Ariz. Boy Scout dies in zip line accident

An Arizona teen is dead after an accident involving a zip line. A spokesman for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said the 15-year-old was participating in a Boy Scout troop activity at a private residence at the time of the accident.

Gaming industry wants AG nominee questioned on illegal betting

The chief lobbyist for the casino industry is urging the Senate to gauge Loretta Lynch’s commitment to enforce laws against illegal betting before it votes on her nomination to become attorney general.

 
Army sergeant released by Taliban to be charged with desertion

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who disappeared from his base in Afghanistan in 2009 but was released last year in a prisoner swap with the Taliban, will be charged with desertion, according to NBC.

Coroner says 91-year-old died from November wreck

A 91-year-old driver whose injuries initially were not considered life threatening after a November wreck died a week later, Las Vegas police said Monday.

15 things casual fans need to know about Super Bowl XLIX

NFL diehards are anticipating an evenly matched affair between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Casual fans, meanwhile, may simply be prepping for funny commercials and the halftime show featuring Katy Perry. For the latter group, we’re here to help.

 
Facebook is blaming last night’s outage on its own technicians

Facebook went offline across much of the world for 45 minutes late Monday. Some users also found it difficult to access photo-sharing app Instagram. Facebook blamed its own technicians for the problem, while others pointed to hacking group Lizard Squad.

 
Sen. John McCain praises war film ‘American Sniper’

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., added his name to the many voices weighing in on “American Sniper,” praising Clint Eastwood’s story of Chris Kyle and his experience in Iraq while taking aim at the movie’s critics.

How to know if you can really write off that donation

Making a donation to a charity is a great way to fill up on feel-good energy, but there might be an additional benefit, too: tax savings. But don’t get too excited just yet: Not all donations can be deducted and not all charitable organizations qualify.

UNLV heads north to face struggling UNR

A shocking upset win at UNLV on Jan. 7 looked as if it might be the type of victory that could catapult a struggling UNR program back to respectability. That hasn’t exactly happened.

 
New ISIS video threatens Japanese, Jordanian hostages

A video file posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS hostage Kenji Goto: He and a captive Jordanian military pilot will be killed in the next 24 hours if Jordan doesn’t release a convicted would-be suicide bomber.

Man stung 150+ times in bee swarm

A man is being treated after a swarm of bees attacked him in Jupiter Farms, Fla., according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Vegas clubs sign new DJs for 2015

The dust has finally settled. The Wynn, Hakkasan and Light Group have officially announced which global DJ stars have signed contracts to perform exclusively at their clubs in 2015.

Actress Brenda Strong has ‘The Other Talk’

Fifty is a major milestone in a woman’s life: from physical changes, to becoming an empty-nester, to new homes or careers, it can be a time to re-focus on one’s self and gain a new sense of freedom. During this time, one change that women may not anticipate is postmenopause.

Domestic oil production bolsters trucking, economy

Every day, we pass by at least one truck delivering goods across our country. It probably barely registers, as this is a common sight — and no wonder. Nearly three-quarters of all the goods delivered in America are transported by truck. In Nevada, we are even more reliant on trucking, with 94 percent of our goods delivered by truck.

EDITORIAL: Parents need trigger law to hold low-performing schools accountable

School accountability has improved in Nevada in recent years. High-performing schools can be rewarded with more autonomy, while low-performing schools can be hit with a “turnaround” designation that requires administrative and staff replacements. And teacher tenure has been reformed to make it possible to push ineffective instructors out of public education.

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