Rough area calls these angels neighbors

On the lower end of Fremont Street, where the freshly painted face of the new downtown fades and human kindness can be a stranger, angels are where you find them.

Watchdog group jabs Reid over government waste bill

U.S. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada received a government watchdog group’s “dubious honor” as March Porker of the Month for blocking a bill to back inspectors general in their battles against waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement and refusing to provide a full explanation on why he did so.

House approves bill on merger reviews

The U.S. House approved a partisan bill last week that Republicans claim would help guarantee fairness in the government’s review of business mergers while Democrats warn it would gut an independent process that protects competition and consumers.

Sophia Loren dishes with fans at Venetian show

Film icon Sophia Loren charmed fans at The Venetian Theatre on Saturday with memories of her rise from war-torn Italy, personal struggles, two Academy Awards and the leading men in her life.

 
Chicago mayor announces new interim police superintendent

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has rejected three finalists recommended by the Chicago police board for the city’s top police post and selected the force’s current chief of patrol as the new interim superintendent, his office said.

 
4 wounded in Brussels bombings die; death toll rises to 35

Belgian authorities announced Monday that the number of victims from last week’s airport and subway suicide bombings rose to 35 and three more people swept up in police raids were being held on charges of participating in terrorist activities.

 
Ga. governor vetoes anti-gay religious liberty bill

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has vetoed legislation allowing clergy to refuse performing gay marriage and protecting people who refuse to attend the ceremonies.

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