Nevada couple adopted 21 special needs kids in 30 years

Santa Claus must carry an extra bag or two of presents when he and the reindeer arrive on Christmas at the Simon family home in Moundhouse, just east of Carson City.

Judge’s relationship with fired prosecutor ignites grand jury investigation

District Attorney David Roger said Friday he is launching a grand jury investigation into allegations Family Court Judge Steven Jones and fired prosecutor Lisa Willardson lied in sworn affidavits this week about the extent of their budding romantic relationship.

Call for change amid tears at slain veteran’s funeral

Family and friends remembered Stanley LaVon Gibson on Friday as a patriotic Gulf War veteran, a loving but troubled husband, brother, son and uncle, and a Las Vegas black man whose death at the hands of police they hope will spur reforms involving the use of deadly force.

Ex-SEAL convicted of arms trafficking ignobly discharged

Two months after a federal jury in Las Vegas convicted him of arms trafficking, former Navy SEAL Nicholas Bickle this week was given an “other than honorable” discharge, which is the most severe form of administrative separation from military service.

George Michael thanks hospital for saving life

LONDON — Fighting back tears, singer George Michael appeared outside his London home Friday to acknowledge that he had nearly died during his monthlong battle with pneumonia.

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Federal decision could mean law may not bar Internet poker

The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday revealed that it has changed its long-held position and found that the federal Wire Act of 1961 applies only to sports betting.

New Air Jordans cause nationwide shopping frenzy

SEATTLE– The release of Nike’s new Air Jordan basketball shoes caused a frenzy at stores across the nation Friday as scuffles broke out and police were brought in to stamp out unrest that nearly turned into riots in some places.

Councilman Ross likely won’t fight recall effort

Las Vegas Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross probably won’t mount a legal challenge to a recall petition aimed at forcing a special election to oust him from office, a spokesman said.

Marshall, No. 21 UNLV pound California, 85-68

Anthony Marshall scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as 21st-ranked UNLV rolled to an 85-68 victory over California at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Rapper ‘Tyler, the Creator’ arrested for vandalism

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The rapper known as “Tyler, the Creator,” was arrested after authorities say he got rowdy following a show at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood.

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