Jonathan Martin meets with NFL investigator about bullying scandal

Jonathan Martin spent nearly seven hours going into “great detail” with the NFL counsel investigating his claims of his harassment in the Miami Dolphins’ locker room. What came up in their talks, he isn’t saying for now.

Heller sponsoring new bid to fund roads and bridges

A new bid to pump money into building and repairing roads and bridges was launched in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

Nevada veterans to get drive-up flu shots Saturday

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center will offer drive-up flu shots Saturday for veterans who are enrolled in the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and have a VA identification card.

Pa. student newspaper bars ‘Redskins,’ gets sent to principal

When a high school newspaper at a suburban Philadelphia football powerhouse decided the word “Redskins” had no place in its pages, the paper’s student editors found themselves called to the principal’s office.

Former Palo Verde tennis standout offers lessons through academy

Joshua Levinson has had a tennis racket in his hand since he was a toddler. While his whole family played, he was the one who took it to the next level. By 13, he knew he wanted to make tennis a way of life. Now 22, he’s established the Josh Levinson Tennis Academy. It’s catch phrase is: “Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, and I promise something great will happen.”

Nevada AG hails verdict in defective PVC pipe case

Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is hailing a jury verdict that found a company knowingly made defective water and sewer pipes sold to dozens of municipalities and water districts across several states.

Passenger falls from plane, body found in Florida

Authorities said Saturday that they’ve likely found the body of a Florida man who they say fell out of a private plane, three days into a land and sea search that included parts of the Atlantic Ocean near Miami.

LGBT Center readies for Thanksgiving dinner

Dozens of youths will gather at The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada at 6 p.m. Monday for the sixth annual Thanksgiving dinner.

JFK: Mementoes released 50 years later

The mementoes are everywhere, preserved for five decades by people who wish they could forget: Letters of grief and thanks, in a widow’s hand. An unwanted wedding band. A rose stained with blood.

Newborns fight for life after Philippine typhoon

Althea Mustacisa has struggled to live. But she has clung to life because her parents have been pushing oxygen into her tiny body with a hand-held pump non-stop ever since she came into this world. And “if they stop, the baby will die,” said Amie Sia, a nurse at a hospital in typhoon-wracked Tacloban city that is running without electricity and few staff or medical supplies.

Decade marks Mass. landmark ruling, gay marriage gains

In the decade since the highest court in Massachusetts issued its landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, 14 other states and the District of Columbia have legalized it, with Illinois poised to become the 16th in a few days.

It’s close call, but stick with Saints at home

Not that it’s a negative, but San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has a huge ego. He’s out to win games, not friends, and does not care if he annoys people with his arrogance and combative attitude.

Holiday outreach sends gifts to children around the world

The organizers of Operation Christmas Child hope to reach a milestone this season by reaching their 1 millionth child. If they do, they’ll tackle the project the same way they always have: one shoe box at a time.

Flyin’ high: Series champ Victorino toast of Las Vegas

Before this week, the last time I heard from Shane Victorino’s people was July, during the All-Star break. One of his reps said Victorino, who makes his offseason home here, had just become the all-time RBI leader for a major league ballplayer born in Hawaii, thereby breaking Mike Lum’s record, and would I like to talk to him?

Mom of firefighter killed in Yarnell Fire files $36M claim

The mother of one of 19 wildland firefighters killed in north-central Arizona has filed a $36 million claim against the state, Yavapai County and the city of Prescott, saying their negligence led to the death of her son.

Spurrier, Gamecocks ready to bury Gators

This season has been an unmitigated disaster for Florida. And unfortunately for coach Will Muschamp, it’s not over yet.

Marathon perfect vehicle to spread uplifting theme

More than 200 ambitious runners will attempt to complete two Rock ’n’ Roll marathons on Sunday — at 7:30 a.m. in San Antonio and at 4:30 p.m. in Las Vegas. Beth Deloria likely will be the only one to do so despite foot drop — which is paralysis of the lower leg and foot.

 
World’s oldest clam killed by scientists at 507 years old

Ming the Mollusk, the oldest clam ever found, was 507 years old, according to tests. But Ming died prematurely thanks to the scientists who determined the age.

Tips for successful gift giving this holiday season

This time of year, there is no shortage of holiday gift guides available to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Whether it’s your chocolate-loving aunt or fashion-forward sister, there is an art to selecting just the right things to put smiles on their faces.

Eight steps to perfect holiday cookies

The time-honored popularity of holiday cookie baking remains strong even in today’s grab-and-go society.

What to do if your child is accused of being a bully

It’s a phone call that most parents can’t imagine receiving. Your school’s principal has requested a meeting because your child is being suspended or expelled … for bullying. While some parents might look at bullying as a part of growing up, in fact it actually has reached epidemic proportions across the country. More than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year, according to DoSomething.org, a social issues advocacy group. Every day, nearly 160,000 children miss school because they are scared of being bullied, notes the National Education Association. What’s more, many incidents of bullying go unreported because kids are afraid to report them.

Moms champion traditional toys even in a digital age

As smartphones and tablets are more frequently finding their way into kids’ hands, many parents may wonder about the implications of increased screen time, and question what role traditional toys should play in their children’s lives.

Nearly every state addressing medical marijuana legislation

As the medical community and many Americans come to accept the use of marijuana to treat a range of diseases and symptoms, state legislators are working to keep pace with laws concerning marijuana for medical use.

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