Ravens, Ray Rice agree to settlement over backpay

The Baltimore Ravens have settled their grievance with former running back Ray Rice after terminating his $35 million contract five months ago in the midst of his domestic abuse case, the team said on Friday.

Cosmo casino workers, player booked in probe of mini-baccarat theft

Three men, including a Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas card dealer and floor supervisor, face felony theft charges after a mini-baccarat player was overpaid $60,000 in chips, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Chris Jericho reminisces over Tyson punch to the face

Mere mortals celebrate the anniversaries of their weddings and jobs, but WWE superstar Chris Jericho this week celebrated the fifth anniversary of Mike Tyson punching him in the face.

Republican candidates to debate in Nevada

Nevada in December will be the focus of the political world, or at least the Republican side, after the state on Friday was named host for an official debate of GOP candidates running for president.

Patriots, Colts preparing for all possibilities in AFC title game

When the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts meet in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass., there will be few surprises. The teams met in a divisional playoff game last January, a 43-22 New England home win, and again Nov. 16 in Indianapolis, a 42-20 Patriots victory.

2 wounded in shooting near downtown Las Vegas

Two people were hospitalized following a Friday morning shooting near a downtown apartment complex, Las Vegas police said.

 
Here’s the latest on terror threats around the world

French police arrested 12 people on Friday suspected of helping militant Islamist gunmen in last week’s killings in Paris, where visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry laid wreaths at two main attack sites.

 
NY Post says some of its Twitter accounts hacked

The New York Post said some of its Twitter accounts were hacked on Friday, in the wake of a series of inaccurate posts on the social network relating to the Federal Reserve, Bank of America and U.S. military engagement with China.

10 cheap fitness apps to replace your gym membership

If you’ve been slow to meet your fitness goals, it might be because you’re having a hard time getting to the gym — or can’t afford a membership. The good news is that, if you have a smartphone, you might not need the gym at all!

 
Chris Brown’s probation revoked after leaving LA County for concert

Singer Chris Brown’s probation was revoked on Thursday when a judge found he should not have left Los Angeles County to perform in San Jose without the court’s permission, but the entertainer was allowed to remain free at least until March.

Lori Harrigan-Mack bounced from “The Biggest Loser”

Former UNLV, Olympic gold medalist joins ex-NFL quarterback Scott Mitchell on TV weight-loss sidelines; Las Vegan Woody Carter makes it to final five.

Twist gets five diamond rating

Twist, the lofty realm of Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter, is the latest Las Vegas restaurant to receive a AAA Five Diamond Award. Twist joins repeat performers Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand, Le Cirque and Picasso at Bellagio and Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace.

Online payday lenders reach accord with regulators

Two online payday lending companies linked to a professional racecar driver have agreed to pay a record $21 million to resolve charges by U.S. regulators that they engaged in deceptive practices, the Federal Trade Commission said on Friday.

Seahawks not expecting repeat of opening night against Packers

The Seattle Seahawks may never have looked more like a defending Super Bowl champion this season than when they blew out Green Bay on opening night. To get a chance to truly defend that title, they’ll have to beat Green Bay again.

Sandoval proposes big boost in Nevada education funding

Gov. Brian Sandoval reiterated his pledge to education and the state’s youth Thursday and called on lawmakers to pass a huge tax increase to fund his plan, saying the future of Nevada depends on its ability to deliver an educated workforce to succeed in a modern, global world.

SCOTUS to decide if states can ban gay marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether states can ban gay marriage, delving into a contentious social issue in what will be one of the most anticipated rulings of the year.

Chicago Bears hire ex-Broncos’ Fox as new head coach

The Chicago Bears named John Fox as their head coach, the National Football League team said on Friday, just days after the turnaround specialist stepped down from the same role with the Denver Broncos.

 
GOP activists not enthused about Romney running in 2016

Mitt Romney’s declaration that he is considering a third shot at the White House was widely greeted with disdain at a national gathering of Republican activists on Thursday.

Packers’ Rodgers ‘probable’ for NFC Championship Game

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is listed as probable on the Green Bay Packers’ final injury report ahead of their meeting against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

 
Las Vegas model speaks to police about alleged Cosby assault

She says she was just 18 when Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion. On Wednesday, Chloe Goins, now 24, told her story to investigating officers of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Las Vegas police seek help in locating missing man

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a man who has several medical issues and may be under severe emotional distress.

BYU publishes ‘new standards’ on beards

Utah’s Brigham Young University, the Mormon Church’s flagship education institution, has for the first time issued guidelines on when students may grow beards without violating its rule that men must be clean-shaven.

 
‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ play adapted from movie now on Broadway

What happens in Las Vegas does not always stay there. “Honeymoon in Vegas,” based on the 1992 Nicolas Cage movie, arrived on Broadway on Thursday night with a winning dose of glitz and kitsch.

NCAA to restore wins stripped from Penn State

Wins that were stripped from the record of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno after the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal will be restored to settle a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania state officials, the NCAA said on Friday.

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