Pedestrian struck, killed by car identified

The woman who was hit by a Cadillac in North Las Vegas and died Friday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Chinese woman wages court fight against family that forgot her

Zhang Zefang wants you to know this: She never wanted to take her children to court. She never wanted any of this. But in the end, it was war. A family feud erupted amid accusations of lying, of ungratefulness, of abuse and neglect and broken promises.

Microsoft phone update to help you focus on driving

Microsoft is updating its Windows software for cellphones to accommodate larger devices and make it easier for motorists to reduce distractions while driving.

 
Hunter lost in California forest for 19 days ate squirrels

The 72-year-old hunter who was lost for more than two weeks in a Northern California forest survived by eating squirrels and other animals he shot with his rifle and by making small fires and packing leaves and grasses around his body to stay warm, according to his family.

Victim in guardianship theft struggles to rebound

When Kristina Berger’s mom died of leukemia in the fall of 2008, her already fragile world crumbled. Berger is one of four people who police say were victimized by Patience Bristol, a court-appointed, private guardian accused of stealing money and jewelry from her wards.

Ten years later, fingers shouldn’t point at Bartman

Ten years ago tonight, Andy Kaye was sitting in the living room of his home near Durango and Alta. He was sitting alone, in front of the TV. He was counting down the outs.

Fans will see improved amenities, stronger field for Shriners Open

When the PGA Tour decided to include some of the Fall Series tournaments in the FedEx Cup points chase with a restructured schedule, it was looked at as a shot in the arm by the Shriners Hospitals for Children who oversee and are the title sponsor for the Las Vegas tour stop.

Teen running to bus hit by car

A teenager was hit by a car Monday morning near Tropicana Avenue and Swenson Street as he ran across the street to board his school bus.

2nd worker killed at 49ers stadium construction site

All work has stopped at the new $1.2 billion San Francisco 49ers showcase stadium while police, firefighters and state workplace safety officials investigate a second deadly workplace accident there in less than four months.

 
Reid, McConnell optimistic on debt-shutdown deal

The Senate’s top two leaders both expressed optimism Monday that they were closing in on an agreement to prevent a national financial default and reopen the government after a two-week partial shutdown.

 
Elusive artist goes unrecognized selling art on NYC streets

Banksy, the British graffiti artist causing a sensation in New York City, says he sold a few of his artworks over the weekend for up to $60 apiece, far below the thousands they typically fetch.

Beach Boy says Las Vegas ‘just too cluttered’

Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson is not in love with Vegas. Is it something we said? No. “Vegas is not one of my favorite cities,” he says. “It’s just too cluttered. I don’t know, I can’t explain it.”

 
Carnival: 6-year-old drowns in cruise pool

A 6-year-old boy drowned in one of the pools aboard a Carnival Cruise Lines ship while at sea, the company said in a statement Monday.

Family, Fur & Fun pet festival to overtake Exploration Peak Park Oct. 19

The seventh annual Family, Fur & Fun Festival is set to return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Exploration Peak Park, 9600 S. Buffalo Drive. The event aims to celebrate the lives of rescued animals and educate the public on animal safety, nutrition and more.

Literary Las Vegas: “Becoming Cora” by Chuck Kannan

Sliding between the past and the present in India and America, Las Vegas author Chuck Kannan shares the tale of an adolescent girl who escapes a life of horror and takes on a new identity in a new country in his novel “Becoming Cora.” As the girl’s trusted advisor says,” As of today, your past does not exist. Sara does not exist. The child who was abused and raped does not exist. The child who gave birth, the child accused of murder, the child who was incarcerated, none of them will exist any longer.”

Book review: “The Snatchabook” by Helen and Thomas Docherty

The other night at bedtime, there was big trouble. You went to grab your favorite storybook and… it was gone! You looked under the bed. You searched in your toybox. You peeked into the closet, the kitchen, beneath the sofa, in the laundry, and in your brother’s bedroom. Where could it be? You’re not sure, but if you read “The Snatchabook” by Helen Docherty & Thomas Docherty, I think you’ll know.

Ending dental school’s bite

A new state medical school in Southern Nevada will cost a fortune. And that’s before the first student puts on a white robe.