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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.

Northeast valley toddler injured in accidental shooting

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

Tourism inches up while average daily room rate highest since 2007

Woman knocked unconscious in drive-by egg-throwing attack

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Officials identify officer, dead man in Wednesday shooting

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 4:51pm
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The Metro officer and the man who was fatally shot by police Wednesday morning have been identified.

Classmates didn’t come to autistic boy’s birthday, community shows up

By JESSICA IVINS KSL.COM
Feb 27 2015 - 4:30pm
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When none of her son’s classmates showed up to his birthday party, a Florida mother took to social media to express her despair. Within hours, her community rallied to make her little boy’s day nothing short of magical.

Repeal of sports wagering handle tax reintroduced by Titus

By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 3:58pm
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Legislation that would repeal a federal handle tax on Nevada sports books was reintroduced in Congress Friday by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., who said the levy places an undue burden on the state’s sports book industry.

Woman hurt, 10 people displaced by residential fire

By CHRIS KUDIALIS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 3:40pm
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A woman suffered second- and third-degree burns Friday while trying to extinguish a residential fire northwest of the Spaghetti Bowl.

Attorney General Holder advises increase in mall security

By MARY KAY MALLONEE and WES BRUER CNN
Feb 27 2015 - 3:31pm
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Outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder vowed, “Anyone involved in the killing of American citizens will be held accountable. It doesn’t matter where you are, we will find you. We will hunt you down.”

Car crashes into Summerlin Animal Hospital

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 2:58pm
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Two people were injured Friday when a car crashed into the Summerlin Animal Hospital, Las Vegas police said.

Nevada troopers hop in semis and spot speeders, distracted drivers

By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 2:55pm
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As part of NHP’s “Badge on Board” campaign troopers work together, targeting dangerous drivers on valley freeways by hunting them down in the most unsuspecting, unmarked police vehicle — an 18-wheeler.

Mexico arrests most-wanted Knights Templar drug lord

By ANAHI RAMA and LIZBETH DIAG REUTERS
Feb 27 2015 - 2:34pm
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Mexico has captured the most wanted drug lord in the country, Servando “La Tuta” Gomez, police said on Friday, delivering a boost to a government battered by gang violence.

Ex-police chief reveals new details on JonBenet Ramsey murder

By AJ WILLINGHAM CNN
Feb 27 2015 - 2:13pm
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It’s easy to feel a little sad for Mark Beckner, the former Boulder, Colorado, police chief and Reddit newbie who did an Ask Me Anything segment this weekend, unaware that his answers were accessible to the entire world.

Mo. police identify suspect in shooting spree that killed 8

By CAREY GILLAM REUTERS
Feb 27 2015 - 1:57pm
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The Southern Missouri shooting spree suspect has been identified as Joseph Jesse Aldridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Gaming revenue shifts trend, rises 7.75 percent in state, 15.4 percent on Strip

By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 1:55pm
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Nevada casinos turned the corner in January. Gaming revenue increased 7.75 percent statewide while Strip casinos grew totals by 15.4 percent during the first month of 2015, the Gaming Control Board said Friday.

Will your child be affected by CCSD zoning changes?

By FRANCIS McCABE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 1:54pm
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Clark County School Board members voted on Thursday to make minor zoning changes that will affect several schools throughout the valley next year.

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Jeb Bush plans Monday visit to Las Vegas

By LAURA MYERS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 1:40pm
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush plans to hold a discussion Monday in Las Vegas on “restoring the promise of America” as the Republican contemplates a 2016 run for president.

Lockdown lifted at 2 Las Vegas schools

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 12:34pm
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Cortney Middle School and Harmon Elementary School were placed on lockdown Friday morning because of a shooting investigation in a nearby residential neighborhood, Las Vegas police said.

Doctors don’t know what killed this Missouri mom, son

By KMOV WEB STAFF CNN
Feb 27 2015 - 12:04pm
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A mysterious sudden death of a mother and her adult son are raising concerns of a possibly dangerous virus.

Here’s what color ‘The Dress’ really is, manufacturer says

Some see white and gold. Others see blue and black. There’s no middle ground. The Great Dress Debate of 2015 via Tumblr and asked for help in identifying its colors. Here’s the science behind the true color of the #TheDress.

1 arrested, 7 cited in beating death of emu in Texas

Eight people have either been arrested or cited by police for their roles in stealing an emu in a rural Texas town and beating it to death, the Comanche County Sheriff’s Department said on Thursday.

Nevada assemblyman arrested on DUI charge

By SANDRA CHEREB LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 11:17am
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CARSON CITY — A Nevada assemblyman was arrested early Friday on suspicion of drunken driving after a Carson City deputy found him asleep in a car outside a bar with a gun in his pocket, authorities said.

Lupita Nyong’o’s $150K Oscars dress stolen from hotel room

The $150,000 pearl-studded, custom-made Calvin Klein dress worn by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o at this year’s Academy Awards has been stolen, police said on Thursday.

Clark County has 3 new cases of measles

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 10:18am
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Three additional cases of measles were announced Friday in connection with a staff member at an MGM Grand restaurant.

Conservative activist Dane turns up heat on Edwards

By JOHN L. SMITH LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 9:49am
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Tony Dane, who owns a “robo-call” company that specializes in conservative issues and candidates, this past week fired up another mass message in Assemblyman Chris Edwards’ District 19. Subject: a possible recall.

Coroner IDs 2 who died after separate Henderson crashes

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 8:44am
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The 78-year-old man and the 92-year-old woman who died after separate car crashes in Henderson have been identified.

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Elvis’ girlfriend remembers ‘craziest’ time with The King

By NORM CLARKE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Feb 27 2015 - 8:25am
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Elvis Presley’s reckless fascination with guns nearly sent girlfriend Linda Thompson to a hospital.

Mayweather-Pacquiao winner to receive special belt

By BRETT STEIDLER REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Feb 27 2015 - 8:03am
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The WBC plans to create a “very special exquisite” belt to be presented to the victor of the Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight scheduled for May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden.

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Interstate 11 project nearing construction

Boulder City residents will soon see construction around the Eldorado Mountains as the Interstate 11 project inches closer to groundbreaking.

Northeast valley toddler injured in accidental shooting

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.

Putin critic gunned down in Moscow

Sports

Horse Racing: Today at Santa Anita, Feb. 28

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Centennial maintains control, defeats Gorman for Division I girls state crown

Veteran Centennial girls basketball coach Karen Weitz couldn’t have drawn up a better start Friday.

Free throws, defense put Desert Pines in Division I-A boys state title game

Desert Pines boys basketball coach Mike Uzan is quick to point out that his team spends most of its practice time working on defense.

Entertainment

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.

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

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.

Business

Allegiant adding nonstop Las Vegas-Indianapolis service

In a bid to grow its presence in Indianapolis, Allegiant Air has added nonstop flights to and from McCarran International Airport.

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

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.

Iran hacked Sands operations, U.S. official says

It’s been a year since American billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s casino company was hacked. Now the blame is officially being placed on Iran.

Nation and World

Putin critic gunned down in Moscow

Police have arrested another suspect in Copenhagen attacks

A spokesman for Copenhagen Police said the young man had been arrested Friday morning local time.

Ex-police chief reveals new details on JonBenet Ramsey murder

Opinion

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

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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

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.

Fix up old outdoor table with chalkboard tabletop

In my efforts to simplify and clean up in this new year, I put my old garden table and chairs in the trash. They’re over 15 years old and are literally falling apart.

Use pattern mixing to discover design personality

Our homes are sacred places where we restore and reinvigorate ourselves. I’ve found that for a home to fill you to the brim, it needs to be a place where you feel fully yourself. They key to creating a haven is to thoughtfully decorate so your spaces reflect your unique personality, passions and lifestyle.