Holocaust survivor describes life in Nazi concentration camps

When Meta Doran read last year that a rail car of the type used to take prisoners to Nazi concentration camps during World War II was going to be exhibited in Las Vegas, she was moved.

Manny Pacquiao agrees to rematch with Timothy Bradley

Manny Pacquiao gets his chance for revenge as well as the opportunity to get his title back when he and Timothy Bradley meet again on April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden, the site of their controversial fight on June 9, 2012.

Henderson outlasts Thomson for split decision victory

CHICAGO – Former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Benson Henderson is developing quite a reputation for his controversial decision victories.

Near miss drops U.S. to Shield

The United States was right there with a chance to beat Wales.

NFL teams catching on to this rugby thing

These were my thoughts a couple of years ago upon witnessing USA Sevens Rugby at Sam Boyd Stadium for the first time:

Rebels’ victory settled by Dejean-Jones, Birch

Bryce Dejean-Jones hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 57 seconds remaining in overtime, and his free throw with 7.5 seconds left helped UNLV escape with a 75-73 overtime victory over Fresno State at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Uncivil Nevada attorneys? State Bar task force is looking for a cure

The State Bar of Nevada has established a civility task force to consider ideas on how to ensure that lawyers, often known for their ruthlessness on behalf of their clients, operate with the proper decorum both within and outside the courtroom.

Lady Rebels’ five-game win streak ends in Fresno

UNLV’s five-game winning streak came to an end Saturday in a 70-52 loss to Fresno State in a Mountain West women’s basketball game at Fresno, Calif.

Women should have expanded role in Catholic Church, pope says

Pope Francis on Saturday lauded women for their sensitivity toward the society’s weak and “gifts” like intuition, insisting they take on greater responsibilities in the Catholic church, as well as in professional and public spheres.

 
Toronto mayor Rob Ford: video a ‘minor setback’

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said Wednesday he had a “minor setback” this week when he was caught on video slurring his words and said his private life is not affecting his work.

Camp offers help for Sparks Middle School shooting survivors

Students who survived a deadly shooting at their Northern Nevada school in October are attending a Lake Tahoe camp designed to help them through the healing process.

Muppets mini-makeover aimed at boosting kids’ health

Bert and Ernie jump rope and munch apples and carrots, and Cookie Monster has his namesake treat once a week, not every day. Can a Muppets mini-makeover improve kids’ health, too?

Brash Sherman my kind of trash-talker

I always felt the best comedians were ones who didn’t need to use profanity to make a point. The ones who relied more on imagination than indecency.

Do homework to find financial adviser

Dear Savvy Senior: Can you give me some tips on how to choose a good financial planner or adviser? My wife and I are five or six years away from retiring and could use some professional help to get us on track. — Seeking Advice

Be careful about goods you’re being sold

I’m confused. Off balance. Like I always am whenever someone plays “There’s a Fire in the Barn!”

White Rock Canyon attractions make fine day trip

Historic Ringbolt Rapids and nearby Arizona Hot Springs, at the end of White Rock Canyon in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, make fine destinations for a daylong, cool-season outing.

Li Na becomes oldest Australian Open women’s champion

Seven months after giving retirement serious thought, Li Na made it third time lucky in an Australian Open final with a 7-6 (3), 6-0 win over Dominika Cibulkova to become the oldest women’s champion here in the Open era.

‘Vegas Nocturne’ hasn’t jelled at Rose.Rabbit.Lie.

The good news-bad news is that The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has created something different, to the point that it doesn’t seem to have it all sorted out yet.