Son of Sam loophole may help killer get kids’ cash

It’s the hallmark of New York’s Son of Sam law and others like it across the nation — convicted criminals should not be able to profit from their crimes.

Ex-US Rep. Gabby Giffords attends NY gun show

A smiling Gabrielle Giffords toured rows of tables loaded with rifles and handguns Sunday in her first visit to a gun show since surviving a 2011 shooting, and pleaded afterward for people to come together to stop gun violence.

Long-time RJ photographer, Ralph Fountain dies at 68

A smart, witty man with two cameras always hanging from his neck— this is how many would describe Ralph Norman Fountain, a long-time Review-Journal photographer who died in September.

Statue of Liberty reopens amid federal shutdown

Lady Liberty was once again welcoming visitors to her shores Sunday after the state agreed to shoulder the costs of running the famed statue during the federal government shutdown.

Coronado extends regional title runs

But when Lauren Coons won a tiebreaker in her first set Saturday, it gave Coronado’s girls tennis team an opportunity to play from ahead in the Sunrise Region final.

‘The devil made me do it’

As the Obamaland Government Shutdown Circus comes up on two weeks of performances, President Barack Obama seems to have resurrected the old Flip Wilson line in which character Geraldine Jones explained her bad behavior with the line, “The devil made me do it.”

Free Red Rock Two!

One of the stupidest things about the tea party temper tantrum that has closed large swaths of our government is the idea of closing national parks, monuments and recreation areas.

Third comeback rally for Rebels preserves potential of ’13 season

Before the season even started — it probably was a day or two after the Athlon college football preview magazine came out — football people who took a cursory glance at UNLV’s schedule said the Rebels could be 4-2 by now.

Pryor making Raiders interesting

Despite a losing record, the Oakland Raiders qualify as an early-season surprise team. The positive vibes are mostly due to Terrelle Pryor’s rapid progress.

Nothing beats the friendliest poker game in Las Vegas

It’s officially called the East Las Vegas Community Center, but today it’s the friendliest poker room on the planet.Players at three tables cut up as they shuffle up for an afternoon of fiercely amiable no-stakes Texas hold ’em. Most of these sharpies are gray-haired regulars who are old enough to remember when Wayne Newton worked the Fremont’s lounge and the “Rat Pack” wasn’t a tribute show.

Serendipity smiles often on celebrity beat

I never met Henry Bushkin, author of the upcoming surefire best-seller, “Johnny Carson,” but he called me once.

Car crash in parking lot leaves three people hospitalized

Three people, including two children, were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a string of fixed-object collisions in a Wal-mart parking lot.

Tyson triggers sponsorship deal with Professional Bull Riders

One of the world’s biggest beef and chicken companies will piggyback on the Professional Bull Riders season-capping championship event in Las Vegas this month with hopes of reaching the all-important mom demographic.

As gaming unfolded, Faiss was there

Bob Faiss is considered one of the world’s leading gaming attorneys. His 40-year career could serve as a documentary on the history of Nevada gaming law and the expansion of the casino industry.

Carson City place to be for Nevada Day festivities

For the past 75 years, the day that Nevada joined the union — Oct. 31, 1864 — has been celebrated with special Nevada Day events in the state capital, Carson City.

Zombie Eradication Response Team prepares to conquer undead, other disasters

It is Friday night and Aaron Mauldin takes an aggressive stance as he looks at his audience with a stern face. He takes a few minutes to introduce his basic pistol class to his listeners and then announces that he expects 180 percent out of each and every one of his students.

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