Human body parts found inside ditched suitcase

San Francisco police on Wednesday discovered human body parts stuffed inside a suitcase that had been ditched on the sidewalk of a downtown street, officials said.

 
Seahawks’ Lynch breaks silence, lectures media at press conference

Unmuted Marshawn Lynch finally made an appearance at Super Bowl media availability Thursday after two other brief appearances in which his responses were “so I don’t get fined” and “you know why I’m here.”

Maloofs really want Las Vegas NHL team

Face-off for the Chicago Blackhawks-Los Angeles Kings game was just minutes away on TV when Gavin Maloof implored the packed house of hockey fans to jump on the Las Vegas NHL ticket deposit bandwagon.

 
Leukemia patient’s dad asks school to ban unvaccinated kids for fear of measles

School officials at a San Francisco Bay area district publicly responded to a call from the father of a 6-year-old boy with weakened immunity to close the door to students at his child’s school if their families opted out of vaccinations because of personal beliefs.

 
Feds seize $19.5M in counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise

Federal authorities and the National Football League have seized $19.5 million worth of fake sports memorabilia as part of a year-long crackdown on counterfeit goods, they said on Thursday.

Analysis: ‘Red’ states get bigger budget cuts under Obama

As Washington has tightened its belt in recent years, the budget cuts have sliced most deeply in states where President Obama is unpopular, according to an analysis of federal spending by Reuters.

Say what? A guide to legislative language

Carson City has a language all its own. Here’s a handy guide to legislative terminology that will help you understand what’s going on in the capital.

What a difference 2 years makes in Nevada

Some things have changed considerably since the last Nevada Legislature convened. Here’s some of the things that are different as the 2015 session gets underway Monday.

Man shot, wounded in southeast valley home invasion

A man is expected to survive after being shot during a home invasion at a southeast valley home Wednesday night, Las Vegas police said.

Fatal crash shuts down 2-lane stretch US-93 in Arizona

The highway connecting Phoenix to Las Vegas is shut down after a head-on crash that killed two people on Thursday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Farm animals find shelter at sanctuary

Farm manager Darren “Trench” Picone kneels down to pet Sarah, a 10-month-old calf, while working at V Animal Sanctuary. Like a 500-pound puppy getting a belly rub, Sarah licks his face in return.

 
Malaysia declares missing flight is accident; search continues

Malaysia declared on Thursday the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 an accident, clearing the way for the airline to pay compensation to victims’ relatives while the search for the plane goes on.

Literary Las Vegas: William Post

When the Civil War breaks out, 17-year-old Roy Fox is asked to use his knowledge of the area’s terrain to carry messages to Confederate leaders. His elusiveness in evading Union capture earns him the title The Gray Fox.

Canine time traveler takes to Oregon Trail in new book

The box hummed and a white light came from the edges of it. Ranger couldn’t look at the light but when he finally opened his eyes, he was in a dusty, loud place with big animals, funny smells — and a woman’s frantic voice. Someone was lost, and Ranger heard a familiar word: “FIND!”

Dancer famous for Prince Harry ‘naked liaison’ to strip this weekend

One of many ladies who partied with Prince Harry of the Kingdom of Great Britain a few years ago will be prancing around Las Vegas this weekend with the prince’s underdrawers, and then she will give lap dances to whomever pays in cash.

Things to do in Henderson Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015

Henderson calendar highlights this week include a performance by comedians Bobby Slayton and Kevin Pollak and Green Valley High School’s production of “The Little Mermaid.”

Utah teen forced to cover up shoulders during school dance

A Lone Peak High School student near Provo was told her dress must be covered up because it was too inappropriate for the Preference Dance at the school last Saturday.

Reid revives veterans compensation bill

A bill that would provide full benefits to retired veterans who collect both pension checks and disability payments was reintroduced in Congress this week.

Nevadan gambling addict lands prison time in credit card fraud

A former Nevada Transportation Department employee from Fallon has been sentenced to 18 to 48 months in state prison for his fraudulent use of a state credit card to support a gambling addiction.

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