Diggers find Atari’s E.T. games in landfill

A documentary film production company has found buried in a New Mexico landfill hundreds of the Atari “E.T.” game cartridges that some call the worst video game ever made.

NBA probing alleged recording of Clippers owner

Anger, frustration and calls for action echoed around the NBA on Saturday after an audio recording surfaced of a man identified as Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling telling his girlfriend not to bring black people to games.

Program presents disabled veteran with home as thanks for service

Christmas came early for Anthony and Jodi Shepler. On March 29, the Phoenix couple were handed the keys for free to a newly refurbished Las Vegas home donated by Bank of America and HomeStrong USA, which seeks to ease the financial burden of those who served in the military. Anthony Shepler is a National Guard veteran and retired U.S. Army Corporal and on 100 percent disability.

Al’s does sandwiches the Chicago way, and that’s a good thing

Al’s is in a former 5 & Diner — one of those big silver classic-diner things — and wears it well. And yes, this is the Al’s from Chicago, founded in 1938. It’s a franchise, but the Al’s folks take the reputation of their restaurants very seriously.

Window-washers rescued from high-rise after platform collapses

Three window-washers were pulled to safety Friday after the platform they were working on at a New Orleans high-rise gave way, leaving them dangling from the building’s 49th floor on safety harnesses for about 20 minutes.

Months ahead, immigrants study for driver test in California

There’s a lot riding on a California law to grant driver’s licenses to immigrants in the country illegally and supporters are already preparing prospective drivers to pass the test required to get one.

Warhol on floppydisks: digital pop-art found

Forensic computer experts from Carnegie Mellon University have uncovered previously unseen digital artwork from 60s pop artist Andy Warhol.

Tested in previous fight, Jones has his guard up

BALTIMORE — Ultimate Fighting Championship star Jon Jones once again showed something new the last time he defended his belt in September.

Nevada World War II vets make pilgrimage to memorial in Washington

The morning sun was shining, the fountains were dancing and the crowds parted on Saturday to make way for 50 Nevada veterans entering the National World War II Memorial in the nation’s capital.

Fire near Henderson strip mall causes damage

The Henderson Fire Department put out a fire in the middle of a strip mall near Sunset and Gibson roads Saturday morning.

Three-vehicle crash causes multiple injuries

A portion of Nellis Boulevard was closed Saturday morning after a three vehicle crash, Las Vegas police said.

Extreme tornado trends: what’s going on?

Just three years ago, the U.S. saw a tornado season so active that one forecaster called it “shockingly extreme.” The 1,691 tornadoes reported in 2011 were the second most for any season on record, and April of that year saw the highest monthly tornado count, with 758 recorded twisters.

Netflix is coming to real TV, kind of

Netflix’s Internet video service is about to join the programming lineup of three small cable-TV providers in the U.S., a breakthrough that acknowledges the growing popularity of online entertainment.

Bieber’s egg blunder caught on tape

Surveillance footage from Justin Bieber’s home appears to show the pop star high-fiving friends and celebrating after throwing eggs at a neighbor’s home in January, an investigator’s affidavit released Friday shows.

Bowen, Cudahy lead Centennial

At the end of five innings Friday, Centennial softball coach Mike Livreri had a hard time believing his team was in a 4-4 game.

Northwestern players vote on union question

In a historic vote, Northwestern football players cast secret ballots Friday on whether to form the nation’s first union for college athletes.

Wranglers swept out of playoffs by Aces in Orleans Arena finale

The Wranglers played their final game at the 7,773-seat venue that has been their ECHL home for the past 11 seasons Friday night in a 3-2 loss to the Alaska Aces before a crowd of 2,543.

Northern Nevada sheriff hopeful won’t be charged with DUI

Prosecutors say they won’t file felony driving under the influence charges against a former Elko County sheriff candidate because his blood-alcohol level was below the legal limit.

Noted art educator says fostering creativity is its own reward

Many people would bask in an ego trip upon earning a national award, but Liza Amor said she was being singled out for something she loves to do. On March 29, the National Art Education Association honored her with the 2014 Nevada Art Educator of the Year Award.

Students will decide the next state medallion design

We’ve had a miner and the state seal, and now it’s up to Nevada’s elementary school children to choose the design for the third medallion celebrating Nevada’s 150th anniversary of statehood. But students better vote fast — the deadline to participate is Wednesday.

Who’s the grooviest Wynn? Ashley, the Grateful Yogi

You know all about Steve Wynn (he fights with George Clooney), and Elaine (she fights for public schools) and Andrea (she opens restaurants). Now let me introduce you to the groovy Wynn.

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