Hepatitis C outbreak victims react with relief at guilty verdicts

Jun Guerrero, brother-in-law of Rodolfo Meana, the first to die from the 2007 hepatitis outbreak in Las Vegas, struggled to explain how distraught the former Philippine military colonel was after contracting the virus.

Guilty verdicts delivered in hepatitis C outbreak trial

The criminal charges against Dr. Dipak Desai and nurse anesthetist Ronald Lakeman focused on the cases of seven patients infected with hepatitis C in 2007 that health officials linked to Desai’s Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada on Shadow Lane. One of the infected patients, 77-year-old Rodolfo Meana, died last year in his native Philippines.

Police link sex offender to 7-year-old’s death

A suspect in the 1986 homicide and sexual assault of a 7-year-old North Las Vegas girl was arrested during a traffic stop Thursday in Ozark, Mo.

Two weekend deaths believed to be heat-related

Two men died over the weekend in separate incidents believed to be heat-related, according to Las Vegas Fire Department and the National Park Service. The weekend temperatures of 117 were some of the highest ever in Las Vegas, tying the record set in 2005.

Vatican bank director, deputy resign amid scandal

The director of the embattled Vatican bank and his deputy resigned Monday following the latest developments in a broadening finance scandal that has already landed one Vatican monsignor in prison and added urgency to Pope Francis’ reform efforts.

Macau gaming revenues rise 21.1 percent in June

Macau gaming revenue grew 21.1 percent in June, as the world’s largest casino market continues to benefit from a nonstop supply of middle-class Chinese gamblers eager to place their bets in the former Portuguese colony.

Reid rallies for immigration reform in Las Vegas

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and a group of allies rallied the faithful Monday as the battle to pass comprehensive immigration reform moves to the House of Representatives.

Giffords, Kelly visit Vegas to shore up support for gun control law

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, don’t want to change Nevada’s opinion on gun control. Most Nevadans already agree with them, according to a poll they commissioned.

Who needs Lake Mead? These boats satisfy need for speed on asphalt

These are some of the elements I think of when I think of an ideal Fourth of July celebration. Or, as often is the case, an ideal Third of July celebration, because most people have the Fourth off, and if they celebrate on the Third, then they have a day to recuperate:

OSHA investigating death of ‘Ka’ performer

The Nevada Occupational Safety & Health Administration announced in a press release it is currently investigating Saturday’s fatal Cirque du Soleil performance that claimed the life of a performer, the first in the company’s 29-year history.

FAA says it will take steps to avoid near-collisions

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday that it has initiated steps to create more space between planes on intersecting runways after a report on five near-collisions, including three involving airliners at McCarran International Airport.

 
Portable shelters couldn’t save 19 firefighters

Trapped by a wildfire that exploded tenfold in a matter of hours, a crack team of firefighting “Hotshots” broke out their portable emergency shelters and rushed to climb into the foil-lined, heat-resistant bags before the flames swept over them.

Superstar fighter gets first big role as film actor

Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champ, Anderson Silva, soon will tap into his artistic, expressive dimension to expand his brand from the octagon cage to the big screen.

Summerlin Patriotic Parade to feature 79 entries

The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is set for 9 a.m. July 4 at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive. This year’s event includes new entries, one of which will honor fallen law enforcement officers.

Valley to welcome Independence Day with a bang

There’s no shortage of Independence Day celebrations in the Las Vegas Valley. From parades and fireworks to car races, there’s something for almost everyone.

Horsford recovering from heart bypass surgery

WASHINGTON — Rep. Steven Horsford underwent heart bypass surgery Monday in a Washington-area hospital, his office said.

Lawyer seeking bail for Saudi in Las Vegas rape trial

A Nevada state court judge is being asked to reduce bail for a Saudi Arabia air force sergeant accused of abducting and raping a 13-year-old boy at a Strip hotel on New Year’s Eve.

 
Obama suggests spying on allies is common; Snowden applies for political asylum in Russia

Pres. Barack Obama brushed aside sharp European criticism on Monday, suggesting that all nations spy on each other. Meanwhile, American analyst-turned-leaker Edward Snowden, believed to still be at Moscow’s international airport, applied for political asylum to remain in Russia.

Pilot proud to serve but excited to return early to surprise his children

Capt. John Costa, a fighter pilot who has served in Iraq and flown F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16s in Afghanistan, faced a new nerve-racking mission — appearing on stage in front of a crowd to surprise his daughters.

‘Michael Jackson One’ charms, dazzles

Michael Jackson was a fan of Cirque du Soleil, so he’d be happy to see the company brought more of its own magic back for its second tribute to him.

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