Sentencing delayed for Saudi airman in Vegas case

Sentencing is being postponed at least another month for a Saudi Arabian air force sergeant facing a mandatory minimum of 35 years in Nevada state prison for raping a 13-year-old California boy at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.

Clark County GOP steps away from strict marriage definition

The Clark County Republican Party removed language from its platform saying marriage should be defined as “between a man and a woman,” a major change acknowledging a growing gay rights movement, the party’s political director said Monday.

GM recalls 1.5 million cars for electronic power-steering defect

General Motors Co. said Monday it is recalling 1.5 million vehicles worldwide because the electronic power-steering assist can suddenly stop working, making them harder to steer.

 
New Mexico governor calls for calm after protest

A day after hundreds of people clashed with Albuquerque riot officers over police shootings, Gov. Susana Martinez said Monday that she understands the public’s frustration but called on protesters to remain calm while federal officials investigate.

Woman killed boyfriend with stiletto heel, prosecutor says

A Houston woman attacked her boyfriend in a fit of rage, sat on him after knocking him down and then stabbed him to death with the stiletto heel of her shoe, striking him at least 25 times in the face, a prosecutor told jurors Monday.

Former Lady Rebels coach cuts down the nets

Illinois-Chicago defeated Stephen F. Austin 73-64 in the Women’s Basketball Invitational championship game in Chicago, capping a 26-win season under former UNLV women’s basketball coach Regina Miller.

GoPro captures kayaker’s plunge down waterfall

A kayaker used a GoPro camera to capture his plunge down the 60-foot La Tomata waterfall in Veracruz, Mexico. And it’s intense.

Kids to get technical with library programs through April

Children are scheduled to build with Lego, mix colors, make paper airplanes, experiment with static, create a lava lamp and more during science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs planned through April in libraries around the valley.

Cash-poor Henderson casino faces regulators’ discipline

HENDERSON — Gambling regulators say a Henderson casino hasn’t been keeping enough cash on hand to pay out players’ potential winnings, and it faces losing its license if the problem persists.

Utah boy digs up American Indian remains in backyard

A 14-year-old boy digging a trout pond in the backyard of his father’s Salt Lake City home stumbled across a surprise: the remains of an American Indian who lived about 1,000 years ago.

Theme songs for the Final Four

We’ve taken it upon ourselves to pick a theme song for each of the remaining teams from a Vegas band.

Program helps improve school’s neighborhood at grass-roots level

Each year, Paul Jones spends a lot of his free time collecting and recycling cans and then donates the proceeds to a charity he feels is worthy. This year, he chose the Keeping Everyone’s Eyes on the Neighborhood program.

Dead body found on Avengers sequel set

A dead body was discovered this weekend where the crew for the upcoming summer blockbuster “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is filming in Seoul, South Korea.

 
Man does C-section on dead porcupine, saves baby

A Maine man in search of a valuable mineral cut open a dead porcupine on the side of the road and unexpectedly pulled out its baby.

Las Vegas police seek robbery suspect

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man in connection with a robbery that occurred on Maryland Parkway on March 15.

Fact Check: Lucy Flores did not come out against education initiative

It’s almost comical this morning to read about local political reporter Jon Ralston ranting against me and the Review-Journal for accurately pointing out that lieutenant governor candidate Lucy Flores did NOT come out against the education initiative that is on the ballot this fall.

 
1 missing after being swept away off Calif. coast

Rescuers scoured the waters off a Central Coast beach Sunday after three people were swept to sea during a baptism ceremony, and only two managed to return to shore on their own, authorities said.

HOA boards should invest funds carefully

Q: I live in a 117-unit town-house community that is almost 20 years old. The homeowners association board has accumulated more than $400,000 in reserve funds, which is all deposited in interest-bearing bank accounts at .050 percent interest rate or less.

Lennar kicks off April sales promotion today

Lennar will hold its Move in or Miss Out Home sales event this weekend at all its Las Vegas communities.

Sandstone has homes ready for occupants

Pardee Homes’ LivingSmart Homes Sandstone neighborhood near the southwest corner of Camino Al Norte and Ann Road in North Las Vegas’ Eldorado area has a select number of move-in ready homes, each with window coverings installed.

Summerlin’s Amado nears sellout

The master-planned community of Summerlin boasts a broad variety of new homes, particularly with new neighborhoods emerging in the community’s far western and southern villages.

Two Mira Villa units remain

Since the beginning of 2013 Mira Villa, a luxury condominium community in Summerlin, has sold 91 units for a total of $48 million. After the most recent sale, a penthouse unit that closed a few weeks ago, there are only two units remaining, said Tera Anderson, director of sales.

Taste The Good Life Festival set for April 5

On April 5-6, one of Las Vegas’ top-selling resort communities, Shea Homes at Ardiente, will host the a grand opening to celebrate its patent-pending Shea3D approach to home design. Homebuyers will be able to tour the new Refresh Shea3D plan both days and partake in the Taste the Good Life Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 5.

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