Coroner says teen committed suicide using venomous cobra

The death of an 18-year-old man, found unresponsive in his vehicle in an Austin parking lot in July with an empty snake container, has been ruled a suicide committed using his venomous pet cobra, a county judge’s office and a news report said on Friday.

New bill aims to protect pedestrians in school zones

Center for Traffic Safety Research members commonly witness dangerous driving habits when they visit schools to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.

 
Utah judge lets lesbian couple keep foster child

A Utah judge on Friday amended a controversial ruling that would have forced a married lesbian couple to relinquish custody of their infant foster daughter within a week, instead scheduling a Dec. 4 hearing on the issue, local media reported.

Is Britney starting to warm up to the rest of us?

Did Elvis Presley ever light a public Christmas tree in Las Vegas? Did the Rat Pack? I can’t find answers to these questions, but I can tell you Britney Spears will light a 30-footer this Saturday at The Linq.

 
Penn. court reinstates Jerry Sandusky’s $4,900 monthly pension

A Pennsylvania court on Friday reinstated Jerry Sandusky’s pension, ruling that a state board had improperly stripped payments to the former Penn State assistant football coach after his 2012 conviction for sexually abusing boys.

Is Amazon Prime worth it?

An Amazon Prime membership costs $99 a year, or $49 for students, but it might make sense for frequent users who are looking for free shipping, video streaming and other rewards. If you’re wondering whether you should try Amazon Prime, take a look at this rundown of some of the benefits.

DraftKings, FanDuel file lawsuits over New York betting ban

Top daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel filed lawsuits on Friday to contest an order to shut down their online gaming operations in New York state, asking a state court to rule that the games are not illegal gambling.

 
Indianapolis pastor’s pregnant wife killed in home invasion

The pregnant wife of an Indianapolis pastor was shot and killed this week in what police are calling a home invasion. The victim was 12 weeks pregnant, according to CNN affiliate WXIN.

 
U.S. ‘reasonably certain’ that Jihadi John killed in drone strike

The United States announced on Friday it was “reasonably certain” a drone strike in Syria had killed Jihadi John, a British citizen who became the public face of Islamic State and a symbol of its brutality after appearing in hostage execution videos.

Vegas greatness, two or three days a week

Performing magic in a silly green dragon suit can get you some distance in show business, maybe even as far as the prestigious Fringe festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Bunkhouse Saloon returns tonight

It’s back! Almost four months after closing its doors at the end of July, the Bunkhouse Saloon is opening back up again this evening with a show featuring the return of Zach Ryan, who’s slated to share the bill with Evan Johnson and Paige Overton.

Planet Mazda donates car to veteran

Army Sgt. Aaron Timm applied for financial assistance through Operation Homefront to replace the transmission on his 1965 Ford Galaxie, but instead Timm was presented with a gray 2016 Mazda CX-5.

Dave Rice’s time is now

Questions about job security shadowed Dave Rice in the spring. The UNLV basketball coach was granted another year, at least, to find the right answers. Four months from now, he hopes to avoid a “Groundhog Day” scenario and the same questions.

NY college on lockdown after online threat of shooting

Marist College, a small private school 84 miles north of New York City, canceled classes and ordered a lockdown on Friday because of an online, anonymous posting that threatened a shooting on campus, a Marist spokesman said.

 
Mormons to resign from church in protest of gay policy

Hundreds of Mormons plan to resign from the church in Salt Lake City this weekend at a protest against a church policy barring the children of married same-sex couples from receiving baptism, organizers said on Thursday.

EDITORIAL: Have some horse sense

Everyone knows how to fix the wild horse problem across Nevada and the West, but no one wants to say it, much less do it.

8 Thanksgiving tasks for kids (leaving you time to relax)

All the cooking, cleaning, hosting, washing, baking, laughing and scrubbing is surely too much for one person to handle. Try giving your kids a little more responsibility and credit this year and see your to-do list shrink before your eyes.

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