Metro detective accused in robbery of prostitute appears in court
Prosecutors modified charges Tuesday against a Metro detectitive accused of robbing, beating and trying to sexually assault a woman after a quarrel about a prostitution fee.
Sen. John McCain praises war film ‘American Sniper’
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., added his name to the many voices weighing in on “American Sniper,” praising Clint Eastwood’s story of Chris Kyle and his experience in Iraq while taking aim at the movie’s critics.
How to know if you can really write off that donation
Making a donation to a charity is a great way to fill up on feel-good energy, but there might be an additional benefit, too: tax savings. But don’t get too excited just yet: Not all donations can be deducted and not all charitable organizations qualify.
Mormon leaders pledge to back gay rights under one condition
Convening a rare press conference on Tuesday at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Mormon leaders pledged to support anti-discrimination laws for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, as long the laws also protect the rights of religious groups.
Army sergeant released by Taliban to be charged with desertion
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will be charged with desertion for disappearing from his base in Afghanistan in 2009, NBC News reported on Tuesday..
New ISIS video threatens Japanese, Jordanian hostages
A video file posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS hostage Kenji Goto: He and a captive Jordanian military pilot will be killed in the next 24 hours if Jordan doesn’t release a convicted would-be suicide bomber.
Man stung 150+ times in bee swarm
A man is being treated after a swarm of bees attacked him in Jupiter Farms, Fla., according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Motorcyclist dies from injuries suffered in Jan. 19 crash
A man who suffered critical injuries after crashing his motorcycle into a car last week has died, Las Vegas police said on Tuesday.
Fire alarm at Patriots’ hotel goes off in middle of night
Tuesday is media day for Super Bowl XLIX participants and you can blame the bags under the eyes of Patriot players on a lack of sleep.
What to know if you’re planning to travel to the Northeast
The Northeast woke Tuesday to an unusual quiet. Subways and buses were shut down, and normally bustling commuter spots were empty.
Gaming industry wants AG nominee questioned on illegal betting
The chief lobbyist for the casino industry is urging the Senate to gauge Loretta Lynch’s commitment to enforce laws against illegal betting before it votes on her nomination to become attorney general.
Suspect killed, 2 officers injured at Minn. city council meeting
A man opened fire on police attending a swearing-in ceremony for new officers in New Hope, Minnesota, on Monday night.
Vegas clubs sign new DJs for 2015
The dust has finally settled. The Wynn, Hakkasan and Light Group have officially announced which global DJ stars have signed contracts to perform exclusively at their clubs in 2015.
Nevada’s unemployment rate falls in December
The Silver State’s jobless rate dipped to a six-year low, and the state added nearly 40,000 jobs in 2014. Employers statewide have created 99,000 new positions since 2010, the state’s employment department reported Tuesday.
Municipal election season kicks off Tuesday
It should come as no surprise that Las Vegas promises to have the glitziest election matchup among more than a dozen races spread across three cities as campaign season officially begins Tuesday.
Red Flag air combat training back at Nellis
Increased noise from military jets will be heard through Feb. 13 over the north end of the Las Vegas Valley as Nellis Air Force Base hosts a Red Flag air combat training exercise, base officials said.
Fact-finding review in NLV police shooting set for Friday
The public can attend or watch a televised fact-finding review Friday of a July police shooting that killed a man in North Las Vegas.
‘Mission: Impossible 5’ release bumped up 5 months
Paramount is moving Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible 5” forward by five months, from Christmas to July 31, 2015.
Nevada joins lawsuit challenging Obama’s action on immigration
Nevada joined a lawsuit with more than two dozen states challenging President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration that would protect some 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced Monday, saying the president is “undermining the rule of law.”
Rain expected later this week too
The rain Las Vegas is seeing now should clear out by sunrise Tuesday, but don’t tuck your umbrellas away just yet.
5 people to watch in the 2015 legislative session
Every session has a cast of hundreds, but a few always stand out. Here are some to watch in 2015.
Ancient cultures left mark on Southwest
Because most early cultures left no written record, we have gleaned much of what we know of them from the ruins, relics and artifacts they left behind.
School crowding top issue for district superintendent
Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky began his state of the district address on Monday by praising specialty magnet programs, but warned that enrollment is rapidly growing in the crowded school system.
Hospital admissions still lag for offenders with mental issues
Nevada’s only maximum-security psychiatric facility is still struggling with the timely admission of court-ordered patients, a condition of a federal lawsuit settlement, according to a defense lawyer and state records.
Baby born without eyes in Arizona
A baby boy was born without eyes to a family in the East Valley. Richie Lopez is 3 months old, and his mother, Kelly Lopez, says she had a completely normal pregnancy. Her ultrasounds never hinted her son would be born without eyes.
Yankees may fight A-Rod over home run bonuses
The New York Yankees are working on legal arguments to void milestone home run bonuses for Alex Rodriguez, according to reports Monday.
Nevada inmate dies in prison
An inmate died Jan. 1 in Carson City, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday.
Boy, 4, expected to survive after shooting himself, police say
A 4-year-old boy is expected to survive after Las Vegas police said he shot himself in a leg after finding a gun under a pillow in a northwest valley home.
I-15 near state line to close for power line work
Interstate 15 in California near the Nevada state line will be closed for a total of 30 minutes Wednesday for electrical line work, according to the California Department of Transportation.
As adults, preemies have less sex than their full-term peers
Twenty-somethings who were born prematurely are less likely to move in with a lover or have sex than their peers born at full-term, Finnish researchers find.
East Coast weather affecting Las Vegas flights
A day after Southern Nevada experienced near-record high temperatures, winter weather afar is resulting in flight cancellations at McCarran International Airport.
Appeals panel upholds Whittemore campaign finance conviction
A federal appeals court in San Francisco on Monday upheld the illegal campaign contribution conviction of former political power broker Harvey Whittemore.
Caesars makes pitch for Chicago as bankruptcy trial venue
The operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp. begins an unusual two-day trial on Monday to decide which of two bankruptcy courts will review its $10 billion debt-cutting plan. In some ways, the decision is not just about which judge, but which law will govern.
2 bodies, car of missing Georgia couple found
Two bodies have been found in the search for a missing Marietta couple. The Georgia State Patrol Dive Team found Bud and June Runion’s missing SUV in a body of water. A short distance away, investigators found the body of a man and woman.
Reid home from surgery
Sen. Harry Reid was released from the hospital on Monday following surgery that repaired bones in his brow, temple and cheek broken in an accident in his home, a spokesman said.
Scientific Games will move corporate headquarters to Las Vegas
Lottery giant Scientific Games Corp., which acquired two slot machine manufacturers in the past 18 months, announced Monday it would move its corporate headquarters from New York to Las Vegas.
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Nevada lawmakers hear about prison growth, aging woes
A growing prison population, reduced federal grants, aging facilities and inmate hospital care are taxing the Nevada Department of Corrections and will be the focus of budget discussions during the upcoming legislative session, prison officials said Tuesday.
New ISIS video threatens Japanese, Jordanian hostages
A video file posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS hostage Kenji Goto: He and a captive Jordanian military pilot will be killed in the next 24 hours if Jordan doesn’t release a convicted would-be suicide bomber.
Limo company ordered to pay $232,317 for minimum wage violations
A Las Vegas limousine company will be required to pay $232,317 to 479 employees for violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and paying workers less than minimum wage.
Sports
UNLV heads north to face struggling UNR
A shocking upset win at UNLV on Jan. 7 looked as if it might be the type of victory that could catapult a struggling UNR program back to respectability. That hasn’t exactly happened.
Fire alarm at Patriots’ hotel goes off in middle of night
Tuesday is media day for Super Bowl XLIX participants and you can blame the bags under the eyes of Patriot players on a lack of sleep.
Rebels head to Reno with chip on shoulder
All it took was one game for UNLV freshman Rashad Vaughn to develop an appreciation for the rivalry with UNR. It was a loss that got his attention.
Entertainment
HBO orders musical from Elton John, ‘True Blood’ creator
HBO has given the greenlight to a pilot for “Virtuoso,” a period drama about musical prodigies from “True Blood” creator Alan Ball, Elton John and David Furnish.
Here’s the first trailer for the ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot — VIDEO
Twentieth Century Fox has released the first teaser trailer for Josh Trank’s reboot of Marvel’s “Fantastic Four,” six months before its Aug. 7 release.
Cumberbatch apologizes for referring to black actors as ‘colored’
Oscar-nominated star Benedict Cumberbatch has apologized for referring to black actors as “colored” on a U.S. talk show.
Business
How to know if you can really write off that donation
Making a donation to a charity is a great way to fill up on feel-good energy, but there might be an additional benefit, too: tax savings. But don’t get too excited just yet: Not all donations can be deducted and not all charitable organizations qualify.
Limo company ordered to pay $232,317 for minimum wage violations
A Las Vegas limousine company will be required to pay $232,317 to 479 employees for violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and paying workers less than minimum wage.
Gaming industry wants AG nominee questioned on illegal betting
The chief lobbyist for the casino industry is urging the Senate to gauge Loretta Lynch’s commitment to enforce laws against illegal betting before it votes on her nomination to become attorney general.
Nation and World
New ISIS video threatens Japanese, Jordanian hostages
A video file posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS hostage Kenji Goto: He and a captive Jordanian military pilot will be killed in the next 24 hours if Jordan doesn’t release a convicted would-be suicide bomber.
Army sergeant released by Taliban to be charged with desertion
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who disappeared from his base in Afghanistan in 2009 but was released last year in a prisoner swap with the Taliban, will be charged with desertion, according to NBC.
Army sergeant released by Taliban to be charged with desertion
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will be charged with desertion for disappearing from his base in Afghanistan in 2009, NBC News reported on Tuesday..
Opinion
LETTERS: Comment boards became cesspool
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Domestic oil production bolsters trucking, economy
Every day, we pass by at least one truck delivering goods across our country. It probably barely registers, as this is a common sight — and no wonder. Nearly three-quarters of all the goods delivered in America are transported by truck. In Nevada, we are even more reliant on trucking, with 94 percent of our goods delivered by truck.
EDITORIAL: Parents need trigger law to hold low-performing schools accountable
School accountability has improved in Nevada in recent years. High-performing schools can be rewarded with more autonomy, while low-performing schools can be hit with a “turnaround” designation that requires administrative and staff replacements. And teacher tenure has been reformed to make it possible to push ineffective instructors out of public education.
Life
Facebook is blaming last night’s outage on its own technicians
Facebook went offline across much of the world for 45 minutes late Monday. Some users also found it difficult to access photo-sharing app Instagram. Facebook blamed its own technicians for the problem, while others pointed to hacking group Lizard Squad.
Mormon leaders pledge to back gay rights under one condition
Convening a rare press conference on Tuesday at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Mormon leaders pledged to support anti-discrimination laws for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, as long the laws also protect the rights of religious groups.
Ride 2 Recovery event benefits wounded vets, heroes — PHOTOS
Around 60 bicyclists from around the country participated in the mountain biking event to raise money for America’s Healing Heroes.
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View’s editorial cartoon, Jan. 29, 2015
View Nieghborhood Newspapers editorial cartoon, Jan. 29, 2015, by F. Andrew Taylor.
Puzzle solutions, Jan. 22-28, 2015
Answers to Sudoku and crossword puzzles from Jan. 22, 2015, View editions.
Education Notebook, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
