Judge sentences Michigan woman to 5 years in prison for false rape report

A judge sentenced a “tormented and disturbed” Michigan woman to at least five years in prison Friday for falsely accusing two men of rape, a punishment that came just days after she pleaded no contest to a cancer scam in a separate case that also challenged her credibility.

‘Anchorman 2’

The Dodge Durango commercials featuring America’s favorite fictional 1970s news anchor, Ron Burgundy, from the movie “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” have gone viral. In more than 70 videos, appearing on TV and online, actor Will Ferrell appeared in character from his movie.

Sports books hope to attract fantasy sports players

Sports betting is big business in Nevada with $3.45 billion wagered in the last reporting year. But Las Vegas casinos and sports books are still trying to figure out how to attract fantasy sports players to the Strip.

Use of ‘Nazi’ divides Israel over freedoms, scars of Holocaust

An Israeli draft law that would criminalize the use of the word Nazi in most cases has sparked a debate on freedom of speech in a state that was founded out of the ashes of the Holocaust.

‘Skeptomist’ mayor’s talk has balance, not bluster

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee managed to balance skepticism with optimism in his State of the City speech Thursday at the Aliante. He even coined a word to describe the feeling: “skeptomistic.”

NORM Q&A: Allen & Rossi part of Beatles history

The 50th anniversary of an epic music milestone is approaching for the local legendary comedy team of Marty Allen and Steve Rossi.

Henderson-raised singers seek fame with The Filharmonic

Henderson-raised singer Barry Fortgang was thrilled when his singing group The Filharmonic was invited to be on NBC’s “The Sing-Off.” “I almost fainted,” Fortgang said.

Treat your feet to pampering now to prepare for sandal season

last thing you probably have on your mind is the condition of your feet. But time passes quickly. Before you know it, the temps will be rising, and you’ll be digging in the back of your closet for sandals. Will your feet be ready for their reintroduction to society?

UNLV plots fearless path to Omaha

Tennessee. Nebraska. Arkansas. Clemson. West Virginia. Arizona State twice. Home and away. If I had to guess, UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers isn’t all that worried about becoming bowl eligible.

Racing industry can’t bear subsidy cut

There is a growing political sentiment, right or wrong, that state-mandated casino subsidies to the horse racing industry should be stopped. Or at least reduced.

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