Bettors banking on Cowboys

When the stakes are highest, the quarterbacks typically get most of the credit or criticism. But running back DeMarco Murray is the main reason the Dallas Cowboys are back in the postseason for the first time in five years.

Despite defeat, Smith inspired to continue

He didn’t win another world title, but Ishe Smith left the ring in San Antonio last month with his dignity intact and the knowledge he’s not through as a boxer.

SuperContest kings are smart guys, not wise guys

On a 1-10 scale, I asked, with one being the guy in the Super Bowl office pool and 10 being Edward Norton in “Rounders,” where would he place himself and the group? “Eleven,” he said.

Ex-aide wants Ensign to come clean

He was once a Washington power player, a top aide to a United States senator making more than $160,000 a year. Today, Doug Hampton has no job, no car and no permanent home. He stays in the Las Vegas area with his children or a friend, and his most valuable possession might be his six cases of clothes.

U.S. health care worker possibly exposed to Ebola headed to Nebraska

A U.S. health care worker who was possibly exposed to the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone was expected to arrive for observation on Sunday at a Nebraska facility that has treated three Ebola cases, hospital officials said.

 
U.K. nurse with Ebola in critical condition

A nurse who is being treated for Ebola in a London hospital after contracting the disease while volunteering in Sierra Leone is now in critical condition, the hospital said Saturday.

Ravens defeat Steelers 30-17

The Baltimore Ravens shut down the Pittsburgh Steelers offense and advanced in the NFL playoffs with a 30-17 AFC wildcard victory on Sunday.

Man in critical condition after house fire Saturday morning

Clark County received reports of the fire at 5851 Meikle Lane about 6:50 a.m., and first responders saw the single family residence fully involved in flames, according to a fire department release.

 
Facebook founder starts online book club for 2015 resolution

Look out, Oprah. Mark Zuckerberg is starting his own book club. The “year of books” is Zuckerberg’s 2015 goal. The billionaire is known for his quirky New Year’s Resolutions.

Public records battle expected to resume at Nevada Legislature

Just as the swallows return to Capistrano every spring, the advent of a new session of the Legislature means that the long-simmering debate over access to public records will begin once again in Nevada.

New Nevada license plates encourage drivers to ‘Share the road’

A new series of specialty license plates will encourage motorists to “share the road” — a message made available by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles only possible because some other specialty plate had fallen out of public favor.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Simeon drains 10 3-pointers in rout of Gorman

Zack Norvell hit five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points Saturday to lead Simeon (Ill.) to a 75-45 win over Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team in the Cancer Research Classic in Wheeling, W.Va.

Nevada Assembly speaker rebukes Fiore for power move

Moving to quash a conservative GOP insurrection, Nevada Assembly Speaker John Hambrick on Saturday harshly rebuked Assemblywoman Michelle Fiore, telling her to stop playing “childish games” and undermining him by insisting she’s still Republican majority leader.

Woman found dead behind east valley business

A woman’s body was found about 5:57 a.m. Saturday by an employee of the business in the 3300 block of Nellis Boulevard.

 
Mike Huckabee to leave Fox News, explore 2016 presidential run

“There has been a great deal of speculation as to whether I would run for President,” Huckabee wrote. “If I were willing to absolutely rule that out, I could keep doing this show. But I can’t make such a declaration. I won’t make a decision about running until late in the spring of 2015.”

Panthers take Cardinals with 27-16 win

Cam Newton threw a pair of touchdown passes 1:32 apart in the third quarter as host Carolina pulled away to advance to the NFC Divisional Round.

Bishop Gorman routed in basketball tournament in West Virginia

Zack Norvell hit five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points Saturday to lead Simeon (Ill.) to a 75-45 win over Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team in the Cancer Research Classic in Wheeling, W.Va.

2 fetuses found on side of road, wrapped in blanket

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that the fetuses, both of them at least 20-weeks-old and fully formed, were discovered on Friday afternoon in the city of Fallbrook.

Faith leaders search for encouragement too

Words of inspiration and wisdom, even the abridged “aha” versions that suit our busy culture, are meant to push us on, soothe the soul. In these times, the world seems particularly eager to grasp at anything that resonates.

Stallone announces ‘Rambo 5’ title on Twitter

After months of speculation, Sylvester Stallone has finally announced the title for the fifth (and seemingly final) “Rambo” movie, “Rambo: Last Blood.”

Will Sandoval’s inaugural address be as ‘optimistic’ this time around?

On Monday, Sandoval will launch his second, four-year term with another pivotal inaugural address as he and his fellow Republicans take control of all state constitutional offices and both houses of the Legislature for the first time since 1929.

Metro looking for men in connection with armed robbery

About 6:30 a.m. Dec. 12, three men in their 20s robbed a convenience store near the intersection Eastern and Tropicana avenues, according to a Metro release.

Hearts Alive Village grows from child’s dream to help pets

“Even if every person in this country took in a pet, we’d still have too many unwanted animals,” Christy Stevens says. “We need to start educating children about what it means to humanely care for animals for their entire lifetimes.”

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