After acquittal, Zimmerman still in spotlight

Whether they think that he got away with murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin or that he was just a brave neighborhood watch volunteer “standing his ground,” many Americans can’t seem to get enough of George Zimmerman. And he can’t seem to stop giving it to them.

Obama welcomes Syrian chemical weapons agreement

President Barack Obama welcomed an agreement Saturday to secure and destroy Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile as an “important, concrete step” toward the ultimate goal of eliminating them but warned that the U.S. remains prepared to act if the attempt at a diplomatic solution fails.

Pacific Island Festival planned Sept. 14-15 in Henderson

The city of Henderson is giving the Pacific Islands another aloha — a greeting in Hawaii — as it welcomes back the 23rd annual Prince Kuhio Ho’olaule’a Pacific Island Festival.

Rescues accelerate as floodwaters inundate plains

The rescue of Coloradoans stranded by epic mountain flooding accelerated Saturday as debris-filled rivers became muddy seas that extended into towns and farms miles from the Rockies. Authorities expected to find more fatalities when full scope of destruction emerged.

Havana sees new life for seedy industrial port

Havana’s harbor has long been an unsightly jumble of piers left to crumble into piles of rusty, twisted rebar. Its dominant feature is a refinery smokestack across the bay that belches smoke and flame 24 hours a day.

Bus overturns in southwest Ohio; 35 injured

A Greyhound bus drove off an interstate highway in southwest Ohio early Saturday, struck a tree and a fence and flipped on its side before sliding to a stop in a cornfield, injuring at least 35 people.

Modernizing masterpieces: Sunrise resident works to preserve classic books for e-readers

Osie Turner has a collection of books that includes rare and limited prints from the 1800s and early 1900s. He said the problem with owning timeworn books is they are so delicate, he cannot read them for fear of ruining the exterior. That problem resulted in the creation of The Forlorn Press, a project that revives rare and classic books into e-books.

Scout’s project documents stories of WWII veterans

Some Eagle Scout projects build bridges over hiking trails or help renovate community facilities. Herbie Li, a 16-year-old who lives near Summerlin, had another idea, one that would have a historical impact.

Homicide spurs rally against violence

The Friday event was spurred by the death of Jeffrey Craig Hand, a 46-year-old man who was shot Tuesday night in what Las Vegas police say was an argument during a drug deal.

A new way to help revive Casa de Luz

The tan, squat rectangle of cinder blocks and concrete doesn’t look like much.

Opportunity knocks too soon for Alvarez

Logic is boring. It lacks emotion and creativity and imagination. But it sure makes sense when Floyd Mayweather Jr. talks Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Teen Disney star working on novel

Here’s a reality check for our egos. How many Twitter followers do you have at your age? Because Bella Thorne is 15 and she has 4.4 million followers.

Second-half surge carries Gaels to win over Crespi

Like many football coaches, Bishop Gorman’s Tony Sanchez has a laminated sheet of paper listing his team’s offensive plays.

Quick-strike Eagles draw bettors’ quick overreaction

Not only does Chip Kelly speak as quickly as an auctioneer, the Philadelphia Eagles coach instructs his offense to play at high speed. Kelly probably eats breakfast and reads the newspaper in less than a minute.

SPORTS BETTING SPOTLIGHT: Week 2

Matt, Kelly and Tony are back with another round of picks and tips for this weekend’s biggest games.

Arizona State no cupcake, but Wisconsin a tasty underdog today

A snake-bitten team last season, Wisconsin lost six one-possession games, including three in overtime. But 14 starters returned for new coach Gary Andersen, and the results have been better.

MAYWEATHER VS. ALVAREZ: Dream fight nears reality

There are probably 1,000 differences between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. But the biggest difference might be this: Alvarez believes he can beat Mayweather, and Mayweather knows he will beat Alvarez tonight at the MGM Grand Garden.

Proposed Wynn casino site thought to hold historical artifacts

The president of the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum believes that the proposed Wynn Resorts Ltd. casino site on the banks of the Delaware River may hold artifacts from Native Americans and Dyottville Glass Works.

Curtain comes down on nearly half of edgy skits at The Act nightclub

The curtain came down on Friday for nearly half of the edgy skits put on by The Act nightclub, specifically ones highlighted by simulated sex acts, narcotic use, masturbation and strap-on genitalia.

Nevada welfare hotline to be taken off line awhile

Nevada’s website to apply for welfare assistance, food stamps and Medicaid will be taken off line later this month so the system can be integrated with the state’s new online health insurance exchange.

UNLV to begin interviews for AD post

UNLV’s search for an athletic director appears to be in its final stages, as the first of three candidates for the post will interview today.

Governor checks in on English language learners

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday was at Cortez Elementary school, near Tonopah Avenue and Lamb Boulevard, to personally see if changes resulting from his Legislature-approved program to set aside $50 million for special attention to English-learning students is paying off.

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