Cleveland Browns brass fight ‘Stooges’ label

It didn’t take long for an enterprising Browns fan to try to capitalize on Monday’s classic news conference in Cleveland during which a local TV reporter asked team owner Jimmy Haslam if the team was being run by The Three Stooges.

Incentives for quieter aircraft take effect over Grand Canyon

The fees for air tour operators that use technology to quiet the sound of aircraft at Grand Canyon National Park have been reduced. Many of the tours originate in Las Vegas.

Sounding off: New sounds for the new year

It’s a new year, time for some new sounds. Check out these up-and-coming Vegas artists to watch in 2014: Spiritual Shepherd, Malikor and Leather Lungs.

World Series of Beer Pong back in town

More than a thousand of the best beer-pongers from across the U.S. and more than a dozen countries will descend upon the Flamingo Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Thursday through Saturday for the ninth annual tournament.

With smaller music venues, Strip finding a new normal

By March, there will be seven concert venues between a capacity of 1,500 and 5,000 within a 4-mile radius, including: The Axis at Planet Hollywood, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and The Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq near Harrah’s.

Being on sideline helps ease Sunrise Mountain coach’s sorrow

Understandably, basketball hasn’t been at the front of Chris Williams’ mind for the past two weeks. Yet a day after the funeral for his son Stephen, Williams was back on the sideline Wednesday, continuing to help his Sunrise Mountain girls basketball team improve.

Home electricity use falls near 2001 levels

The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, back when the smartest device in people’s pockets was a Palm pilot and anyone talking about a tablet was probably an archaeologist or a preacher.

Airline execs all business when looking to future of flight

Wednesday marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial flight: a 23-minute hop across Florida’s Tampa Bay. With the anniversary in mind, The Associated Press reached out to today’s aviation leaders to see what they are predicting for the future of flying.

Rebels derailed on offense after promising start

North Texas didn’t make life easy on UNLV quarterback Caleb Herring, pressuring him throughout its 36-14 win over the Rebels in Wednesday’s Heart of Dallas Bowl.

Upscale theater complex marks inspired change for downtown

Don’t let anyone say downtown Las Vegas can’t have anything nice, at least not after Inspire Theater is up and running. To say Inspire will operate in renovated space of the former 7-Eleven at Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard is to undersell the word “renovated.”

 
Broken axle found at site of derailed oil train

Federal investigators said Wednesday they have recovered a broken axle at the scene of an oil train derailment and fire in southeastern North Dakota but don’t know yet whether it caused the wreck.

The good, the bad and the so-so: Networks pitch new shows

When it comes to TV, the whole out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new thing couldn’t come soon enough. That’s because calling the networks’ fall season underwhelming is like saying Kanye West has a somewhat favorable opinion of himself.

 
Explosion, fire rip through building in Minneapolis

A billowing fire engulfed a three-story building with several apartments near downtown Minneapolis early Wednesday, sending more than a dozen people to hospitals with injuries — some critical — ranging from burns to trauma associated with falls.

 
Palestinian ambassador killed in Prague explosion

The Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic died Wednesday in a blast that occurred when he opened an office safe that had been sealed for at least 20 years, officials said.

Rebels run out of gas, lose to Mean Green 36-14

North Texas took advantage of a tiring UNLV defense to score four touchdowns in the second half and win the Heart of Dallas Bowl 36-14 today before an announced crowd of 38,380 at Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Helicopter to transport scientists, tourists off icebound ship

Passengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for more than a week are expected to be rescued by helicopter on Thursday after three icebreakers failed to reach the paralyzed vessel, officials said.

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Resolve to declutter for new year

The start of a new year is a time of reflection and goal-setting, and one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get organized. In fact, January is National Get Organized month.

Master Gardener honored for 20,000 volunteer hours

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Richard Leifried was honored for contributing more than 20,000 volunteer hours on Master Gardener projects. Leifried has been a Master Gardener in the Las Vegas program since 1994. He volunteers regularly on the Home Gardening Help Line and helps organize the monthly membership meetings.

Move plants when temperature permits

For those who would like quality roses, Plant World Nursery on West Charleston Boulevard has brought in Weeks roses. These are high quality roses. They will cost more than roses produced for mass merchandisers but they are high quality. For a recommended rose for the desert, visit my blog and search for “best roses for the desert.”

 
Smokers: Yearly lung scans could save your life

Certain current or former heavy smokers should start getting yearly scans for lung cancer to cut their risk of death from the nation’s top cancer killer, government advisers said Monday — even as they stressed that the tests aren’t for everyone.

Installing dishwasher can be easy procedure

Q: My dishwasher has finally gone to the appliance graveyard. I thought I’d buy a new one and install it myself. It looks pretty easy. Is it?

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