Sierra Leone still struggling with Ebola outbreak

The rapid response team has arrived and the chaos is easing, but medics in a remote Sierra Leonean district are struggling to control a local Ebola outbreak when it’s too late to nip it in the bud.

60 cats removed from Arizona apartment

The Arizona Humane Society removed 60 cats and two dead kittens from an east Phoenix apartment Thursday afternoon.

Latest publicity stunt by Culinary Local 226 falls flat

The most recent publicity stunt in the ongoing skirmish between Culinary Local 226 and Station Casinos had a holiday street party feel combined with an arts and crafts project. But when it was over, the union came off looking like an inept comedy team.

 
US weighing NKorean terrorism threat after Sony hack

The United States is reviewing whether to put North Korea back onto its list of state sponsors of terrorism, President Barack Obama said as the U.S. decides how to respond to the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment that law enforcement has blamed on the communist nation.

 
Elton John marries longtime partner David Furnish

Entertainer Elton John and longtime mate David Furnish officially married Sunday on the ninth anniversary of the day they entered into a civil partnership.

Man in elf costume charged with DWI

Police say an elf on the sauce is facing drunken driving charges in New Jersey.

High standards — for both parties

What a relief that embattled Michele Fiore has been removed from Assembly leadership. Credibility and perception matter, and the business of the Legislature is too vital to be controlled by marginalized elected officials of questionable character.

NV Energy gives documents on smart-meters to state

NV Energy has turned over more than 1,000 pages of documents to state regulators as part of an inquiry into whether smart meters it installed on over 1 million Nevada homes and businesses pose a fire risk.

Santa Fe mayor finds fresh ideas here

Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales realizes the question might jar the senses of some folks. What can Santa Fe, with its 400-year history and renowned artistic sensibility, possibly learn from gaudy and frenetic downtown Las Vegas?

Salvation Army takes red kettles to cyberspace

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is all gussied up for a digital future while retaining the charm of its beginnings with that personal touch.

Radio host may resurface in Las Vegas

Mark DiCiero of “Mark & Mercedes in the Morning” is hinting he plans to stick around Las Vegas and possibly compete against his former morning show partners. He broke the news on his Facebook page.

Utah wins Las Vegas Bowl 45-10 over Colorado State

Utah came out strong, scoring three touchdowns in its first 10 plays against Colorado State on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Utes went on to a 45-10 win in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl.

Las Vegas Bowl: How they scored

Scoring and statistics summary for the Las Vegas Bowl between Colorado State and Utah.

Utes trounce Rams on ground, set bowl records

Run the ball and stop the run. Utah made the formula look downright irrefutable in a 45-10 thumping of Colorado State on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Big three make presence felt for Bishop Gorman

Stephen Zimmeman, Chase Jeter and Zach Collins give Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team unmatched size, and playing the three big men together might seem like a good idea on paper. On Saturday, the idea worked on the court, too.

Tapia’s tragic story told by HBO

If you followed boxing in the 1990s, you probably remember Johnny Tapia. The former super flyweight and bantamweight champion from Albuquerque, N.M., was known for his entertaining style in the ring and a self-destructive lifestyle outside it.

Seahawks a strong bet on the road at Arizona

Sometimes it seems coach Bruce Arians can work miracles with the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL’s biggest surprise team. He might need to work another one today. The Cardinals are 11-3 and perched atop the NFC West, but the Seattle Seahawks (10-4) are on their tail.

Wright leads No. 14 Utes past Rebels, 59-46

Even on an off night, Delon Wright had enough going on to hold off UNLV. Wright, one of the top guards in the Pacific-12 Conference, was not at his best Saturday night but still scored 17 points to lift 14th-ranked Utah to a 59-46 victory over the Rebels at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

UNLV turns in dreadful night on offense

UNLV coach Dave Rice’s take on his team’s dreadful offensive performance on Saturday night in a 59-46 loss to No. 14 Utah at MGM Grand: “Five assists and 15 turnovers is not going to get it done,” Rice said. “That’s for sure.”

Washington Digest: Senate completes tax benefits bill, adjourns

Congress last week completed a bill that keeps alive — at least through this year —more than 50 tax breaks worth $42 billion to businesses and individuals.

Junior League party celebrates season

The sustainers of the Junior League of Las Vegas held their annual Holiday Coffee recently to personally thank league members and friends for adopting a Bear (child) this holiday season. The adopt-a-bear program provides clothing and toys to at-risk elementary-aged children in the valley.

Many hands can help mitigate holiday season grief

You can’t schedule grief. It doesn’t respect our orderly, tidy, well-planned lives. The mystery of both life and death sits above and beyond the comforting group illusion we call “time and space.” Grief trumps everything.

Las Vegas Links party raises money for scholarships

Many more guests than expected attended the inaugural White Christmas Jazz Luncheon and Fashion Extravaganza sponsored by the Las Vegas Nevada Chapter of the Links Inc. Dec. 13 at the Rio. The event was a fundraiser for scholarships.

Average would be an improvement on Rebels’ night

The best the Rebels could do tonight was a C grade by the frontcourt, led by Chris Wood. The guards, the bench and the coaching were not even average.

Shared housing can help seniors

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about senior home-sharing programs? Since my father died last year, my mom, who’s 70, would like to rent out a room in her house for some extra income and for the companionship. Is this wise?

EDITORIAL: State GOP infighting

The story of Nevada’s Assembly Republican caucus is something between soap opera and slapstick. Amid the betrayal and mistrust are too many self-inflicted blows to the groin to count.

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