Las Vegas law firm seeks public records related to Question 1

The law firm filed a massive public records request Monday in pursuit of communication between several state agencies, police departments, the FBI and the National Rifle Association.

Man convicted of murder in death of Etan Patz, boy missing since 1979

A former store clerk was convicted Tuesday in one of the nation’s most haunting missing-child cases, nearly 38 years after 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared while heading to his school bus stop.

 
Lance Armstrong loses bid to block $100M lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday refused to block the government’s $100 million lawsuit against Lance Armstrong, putting the former cyclist on course for trial in a 2010 case stemming from his performance-enhancing drug use.

Suspect in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting lied about his record on job form

The man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport lied about his criminal record on his application to be a security guard in Alaska, and was fired after only a few months on the job because of the state of his mental health.

 
NBA changing D-League name to Gatorade League

The NBA Development League is changing its name starting next season to the NBA Gatorade League, a deal that will include a rebranding that will affect the league logo, basketballs, jerseys, on-court signage and digital properties.

First Friday to feature “March for Art” theme

The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5-11 p.m. March 3 at venues throughout the Arts District, near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Main Street. Live entertainment, artists’ booths, food vendors and more are planned. The event is set to include artists, the artisan bazaar, food trucks, music and a live painting exhibition. The streets surrounding the block that includes Art Square, 1025 S. First St., are set to close for tents and trucks with food, art and music. The theme for the show is “March for Art.”

Secret Service director Joseph Clancy retiring – again

Director Joseph Clancy came out of retirement more than two years ago to take over the embattled agency amid a series of embarrassing scandals and security missteps.

Abuse among dating teens is tough to detect, adults warned

Teenage abuse and assault victims tend to be less likely than adults to ask for help, said Annette Scott, director of advocacy at S.A.F.E House in Henderson.

 
Ethel M Chocolates lights up for love — VIDEO

Ethel M Chocolates is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a romantic display of sparkling lights during their third annual Lights of Love.

After yearlong hiatus, Playboy brings back nudity

On Monday, a year after publishing its first nudity-free issue, Playboy announced it would once again run pictures of naked women.

Toshiba in tumult as CEO resigns amid projected loss of $6.3B

Toshiba Corp.’s chairman resigned Tuesday after the company logged such massive losses in its nuclear business that it must sell its lucrative computer-chip business to avoid going belly-up.