Pacquiao posts photo after surgery on Instagram

One day after undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, Manny Pacquiao took to Instagram to let his fans know he’s doing OK. Pacquiao suffered the injury during training for his world title fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and reinjured it during the bout.

Body parts found atop mountain in Nepal after earthquake, avalanche

Body parts are strewn on the slopes of a mountain in Nepal, and up to 300 people, many of them foreigners, are believed buried there by an avalanche set off by last month’s earthquake, an official said on Thursday.

 
Iran releases Maersk Tigris ship, crew safe

Iran has released a Marshall-Islands flagged container ship and its crew which were seized last month in one of the world’s major oil shipping lanes, the vessel’s operator said on Thursday.

 
Cavs apologize for ‘insensitive’ playoff promo video

The Cleveland Cavaliers have issued an apology after running a promotional video during Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls that made light of domestic violence.

Small Plates: Glutton

The downtown restaurant specializes in locally sourced produce, house-made pastas and seafood from the Northwest. It also has its own herb garden.

Local acting coach nominated for regional Tony Award

Director and acting coach Gerald Gordon was nominated for the new Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. Since arriving in Las Vegas in 1997, he’s had more than 5,400 students audition and accepted more than 850.

Festival celebrates 50th anniversary of Doolittle Center

The Doolittle Community Center has been neighborhood gathering spot and the core of the community for five decades. “It’s more than just a place for people to socialize at. Doolittle is a household name,” says Nicole Koerwitz of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Economic development group taps new CEO

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance board of directors voted Thursday to select Jonas Peterson as new chief executive officer.

Legislature approves slow start for UNLV medical school

A subcommittee approved Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget recommendation for $1.2 million in Fiscal Year 2016 and $7.1 million in 2017 to start development of the medical school, but not the $26.7 million needed to start operations in 2017.

Guardianship for blues great B.B. King rejected

An attempt to establish a legal guardianship for blues great B.B King was dismissed without prejudice on Thursday by Judge Jon Norheim.

La. Gov. Jindal to decide soon on GOP run for president

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal told Fox News on Thursday he will decide on whether he will seek the Republican presidential nomination once the state legislature concludes its current session next month.

 
Teacher accused of putting autistic boy in trash can

A special education teacher in Georgia is being accused of cruelty to children after an incident with an autistic second-grade boy.

1 wounded in east valley shooting

Las Vegas police are investigating an east valley shooting that left one wounded.

 
U2 ‘busks’ in New York subway for Jimmy Fallon

On Friday, U2 will make a long-delayed visit to “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” but New Yorkers have already seen a fair bit of what may appear on the show.

Your late-night snacking might be your brain’s fault

Late-night cravings affect millions of people, but it might not be your fault that you never feel quite satisfied no matter how many Oreos you eat.

2 Phoenix Suns players plead not guilty to assaulting man

Twin brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns both pleaded not guilty on Thursday to two counts each of aggravated assault relating to an incident after a local basketball tournament in January.

Influential travel writers group to return to Las Vegas for convention

The Society of American Travel Writers will return to Las Vegas later this year for the organization’s 60th anniversary convention, it was announced Thursday. The Downtown Grand will be the host hotel for the event.

The place where most young people want to work

While it may be hard to figure out what make millenials tick,there’s one thing that isn’t being questioned, where they want to work.

5 cheap, DIY projects to spruce up your home this spring

If the exterior of your home got a little worn down and neglected during winter, check out these easy do-it-yourself projects to spruce up your yard and home.

What do your baby’s cries mean? New listening device translates

According to the National Taiwan Normal University, researchers claim to have developed a listening device that can translate your baby’s cries into words, telling parents exactly what is causing unhappiness in your child.

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