Report reveals felon allowed through TSA pre-check

The Transportation Security Administration allowed an individual who was a felon and former member of a domestic terror group through TSA pre-check at a U.S. airport last summer, according to a new government watchdog report.

Wichita State advances with 81-76 victory over Indiana

Guard Fred VanVleet tied his career high with 27 points and No. 7 seed Wichita State set up a long-awaited game with an instate rival by holding off No. 10 seed Indiana 81-76 on Friday in the second round of the NCAA Midwest Regional at Century Link Center Omaha.

 
Navy SEAL killed in California parachute accident

A U.S. Navy SEAL was killed in a parachute accident in Perris, California, near Riverside, a U.S. Navy official told CNN on Wednesday.

 
30 killed, 50 injured in Indian train derailment

At least 30 people were killed and 50 injured when an express train overshot a railway signal and some carriages went off the rails in a northern Indian state on Friday, officials said.

West Virginia holds off Buffalo for 68-62 win

Devin Williams scored 17 points and Juwan Staten added 15 in his return from a knee injury as fifth-seeded West Virginia held off 12th-seeded Buffalo 68-62 in a second-round NCAA Tournament game on Friday at Nationwide Arena.

Sources: Japan tax agency, Hong Kong join in reviewing Universal casino payments

TOKYO/BILOXI, Mississippi — Japan’s tax authorities have begun a review of how slot machine maker and casino developer Universal Entertainment accounted for $40 million in payments made in 2010 to an associate of the Philippines’ top gambling regulator at that time, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Study: Couples find strength in united social presence

By connecting to others socially as a couple, rather than as individuals, married men and women can avoid certain financial and other stresses, says new research headed up by the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Walking to honor veterans — PHOTOS

Pastor Walter “Chick” McGill, a Vietnam veteran, started walking in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., about 200 days ago and he hasn’t stopped.

FBI investigates Robert Durst’s possible ties to cold cases

The FBI is asking detectives across the country to dust off their cold case murder files and see whether millionaire heir Robert Durst could be connected to any other unsolved crimes.

Korean basketball team kicks American off team after fan backlash

Some basketball players sing along to the national anthem in South Korea, others stand in stony-faced silence, trying keep emotions in check. Changwon LG’s U.S. import Davon Jefferson chose to stretch and limber up. Big mistake.

What to watch Saturday in the NCAA Tournament

Can Ohio State upset Arizona, a 9½-point favorite and the No. 2 seed in the West? The Buckeyes can make this game interesting because of freshman guard D’Angelo Russell, who scored 28 points in a 75-72 overtime victory over Virginia Commonwealth on Thursday.

Move to raise Nevada minimum wage to $9 blindsides Dems

Republicans blindsided Democrats on a Nevada Senate committee Friday when they amended an overtime bill to raise Nevada’s minimum wage to $9 an hour, which would be a 75-cent increase for workers who do not receive employer-paid insurance.

Northern Iowa breezes past Wyoming, 71-54

Junior guard Paul Jesperson scored 15 points and senior forward Seth Tuttle added 14 points and nine rebounds as fifth-seeded Northern Iowa breezed past No. 12 Wyoming for a 71-54 victory in the second round of the NCAA East Regional on Friday.

5 ways to save money on Spring Break in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a popular spring break destination for couples, families and groups of friends. In fact, Sin City is predicted to be one of the top vacation spots for spring this year, reports the Los Angeles Times. Due to the warm weather, variety of activities and endless entertainment options, it’s easy to see why.

 
Dallas mayor rips Cowboys for signing defensive end Greg Hardy

The mayor of Dallas ripped into the Dallas Cowboys’ controversial signing of defensive end Greg Hardy — despite serious domestic violence allegations — and called the decision a “shot in the gut.”

Michigan State beats Georgia, 70-63

Forward Brenden Dawson scored all 14 of his points in the second half to help carry Michigan State to a 70-63 victory over Georgia in the second round of the NCAA East Regional on Friday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Arena.

Aaron Schrock under investigation for campaign expense accounting

Schock in recent days announced plans to resign, citing controversy surrounding allegations that he improperly accounted for travel and other contributions from donors and mileage reimbursements for a personal car he purchased with campaign funds.

 
Bail set at $25M for Suge Knight, who collapses in court

Los Angeles Judge Ronald S. Coen has sided with the prosecution and set rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight’s bail for $25 million during his bail review hearing on Friday.

Food critics ‘going public’ becoming a trend

So, you may have noticed that there appears to be a nationwide trend of food critics “going public” and allowing — even encouraging — photos of themselves to be published. If you have, you may have wondered if I’m going to follow suit.

“Pill Take Back” set for Saturday at Arbor View High School

Southern Nevadans looking for a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs have an opportunity Saturday at Arbor View High School, 7500 Whispering Sands Dr. in Las Vegas.

Kansas handles New Mexico St. 75-56 to advance to third round

Sophomore guard Frank Mason III scored 17 points, and No. 2 seed Kansas used balanced scoring and lethal 3-point shooting to defeat No. 15 seed New Mexico State 75-56 in Friday’s second round of the NCAA Midwest Regional at Century Link Center Omaha.

March Madness ratings break record on opening day

CBS and Turner are off to a great ratings start with their joint coverage of college basketball’s March Madness, as Thursday’s games produced the best-ever overnight rating for a first full day of action.

 
Obama calls for release of detained Americans on Iranian holiday

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday called on Iran’s government to immediately release three detained Americans – Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati and Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian – and to help find Robert Levinson, an American who disappeared in Iran eight years ago, the White House said.

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