Shania Twain focusing on shows, recording new album

Shania Twain may look back, but she doesn’t look down. At least not when she’s on an airborne motorcycle, making the grandest of entries by descending about 40 feet to the stage of the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Dining Spotlight: Steak and seafood

Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with steakhouses and seafood restaurants this week.

San Diego State vying for cardiac kids hall of fame

UNLV has its own share of comebacks this football season, but the Rebels are getting ready to face the masters of finding ways to turn losses into victories.

 
Rocks, bottles strike U.S. border agents during crowd scuffle

U.S. Border Patrol agents were pelted with rocks and bottles while turning back a crowd of more than 100 people who crossed the border illegally into California, authorities said.

Couple found dead in southeast Las Vegas home

A couple were found dead in their Las Vegas Valley home Wednesday night after a domestic dispute led their daughter to call police.

Burton determined to put UNR on NCAA map in his final year

Deonte Burton, the 6-foot-1-inch UNR point guard, spent last spring and all summer working on his game. He knew the 2013-14 season would be his final chance to help the Wolf Pack reach the NCAAs.

Negligent pet owners kept in line with doo-doo DNA testing

Apartment and condo managers, dogged by complaints of dog doo, are turning to DNA testing to identify the culprits who don’t clean up after their pets.

Ex-councilman loses Nevada Supreme Court ethics decision

The state Supreme Court in a split decision Wednesday upheld the state Ethics Commission’s censure of a former Sparks city councilman who in 2006 voted for a casino project even though his campaign manager was a consultant on the project.

Photos: Las Vegas menorah lighting

Crowds gathered during the lighting of the menorah on Fremont and Fourth streets in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Hauck, UNLV agree to new 3-year deal

UNLV football coach Bobby Hauck agreed to a new three-year contract, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.

Las Vegas celebrities take Thanksgiving bird in hand for charity

With the possible exceptions of turkey dinners and the Detroit Lions playing on TV, there’s nothing that says “all-American Thanksgiving” more definitively than a child’s hand turkey hanging on the refrigerator.

Despite winds, balloons fly in New York’s Thanksgiving parade

The big balloons soared along with the crowd’s spirits Thursday as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made its way through the streets of New York City.

Bill Cosby credits divine intervention for success

The last time Bill Cosby performed in Las Vegas, I asked him how he got to be so great, because he invented contemporary stand-up. Louis CK says Cosby still is one of the best comics onstage.

Thanksgiving shopping banned in some states

Shoppers won’t be lining up for Thanksgiving Day deals at stores in Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts. They can’t.

Operation School Bell helps kids earn self-respect

After my mother died last December, one of the toughest things my dad and I faced was what to do with her clothes. We decided to donate them to the Assistance League of Las Vegas to go into the Thrift Shop.

Creating a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard

Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and beetles play an important role in producing healthy plants and food for people and wildlife. Without pollinators feeding on nectar and moving pollen from one flower to the next, most plants would not produce fruit or seeds.

Tips for a keeping your home safe and dry this winter

Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall are in store for much of the country this winter, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and that means homeowners need to start taking immediate steps to ensure that their loved ones and property stay safe and warm through the long, cold months ahead.

Create inviting entrances to welcome holiday guests

Holiday season guests will soon come knocking at your front door. What’s the first impression your home’s entryway creates? Is it a warm, friendly welcome, or is the cold hard truth that your home’s entryway could use some improvement? Try these handy holiday entryway-decorating tips to create an inviting entryway and make everyone feel right at home.

Laws to legalize pot for recreational use continue to grow

Americans have come a long way in their acceptance of marijuana. Long gone are the days of “Reefer Madness,” the infamous 1936 movie that depicted a couple falling into addiction and ultimately – madness. Today, 58 percent of Americans favor the legalizing of pot for recreational use, according to an October 2013 Gallup poll.

Don’t bust your budget: Tips and tricks to stretch those holiday dollars

Creating lists, checking them twice – it’s a tradition for many families across the country this time of year as they plan and shop for gifts for friends and family. Even with the economy starting to recover, many people will set a budget before tackling their holiday shopping, but two-thirds of those that set a budget will likely go over. Here are some ways to save.

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