ABC making modern ‘Phantom of the Opera’ TV show

ABC is developing a contemporary take on “The Phantom of the Opera” shepherded by “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry.

Belgian chocolate maker ISIS needs a new name again

Late last year, a Belgian chocolate maker changed its name from Italo Suisse, because the company no longer had any real association with either country. Now it’s changing the name again – because the new name it picked was ISIS.

EDITORIAL: Former elected officials hoping to trick voters

Name recognition paves the way to elected office. Voters’ short memories sometimes come into play, too. Robert Eliason is hoping the former works in his favor in his campaign for North Las Vegas constable, and Lisa Brown is counting on the latter in her run for Family Court, Department T.

EDITORIAL: Implied consent

Drunken drivers and other dangerous criminals deserve to be locked up. But they also deserve every protection afforded under the Constitution. Arrests and prosecutions must not come at the expense of rights, and the Nevada Supreme Court last week made sure that’s the case for Silver State residents.

 
‘Honey Boo Boo’ mom allegedly dating convicted child molester

TLC is “reassessing” the future of reality hit “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” following a TMZ report alleging that the mother of the girl at the center of the show is romantically linked to a convicted child molester.

Manning drives betting action on slow night

In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Peyton Manning turned a traffic jam into a drag race. A painfully slow game became another Manning passing clinic and a wide-open shootout.

Spring Valley tackles red-hot Faith Lutheran

Spring Valley is in a four-way tie for first place in the Division I-A Sunset League and has clinched a playoff spot. But defending state champion Faith Lutheran still could miss the playoffs.

Palo Verde, Coronado boys to meet for state title again today

No matter what route they take, the Palo Verde and Coronado boys tennis teams always seem to end up in the same place. They will meet up again at noon today in the finals of the Division I state tournament at the Caughlin Athletic Club after both teams won semifinal matches Thursday.

The Weekend’s Best Bets

The Rams have their moments, but their main problem is they never play 60 minutes.

 
Bikers seen on video taunting CHP officer

A group of motorcycle riders alternately taunted and ignored an officer trying to pull them over while they popped their front wheels in the air and weaved on a California highway, a recently posted video shows.

Spring Valley tackles red-hot Faith Lutheran

Spring Valley’s senior football players didn’t have much to get excited about during their first three seasons in the program.

On Budget: 5 free shows

See British punks The Vibrators, some Cramps-style swamp rock and more for free.

VOLLEYBALL: Beaver helps Falcons top Rancho

Christina Beaver notched 49 assists, 16 digs and seven kills on Thursday, and teammate Olivia Stet added 16 kills and 12 digs to lead Foothill’s girls volleyball team to a 30-32, 25-13, 25-22, 25-22 victory over visiting Rancho.

Judge defends custody decision in lesbian mom case

Family Court Judge William Potter responded Thursday to an allegation that he discriminated against a lesbian mother being deployed to Cuba. “Obviously I don’t have a problem with her being gay because I gave her custody,” the judge said.

 
Tennessee tot gets stuck in claw machine

A Tennessee toddler managed to trap himself inside an arcade game at a coin laundry while in pursuit of a pile of plush toys.

Giants reliever Strickland apologizes for Game 2 actions

Hunter Strickland apologized Thursday for the way he handled himself in Game 2 of the World Series after allowing yet another postseason home run.

NY doctor tests positive for Ebola

An emergency room doctor who recently returned to the New York City after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, becoming the first case in the city and the fourth in the nation.

Dubai becoming international destination for nips and tucks

Dubai, the emirate known for its celebration of over-the-top glamour and luxury, is racing ahead to dominate the Middle East’s plastic surgery market with plans to attract half a million medical tourists in six years.

Man shot in Jean after police chase

A man was shot Thursday evening after a police chase that started in California and ended along Interstate 15 near Jean, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Manning, Sanders lead Broncos past Chargers

Peyton Manning and Emmanuel Sanders hooked up for three touchdowns and Juwan Thompson added two short scoring runs as host Denver rolled past San Diego for its fourth straight win.

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