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.

Things to do in Summerlin May 8-14

This week’s event highlights include Strawberry Fest at Las Vegas Farmers Market, Richard Hampton’s tribute to Kenny Rogers, Jazz on the Terrace at Brio Tuscan Grille and Earl Turner at the Suncoast Showroom.

Fertitta unit to settle claims over Xyience

A Fertitta entity will pay $525,000 to settle claims that a bankruptcy trustee had hoped would reap millions of dollars for creditors of the Xyience Inc. energy drink and fitness supplement company.

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