Express Scripts presses for expansion of drugs it won’t cover

Express Scripts, the largest manager of prescription drug plans for U.S. employers, is taking an increasingly aggressive stance in price negotiations with pharmaceutical companies after winning discounts on medications with a strategy introduced last year.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Arizona

The Rebels host third-ranked Arizona tonight at the Thomas & Mack. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.

OSHA regulations revised on reporting injuries, fatalities

OSHA regulations require covered employers to report certain types of workplace injuries and to maintain specific records of occupational injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 log. On Jan. 1, expanded reporting and recordkeeping rules take effect.

Police find head on Pa. road, searching for matching body

An aerial search for the embalmed body of a woman whose head was recovered this month along a lonely rural road was due to begin on Tuesday, police in western Pennsylvania said.

EDITORIAL: Share some Christmas spirit

’Twas the season of Christmas, and all through the land / Were signs and symbols some folks couldn’t stand. / The freshly cut pine many decorate with glee, / But don’t you dare call it a Christmas tree. …

 
Where do people live in the U.S.? — QUIZ

Nevada was the second-fastest-growing state in the U.S. between July 2013 and July 2014, after North Dakota. How much do you know about where people live in the U.S.? Take the quiz.

Sony threatens Twitter after users leak hacked emails

Sony Pictures Entertainment is threatening Twitter with legal action and is calling on the social media platform to prevent its users from posting emails exposed during the recent hack of the studio.

9 injured in drive-by shooting at Fla. basketball court

Florida police were searching on Tuesday for two people involved in a drive-by shooting on a basketball court that injured nine youths, including a 16-year-old boy with a critical head wound.

10 best cash-back websites

The internet is littered with cash-back sites and it’s difficult to know which ones offer the best rewards, so we’ve narrowed it down for you.

 
NASA wants to build a floating city above Venus

Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus — a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system’s most inhospitable planets. NASA is currently doing just that; floating a concept that could one day see a 30-day manned mission to Earth’s closest planetary neighbor.

Nevada has highest donation rate increase in U.S. after recession

Despite the economic crisis Nevada had to deal with following the recession of 2008, the Silver State managed to increase charitable donations more than any other state in the country.

Las Vegan named nation’s top senior golfer

Brady Exber of Las Vegas had a great year playing competitive golf and the 58-year-old was named the national senior amateur player of the year.

Woman admits to hitting man with car, leaving him in street

Police say the driver in a Springfield hit-and-run fatality admitted she found the pedestrian on top of her car when she stopped to check for damage, removed the man and left him in the street.

 
49ers say Michigan did reach out to Harbaugh

General manager Trent Baalke confirmed Monday that he was contacted by the University of Michigan to request an interview with San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh.

 
Judge: Mom who drove kids into ocean should be hospitalized

A South Carolina mother who drove her three children into the ocean off Daytona Beach should be involuntarily hospitalized for mental health treatment, a Florida judge ruled Tuesday.

Cirque performer injured in ‘Love’ finale

A Cirque du Soleil performer is doing well following an injury during The Beatles “Love” show finale Monday night, a show spokeswoman said.

Lawyer for accuser in Winston case says ‘fix was in’ for FSU hearing

The lawyer for Jameis Winston’s accuser says “the fix was in” when Florida State cleared the star quarterback of violating the school’s code of conduct. Baine Kerr, one of the woman’s lawyers, said the university did not conduct a fair hearing earlier this month.

Henderson brush fire causes smoke over valley

The smoke plumes you probably saw during your morning commute came from a brush fire at The Wash in Henderson, according to the city.

Mormon imposters sentenced to 7 years to life in prison

Two men who used the Mormon religion as a disguise to enter a Las Vegas home and commit robbery were sentenced to seven years to life in prison Tuesday.

Urban youths get outdoors education through nonprofit group

Instead of sidewalks, they trekked along a dirt trail. Instead of climbing stairs, they scrambled over boulders. On Dec. 6, the nonprofit Las Vegas Inspiring Connections Outdoors took a group of students who previously knew only city life on a hike in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation.

2014: The funniest things celebrities said in Vegas

I am an Elfman, so (like Santa) I enjoy punishing people who are naughty and rewarding people who are nice. But 2014 has punched a lot of people in the face, so let’s skip the naughty, and keep today’s column lighthearted for this end-of-the-year-list …

 
NYPD killer’s mom speaks out, apologizes for horror son caused

The mother of the man who killed two New York police officers has spoken out, apologizing for the horror her son Ismaaiyl Brinsley caused before taking his own life.

Airport attractions: Yoga, breweries — and slot machines

Having some time to kill at the airport may soon be something to anticipate. Particuarly if you like yoga, high-end restaurants, local breweries, gardens and a farmer’s market. And of course, slot machines.

Nevada lawmaker backs bill to allow bars to permit dogs

A Nevada lawmaker is proposing legislation to allow stand-alone bars to permit dogs to enter at the discretion of an establishment’s owner. Sen. James Settelmeyer says the bill being drafted for the 2015 Legislature was suggested by a constituent in Virginia City.