Etihad, Qatar airlines work around US cabin laptops ban

Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are lending some passengers laptop computers and tablets to use on board following the U.S. ban on most electronics devices from being taken into the cabin on United States-bound flights.

Winds down power lines, flip semitrucks and ground flights in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

High winds on Thursday grounded airline flights, flipped semitrucks, toppled light poles onto cars and knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses throughout the Las Vegas Valley. NV Energy reported more than 48,000 people without power in Southern Nevada.

Volkswagen settles claims in 10 states for $157M

Volkswagen AG said Thursday it has agreed to settle environmental claims from 10 U.S. states over its excess diesel emissions for $157.45 million as the world’s largest automaker looks to move past the scandal.

Piece of shielding floats away from ISS

Spacewalking astronauts lost an important piece of cloth shielding needed for the International Space Station on Thursday when it floated away.

Original ending of ‘Frozen’ wasn’t so warm, fuzzy

Disney’s animated phenomenon, “Frozen,” may not have been a heartwarming tale of sisterly love if its creators stuck to the film’s original planned ending.

Burning Man tickets sell out in 30 minutes

Tickets during the main sale for this year’s Burning Man festival have sold out, with 30,000 tickets gone in about a half-hour.

UFC star Paige VanZant has something cooking

Women’s strawweight standout is making her return to reality television on an upcoming episode of “Chopped.”

Burglar stopped by baseball bat in Las Vegas

A Metropolitan Police Department officer fired one shot at a man who police said committed a burglary near Mountain’s Edge Park in southwest Las Vegas early Thursday.

NC lawmakers, governor announce deal to resolve ‘bathroom bill’ standoff

North Carolina Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said late Wednesday that they have agreed on legislation to resolve a standoff over the state’s “bathroom bill” through a replacement measure that still restricts LGBT nondiscrimination protections.

BOYS TRACK: Photo finish in 200 highlights Foothill win

Foothill’s boys track team had three runners finish within two-hundredths of a second in the 200-meter dash en route to victory in a three-team home meet on Wednesday.

1 dead after shooting near east Las Vegas elementary school

Las Vegas police were called about 8:45 p.m. to 4656 Van Buren Ave., near Owens Avenue and Lamb Boulevard, where a man who had been shot in the head was found dead.

Basic hands Coronado first Sunrise defeat

Dominic Opipari and Shane Spencer combined on a two-hit shutout, and visiting Basic knocked No. 3 Coronado from the ranks of the unbeatens in the Class 4A Sunrise League with a 3-0 win.

GIRLS TRACK: Mojave claims three-team meet

Ariyanna Ringgold won the 400-meter dash on Wednesday to help Mojave’s girls track team claim victory in a three-team meet at Western.

Silverado softball needs late theatrics to defeat Green Valley

Freshman Alezandria Guariglia hit a two-out RBI single up the middle to score Megan Johnson with the winning run as Silverado’s softball team walked off with an 11-10 home win over Green Valley on Wednesday.

 
Man accused of kidnapping said he feared girl’s suicide

Melvyn Sprowson took the stand Wednesday in his kidnapping and child porn trial. Acting as his own defense, he said he kept a 16-year-old girl in his apartment for about two months because he was afraid she would kill herself if he took her home.

COMMENTARY: Attractive Nevada tax climate lures NFL’s Raiders, other enterprises

Think about this for a minute. Mark Davis, the owner of the formerly Oakland Raiders, just saved tens of millions of dollars in future taxes. And every one of his players just saved a significant portion of their income by moving from California to Nevada.

LETTER: Donald Trump and his tax returns

This is the same newspaper that continues to demand the right to publish my retirement income because I receive a pension as a retired teacher.

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