Green Party drops bid for statewide Pennsylvania recount

Green Party-backed voters dropped a court case Saturday night that had sought to force a statewide recount of Pennsylvania’s Nov. 8 presidential election, won by Republican Donald Trump, in what Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein had framed as an effort to explore whether voting machines and systems had been hacked and the election result manipulated.

In like a lion: Dancers, pomp celebrate Lucky Dragon grand opening in Las Vegas

Dragon and lion dancers danced and marched past baccarat players to a staccato beat of drums and cymbals while gamblers snapped cellphone pictures Saturday as Las Vegas’ newest boutique hotel property, Lucky Dragon, celebrated its grand opening.

UNLV leader says presidential debate costs far exceeded estimates

UNLV President Len Jessup says university officials should think twice before hosting another presidential debate now that they know the pricetag for providing the venue for the Oct. 19 faceoff between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Official praises latest drone partnership in Nevada

The announcement last week of a new partnership between the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems, the governor’s office of economic development and Nevada State College has significant implications for commercial drone use in populated areas, a top official believes.

TUF 24 Finale: Johnson vs. Elliott — LIVE BLOG

Demetrious Johnson defends his UFC flyweight title against Tim Elliott in the main event of a loaded The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale card at The Pearl at the Palms. Follow all of the action with our live blog.

2016 Football Region/State Playoff Glances

Here are the playoff schedules (when complete) and results (when available) for the region and state football playoffs.

 
California mountain lion gets reprieve after alpacas killed

A Malibu mountain lion placed under a death sentence for killing nearly a dozen alpacas owned by a Malibu woman was granted a reprieve when the woman announced she wouldn’t act on a state-issued permit giving her the right to kill the animal.

Could Panthers’ loss of Gerard Gallant be Golden Knights’ gain?

Gerard Gallant, the successful coach of the Florida Panthers, was let go a week ago over philosophical differences. He appears to fit the bill for what Vegas Golden Knights general manager George McPhee is looking for in a head coach.

 
Fire tears through Oakland dance party, killing at least 9

Fire tore through an Oakland warehouse converted into artist studios during a late night dance party, killing at least nine people, and officials said Saturday that the death toll could rise as high as 40.

 
Chains and branded skin: California kidnapping case puzzles police

Three weeks after Sherri Papini disappeared, the question of whether she was dead or alive was answered when the young mother and wife was spotted waving frantically for help along a California freeway early on Thanksgiving morning.

Sage Kimzey strives for third title at NFR

Sage Kimzey could become the youngest millionaire in ProRodeo history and clinch his third bull riding world championship in as many years.

Nevada ACLU says state misleading parents by still accepting ESA applications

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has taken issue with the state treasurer’s office for continuing to accept Education Savings Account applications, two months after the Supreme Court had struck down the funding part of the program.

Donny & Dunn: How a country star has taken an Osmond’s advice

Ronnie Dunn was primed to receive some sage advice. That it arrived from Donny Osmond during the Las Vegas premiere of “Jason Bourne” at Caesars Palace was pure coincidence.

Smoke shop worker shoots, kills teen in southwest Las Vegas Valley

A teen was fatally shot by a smoke shop employee Friday night after he and two other youths entered the southwest valley store wearing masks, likely intending to rob the business, police said.

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