Governor grants pardon only to retract hours later

Gov. Jerry Brown retracted the pardon issued to Glen William Carnes, which the governor’s spokesman Evan Westrup said was based on a court-issued certificate of rehabilitation.

Free Christmas trees, from surprise source, fuel holiday cheer

Throngs of Las Vegas Valley residents flocked to a county park Wednesday to pick up free Christmas trees left there anonymously. By the end of the day, the secret Santa was known.

 
Gunman opens fire amid Christmas mall shopping

A man opened fire inside a New Orleans-area mall still busy with shoppers on Christmas eve, killing a man before he was taken into custody, police said on Wednesday.

Things to do in Henderson Dec. 25-31, 2014

Henderson calendar highlights this week include a performance by magician Rick Thomas at the South Point.

‘Lollipop Monster’s Chrtistmas’ shares warmth of season

Every home, it seems, contains a Gimme Monster at some point or other during the holidays. When that happens, you need “The Lollipop Monster’s Christmas.”

Chinese university bans Christmas; shows propaganda instead

A university in northwestern China has banned Christmas, calling it a “kitsch” foreign celebration unbefitting of the country’s own traditions and making its students watch propaganda films instead, media said on Thursday.

More companies award bonuses, throw holiday parties

Yes, Vegas, there is a Santa Claus. And it’s your boss. More companies are awarding bonuses and throwing holiday parties in a sign that the recovering economy is gathering strength. Credit an improving economy for employers acting more like Santa Claus than Scrooge.

Body found on fire behind Los Angeles 7-Eleven

A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found burning in front of a Los Angeles 7-Eleven.

Caramel apples recalled amid listeria contamination, deaths

A Missouri firm is recalling its Happy Apple brand caramel apples because of the potential that they could be contaminated with listeria. The recall comes after at least three deaths and at least 29 illnesses in 10 states have been linked to an outbreak of the deadly bacteria.

 
Santa has reached Las Vegas, and the rest of the world

Volunteers at the North American Aerospace Defense Command pretended to monitor Santa Claus as he made his storybook Christmas Eve flight, saying they used the heat signature from Rudolph’s nose to “track” St. Nick over spots ranging from Australia to the Americas.

UFC continues to raise its global presence

Ultimate Fighting Championship, the Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts promotion and media organization, is continuing to boost its global presence for 2015 after staging a record 22 live fight events outside the United States in 2014.

Chinese man who secretly steals women’s underwear exposed

The man, surnamed Tang and in his 30s, admitted to having mental problems since he was young and that he did not know how long he had been obsessed with women’s undergarments, reports said.

 
CDC: Atlanta lab technician may have been exposed to Ebola

A laboratory technician for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been placed under observation for possible exposure to the deadly Ebola virus due to an apparent mix-up in lab specimens, the Atlanta-based agency said on Wednesday.

 
You can now stream ‘The Interview’ online

Amid a swell of controversy, backlash, confusion and threats, Sony Pictures broadly released “The Interview” online Wednesday — an unprecedented counterstroke against the hackers who spoiled the Christmas opening.

 
ISIS did not shoot down plane, U.S. says

After a Jordanian military plane crashed over Raqqa province in Syria, ISIS took the pilot hostage, Jordan’s state-run news agency Petra said.

Uber driver charged with rape held without bail

Alejandro Done, 46, of Boston, waived his right to a dangerousness hearing in Cambridge District Court and will be held until his next scheduled court hearing Jan. 26.

Las Vegas might be gifted a dry, colder Christmas Day

Surprise! Las Vegas Valley won’t be getting snow on Christmas Day, but the nearby mountains might get some, according to the National Weather Service.

 
St. Louis mayor urges calm after police kill armed teen

The mayor of the St. Louis suburb of Berkeley urged calm Wednesday after a white police officer killed a black 18-year-old who police said pointed a gun at him, reigniting tensions that have lingered since the death of Michael Brown in neighboring Ferguson.

Battle over fees could bite local horse players

The Nevada Pari-Mutuel Association is in a battle with NY Racing Association over signal fees. Could lose Aqueduct on Jan. 1.

A children’s hike during the holidays can build lasting memories

Careful as you may be in choosing Christmas gifts for your children, it’s a rare gift that won’t eventually be broken, outgrown or worn out. But good memories can last a lifetime, and those few days after Christmas morning, but before school resumes, offer an unparalleled opportunity to build those memories along the trails of Southern Nevada

Christmas a big day for 22-member polygamous family in Vegas

It would be easy to assume that the holidays are a chaotic time of year for a family of 22, composed of one dad, four moms and 17 children. But the Browns, the polygamist family featured on TLC’s reality show, “Sister Wives,” said Wednesday that Christmastime in their households is more like organized chaos.

Las Vegas HOA corruption trial stays in Las Vegas

A federal magistrate judge issued a decision Wednesday denying a defense bid to move the homeowners association corruption trial out of Las Vegas.

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