The Las Vegas Strip, with its multicolored lights, oversized buildings and outrageous designs, provides a visual feast to bystanders. But with everything on such a grand scale, it’s impossible to absorb it all except in small, sidewalk sections. You need a spot with a great view.
NUCLEAR OPTIONS: The debate over placing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain — just 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas — is far from over. This month started with two days of Nuclear Regulatory Commission hearings to decide whether the Department of Energy can withdraw its application to ship high-level nuclear waste to the site.
Years: 1967 to 1970, Career highlights: Scored 812 points in 80 games for a career average of 10.2.
U.S. Senate hopeful Sharron Angle completed her surprise march to the front of the pack with a resounding victory in Tuesday’s primary election.
