Defense witness: Michael Jackson caused own death

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Michael Jackson’s doctor dropped the bombshell Friday they’ve been hinting at for months — an expert opinion accusing the legendary singer of causing his own death.

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BLM roundup targets about 300 wild horses

RENO — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to remove nearly 300 wild horses from herd management areas near Reno early next year.

Nevada State Museum opens at new home

Clad in a candy-corn-patterned witch hat for Halloween, 4-year-old Ember focused on putting together pieces of a fossil puzzle Friday morning at the newly opened Nevada State Museum.

Opening of new NLV city hall brings praise, criticism

North Las Vegas employees will move into a spacious new City Hall next month, but comparatively few of them are left to fill it thanks to layoffs and a hiring freeze.

Testimony reveals slain Arbor View student was near safety

Alyssa Otremba was less than 100 yards from home. The Arbor View freshman was 100 yards from marching with the school band at half time. One hundred yards from joining a dance class with her sister.

What’s the best floor for your high-traffic home?

Savvy shoppers should keep in mind that not all laminates are created equal, especially when it comes to long-term performance. To find the best floor for your high-traffic home, consider these tips.

Remodeling for aging in place today will help sell your home tomorrow

Before you invest in a home-improvement project, consider your potential buyers with this fact in mind: More than 3.5 million baby boomers turn 55 each year, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Since people aged 45 to 64 make up more than a quarter of today’s U.S. population, there’s a good chance you’ll be selling to someone in this age group. Will your home appeal to them?

Bushwacker shows who’s boss at PBR World Finals

Bushwacker has become the talk of this week’s Professional Bull Riders World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center. On the one hand, every rider wants a chance to ride him. On the other, there’s not a cowboy who doesn’t dread such a draw.

Supporters gather at vigil for girls struck in crosswalk crash

The lyrics of Justin Bieber’s pop hit “Baby” blared through the sound system on Friday night at Eldorado Park . Some of the more than 200 in attendance danced, others giggled. The song may have seemed out of place for another candlelight vigil, but here, mixed with tears, it somehow fit.

Cardinals capture World Series title in seven games

The Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers, 6-2, tonight in St. Louis to win the seventh and deciding game of the World Series. It’s the Cardinals first World Series crown since 2006.

Union reaches deal with four Atlantic City casinos

ATLANTIC CITY — The likelihood of a strike in the nation’s second-largest gambling market receded on Friday as the city’s main casino workers’ union reached a tentative agreement with Atlantic City’s largest casino company, Caesars Entertainment Inc.

Man charged in fraud scheme to undergo mental health exam

A mental health examination was ordered Friday for Alfred Sapse, an 85-year-old Las Vegas man charged in a fraud scheme involving the use of experimental stem cell implant procedures.

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