Despite loss, Molycorp hints at better days ahead

Molycorp’s third-quarter report turned out to be an exercise in deja vu: another loss with hints of better days ahead.

 
Typhoon claims over 100 lives in Philippines

One of the strongest storms on record has killed more than 100 people and injured another 100 in the central Philippines as it wiped away buildings and leveled seaside homes before sweeping west toward Vietnam on Saturday, still packing destructive winds.

Plenty of events to honor Las Vegas veterans this weekend

Southern Nevada’s weekend-long Veterans Day celebration will feature events ranging from a parade, free dining, free access to Red Rock Canyon, and even free legal advice on benefits.

Barriers to new school boundaries

If you like your public school, you may not be able to keep your public school.

Lipstick on the Obamacare pig

Abraham Lincoln: “Honesty is the best policy.”

Graffiti mars just-opened Craig Ranch Regional Park

North Las Vegas was forced to close part of Craig Ranch Regional Park for graffiti cleanup Friday, two weeks to the day after the park’s Nevada Day grand opening.

Utah State next hurdle in UNLV’s bowl path

UNLV coach Bobby Hauck and his players genuinely were ticked off after they lost 34-24 to San Jose State last Saturday.

Comedian Katt Williams aims to repair his reputation

The calm voice on the phone isn’t what you imagine from Katt Williams’ excitable stage persona, much less the guy who canceled dates at the Palms last January after a series of altercations and arrests in November and December.

Nevada colleges welcome out-of-state veterans with tuition break

Under a law that took effect July 1, non-resident veterans are allowed to pay in-state tuition at any Nevada System of Higher Education institution. The law grants Nevada residency to veterans who enroll in school within two years of being honorably discharged from service.

Final Derrico quintuplet released from hospital

The final Derrico quintuplet was released from Summerlin Hospital Medical Center this week after two months of intensive care.

Instagram account identifying Philadelphia violent crime witnesses

An anonymous social media site has been identifying witnesses in violent crimes across Philadelphia with the stated intention of trying to “expose rats,” and city police were trying to find out who is behind it.

Looks like smooth sailing for Sandoval re-election

Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval isn’t on the national Democrats’ target list in the 2014 election, a sign that the popular leader could coast to an easy re-election.

Sister-in-law indicted in pregnant woman’s death

Elinor Indico, 31, was indicted on murder charges in the stabbing of her pregnant sister-in-law in October, prosecutors said Friday.

Mohegan Sun seeks recount after casino plan voted down

PALMER, Mass. — Mohegan Sun has asked for a recount after voters in Palmer narrowly rejected its plan for a $1 billion resort casino in the central Massachusetts town.

 
Calif. high school asked to abandon Arab mascot

An anti-discrimination group is calling the snarling, black-bearded mascot wearing a headscarf for the Coachella Valley Arabs in California offensive and stereotypical.

Las Vegas Rescue Mission offers new drop-off site

Non-perishable food items and toys to benefit the Las Vegas Rescue Mission can be dropped off at ManagedPAY, a locally owned human resources company.

Human absurdity in ‘Line’ still resonates after 35 years

Israel Horovitz’s 1967 play “Line” is as timely now as it was then. Perhaps more so, because it’s not about waiting. It’s about being first. First in anything.

SPORTS BETTING SPOTLIGHT: Week 10

Matt, Kelly and Tony are back at the Golden Nugget with analysis and free picks for this weekend’s slate of football games.

NV Energy drops plan to pass sale costs on to customers

NV Energy customers will no longer foot the bill for $1 billion of MidAmerican Energy Holdings’s costs to buy NV Energy, and customers will also be refunded $20 million in the form of a bill credit, according to a settlement agreement filed by NV Energy with the state Public Utilities Commission.

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