Thousands line NYC streets for Macy’s parade

Oohing and ahhing spectators of all ages lined the route of the nationally televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which counted Thomas the Tank Engine, Paddington bear and the Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger among its six new giant balloons.

 
Ferguson peaceful; protests continue in other cities

Tensions eased in Ferguson, Missouri, on Thursday after two nights of violence and looting sparked by racially charged anger over a grand jury’s decision to clear a white police officer in the shooting death of a black teenager.

8 terrible Black Friday deals to avoid

Believe it or not, there are some items you should pass on during this major shopping holiday. Here are eight items for which retailers rarely offer the best Black Friday deals.

Backers of autism therapy hope for Nevada aid

More than 500 of Nevada’s autistic children are on waiting lists to obtain therapy, and advocates for these children are looking to Sandoval for help.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2014

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Don’t let hitchhiking pests spoil your holiday season

Though it is all too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) urges homeowners to take precautions against hitchhiking pests in holiday decorations.

Residents turn their lives around, give thanks for life and finding happiness

Once a year, people sit down with family and friends to reflect on their lives and count their blessings. This year, two northwest-area residents have a little more to be thankful for as they reminisce on their past and the turbulent journey that led them to find peace.

Student aims to buy his mom a house to show gratitude

Carlos Holguin said he feels gratitude for his mother, but he doesn’t want to just talk about it, he wants to buy her a home.

Henderson mom grateful for help from HopeLink

Life hasn’t been easy as a single mom, but Yohana Martinez, 31, remains grateful for her children and the chance to provide them a stable life.

Mom’s passion for baking inspires family Bakeshop

Beth Krerowicz and her daughter Samantha opened Bakeshop, 2550 Anthem Village Drive, Suite 190, in August, offering customers a home away from home.

Uber temporarily suspends operations in Nevada

Uber, the maverick ride-sharing company that has been bending the state’s transportation rules for a month, ceased operations in Nevada late Wednesday, vowing to return when it finds a clear path to operating legally in the state.

Oklahoma State wins MGM Grand Main Event, improves to 6-0

Oklahoma State also has started quickly. The Cowboys are 6-0 after a 73-58 victory on Tulsa on Wednesday night in the championship game of the MGM Grand Main Event in front of 1,712 at the MGM Grand Garden.

Literary Las Vegas: Sean Dow

In local author Sean Dow’s thriller “Debridement,” a doctor sued for malpractice takes extreme action to stop an unscrupulous attorney.

UNLV not getting its slice of TV pie

I would think fairness should matter to all athletic conferences across the country when it comes to membership and ensuring everyone within the framework has an equal opportunity at success. In this sense, the Mountain West and its TV contract for football has failed miserably for many schools, particularly UNLV.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2014

Literary happenings this week include a poetry performance by Lee Mallory and signings for “Love: The Saint and the Seeker,” “Discovering Vintage Las Vegas,” “Zodaccia: Realms of Chaos” and “Nemesis.”

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