Obamacare’s winners and losers in the Silver State

The first open-enrollment session under the Affordable Care Act closed on March 31, so we’re taking a timeout to evaluate the law’s early progress in Nevada.

Tension growing between ranchers, mustang backers

Tensions are growing on the range in a turf battle that has been simmering for decades over one of the icons of the American West.

Gator Retreat Delayed

Florida fans probably want to leave the arena and drown their sorrows as soon as possible. Weather conditions in the area have hindered those plans.

Washington Digest: House votes to roll back Obamacare provision

The House voted last week to change the definition of “full time work” in the Affordable Care Act, the latest bid by Republicans to alter the landmark health care law.

Lennar to provide information on programs

Today and Sunday, Lennar will have experts onsite at its Boulder Ranch community in east Las Vegas to provide some information on two programs available to potential homebuyers.

Man killed in Las Vegas motorcycle crash identified

The motorcycle rider who died after colliding with a pickup Thursday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as William Donnelly, 44, of Henderson.

Huskies, Gators in close game in Dallas

Florida raced out to a 16-4 lead over Connecticut and appeared headed to the comfortable win many expected in the first semifinal game of the NCAA Tournament.

6-year-old boy in drowning case against mom dies

A 6-year-old Pennsylvania boy whose mother allegedly held him underwater in a bathtub died Saturday, four days after his younger brother drowned, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed.

How a wedding cake became a cause

The encounter at Jack Phillips’ Masterpiece Cakeshop lasted less than a minute.

Eatery at center of Paula Deen controversy closes

Paula Deen and her younger brother, Bubba, have shut off the fish fryer and locked the doors at the Savannah seafood restaurant that served as the backdrop to a workplace discrimination lawsuit that stained the celebrity cook’s reputation.

51s Syndergaard shines in almost every way

Top prospect throws high hard ones in Cashman Field debut, but he still has much to learn as a volunteer first-base coach.

Sarah Palin: ‘The First Lady of the Outdoors’?

Here’s a look at Sarah Palin’s new series, “Amazing America,” which is full of what the CEO of the Sportsman Channel calls “some really fun stories about terrific people and places across Red, Wild and Blue America.”

Documentary captures ‘crazy’ tour life of science celebrities

Think of it as a rock ’n’ roll documentary. Like maybe, “Don’t Look Back” without Dylan, or “Gimme Shelter” without Mick and Keith, or “Spinal Tap” without the succession of unfortunate drummers.

Phoenix murder defendant accused in cellmate death

A Phoenix man who told police he killed his 12-year-old half brother last month because he “just felt like killing” is now accused of fatally stabbing a cellmate, authorities said Thursday.

Judge asks for more time on GM recalled cars request

A federal judge in Texas said she would consider arguments made Friday and await additional information before deciding whether to grant an emergency injunction that could force General Motors to tell owners of more than 2 million cars with a defective ignition to not drive them until repaired.

Firechat app ignites new way of phone communication

A new mobile messaging application called FireChat is empowering nearby smartphone users to stay in touch even when there’s no cellular service or Internet connection.

Review: Ups and downs with Google Glass apps

Google Glass is like a fickle friend. Surprises await, such as the time it took a photo of my ceiling while I was making carrot and ginger soup.

Milwaukee group wants to buy Pabst Blue Ribbon

Long before it was known for fine cheddar cheese or the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin was famous for beer, especially the national brands brewed in Milwaukee: Schlitz, Blatz and Pabst Blue Ribbon.

New York warden reassigned in inmate’s death in hot cell

The warden of the 2,100-inmate New York City jail where a homeless, mentally ill veteran “baked to death” in an overheated cell in February has been demoted and transferred to another unit that doesn’t house mentally ill inmates.

Letterman’s departure will reshape late-night

Jimmy Fallon’s fast start replacing Jay Leno on the “Tonight” show the past two months had a secondary effect: David Letterman suddenly seemed old.

‘Drago’ eager to strike fear into hearts of PCL batters

Imagine stepping into the batter’s box and seeing “Rocky IV” villain Ivan Drago on the mound. That’s essentially the scenario hitters will encounter this season when they face 51s starter Noah Syndergaard — the 6-foot-6-inch, 240-pound right-hander armed with a fastball that was clocked at 100 mph last season.

Copa Girls kick off four-part Sands salute

The late, great Sands — “A Place in the Sun” for the Rat Pack and their followers — inspires a four-part entertainment and exhibition series focusing on the Copa Room and its mystique.

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