Federal tool details financial links between doctors, medical industry

A new tool can help patients discover how cozy their doctors are with pharmaceutical or medical device companies. The tool, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Payments report, was created under the Affordable Care Act to show the financial relationships that exist between doctors, hospitals and health care companies.

Nieuwenhuis fuels power surge in 51s’ 12-2 win at Tacoma

Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, and Brandon Allen and Alex Castellanos each hit a two-run homer to help the 51s rout the Tacoma Rainiers 12-2 in a Pacific Coast League game Thursday in Tacoma, Wash.

 
Court orders removal of Ten Commandments from Oklahoma capitol

After the Supreme Court’s week of high-profile decisions, Oklahoma’s high court made a stir of its own in a ruling that had a group of self-proclaimed Satanists and an ordained Baptist minister celebrating.

With three star QBs on his roster, Ohio State’s Meyer has nice problem

Ohio State is the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and its status would not change if only two of the three quarterbacks remained. It would seem impossible for coach Urban Meyer to keep Cardale Jones, J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller happy for the entire season.

Lightning sparks more small fires in Spring Mountains

Three of four fires in the Spring Mountains were put out, but two more small fires were sparked by lightning from overnight storms at and near Lovell Canyon, the U.S Forest Service said Thursday.

 
No assault charge for P. Diddy in UCLA incident

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has decided not to file assault charges against Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for his physical encounter with a UCLA football coach on June 22.

Woes linger for state health insurance exchange enrollees

The woes haven’t ended for enrollees who had first-year sign-up troubles through the state’s health insurance exchange. Officials with Nevada Health Link said Wednesday that some consumers sent the wrong paperwork to qualify for an exemption from a federal tax for being uncovered in 2014.

Baseball, hot dogs and … soccer highlight Fourth of July TV menu

After enjoying our national pastime and watching Joey Chestnut wolf down an insane amount of hot dogs Saturday in Coney Island, we can feast our eyes on the Women’s World Cup final between the United States and Japan at 4 p.m. Sunday on Fox (5).

Nevada ranked one of least patriotic states

In Nevada, parades and celebrations litter the state. In Las Vegas, fireworks fly from Strip rooftops and a decades-old parade takes over a small town to the southeast.

Regents plan investigation of Chancellor Klaich

The chairman of the Board of Regents is seeking an outside expert to investigate whether Chancellor Dan Klaich killed research critical of his administration.

Judge Ramsey recall case destined for Nevada Supreme Court

In a case that could be the first of its kind, the Nevada Supreme Court will be asked to decide whether a North Las Vegas municipal judge can be recalled from office by voters.

Man sentenced in 2009 armored car robbery

A Las Vegas man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for his part in the 2009 robbery of an armored car driver. U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey sentenced Arquarius Robertson, 31, of Las Vegas, to 14 years in prison, five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $36,320 in restitution.

Jason Kiser a fast learner at LVMS’ Bullring

Las Vegas resident Jason Kiser won four races last year as a rookie en route to the series championship in the NASCAR Super Stock class at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Bullring and has won four times this year and leads the points standings.

Metro seeks 2 people in connection with Craig Road shooting

Metro is seeking the public’s help in finding two people in connection with a June 12 shooting, the department said Thursday. At 11:48 p.m., police responded to a shooting on the 5200 block of Craig Road. A wounded woman was found inside the apartment and taken to University Medical Center in critical condition, police said.

Yankees might give part of A-Rod’s home run bonus to charity

Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are in negotiations designed at reaching middle ground in their standoff over the $6 million contract bonus due Rodriguez for hitting his 661st career home run.

Former UNLV athletic director Jim Weaver dies

Jim Weaver, who served as UNLV’s athletic director from 1992 to 1994 and later worked as the AD at Western Michigan and Virginia Tech died Wednesday in Blacksburg, Va., after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 70 years old.

Man killed in northeast Las Vegas home invasion identified

Police say Willie Pro, 33, and Tarneshia Harris, 29, also known as Tiffany Carter, broke into a house in the 3800 block of King Palm Avenue and were shot by a resident of the home.

Catholic priest on leave after camera found in church bathroom

An Oregon Catholic priest has been placed on leave by the Archdiocese of Portland as police investigate who placed a hidden camera, carefully disguised as an electrical outlet, in a church bathroom, the archdiocese said on Thursday.

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