U.S. Civil Rights Commission postpones hearing on patient dumping

A U.S. Civil Rights Commission hearing this week on patient dumping in Nevada and other states has been rescheduled to March because of a threat of bad weather in the nation’s capital.

8 best liquor stores in Las Vegas

You can’t go far without running into a liquor store in Las Vegas. Here are some of the best in the valley.

House avoids confrontation over debt cap, passes extension

The GOP-controlled House has backed away from a battle over the government’s debt cap and passed a measure extending Treasury’s borrowing authority with overwhelming support from President Barack Obama’s Democratic allies.

 
Iconic child star Shirley Temple dies at 85

Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died, according to publicist Cheryl Kagan. She was 85.

Eye infection puts NBC’s Bob Costas on Olympics sidelines

With both eyes reddened by an infection, NBC’s Bob Costas said he will sit out the network’s prime-time Olympics coverage on Tuesday. Taking his place in Sochi will be “Today” anchor Matt Lauer.

 
‘I-Pod’ knocks off White, takes gold in Olympic snowboard event

Shaun White lost to a kid they call the “I-Pod,” and now, he may never hear the end of it. White, the best snowboarder of his era, didn’t even win a medal. He finished fourth.

Dying dad writes heartfelt letter to sick daughter

A terminally ill British man wanted to give his daughter more than something to remember him by — so he gave her words to live by.

To Shirley, with love

Remembering Shirley Temple’s sunshine spirit — and her movie magic

77 die, 1 survives in Algerian military plane crash

Algeria’s Ministry of Defense says 77 people were killed and one man survived after a military transport plane crashed into a mountain in eastern Algeria.

Obamacare: The sly poverty trap

As astute readers know, the Congressional Budget Office spoiled the party for Obamacare cheerleaders last week when it reported, among other things, that 2.5 million full-time workers (FTEs) would leave the workforce by 2024 as a result of Obamacare.

 
10 best Winter Olympic events

There are winter sports (curling), and there are winter SPORTS. The kinds of events that leave you on the edge of your seat, holding your breath until the athletes cross the finish line. Of all of them, here are 10 most worth your time.

UNLV baseball team picked for third in Mountain West

UNLV’s baseball team was picked third in the Mountain West preseason poll behind New Mexico and San Diego State. Three Rebels were selected to the all-conference team — outfielder Joey Armstrong, designated hitter Patrick Armstrong and pitcher Erick Fedde.

Airport PreCheck to speed select McCarran passengers

Travelers at McCarran International Airport may soon be able to get expedited security screening. Beginning in late February, McCarran passengers can pay $85 to apply for the Known Traveler Number and avoid tedious checkpoint procedures for up to five years.

Rousey sees acting career build steam

Even before her first movie roles hit the big screen, Ultimate Fighting Championship star Ronda Rousey has become a hot commodity in Hollywood.

 
Report: Children, young adults regularly consuming caffeine

Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. children and young adults consume at least some caffeine, mostly from soda, tea and coffee. The rate didn’t budge much over a decade, although soda use declined and energy drinks became an increasingly common source, a government analysis finds.

For the Globetrotters, even the draft is for laughs

Because I am of the opinion that most people take sports way too seriously, I am happy there are the Washington Generals, and that on their official website there is a photo of a chalkboard depicting the times they have lost to the Harlem Globetrotters.

 
Snowy slopes of Mount Charleston heart of family’s love

Drought has seen workers at the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort manufacture plenty of man-made snow to keep skiers busy over the past few years.

Stench of waste still stains North Las Vegas

It’s no secret that North Las Vegas totters on the verge of insolvency. New Mayor John Lee has been refreshingly candid in explaining to the public the challenges ahead. But not even the mayor and his best accountants and actuarial experts can fully know the bottom line.

Nevada’s Capitol Building full of history

A cluster of trees stands in front of Carson City’s Capitol Building at 101 N. Carson St., a mix of Norway maple, sugar maple, locust, elms and an American dogwood.

Preparing for peace of mind in retirement

Everyone’s vision for retirement is different – for some it involves trips across the globe, while for others it means relocating to a new city or picking up a new hobby. Regardless of what your retirement goals might be, preparing to achieve them financially should include a plan that anticipates both the expected and unexpected events and expenses that may arise before or after leaving the workforce.

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