Handicapping the field for NIAA director

Fielder takes a tongue-in-cheek look at possible replacements for Eddie Bonine as executive director of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.

Gun control, pot initiatives headed to Legislature

Petitions seeking to expand background check requirements for gun purchases and to allow the recreational use of marijuana are sufficient and will be submitted to the 2015 Legislature, Secretary of State Ross Miller said Monday.

Barrick Gold Corp. to locate office in Henderson

Barrick Gold Corp. said Monday that it will locate its global information management and technology functions in Henderson.

School bus, car crash at Stewart and Mojave

A school bus carrying four children collided with another vehicle about 3:45 p.m. Monday, according to Las Vegas police said.

 
Three new solar projects north of Las Vegas on fast track

Three new utility-scale solar power arrays are a step closer to construction just north of the Las Vegas Valley under a new federal initiative aimed at fast-tracking renewable energy development on public land.

Mariota, Cooper and Gordon named Heisman finalists

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Alabama receiver Amari Cooper and record-breaking Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Ex-judge Jones formally disbarred

The Nevada Supreme Court has officially disbarred former Family Court Judge Steven Jones.

Utah woman accused in 6 newborn deaths might get plea deal

A plea agreement could be in the works for a Utah woman accused of killing six of her seven newborn babies and storing all the bodies in her garage, the prosecutor said Monday.

French Toast Crunch is coming back, finally

General Mills said Monday that it bringing back popular ’90s cereal French Toast Crunch in a nod to nostalgia.

The Mirage wants you to pay $100 for this lasagna

Executive chef Michael LaPlaca has created a Diamond and Gold Lasagna at Portofino at the Mirage. This fairy-tale dish is topped with White Diamond truffles and a sprinkling of 24-karat gold flakes.

Vitamin C won’t help with your cold, sorry

Most people associate vitamin C with fighting colds. And while that may be overreaching, scientifically speaking, vitamin C is beneficial to the body in many other ways, from slowing the aging process to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Watch Elton John fall out of a chair — VIDEO

Need we say more? Get back honky cat because underneath the glittering showmanship and award-winning musical skill, Sir Elton John is just like the rest of us — human.

 
Family of killed American hostage were unaware of rescue plan

The family of American photojournalist Luke Somers, who was held hostage and then killed by al Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen, did not know of U.S. efforts to rescue him until the terrorist group released a video of him pleading for his life last week, family members.

 
6 dead after plane crashes into home in DC suburb

Three residents of a house hit by a small, private jet were among six people killed in the crash in Maryland’s Montgomery County.

Bumgarner named SI Sportsman of Year

San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who had a legendary postseason performance that led to his third World Series, was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated on Monday.

Chiefs safety diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry, a 25-year-old, three-time Pro Bowler, has been diagnosed with “very treatable and potentially curable” Hodgkin’s lymphoma, doctors said Monday.

 
Uber banned from operating in New Delhi after rape accusation

U.S. online ride-hailing service Uber has been banned from operating in the Indian capital after a female passenger accused one of its drivers of rape, a case that has reignited a debate about the safety of women in the South Asian nation.

Suspect in fatal Saturday shooting in custody

A man wanted in connection with a fatal Saturday morning shooting turned himself in on Sunday, Las Vegas police said.

NIAA’s Bonine becomes executive director of Louisiana association

Eddie Bonine announced Monday he would resign as the executive director of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association to take a similar position with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. He was hired to head the Nevada organization in January 2007.

People are mad a guy didn’t actually get ‘Eaten Alive’ on TV

What’s worse than being eaten alive by a giant snake? Not being eaten alive by a giant snake, apparently. Viewers of Discovery’s “Eaten Alive” were less than impressed with the show they were actually given. Here’s why.

IOC approves changes to make Olympic bidding easier, cheaper

Radical changes to how cities will bid to host Olympic Games, and rules allowing more sports to feature, were ushered in on Monday as International Olympic Committee members took bold steps to revamp their movement.

Ex-UNLV golfer Koelbaek earns LPGA tour card

Former UNLV golfer Therese Koelbaek earned her tour card on Sunday with an 11th place finish in the LPGA Qualifying Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Arena football coach arrested on domestic battery charge

The head coach of the Orlando Predators arena football team was due to appear in court on Monday on a charge of domestic battery after his girlfriend told an emergency dispatcher that he tried to strangle her, according to the arrest affidavit.

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