Rogan can’t hide in age of tweets

In the old days before the Internet, I could have told you Joe Rogan is a great comedian and you would have taken my word for it as a newspaperman.

PHOTOS: Christmas celebrations around the world

Around the world, the holidays are in full swing. There are Christmas lights in Hong Kong, midnight Mass in Bethlehem, and even Santa distributing sweets in India.

 
Ga. Christmas display leads to 911 calls

A metro Atlanta homeowner says he hopes he didn’t offend anyone by his Christmas decoration of a mannequin with outstretched arms entangled in a string of Christmas lights and clinging to a ledge that prompted an emergency response to his house.

Payday loan managers with Las Vegas ties to pay $100,000 in penalties

The managers of an illegal payday loan business with operations in Las Vegas have been ordered to pay $100,000 in penalties and forfeit more than $1 million in outstanding loans, according to a final settlement announced by California regulators.

 
Gay men: Texas bar kicked us out for dancing

A gay couple says they were asked to leave a South Texas nightclub because they danced together to country music.

 
Santa running behind for many thanks to UPS delays

A high volume of holiday packages overwhelmed shipping and logistics company UPS, the company said on Wednesday, delaying the arrival of Christmas presents and sending angry consumers to social media to vent.

 
Judge: Northern California teen can be taken off life support

A judge on Tuesday ruled that a 13-year-old Northern California girl declared brain dead after suffering complications following a tonsillectomy can be taken off life support.

Pollack, Jacobson news leaves friends reeling

The death of Jeff Pollack, a longtime partner in “Beacher’s Madhouse,” and news that well-known food critic Max Jacobson was in critical condition after being struck by a pickup, had friends and associates reeling Tuesday.

 
Pope: Believers, non-believers alike should join in peace

Pope Francis offered Christmas wishes Wednesday for a better world, praying for protection for Christians under attack, battered women and trafficked children, peace in the Middle East and Africa, and dignity for refugees fleeing misery and conflict around the globe.

 
3 killed, 2 wounded in NJ Christmas Day shooting

Authorities say three men are dead following a Christmas morning fight at a New Jersey strip club that began when a man apparently tried to enter the bar with a gun but was stopped by a bouncer.

McCarran passenger numbers unchanged in November

The recent modest uptick in passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport was halted in November, as the numbers year over year were unchanged, figures released Tuesday show.

BrightSource, Coyote Springs divorce messy

In Tuesday’s closing arguments at the trial over the 2011 business divorce between BrightSource and Coyote Springs Investment LLC., attorney James Pisanelli derided the idea that everybody goofed.

Girl dies days after 10k carolers gathered to sing for her

A terminally ill girl who received support from thousands of Christmas carolers outside her home over the weekend died early on Christmas morning, her family said.

Agenda shaking up the trade show status quo

Today the streetwear-focused trade show pops up in New York City, Long Beach and Las Vegas, and Levant has plans to expand overseas. And it all started with the entrepreneur noticing something lacking in the major fashion trade show world: a place for boutique brands.

Las Vegan’s book reveals husband’s letters from WWII

Fern Jennings of Las Vegas never knew how lonely and loyal her husband was during the Christmas of 1944 until after he died 40 years later and she opened a shoe box full of his letters from World War II.

HBO, Showtime report healthy boosts, expect more in ’14

With only 16 live cards, boxing wasn’t the most frequent visitor to Las Vegas in 2013. But when it came to providing content for the cable networks, the sport filled plenty of hours of programming.

If NFR leaves Las Vegas, team roping will stay

Even if the National Finals Rodeo leaves Las Vegas for Central Florida after 2014, there still will be plenty of cowboys and fans who will continue to come to Sin City in December.

Pedestrian killed in crash near Sunrise Hospital

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in front of Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center Tuesday night, Las Vegas police said.

9 reasons to be a UNLV football fan

Those who haven’t made it to Sam Boyd Stadium in a few games — or years — may need some convincing to hop back on the Rebel train. Here’s our list of nine reasons to be a UNLV football fan.

Plus Size Modeling page proves big is beautiful

Women everywhere worry about how they look — you don’t have to be plus-sized to have body issues.

Ex-UNLV star proposes Strip arena

Former UNLV and NBA basketball player Jackie Robinson is proposing a $1.3 billion privately funded 22,000-seat arena and resort on the Strip. The $1.3 billion includes $690 million for the arena.

Plastic surgery procedures spike during holidays

When Henderson registered nurse LaRhonda Morris returns to work after Christmas, her colleagues might notice that she somehow looks — refreshed. What’s Morris’ secret? A little help from the kinds of needles you won’t find on Christmas trees.

 
Court refuses to halt weddings after Utah gay marriage ruling

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that gay marriages can continue in Utah, denying a request from the state to halt same-sex weddings that have been occurring at a rapid rate since last week.

Nevada AG warns Target shoppers to monitor their accounts

Nevada’s attorney general is warning Target shoppers to monitor their credit and debit card statements after some 40 million accounts may have been compromised.

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