EDITORIAL: Early ESA numbers not as bad as opponents think

The opponents of Nevada’s new Education Savings Accounts, the broadest school choice program in the country, are dedicated to eliminating them as soon as possible by any means necessary.

 
Instagram star leaves social media, says it’s not real life

Essena O’Neill, 19, is leaving behind hundreds of thousands of followers on multiple social media platforms and quitting social media for good in an effort to highlight the very real fact that no matter what a doctored image may convey, nobody leads a “perfect” life.

 
Man armed with high-powered rifle in San Diego taken into custody

San Diego police on Wednesday took into custody a gunman who had fired at officers responding to a domestic violence incident after an extended standoff that prompted the nearby international airport to temporarily divert inbound flights.

 
86-year-old woman escapes car trunk after being abducted

An 86-year-old Washington state woman forced into the trunk of her car and taken to Oregon by a trio of teenagers managed to escape when the alleged kidnappers stopped at a store, authorities said on Wednesday.

 
Michelle Obama gives strong message on women’s rights in Qatar

First lady Michelle Obama told a conference in Qatar Wednesday that it’s time to confront ingrained cultural oppression of women, insisting that men also take up the cause of promoting girls’ education in their societies.

Comic book fest ready to get graphic at Clark County Library

Boom, smack, kapow — the 14th annual Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is set for 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

US officials say ISIS may have planted bomb on Russian airliner

Days after authorities dismissed claims that ISIS brought down a Russian passenger jet, a U.S. intelligence analysis now suggests that the terror group or its affiliates planted a bomb on the plane.

Stevens to acquire remaining 35 percent of Golden Gate

Golden Gate majority owner Derek Stevens was approved Wednesday to acquire the remaining 35 percent of the downtown Las Vegas landmark from Mark Brandenburg, whose family founded the casino.

Fontainebleau owners agree to cover up Strip eyesore

The owners of the Fontainebleau agreed Wednesday to cover up the rusty side of the unfinished resort, which has been an eyesore on the Strip for six years.

Girls region soccer postponed after rain

All girls region soccer has been postponed Wednesday after the City of Las Vegas closed Bettye Wilson Park following early morning rainfall.

Nazarian gets temporary OK to sell stake in SLS Las Vegas

Nevada gaming regulators granted temporary approval Wednesday for SLS Las Vegas visionary Sam Nazarian to sell his company’s 10 percent stake in the Strip resort to majority owner Stockbridge Capital Partners.

 
Friend of Charleston shooting suspect released on bail

A South Carolina man charged with hiding from federal investigators what he knew about a church shooting massacre his friend Dylann Roof is accused of carrying out was freed from jail on Wednesday, a source familiar with the case said.

Las Vegas winter water restrictions now in effect

Just in case the rain didn’t jog your memory, the Southern Nevada Water Authority reminds you that Sunday marked the start of winter watering restrictions in the Las Vegas Valley.

3 small cities in Nevada ranked as some of the worst in country

In a ranking of the best and worst of 1,268 small cities in the United States, three listed Nevada cities — Carson City, Sparks and Pahrump — finished outside of the top 1,000.

Miami Heat guard Gerald Green hospitalized

Miami Heat guard Gerald Green was hospitalized Wednesday for unspecified reasons, according to the team.

First Friday listings, Nov. 5, 2015

The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 6 at venues throughout the 18b Las Vegas Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Main Street.

9 places to celebrate National Candy Day in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

With Halloween officially over, if you’ve been searching for an excuse to feed your sweet tooth, look no further, because here’s something you can definitely sink your teeth into — today is National Candy Day!

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