Sylvia Robinson, early hip-hop pioneer, dies

Sylvia Robinson, who had a hit as a singer-songwriter with the sexually charged “Pillow Talk” but was later known as one of hip-hop’s early founders as the record label owner that put out “Rapper’s Delight,” rap’s first mainstream success, died Thursday, according to publicist Greg Walker. She was 76.

Police: Wife threatened banks to hide money woes

HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut woman who hid unemployment and money troubles from her husband for nearly a year phoned in bomb threats to banks and an insurance company to prevent him from asking questions, police said.

Henderson police seek missing 10-year-old boy

Henderson Police are asking for the public’s help in its search for a 10-year-old boy who was last seen leaving home Wednesday afternoon.

Trump casino offers $25,000 plastic surgery prize

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The latest casino promotion in Atlantic City gives new meaning to “going bust.”

Pay freeze?

IN BRIEF

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Boulder City’s Frantz has Eagles volleyball all set

Avalon Frantz didn’t play volleyball until eighth grade. She figured basketball or soccer would be her passion at Boulder City High School.

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