Singer goes to school to support at-risk kids

Shania Twain was very matter of fact, speaking more with a tone of frustration than a “poor me” attitude, when she spoke to youngsters at Tom Williams Elementary School.

Man stabbed to death while camping at Lake Mead

A man was stabbed to death Monday night in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area while on a camping trip with friends.

 
13-year-old shot, killed by Calif. sheriff’s deputies

Northern California sheriff’s deputies have shot and killed a 13-year-old boy after repeatedly telling him to drop what turned out to be a replica assault rifle, sheriff’s officials and family members said.

 
Wrong body ends up in wrong casket at funeral

The family of Jerry Moon wants to know how the wrong body ended up in his casket at his Washington state funeral.

Desai, guilty in hepatitis outbreak, facing hard time behind bars

Dr. Dipak Desai faces heavy prison time at his sentencing Thursday in the criminal case stemming from the hepatitis C outbreak. State probation officers in a secret report have recommended significant time behind bars on top of a potential murder sentence of life with eligibility for parole after 10 years.

Stud needed to install grab bar

Q: My father nearly slipped and fell in the shower. I want to install a grab bar to help prevent this from happening again. The shower is average in size and has ceramic tile on the walls. Any suggestions?

Small splashes of color add flavor of fall

DEAR GAIL: I moved to Las Vegas in May from Vermont and fall was my favorite season before the bitter color of our snow-filled winter, which is the reason I moved here. I was surrounded by the amazing fall colors outside. I know fall is a bit different here, so I’d like to do some simple things to bring the outside I so enjoyed inside. What are your favorite things to do? — Gloria

Pomegranates can vary in color – inside and out

Q: I planted a pomegranate tree two years ago and this year it produced six fruits. One was of decent size while the others were on the small side. When the large one split, I picked it only to find the inside was light pink. The seeds were well-developed but not the expected red color.

Victorian-era sewers toyed with fabrics

Our Victorian ancestors made many of the toys their children played with. Inexpensive printed fabrics were designed to be cut out and sewn into dolls, games or toys. The fabric usually pictured all the parts of a colorful toy. There also were printed instructions explaining how to assemble the pieces and, if necessary, how to stuff it.

Have it your way

Burger King isn’t the only one that will let you have it your way. More and more home furnishing and accessory manufacturers are offering the option of customizing their designs.

Nevada’s capital city proves to be no place for hungry bears

It’s been a veritable Country Bear Jamboree in western Nevada this fall and Wednesday was no different for local law enforcement and Nevada Division of Wildlife personnel.

 
14-year-old student charged with killing Massachusetts teacher

A well-liked teacher was found slain in woods behind this quiet Massachusetts town’s high school, and a 14-year-old boy who was found walking along a state highway overnight was charged with killing her.

Adelson proposes firing nuke as warning to Iran

Sheldon Adelson waded into Middle East diplomacy this week, suggesting he would not hesitate to carry a big gun in dealing with Iran.

Catholics celebrate school’s first anniversary

A procession of priests, nuns, Knights of Columbus and parishioners followed the bishop Sunday morning as he led them from Mass to the fledgling Catholic school next door.

 
Winning coach says district found no bullying in 91-0 win

A Texas high school football coach whose team won its last game 91-0 says a district investigation has found “no grounds” to support a bullying complaint filed by a parent of the losing team.

I-15 southbound reopens near Lamb Boulevard

The southbound lanes of Interstate 15 near Lamb Boulevard reopened just after noon Wednesday following a more than two-hour closure.

Poll: N.J. split on appeal of sports betting ban

New Jersey’s ongoing legal battle to bring sports betting to Atlantic City and horse racing tracks has mixed support, according to a new poll released Wednesday.

White House official fired over secret ‘acidic’ tweets

A senior White House official who was helping negotiate nuclear issues with Iran has been fired after being unmasked as the acidic voice behind a Twitter account known for its insults of public figures at the White House and on Capitol Hill.

White House: U.S. is not monitoring German chancellor’s calls

German Chancellor Angela Merkel complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday after learning that U.S. intelligence may have targeted her mobile phone, saying that would be “a serious breach of trust” if confirmed.

 
William, Kate christen Prince George in London

Dressed in a lace gown designed in the 1840s and doused with water from the River Jordan, 3-month-old Prince George, third in line to the British throne, was christened Wednesday in London.

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