Report: Couric leaving news anchor post at CBS

Katie Couric is leaving her anchor post at “CBS Evening News” less than five years after becoming the first woman to solely helm a network TV evening newscast.

Sheen does better in Chicago after Detroit failure

After being heckled and booed in Detroit, Charlie Sheen made some changes to his road show Sunday night – and this time, it ended with a standing ovation. Sheen used a talk show-style format at his Chicago show, with a master of ceremonies asking the actor questions. The interviewer, who didn’t identify himself, kept Sheen on track and gave the actor a chance to make some snarky comments.

Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert rule Country Music Awards

The young women of country dominated on Sunday night in Las Vegas with Taylor Swift winning the entertainer of the year award and Miranda Lambert taking home a leading four trophies.

Hunt to replace Kruger heats up

In his search for a basketball coach, UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood said he is working around the clock and considering several candidates. The Rebels’ replacement for Lon Kruger might be announced as soon as Tuesday.

Radiation from Japan comes into Henderson

Tiny amounts of radiation from Japan’s damaged nuclear plant have shown up in Henderson, but scientists say the readings were far below levels that could pose any health risks.

Las Vegas man, 24, dies in early-morning crash

An early Sunday morning car crash near Mountain Vista Street and Flamingo Road killed a 24-year-old man and critically injured a passenger, Las Vegas police said.

Outdoor Briefs

WARMER TEMPERATURES: Colorful birds emerge to herald spring’s arrival: Winter is making way for the onset of spring, and warming temperatures draw people outside in the hope of finding some color in what has been a dreary winter landscape. People also can be seen walking through local garden centers as they look over recent deliveries of plants displaying colorful blooms. However, you don’t have to plant flowers to reap the benefits of springtime “color therapy.”

Out There

HIKES

Fallon’s fascinating past makes it more than a pit stop

Travelers along U.S. 95 between Las Vegas and the Reno-Sparks area usually treat Fallon as a fueling stop, a place to get a bite to eat or an option for an overnight stay before pushing on. The busy community in the heart of a rich agricultural region and wildlife area deserves a closer look. Explore the town a little to discover its fascinating past.

Bookmark

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change without notice. Send submissions to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125.

Nintendo 3-D system a game-changer

I don’t know if you realize this, but there’s a new video game system on the market. It’s from Nintendo. It’s in 3-D. And you don’t need special glasses to see the 3-D effects.

R-Jeneration: Valley teens embrace Silly Bandz trend, donning many a colorful bracelet

Each morning as Meadows senior Jesslyn Mitchell-Laguna gets ready for school, she remembers to bring along her glow-in-the-dark turtle, lightning bolt and Mickey Mouse. This assortment of objects is worn around her wrist in the form of brightly colored silicone bracelets known as Silly Bandz.

R-Jeneration: R-Voice: What school program would you cut?

Sean Elezra interviewed students at Green Valley High School: Farah Rahman, sophomore: “From all of the classes that are offered here, I would cut student aide classes because students are wasting the class period trying to get an easy A. It does not help the kid in any way.”

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