Year-end crunch biggest test yet for Healthcare.gov

President Barack Obama’s new and improved health care website faces yet another test in just a couple of weeks, its biggest yet. If HealthCare.gov becomes overwhelmed by an expected year-end crunch, many Americans will be left facing a break in their insurance coverage.

Gateway Motel to host one-night art exposition

Twenty rooms at the Gateway Motel are set to house art and activist messages during the Greetings From Las Vegas pop-up art event scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the 928 Las Vegas Blvd. South motel. The rooms are set to be converted for one night to exhibition space for artists, designers, activists and community members to showcase visions of a greener, more sustainable Las Vegas Valley. The event is set to include food, beer, live music and burlesque dancers. For more information, visit greetingsfromlv.com.

 
CEO Bezos: Amazon testing delivery with drones

Amazon.com is working on a way to get customers their goods in 30 minutes or less — by drone.

Health District: Norovirus caused dozens to be sickened

Two cases of norovirus were confirmed by the Southern Nevada Health District Monday after more than a dozen sick people — many of them children — were taken to hospitals over the weekend.

New York-New York’s ‘sultry’ Lady Liberty at center of stamp lawsuit

An embarrassing mistake involving a Statue of Liberty stamp is coming back to haunt the U.S. Postal Service. The stamp design released in 2011 was not based on the statue in New York Harbor, as intended, but on a replica outside the New York-New York casino hotel in Las Vegas. Now the sculptor is suing.

Henderson to host 10th annual Library Tree Lane gala

More than 225 baskets are set to be auctioned and popular romance author Robyn Carr is set to be featured at the 10th annual Library Tree Lane Gala Dec. 6.

Boulder City’s holiday festivities are worth a drive

From Santa’s arrival to electric lights and Doodlebugs, Boulder City is set to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of activities.

NTSB says New York commuter train was going 82 mph before crash

A commuter train that derailed over the weekend, killing four passengers, was hurtling at 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph curve, a federal investigator said Monday. But whether the wreck was the result of human error or brake trouble was still unclear, he said.

Henderson and Anthem Neighborhood News for Dec. 3-9, 2013

The city of Henderson is seeking entries for its “What Makes Henderson Great” photo contest. To enter, people can take photos of things such as landscapes, landmarks, friends, animals, sports or portraits.

Things to do in Henderson/Anthem Dec. 3-9

Events this week include a living Christmas tree performance, WaterDay Street Market and a Winter Festival at McDoniel Elementary School.

Kids can pass the time until Christmas with family treasury

Like most kids, you love it when someone reads one of your favorite Christmas stories aloud. You probably enjoy singing Christmas carols, too. “The Family Christmas Treasury” will help you do both by including the words to some of those songs you love, along with several holiday story favorites.

Book Briefs for Dec. 3-9, 2013

Teen entrepreneur Houston Gunn’s visit to sign copies of his book “Schooled for Success: How I Plan to Graduate from High School a Millionaire” is among literary highlights this week.

Literary Las Vegas: Paula Jones

Paula Jones, who recently retired from working in real estate, was inspired to write “Dalton’s Dream” as a follow-up to compiling her family history into a book.

First Friday may seem overwhelming to some visitors

First Friday, with its ever-changing layout, themes and activities, can be confusing and overwhelming, even for regular attendees.

Mugger apologizes to victim 35 years later on Facebook

A man who mugged a stranger in New York City more than three decades ago found the victim on Facebook recently and apologized.

Macau gaming revenues reach $40 billion in 2013

With one month left in 2013, Macau’s casino industry already has blown away its 2012 record gaming revenue production.

Cartwright Elementary namesake was beloved educator

When Roberta C. Cartwright, the namesake of Cartwright Elementary School, became Clark County’s Teacher of the Year in 1986, she was known as a person who was unafraid of joy in her classroom.

Police seek three suspects in armed robbery

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in catching three armed men involved in a robbery on Nov. 20 near Maryland Parkway and Karen Avenue.

Woman hurt in Alaska plane crash walks a mile to find rescuers

After phoning for help in resuscitating her baby, a 25-year-old woman on a plane that crashed in remote southwest Alaska led searchers hampered by cold and fog to the crash site.

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