Strong pitching earns Bulldogs win over UNLV

Tim Borst pitched a five-hit shutout Saturday to lead Fresno State past UNLV 2-0 in a Mountain West baseball game in Fresno, Calif.

Deportation practices under review as concerns raised about broken homes

Deportation often creates broken homes when parents are separated from their U.S.-born children or spouses. Last month, President Barack Obama called for top immigration officials to review all U.S. deportation practices after meeting with Latino congressmen concerned about detention issues, including the hardship that creates for families. One of the federal programs that is part the deportation issue is the Secure Communities program run by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Since the program began in Nevada in 2010, about 3,470 people have been deported.

THE PLAYERS

Randall Tindall

Political consultant twice gave clients in judge races bad advice

David Thomas is an inactive attorney in good standing who was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 2003. The political consultant who owns David Thomas Policy Communications at least twice has given his judicial clients poor advice and exposed them to criticism for campaign practices.

Las Vegas candidate’s allegations reveal another side of judiciary races

The judicial races this year were shaped by political consultant David Thomas, who played defense by talking people out of running against his clients. But one attorney, Randall Tindall, said in a sworn affidavit that Thomas’ approach seemed like a bribe.

Parent questions whether schools can require students to field test new exams

One question came to mind when Christina Leventis heard that her child and 44,000 other Nevada public school students would be used to field test the state’s new tests for problems. Can Nevada schools make students, like her 11th-grade daughter, take the draft test that Leventis argues would be a favor to the testing company that needs to “test its test”?

Vast ocean found beneath ice of Saturn moon

Scientists have uncovered a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn’s little moon Enceladus.

Centennial’s Stroman makes name for herself

With two former state players of the year ahead of her in the lineup, Lauren Stroman likely isn’t the most feared hitter on Centennial’s softball team. Yet.

Harrison Does It Again

Aaron Harrison hit another game-winning 3-pointer for Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. This one put them into the championship game.

 
Volcano erupts in Ecuador, creates spectacular ash plume

Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano has spewed a 6-mile column of ash after a powerful, five-minute explosion that shot pyroclastic material onto its northern and northwestern flanks.

Golden Boy’s advance booking of MGM questioned by rival promoter

Top Rank objects to the Nevada Athletic Commision’s approving dates for promoter when no fight has been made for the date. President Todd duBoef says it’s an unfair business practice which hurts Las Vegas and hurts boxing as well.

Mormon leader outlines opposition to gay marriage

A top Mormon leader reiterated the church’s opposition to gay marriage Saturday during the church’s biannual general conference in Salt Lake City.

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.

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