Oregon State guard at ease playing at dad’s alma mater
By STEVE CARP / RJ

Your father is arguably the greatest basketball player his college has produced. Yet you’re willing to follow in his footsteps, deal with all the pressure and unrealistic expectations? Of course you will. Especially if you’re Gary Payton’s son and you’re comfortable in your own skin.

 
Fire, looting, flight restrictions following Michael Brown decision
By ELLEN WULFHORST and DANIEL WALLIS REUTERS

A grand jury declined Monday to indict white police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting sparked weeks of sometimes-violent protests and inflamed deep racial tensions between many African-Americans and police.

 
Disabled vet gets early Thanksgiving gift
By KEITH ROGERS / RJ

Grateful for his service, the Bank of America gave disabled Army veteran Anthony Shepler a $250 gift card Monday to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family in their renovated Las Vegas home.

Ravens down Saints, keep pace with division rivals
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The Ravens own seven wins this season — the same total as every other team in the AFC North this season — but after pummeling the New Orleans Saints 34-27 Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Baltimore is looking for a lot more.

Las Vegas reacts with calm discussion in wake of Ferguson announcement
By MICHAEL LYLE / RJ

Huddled around a smartphone hooked up to a portable speaker, Las Vegas community activists and residents listened to the announcement from Ferguson, Mo., on Monday night. Some shook their heads in disbelief while others looked up to help fight back tears as the St. Louis County prosecutor announced the decision.

BLM: Expect crowds at Red Rock Canyon this weekend
By HENRY BREAN / RJ

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, so the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is warning visitors to expect large crowds, heavy traffic and even the occasional closure over the long holiday weekend.

Jerry Tarkanian released from hospital
By STEVE CARP / RJ

Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was released from Valley Hospital Medical Center on Monday night after spending almost a week at the facility.

Violence, looting after Ferguson decision — PHOTOS
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Photos from Ferguson show chaos as rioters break into stores and police use tear gas to try to gain control of the scene. A grand jury voted not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting death of an unarmed black teen, Michael Brown.

Skiing is more affordable than ever … or is it?
By THOMAS PEIPERT ASSOCIATED PRESS

In 2010, the price of walk-up, single-day lift ticket at Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts topped $100. Aspen quickly followed suit, and ticket prices at resorts across the country have consistently increased in the years since. The trend has raised a question that has dogged the ski industry for years: Is the sport becoming unaffordable for the middle class?

 
Honda admits failing to report deaths, injuries
By TOM KRISHER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Honda is admitting that it failed to report more than 1,700 injury and death claims about its vehicles to U.S. safety regulators, a violation of federal law.

Timeline in the shooting of Michael Brown
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A St. Louis County grand jury declined to indict Ferguson, Missouri, police Officer Darren Wilson, who is white, in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Here’s a timeline on the shooting and investigation.

Bills pound Jets in Detroit
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The Buffalo Bills overcame the loss of home ground advantage and a lack of practice to trounce the New York Jets 38-3 in Detroit on Monday.

Henderson man gets prison time in death of family friend
By DAVID FERRARA / RJ

A Henderson man who unintentionally shot and killed a family friend at a downtown Las Vegas bail bond company was sentenced to one to four years in prison Monday.

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