Staggering Picasso trove turns up in France

PARIS — A retired French electrician and his wife have come forward with 271 undocumented, never-before-seen works by Pablo Picasso estimated to be worth at least $79.35 million, an administrator of the artist’s estate said Monday. The electrician, who once worked for Picasso, and his wife for years squirreled away the staggering trove – which is believed to be authentic – inside a trunk in the garage of their home on the French Riviera.

Agent: Director of ‘Empire Strikes Back’ dies

LOS ANGELES — Irvin Kershner, who directed the Star Wars sequel “The Empire Strikes Back” and the James Bond film “Never Say Never Again,” has died. He was 87. Kershner died during the weekend but no other details were immediately available, his agent, Derek Maki, said.

Decade of drought leaves two lakes, Powell and Mead, in same boat

When the lake shrank to a historic low, it sent marina owners scrambling to keep their operations afloat and prompted jealous grumbling about how much water there was in the reservoir next door. Things have gotten much better at Lake Powell since 2005.

Father gave new legislator Dina Neal an early start

Dina Neal may be new to the Legislature, but in some ways she is an old hand at politics. Neal is among the 18 new Assembly members who have never served in either chamber of the Legislature. But as the daughter of former state Sen. Joe Neal, D-North Las Vegas, she has been soaked in politics since birth.

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Friends enjoy LV, thanks to ‘Live!’

“Live! With Regis and Kelly” from Las Vegas is turning out to be more than promos galore for our city.