Lostprophets lead singer admits sex offenses

The former lead singer of British rock band Lostprophets has pleaded guilty to a series of sexual offenses, including trying to rape a baby.

 
Storms disrupt holiday travel, but impact less than expected

A wet and blustery storm along the East Coast made driving hazardous and tangled up hundreds of flights Wednesday in the middle of the Thanksgiving travel frenzy but didn’t cause the all-out gridlock many had feared.

Cavalcade of Christmas programming set to come from all channels

Middle America’s first family will take part in a Nativity, complete with Willie Robertson as Joseph and, irony of ironies, Uncle Si as a wise man — with, naturally, a chalice full of iced tea — in the “Duck Dynasty” Christmas special (10 p.m. Dec. 11, A&E). Just one the hundreds of holiday specials that will flood the airwaves during the next month.

 
2 killed in collapse of stadium to host 2014 World Cup opener in Brazil

Part of the stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup opener in Brazil collapsed on Wednesday, killing two workers and raising urgent new concerns whether the country will be ready for soccer’s signature event.

Las Vegas TV producer wins Nevada shield law case

A Nevada Supreme Court opinion handed down Wednesday not only protects a Las Vegas TV reporter but also reinforces the state shield law for all journalists, advocates said.

CIA chief revealed as Pakistan battles against drone strikes

A Pakistani political party launched an attack on the CIA drone program on Wednesday, turning up the heat on an issue that the government in Islamabad has tried to manage without sparking a crisis with the U.S. The party revealed what it said was the name of the CIA’s top spy in the country and called for him to be tried for murder.

Man who died from Thursday car crash identified

The man who died Friday morning after he was in a car crash the previous night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

 
Former NHL players file in concussion lawsuit against league

Ten former National Hockey League players, including All-Star forward Gary Leeman, claimed in a class-action lawsuit that the league hasn’t done enough to protect players from concussions.

Options considered for ‘Sirens of TI’ space on Las Vegas Strip

Are the “Sirens of TI” and their lusty pirate admirers being replaced by a water feature? A Treasure Island spokeswoman addressed the rumor Tuesday, saying it was one of the options, “but we haven’t made any decisions.”

For nostalgic tastes, stores carry Mrs. Grass’ soups

Oh, how we love those nostalgic tastes of our youth. I can remember Mrs. Grass’ Chicken Noodle Soup — in a box — from when I was a kid.

Small Plates: World pizza champion opens Pizza Rock downtown

Pizza Rock, from 11-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, opened downtown last month, offering (besides pizza) calzones, stromboli, pasta dishes, antipasti and salads, much of it made in one of Pizza Rock’s four ovens.

Wine of the Week: Crawford Family Wines Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Crawford Family Pinot Noir is a deeply opaque garnet-red color with a dense blackish-red core going out into a fine vermillion to pinkish rim definition with medium-high viscosity.

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