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Officials: Teacher charged with kidnapping left California school after accusations

By FRANCIS McCABE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 1:12pm
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A 45-year-old kindergarten teacher charged with kidnapping a 16-year-old girl in Las Vegas left the Los Angeles school district after he was accused of inappropriately touching six victims, all fourth- and fifth-graders, prosecutors said Monday.

FBI arrests 7 LA sheriff's deputies in jail probe

Foster children neglect case raises questions about Family Services response

Server accused of forging anti-gay note loses job

Las Vegas Events has offer to extend NFR past 2014

In Las Vegas, Labor Secretary promotes trades, calls for minimum wage hike

By LAURA MYERS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 4:42pm
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America’s economic survival depends on training more middle-class workers in manufacturing, building and other trades, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told a union group meeting Monday in Las Vegas.

Nevada's economy producing more than predicted in taxes this year

By ED VOGEL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU
Dec 9 2013 - 4:32pm
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Spawned by growth in real estate sales and live entertainment shows on the Strip, the state economy has so far this year produced about $47 million more in taxes than predicted by the Economic Forum.

Man sentenced to prison for hit-and-run that killed Las Vegas police Explorer

By FRANCIS McCABE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 4:13pm
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A 29-year-old man was sentenced to six to 15 years in prison for an August hit-and-run crash that killed an 18-year-old captain in the Metropolitan Police Department Explorers program.

Union Pacific works to reopen railway after train derailment

By MIKE BLASKY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 3:50pm
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A train heading to California derailed Sunday near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis said 19 coal cars and one locomotive derailed about 10 p.m. The train, which was bound for Mojave, Calif., had four locomotives and 103 cars.

American detained: North Korea confession coerced

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 3:27pm
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Merrill Newman, the 85-year-old U.S. veteran detained for weeks by North Korea, issued a written statement Monday indicating his confession was coerced under the treat of a long jail term.

Priest who resigned amid abuse allegations dies in Las Vegas

By STEVEN SLIVKA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 3:02pm
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A former Las Vegas priest who faced sexual assault charges in Missouri during the 1980s died Nov. 27 at the age of 71.

'Blackfish' spurs performers to cancel SeaWorld gig

By MIKE SCHNEIDER ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 2:42pm
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The rock bands Heart and Barenaked Ladies along with country singer Willie Nelson have canceled their planned performances at SeaWorld in Florida, citing a recent documentary that raises questions about the effects of captivity on whales.

Cancer patients shocked when free makeovers take unexpected turn

By STEPHANIE GRIMES REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Dec 9 2013 - 2:25pm
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A group of cancer patients didn’t realize what they were in for recently when they were invited to be given makeovers for free.

MGM Resorts recommended for suitability in Massachusetts

By BOB SALSBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 2:23pm
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BOSTON — The investigative arm of the state gambling commission recommended on Monday that MGM Resorts be found suitable to proceed with a bid for a casino in downtown Springfield, provided company officials adequately explain to the five-member commission several concerns raised during a lengthy background check.

Mars rover finds evidence of freshwater lake

By ALICIA CHANG ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 1:40pm
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NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars, which scientists say could have been a perfect spot for tiny primitive organisms to flourish if they ever existed on the red planet.

Aron Ralston, of '127 Hours' fame, arrested on assault charges

By DAN ELLIOTT and P. SOLOMON BANDA ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 1:26pm
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Aron Ralston, the Colorado adventurer whose self-amputation ordeal was made into the movie “127 Hours,” was arrested in Denver on allegations of domestic violence after police say he and his girlfriend got into an altercation.

Search on for couple, 4 kids missing in snow outing near Lovelock

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 1:25pm
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A search is on in the mountains of rural northwestern Nevada for a couple and four children who went to play in the snow Sunday and haven’t returned after a night of sub-zero temperatures.

Google, Facebook, Apple unite in plea against online snooping

By DANICA KIRKA ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 12:13pm
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Major technology companies, stung by revelations that the U.S. government collects people’s personal data on their networks, on Monday issued an open letter to President Barack Obama asking for tighter controls on surveillance.

Las Vegas should warm up Wednesday

By STEVEN SLIVKA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 12:05pm
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As Las Vegans weather the cold, temperatures are expected to warm up by Wednesday.

1 in 5 Americans join 'new rich' - at least, temporarily

By HOPE YEN ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 11:27am
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It’s not just the wealthiest 1 percent. Fully 20 percent of U.S. adults become rich for parts of their lives, wielding outsize influence on America’s economy and politics. This little-known group may pose the biggest barrier to reducing the nation’s income inequality.

Napping passenger awakes alone, locked in dark plane

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 11:10am
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A passenger who fell asleep while flying to Los Angeles says he awoke to discover himself alone and locked inside a dark, empty United Express plane in Houston.

Next for Frank Marino: new jaw, face-lift

By DOUG ELFMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 9:50am
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Vegas’ most famous drag queen just called me to say he is going under the plastic surgery knife for the umpteenth time today, so let’s take this opportunity to update his future obituary.

BANKING LOOK AHEAD: Local bankers see improvements on horizon, but pitfalls remain

By CHRIS SIEROTY LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS
Dec 9 2013 - 8:49am
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There is good news for the Las Vegas economy, as the region is finally showing some moderate signs of life with balance sheets stabilizing and consumer confidence on the rise.

Las Vegas police arrest 3 after carjacking, shooting

By STEVEN SLIVKA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 8:31am
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Three people suspected in a carjacking Monday morning were arrested after a police chase in which one of the suspects fired at officers.

I-15 widening project hits speed bump in Las Vegas

By SEAN WHALEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU
Dec 9 2013 - 7:54am
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The future of a massive Interstate 15 widening in Las Vegas is up in the air because of questions from some state lawmakers about the $1.3 billion Project Neon.

Believe it or not: UNLV in Jan. 1 bowl

By ED GRANEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 7:33am
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How to define a great day for UNLV football: That some 13 years after the school qualified for its last postseason game, the Rebels on Sunday accepted an invitation to play North Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on New Year’s Day.

Roper Hanchey cashes football parlay while competing in NFR

By TODD DEWEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 7:09am
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Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey has won more than $44,000 through the first four rounds of the National Finals Rodeo, but he’s more excited about the $1,800 he pocketed Saturday on a $300 three-team college football parlay.

Jesse Owens' Olympic gold medal sold to Los Angeles billionaire

By NORM CLARKE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 6:37am
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Los Angeles billionaire Ron Burkle, long rumored to be interested in adding a Las Vegas casino to his empire, paid $1.4 million Sunday for one of Jesse Owens’ gold medals.

UNLV will play North Texas in Heart of Dallas Bowl

By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 9 2013 - 12:24am
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UNLV will play in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on New Year’s Day against North Texas.

With benefits on the block, jobless Nevadans face uncertainty

By STEVE TETREAULT and ED VOGEL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 8 2013 - 11:46pm
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Thousands of Nevadans who have been out of work, some longer than a year, have reason to feel unsettled going into the holidays as federal funding for long-term jobless benefits are scheduled to expire a few days after Christmas.

Fresno State, USC to meet in Las Vegas Bowl

By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 8 2013 - 11:45pm
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Fresno State and Southern California have each accepted bids to play in the Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium on Dec. 21.

It was 'wacky Sunday,' if you catch my drift

By MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dec 8 2013 - 11:36pm
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It was not quite a blizzard, but it was bizarre. A thick white blanket covered the field in Philadelphia, and in elements better suited for a sled dog race in Alaska, LeSean McCoy seemed to run from Anchorage to Nome.

Nevada poll: Hard-knock life could help Flores' political career

Assemblywoman Lucy Flores’ hard-knock life might end up helping her political career, according to a new Democratic poll.

Florida St-Auburn title game will close BCS era

By RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press
Dec 8 2013 - 9:11pm
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As college football prepares for the final Bowl Championship Series, featuring a Florida State-Auburn championship game, it’s easy to see why the coming four-team playoff won’t solve all the postseason problems.

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Panel approves funding for potential drone program in Nevada

CARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers on Monday approved a $1.46 million funding request to ramp up a drone program should the Federal Aviation Administration select Nevada as one of six testing sites.

Man who died in shooting on H Street identified

The victim of a Saturday night shooting was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office Monday.

In Las Vegas, Labor Secretary promotes trades, calls for minimum wage hike

America’s economic survival depends on training more middle-class workers in manufacturing, building and other trades, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told a union group meeting Monday in Las Vegas.

Sports

Cowboys, fans remain Tough Enough To Wear Pink

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo crowd at the Thomas &Mack Center during Round 5 tonight will look a bit different than usual.

Bareback competition tight

The race for the bareback riding gold buckle is the tightest of all the events for this year’s National Finals Rodeo. One look at the standings before the 10-day rodeo started at the Thomas &Mack Center clearly showed why.

Hall of Famers happy with rodeo's evolution in Vegas

You never know who you might run into in and around the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Gold Card Room.

Entertainment

'Hunter Gatherers' satirically sexy

Have yourself a merry little Walpurgisnacht. Just in time for those dreaded annual holiday gatherings, the Las Vegas Little Theatre’s production of Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s “Hunter Gatherers” in the Fischer Black Box ruthlessly explores the primordial meanings behind human social conventions.

Adaptation of 'Christmas Carol' lacks joy and grief

Charles Dickens’ enduring “A Christmas Carol” has influenced all things Christmas since it was published in 1843. The traditional ways in which we celebrate the Yuletide today, with sumptuous feasts, silly games, festive dances and spirited generosity are all a result of his cautionary tale.