2 arrested in Pahrump home robbery, 1 still on the loose
The two robbers found the three residents asleep and one of them forced the 80-year-old man from one room to another to open a safe holding cash and valuables, the release said.
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.
‘Focus’ tops off weekend box office charts
The film had been projected to earn between $21 million and $23 million, so cue breathless stories about whether or not Will Smith’s fastball has lost some heat.
Baseball legend Minnie Minoso dead at 90
The Chicago White Sox legend was the city’s first black major league player, the Chicago Tribune said.
Obama to veto bill allowing Congress to join Iran negotiations
The United States and five other major powers are seeking to negotiate an agreement with Iran to curb its nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
American blogger hacked to death after criticizing religious extremism
Machete-wielding assailants hacked to death an American critic of religious extremism in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, in the latest of a series of attacks on writers who support freethinking values in the Muslim-majority nation.
Old subway cars converted into fish-friendly underwater reefs
Usually dumping metal into the ocean is a bad thing, but for once throwing disused items into the sea is working out for the greater good.
Rousey makes quick work of Zingano at UFC 184
There may not be a great strategy for dealing with UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in the cage. Cat Zingano’s plan of attack in the main event of UFC 184 at Staples Center on Saturday night certainly wasn’t the answer.
Stolen Picasso masterpiece discovered in art craft shipment
The work of art, painted in 1911 by the Cubist master, was recovered when it was shipped from Belgium to the United States in December.
Rebels triumph over Cowboys with 69-57 win
For the first two months of the season, Patrick McCaw was UNLV’s most valuable player off the bench. On Saturday, he spent one minute on the bench.
15 tons of marijuana seized at California border
U.S. customs officers at a California border crossing seized more than 15 tons of marijuana hidden inside a tractor-trailer shipment designated as a cargo of mattresses, the biggest narcotics bust ever at that port of entry, officials said on Friday.
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.
Scooter rider critical after Friday night crash
A man was transported to the hospital with critical injuries after a central valley crash Friday night.
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.
It’s harder for musicians to make money off art in the tech age
Thanks to the Internet, the world has come to expect instant gratification in its quest for information. But the expectation of cheap, fast delivery has come at a price: It has become harder for artists to make a living selling their work.
At Color Run, actual running is optional
They ran for the color, if not the glory, in downtown Las Vegas Saturday.
Missing circus performer found
An acrobat reported missing in Atlanta by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been found, a production company said on Friday.
Olympic-like event lets wounded vets push limits, heal together
The thunder of helicopters landing in a cloud of dust brought flashbacks to wounded warriors who watched the opening ceremonies for the second annual Olympic-style trials at Nellis Air Force Base. The games that began Friday are part of their healing process.
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.
Four 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.
Bill would repeal Adam Walsh sex-offender act in Nevada
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.
Lawmakers move to stop agencies from paying for union work
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
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.
Pahrump man faces charges in sexual assault of 6-year-old girl
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
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
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
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.
ISIS court orders release of 29 Christian hostages
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
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
The 11-year-old girl is being transported from a youth camp on Mount Charleston Saturday afternoon.
Inmate, 52, dies in Northern Nevada
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
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
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
The bicyclist was transported to Summerlin Hospital.
Small town opens up big heart for coach
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.
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2 arrested in Pahrump home robbery, 1 still on the loose
The two robbers found the three residents asleep and one of them forced the 80-year-old man from one room to another to open a safe holding cash and valuables, the release said.
Former St. Jude’s CEO authorized restricted funds ‘loans’ for other uses
An uncertain future confronts St. Jude’s Ranch for Children following the abrupt resignation of its embattled chief executive officer and the departure of all Nevada representatives from its national board.
British Prime Minister wants to hunt down ‘Jihadi John’
British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed on Friday to use all means at his disposal to hunt down militants such as “Jihadi John” after the killer was identified as a Kuwaiti-born computer programming graduate from London.
Sports
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Baseball legend Minnie Minoso dead at 90
The Chicago White Sox legend was the city’s first black major league player, the Chicago Tribune said.
Broncos end Aztecs’ 29-game home win streak, tie for MW lead
SAN DIEGO — After three conference games, Boise State hadn’t won. Since then, the Broncos have lost only once.
Entertainment
‘Focus’ tops off weekend box office charts
The film had been projected to earn between $21 million and $23 million, so cue breathless stories about whether or not Will Smith’s fastball has lost some heat.
Harrison Ford returning for ‘Blade Runner’ sequel
“Prisoners” director Denis Villeneuve is in negotiations to direct Harrison Ford in the “Blade Runner” sequel for Alcon Entertainment.
It’s harder for musicians to make money off art in the tech age
Thanks to the Internet, the world has come to expect instant gratification in its quest for information. But the expectation of cheap, fast delivery has come at a price: It has become harder for artists to make a living selling their work.
Business
Four 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
British Prime Minister wants to hunt down ‘Jihadi John’
British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed on Friday to use all means at his disposal to hunt down militants such as “Jihadi John” after the killer was identified as a Kuwaiti-born computer programming graduate from London.
American blogger hacked to death after criticizing religious extremism
Machete-wielding assailants hacked to death an American critic of religious extremism in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, in the latest of a series of attacks on writers who support freethinking values in the Muslim-majority nation.
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.
Opinion
LETTERS: Find out if money solves K-12 woes
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LETTER: Heller falling out of line with voters
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Accountability will set teachers free
In Clark County, as across the United States, teachers and “reformers” have been engaged in something of a standoff.
Life
Doctor says carpal tunnel syndrome usually not work related
Think of your hands and all you do with them. Now, think of experiencing pain in your hand every day. That’s what it’s like to have carpal tunnel.
American blogger hacked to death after criticizing religious extremism
Machete-wielding assailants hacked to death an American critic of religious extremism in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, in the latest of a series of attacks on writers who support freethinking values in the Muslim-majority nation.
Old subway cars converted into fish-friendly underwater reefs
Usually dumping metal into the ocean is a bad thing, but for once throwing disused items into the sea is working out for the greater good.
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Doctor says carpal tunnel syndrome usually not work related
Think of your hands and all you do with them. Now, think of experiencing pain in your hand every day. That’s what it’s like to have carpal tunnel.
Education Notebook, March 5-11, 2015
Education briefs from across the Las Vegas Valley
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Read about news and events from across the Summerlin area.
