimmerman has offers from nation’s top college programs

Stephen Zimmerman, ranked the No. 7 player in his class by Rivals.com, has spent all of his high school years in the spotlight, and he heads into his senior year at Bishop Gorman with a big decision looming.

UFC’s Brown keeps winning against all odds

Matt Brown has been the underdog in four of his last seven victories. The oddsmakers expect Brown to lose yet again tonight when he fights Robbie Lawler to determine the top welterweight contender in the main event of UFC on Fox 12 at SAP Center.

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Lifetime drops reality TV show on Texas mortuary

The Lifetime TV network has dropped a reality show about a Texas mortuary after eight decaying bodies were found and the co-owners face criminal charges.

Everything big that’s happened at Comic Con 2014 so far

Forgot about Comic-Con this year? Couldn’t afford it? Could afford it but couldn’t afford the hotel? We’ve got you covered.

Close-up of Ben Affleck as Batman hits the web

The team behind “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has released a new picture of the caped crusader; a close-up of Ben Affleck’s profile beneath the famous mask.

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Senior health program offers tips for navigating the buffet

Valley Health System’s Senior Advantage 55+ Program regularly hosts seminars and classes where lecturers talk about diabetes, high cholesterol and other health topics. On July 9, Senior Advantage took its message to the Suncoast, where 50 people learned how to make healthy choices at one of the biggest challenges to those who want to eat right — the buffet.