McCarran airport passenger count rises 5 percent

Easier comparisons and stronger traffic among several airlines contributed to the largest monthly passenger gain at McCarran International Airport in more than three years.

Facebook adds civil unions option to profiles

NEW YORK — Facebook on Thursday added civil unions and domestic partnerships to the list of relationships that its users can pick from to best describe their romantic status. The world’s largest online social network also gives its users the option to list themselves as single, married, in an open relationship or “it’s complicated,” among others.

TV reporter speaks about speech problem at Grammys

LOS ANGELES — A TV reporter who lapsed into gibberish during a live shot outside the Grammys said she was terrified when it happened and knew something was wrong as soon as she opened her mouth. KCBS-TV reporter Serene Branson’s incoherence Sunday fueled Internet speculation that she suffered an on-air stroke. But doctors said she suffered a type of migraine that can mimic symptoms of a stroke.

McKeever takes over, lifts Eagles into final

Boulder City’s girls basketball team was confident heading into a game against a team it had twice beaten by more than 20 points.

Nash cashes in for Foothill

Foothill’s Christina Nash had visualized and practiced the scenario countless times before stepping to the foul line with 11.9 seconds to play Thursday.

Gorman to meet rival Bulldogs for title

For each of the past eight seasons, Centennial and Bishop Gorman have met in the Sunset Region girls basketball final.

Pioneers prevail in last second

Canyon Springs’ Trey Evans was giving up 9 inches to 6-foot-8-inch Augy French.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Surge spurs Sierra Vista

On the eve of the Sunset Region boys basketball playoffs, Sierra Vista had a team meeting and talked about the importance of starting well in the second halves of postseason games.

In Brief

football

Forget the polls; Buckeyes still No. 1

It’s up for debate whether Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger is the best player in college basketball. A case can be made he’s not even the best big man in the Big Ten.

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