Sandoval reports positive feedback to licensing program for military spouses

Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday most state boards and commissions are responding positively to his executive order that requires them to give state professional licenses to qualified spouses of military members who are transferred to Nevada.

Obama nominates NRC commissioner opposed by Reid to another term

President Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated nuclear engineer Kristine Svinicki to a second term on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, setting up a potential conflict with Nevada Sen. Harry Reid.

IGT CEO Hart will not stand for re-election to Yahoo board

International Game Technology Chief Executive Officer Patti Hart said Tuesday she would not stand for re-election to her outside board position with Internet giant Yahoo after her board performance and academic credentials were questioned.

‘Where Wild Things Are’ author Maurice Sendak dies

Maurice Sendak didn’t think of himself as a children’s author, but as an author who told the truth about childhood. The author of “Where the Wild Things Are” died Tuesday, four days after suffering a stroke. He was 83.

Teen’s sweet prom dress made of Starburst wrappers

ISHPEMING, Mich. – A northern Michigan teen put together one sweet prom dress, thanks to the help of classmates who collected thousands of Starburst wrappers for her.

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