French Senate says ‘non’ to mini-Miss pageants

Child beauty pageants may soon be banned in France, after a surprise vote in the French Senate that rattled the pageant industry and raised questions about how the French relate to girls’ sexuality.

With bicycle safety an issue, bike companies display range of safety gear

With bicyclist safety growing into a high-profile topic in cities across the country, bike companies at the national Interbike trade show are showcasing this week a slew of new bicycle products to make cyclists more visible to motorists in hopes of reducing fatalities and crashes.

Bighorn sheep from key Boulder City herd had viral pneumonia

An ailing bighorn sheep caught and killed by wildlife officials in a Boulder City park two weeks ago has tested positive for viral pneumonia, but it does not appear to be a particularly lethal strain.

‘Parks and Rec’ writers debut new cop comedy

Fox’s new cop comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” premiered Tuesday to solid numbers, garnering 6 million viewers.

New Nevada PERS chief gets maximum pay: $148,000 a year

The board of the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System on Wednesday voted to pay new Executive Officer Tina Leiss $148,000 a year in the position.

Brazil soccer club ousted after masseur makes save

A sports tribunal has removed a Brazilian club from the fourth-division playoffs because its masseur stepped onto the field and made two key saves near the end of a match.

 
Six killed as train, double-decker bus collide in Ottawa

A double-decker bus collided with a passenger train in Canada’s capital Wednesday, ripping off the front of the bus and killing six people, police said. The crash occurred at the peak of morning rush hour. Officials said 34 people were injured.

IGT to unveil games based on movie ‘Avatar’

Slot machine builder International Game Technology announced Wednesday it will unveil new games based on the futuristic movie “Avatar” at next week’s Global Gaming Expo.

Georgia teen abducted in home invasion found alive

A 14-year-old Georgia girl abducted in a home invasion robbery was found alive on Wednesday after a massive search by multiple law enforcement agencies. Ayvani Hope Perez was in good health and was reunited with her family, and two suspects were in custody.

Missing Arizona infant found safe in Utah

The 5-month-old girl who was taken by her father from Yuma, Ariz., was located safe in Utah around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Yuma Police Department.

Wall Street jumps to record high on cautious move by Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve isn’t yet convinced that the U.S. economy is healthy enough for the Fed to ease its stimulus even slightly. The Fed’s cautious message Wednesday surprised — and pleased — investors, as Wall Street surged to a record high.

Elixir restaurant and lounge to focus on locals

Looking back at the past year of developing Elixir, a restaurant and gaming establishment in Henderson, owners and management said it was a smooth process.

And the Emmy winner is: Our best guesses

Emmy Awards crystal-ball gazing was so much easier in the old days, circa the last few years: ABC’s “Modern Family” would be honored as best comedy series and a cable show, “Homeland” or “Mad Men” or such, would win best drama.

Las Vegas police seek information in drive-by shooting

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in finding the people responsible for a gang-related drive-by shooting that injured three adults and an 11-year-old child.

Haze settles over Las Vegas Valley

Unusually hazy conditions were apparent throughout the Las Vegas valley Wednesday.

Video confessor pleads guilty to fatal DUI in Ohio

An Ohio man who confessed in an online video to causing a fatal wrong-way crash after a night of heavy drinking pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated vehicular homicide.

UNLV awarded $20 million grant for health research

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has scored a $20.3 million grant to lead a health research network involving 13 universities in seven western states.

Allstate owed $7 million after chiropractor inflates auto accident claims

Allstate Insurance Company has won a $7 million judgment against a chiropractor and his businesses in a federal racketeering lawsuit that alleged the chiropractor conspired to submit inflated claims for patients injured in auto accidents.

Gunman’s path to Washington emerges, but questions remain

Through a wall at his Rhode Island hotel, Aaron Alexis could hear them — voices harassing him, wanting to harm him. He couldn’t sleep. He believed people were following him.

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