One of two defendants accused of robbing and kidnapping former Oakland Raider wide receiver Javon Walker pleaded guilty to those charges Friday.
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Ensign on Friday resisted calls for his resignation, saying he is trying to get back in the graces of constituents, friends and family amid investigations growing from his extramarital affair.
LOS ANGELES — For a decade, the bullet in Jorge Acevedo’s skull reminded him that he had nearly lost his life. Now the reminder is gone. Acevedo, brain-damaged and partially paralyzed by the Christmas Day 1999 shooting, had the bullet removed after it began protruding from his skull. The surprised surgeon found a second bullet of a different caliber.
Clark County must either lay off 530 workers or reduce wages by 14 percent to offset a $57 million shortfall, according to a budget forecast presented Friday.
LOS ANGELES — The future Pope Benedict XVI resisted pleas to defrock a California priest with a record of sexually molesting children, citing concerns including “the good of the universal church,” according to a 1985 letter bearing his signature. The correspondence, obtained by The Associated Press, is the strongest challenge yet to the Vatican’s insistence that Benedict played no role in blocking the removal of pedophile priests.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — As a younger man, Taiwan’s Lin Yu-chun sang for hours on end, trying to get his mind off the sneers he endured because of his portly figure. The round-faced soprano with the bowl haircut never imagined his voice would one day transform him into an international sensation.
Cashman Field long ago earned a reputation as a launching pad, but the aging ballpark proved to be a pitcher’s paradise for the 51s in their 28th season opener Thursday.
The other day, I told Steven Wright he should get an honorary Oscar for his small but unforgettable roles in “Reservoir Dogs,” “Babe: Pig in the City” and “So I Married an Axe Murderer.”
Hey, it’s Las Vegas. Even Ellen DeGeneres and her staff can get caught up in Sin City’s vibe.