More than meets the eye with Mike Tyson

At one time he was the baddest man on the planet, a heavyweight champion who terrorized anyone who got in his way, inside the ring or out. More recently he’s unburdened himself as perhaps the most tortured soul on earth.

LV events to salute veterans this weekend

Las Vegas area resorts, agencies and veterans groups will begin their weekend salute to troops Friday when 80 wounded warriors and their families arrive for a Walk of Gratitude at the Mirage

Firefighters build wheelchair ramp for Las Vegas veteran

Nearly a dozen trucks stretched for a half block around Jerry White’s Las Vegas home Thursday as well over a dozen firefighters chipped, sawed and hammered their way toward a $3,000 painted wood wheelchair access ramp in the 83-year-old’s backyard.

Nevada students score poorly on Nation’s Report Card

A national assessment shows Nevada students fell short of the national average in math and reading despite the unprecedented efforts of the Silver State’s predominant district, Clark County, to assist failing students and hire reform-minded leadership.

Thomas & Mack officials not fazed by new arena

With a new 20,000-seat arena set to open on the Strip in spring 2016, the Thomas & Mack Center is poised to deal with the competition.

Obama sorry Americans losing insurance he said they could keep

President Barack Obama said Thursday he’s sorry Americans are losing health insurance plans he repeatedly said they could keep under his signature health care law. But the president stopped short of apologizing for making those promises.

49 bighorn sheep in Nevada transplanted to Utah

Forty-nine bighorn sheep have been moved from Nevada to Utah under a joint effort by wildlife officials in the two states.

A La Carte, Nov. 5-11

Dining events and news from across the valley.

 
Senate passes bill outlawing discrimination against gays

The Senate approved legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation’s quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.

IRS refunded $4B to identity thieves

The IRS issued $4 billion in fraudulent tax refunds last year to people using stolen identities, with some of the money going to addresses in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Ireland.

Squeaky clean Selena Gomez trying to spice things up

Selena Gomez is popular with moms and dads with teenage daughters because she’s the kind of squeaky-clean overachiever who many parents want their child to grow up to be.

Texas school trashes student’s breakfast over 30 cents

A mother is asking a Texas school district for a policy change after her 12-year-old son’s breakfast was thrown in the trash because his account was 30 cents short.

Bicycle advocacy group recognizes city of Las Vegas, others

The city of Las Vegas, two bicycle stores and the Cashman Equipment Co. were recognized Thursday as bicycle-friendly businesses in the Las Vegas-Henderson area by a national bicycle advocacy organization.

Towbin Automotive sells vintage vehicle for charity

Towbin Automotive, the operators of Towbin Dodge Superstore in Henderson, recently auctioned off a 1924 Dodge Brothers 116 series sedan for $9,900, with profits going to Three Square Food Bank.

Sun’s rays empower drivers, homeowners

Congratulations to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and its student team for placing first in the nation and second in the world overall during a Solar Decathlon competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Go Rebels!

Findlay Automotive execs salute their fellow veterans

Two Findlay Automotive Group executives, who are also veterans of the military, have joined forces to create a public service announcement recognizing veterans that will air on KLAS TV Channel 8 through the end of the year.

Alex Estay to take over Planet Mazda dealership

Longtime veteran automotive expert Alex Estay has taken over the newest Mazda dealership in Las Vegas: Planet Mazda at 6950 W. Sahara Ave.

Towbin marks Veterans Day year-round with discounts

Towbin Automotive Group’s three Las Vegas dealerships, Towbin Dodge Superstore, Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Towbin Fiat of Las Vegas, celebrate Veterans Day year-round through its military discount and referral program.

 
Biden congratulates wrong guy in Boston mayor race

Vice President Joe Biden called the wrong Marty Walsh to congratulate him on winning the Boston mayoral race. Luckily Biden has a sense of humor.

Police stun stepdad attempting to save son from fire

The family of a 3-year-old killed in a northern Missouri house fire is outraged after police used a stun gun on the boy’s stepfather as he tried to run back in and save the child.

FBI after hacker whose software spied on cheating lovers

The FBI this week added to its list of most wanted cybercriminals a former San Diego college student who developed a program called “Loverspy” or “Email PI,” which would install malicious software that could capture emails and instant messages, even spy on someone using the victim’s own webcam.

99 Words About … Adam Scott’s ‘Greatest’ week

He may not have won the Masters. (That’s the other guy.) And NBC is bungling “Parks and Recreation.” But it’s still a good time to be Adam Scott.

Investigators: Man running from officers accidentally fell to his death

Alejandro Sanchez-Escoto didn’t commit suicide, and the officers chasing him didn’t cause his death. His fall from a highway overpass last year was a tragic accident, investigators said at a public fact-finding review on Thursday.

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