Nevada ethics panel clears Assemblywoman Spiegel in HOA dispute

A complaint filed against a Henderson assemblywoman over her involvement in a homeowners association legal dispute has been dismissed by a panel of the state Ethics Commission.

Sandoval accepts silver bar for state’s 150th anniversary medallions

Neither Gov. Brian Sandoval nor Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki had any problem Wednesday hoisting a 1,000-ounce (62.5-pound) silver bar, which soon will be converted into 1,000 special 150th anniversary Nevada medallions.

5-year-old boy shoots 2-year-old sister in Kentucky

BURKESVILLE, Ky. — A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot his 2-year-old sister to death in rural southern Kentucky with a rifle he had received as a gift last year, authorities said.

Police: Three college students charged in Boston bombings

One of three college students arrested Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombings case was allowed to return to the United States from Kazakhstan in January despite not having a valid student visa, a federal law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Vermont woman disfigured in attack reveals new face

BOSTON — A Vermont woman revealed her new face Wednesday, six years after her ex-husband disfigured her by dousing her with industrial-strength lye, and said she went through “what some may call hell” but has found a way to be happy.

NBA sets up tourney format for Vegas Summer League

The Golden State Warriors didn’t get a trophy after winning last year’s NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with a 5-0 record. But if the Warriors can repeat this July, there will be hardware to cart back to Oakland.

Las Vegas Sands sets first-quarter record profit of $572 million

Las Vegas Sands Corp., the gaming company controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson, reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday that easily surpassed analysts’ estimates as growth at its Macau properties accelerated.

Proposal would expand Las Vegas’ redevelopment zone

More than 500 acres of property near downtown Las Vegas could be eligible for more publicly funded improvement grants and infrastructure upgrades under a proposal by the city.

Woman who disappeared in 2002 found in Florida

LITITZ, Pa. — A central Pennsylvania woman who mysteriously disappeared after dropping off her children for school 11 years ago has surfaced in Florida, telling police she traveled there on a whim with homeless hitchhikers, slept under bridges and survived by scavenging food and panhandling, authorities said Wednesday.

Henderson cleanup, education day will be held Saturday

The city of Henderson is hosting Henderson Shines, an annual community cleanup and education day, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Residents will have the opportunity to recycle, donate household items, have documents shredded and dispose of hazardous household materials.

PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism

NEW YORK — PepsiCo is once again learning the risks of celebrity partnerships after an ad for Mountain Dew was criticized for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women.

Kansas school apologizes to Airman in prom dispute

WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas high school principal who barred a member of the Air Force from escorting his sister to prom has apologized to him in an attempt to quell a firestorm that’s been fueled by a YouTube video of the debacle and the girl’s heartfelt letter to the newspaper.

Regulators tentatively OK Pinnacle buyout of rival Ameristar

Pinnacle Entertainment’s planned $2.8 billion buyout of regional gaming rival Ameristar Casinos was tentatively approved by Nevada gaming regulators Wednesday despite federal antitrust authorities still having to completely sign off on the deal.

Cold front brings high winds, dust advisory to Las Vegas

A cold front that moved across the Las Vegas Valley Tuesday night brought wind gusts of up to 40 mph and led to a dust advisory that will be in effect until late Thursday afternoon, meteorologists and health department officials said.

Scholars find cannibalism among American colonists at Jamestown settlement

WASHINGTON — Scientists said Wednesday that they have found the first solid archaeological evidence that some of the earliest American colonists at Jamestown, Va., survived harsh conditions by turning to cannibalism.

Centennial again sets pace in Sunset

For the past two years, the Centennial boys and girls track teams have run circles around the competition in the Sunset Region.

Pink Floyd poser arrested for theft by swindle

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A man is accused of pretending to be a member of rock band Pink Floyd at a Minnesota hospital — and racking up as much as $100,000 in unpaid medical bills.

Montana hospital says woman posed as nurse

BILLINGS, Mont. — A woman posing as a health care worker at a Billings hospital accompanied doctors on multiple patient checks, leading Montana health officials to warn employees at other facilities to be on the lookout for an impostor wearing scrubs or a lab coat.

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