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Bad blood? Testing issue scuttles fight

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was expected to provide the toughest test of Manny Pacquiao’s career — only it was supposed to happen in a boxing ring.

Shoppers try to get it done

Gridlocked traffic, screaming kids, rude people — it’s that joyous time of the year.

UMC, Valley Hospital sued

A federal lawsuit was filed Wednesday against University Medical Center and Valley Hospital on behalf of a Las Vegas woman who gave birth at home after she said emergency room personnel at both hospitals refused to provide her treatment.

Wider road today for drivers

It’s not often Christmas comes early, especially when the gift is from a government agency.

Charlie brings blessing of four-legged friends to needy humans

Think “Charlie’s Angels” and the brain automatically goes to three sexy, smart, sassy women reporting to the voice of Charlie. But this Charlie is no anonymous voice. This Charlie is a Labrador mix — smart and sassy at least. His angels are canines and felines.

Death penalty weighed in officer’s death

Clark County prosecutors next month will consider seeking capital punishment for three defendants charged in the Nov. 19 slaying of Las Vegas police officer Trevor Nettleton.

Facebook posting has swastika, peace signs

Northwest Career and Technical Academy students have created a Web site page branded with a Nazi swastika, religious symbols and peace signs to respond to allegations that a gym teacher at their school denied the Holocaust occurred.

Ely City Councilman implicated in bank theft

An Ely City Councilman whose wife is chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Reno has been implicated in the disappearance of money from a bank where he worked, White Pine County Sheriff Dan Watts said.

IN BRIEF

SWINE FLU-RELATED TOTAL: 35

Moves clear way for wild horse roundup

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Wednesday that it is going forward with a contentious plan to round up about 2,500 wild horses in Nevada.

Wind, fires cause havoc

Black water more than 3 inches deep rolled eastward on Dumont Boulevard on Wednesday morning, lapping over the feet of Drew Hoppe, 49, as he maneuvered across the central valley street.

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Federal offices: Closed today and Friday

MISSING LINKS

Tonight’s the big night when Santa will be making his rounds. If you want to track St. Nick on his route to know when he’s getting close to your house (provided you’ve been good, of course) check out www.norad santa.org.

Let Someone Else Cook

On Friday, when you’ve gathered with your family to count your yuletide blessings, be sure to include this one:

All-ages venue 702 showing promise

The first time he saw the band, it was at the end of Craig Road in 1985 with a generator and a keg of beer.

DJ Keith Evan says his craft is an art form

For the past decade, he has been an institution in the Vegas deep house scene. DJ Keith Evan has moved enough bodies to rival the regional transit authority. Read on, as Evan breaks down the art of DJing.

Santa must leave Shark Reef soon

Today is the final day to visit Santa Claus in the Shipwreck at Shark Reef Aquarium, where children younger than 12 receive a candy cane and a photo with paid admission to the exhibit.

Brothers bring magic, white tigers to the Strip

Siegfried and Roy’s retirement left a wide open vacancy on the Strip for blond and dark-haired European magicians who perform illusions with white tigers.

B.B. GUNS FOR VEGAS

The thrill is not gone, according to B.B. King, even though his ability to walk more than a few feet is. Years of diabetes and arthritis, and just plain years, have taken their toll.

QUICK TAKES

Sarandon, Robbins split

STEALING HOME

Use this guide to find the steal.

Style Scoop

Sak it to Me: Saks Fifth Avenue hosts a Masha Archer trunk show Monday through Jan. 1 in the jewelry department. The department store hosts a calligrapher from 1 to 4 p.m. today who can paint or inscribe fragrance bottles or last minute ornament purchases.

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