WASHINGTON — Mastering a second language can pump up your brain in ways that seem to delay getting Alzheimer’s disease later on, scientists say. Never learned to habla or parlez? While the new research focuses mostly on the truly long-term bilingual, scientists say even people who tackle a new language later in life stand to gain.
JUNEAU, Alaska — One of Sarah Palin’s trusted advisers is planning a tell-all memoir, drawing upon thousands of personal e-mails during his time with the former Alaska governor to paint what his agent calls an expose of the inner workings of her operation.
LOS ANGELES — Justin Bieber finally won a trophy in L.A. The teen singing sensation, who was shut out at the Grammys, was chosen most valuable player despite playing for the losing team in the NBA All-Star celebrity game on Friday night. Bieber had eight points, four assists and two rebounds for the West team, which lost 54-49 to the East at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The vertically challenged Bieber scampered up and down the court as girls shrieked at the sight.
SPARKS — Silverado senior Seth Bohman reflected on fond memories Thursday as his team drove to Reno for the state wrestling tournament.
Reaching a state tournament can feel more meaningful if it comes after years of struggle to get there.
When Agassi Prep last faced Lincoln County on Feb. 1, all Lynx senior guard Dantley Walker did was score a state-record 73 points to lead a victory over the Stars.
Even with a roster of mostly players who had earned a region title last season, Liberty looked like a nervous team as it played the first half of the Sunrise Region girls championship game Friday.
Ten minutes into Friday’s Sunset Region boys championship game, it was obvious to everyone in the Desert Oasis gym that Bishop Gorman’s Shabazz Muhammad was in a groove.
Canyon Springs’ boys basketball team has enjoyed balanced scoring all season, with four players averaging in double figures and another right behind them.
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man loyal to polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs resolved a rape charge by pleading guilty Friday to lesser crimes in exchange for a sentence of 30 days in jail and probation.
To the editor: The press should be held accountable for the way they just parrot Washington speak. Whatever happened to in-depth reporting?
