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Quashed report elicits call for higher education accountability

Nevada legislators and education watchdogs expressed alarm over news higher education officials buried a report amid fear it would reflect poorly on the system. The matter, they said, obstructs what many have long wanted: A higher education system with more accountability.

McGregor advises Aldo: ‘Toughen up’

After nearly two tense days of uncertainty, UFC officials revealed last Wednesday that injured featherweight champion Jose Aldo still intends to defend his belt against Conor McGregor at UFC 189 on July 11 at the MGM Grand Garden.

Former co-worker of theater shooter called to build insanity case

Public defenders are seeking to save Holmes’ life after the 27-year-old former neuroscience graduate student pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing 12 people and wounding 70 in the July 2012 shooting rampage.

‘Voluntourism’ may be doing more harm than good

Rapid growth in the multi-billion dollar volunteer tourism industry has prompted calls for tighter controls with concerns over exposing vulnerable communities to unskilled foreign labor and dodgy operators exploiting foreigners for profit.

State issues guidelines for private school scholarships

The Nevada Department of Education avoided angering the private school community on Monday when it issued temporary regulations to establish a new scholarship program for students to attend private schools.

 
Residents in L.A. suburb get a surprise: Ku Klux Klan fliers

Ku Klux Klan propaganda fliers were left in front of houses in a Los Angeles suburb over the weekend, the second such incident in southern California in a week to prompt homeowners to contact police with concerns, local authorities said.

Former Berkeley students sue university over sexual assaults

Three women filed a lawsuit Monday against the University of California, Berkeley, claiming they were sexually assaulted while students and the school did not do enough to protect them, attorneys said.

Clark County School District says no to pay raises

The approximately 40,000 employees who work for the Clark County School District will receive no pay raises in the upcoming school year as the district attempts to fill a $67 million budget deficit.

Raccoon teaches kit how to climb a tree — VIDEO

Our parents always tell us what to do. Sometimes, they even need to show us themselves. This trend apparently also applies to racoons.

Scattered showers in forecast this week

Scattered showers are in the forecast, brought on by a 20% chance of thunderstorms across the valley through the end of the week, National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Outler said Monday morning.

Swarm of bees attacks, kills Texas farmer

A Texas farmer who disturbed an underground bee colony while plowing a field died after he was stung hundreds of times by a swarm that attacked him, a fire official said on Monday.

 
Giants punter takes some kicks at Eagles QB trio

New York Giants’ punter Steve Weatherford targeted the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback corps of Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow during a radio interview last week.

 
NBC Universal dumps Donald Trump over immigrant comments

NBC cut ties with real estate developer and TV personality Donald Trump and the “Miss USA” and “Miss Universe” pageants on Monday for making comments insulting Mexicans when he began his run for president earlier this month.

Dispute between producer, venue closes Mo5aic’s run at Bally’s

Conflict between a show producer and venue operator led to the abrupt end of a residency by a cappella quintet Mo5aic at Bally’s. The vocal quintet opened June 5 in the second-floor Windows Showroom leased from Caesars Entertainment.

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