Defining quality of life for terminal patients is important, says doctor

Doctors and family should ask terminal patients about their wishes regarding quality of life, advocates Dr. Atul Gawande, author of”Being Mortal.” Such a conversation will mean less suffering and clarify goals for patient care.

State lawmakers removed from Nevada confidentiality bill

A proposed amendment to a bill that would have added Nevada lawmakers to the classes of public officials who could ask a court to make public records identifying their addresses and other personal information confidential was withdrawn Wednesday.

Jury seated in Bill Cosby sex assault case

The jury that will hear the sex assault case against Bill Cosby will include two blacks among its 12 members.

Las Vegas council candidate files complaint against Beers’ campaign

The campaign of Ward 2 City Council hopeful Steve Seroka filed a complaint this week with the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office alleging opponent Bob Beers’ “Cheers for Beers” is an unregistered political action committee.

Fiore has fundraising push before Las Vegas city elections

It’s a fundraising fight to the finish for several races for city offices in the Las Vegas Valley, as candidates continue to rake in dollars before June 13 runoff elections.

Press corps on Trump trip hearing little from the president

Some 60 to 80 journalists are traveling with President Donald Trump on his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Rome, Brussels and Sicily. But Trump has failed to give a press conference and has scheduled none.

Dual-credit bill gets OK from Nevada governor

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a bill requiring school districts to offer dual credit courses to high school students so they can simultaneously pursue higher education degrees and certifications. He also signed a bill extending the statute of limitations, giving victims of child sexual abuse more time to sue perpetrators.

Ariana Grande cancels tour through June 5 after Manchester attack

Ariana Grande’s scheduled concerts in Europe through June 5 – including two in London on Thursday and Friday – have been canceled in the wake of the deadly terrorist bombing at her show in Manchester. The singer’s Dangerous Woman tour was to have taken her to Belgium, Poland, Germany, and Switzerland.

Playboy model pleads no contest for body-shaming gym photo

A Playboy centerfold pleaded no contest Wednesday to misdemeanor invasion of privacy for secretly snapping a photo of a naked 71-year-old woman in a locker room and posting it online with a mocking comment.

 
Carrie Fisher would have been central figure of next ‘Star Wars’ movie

Late actress Carrie Fisher was supposed to be the leading force of the ninth film in the “Star Wars” saga, plans derailed by her sudden death last year, Lucasfilm Ltd president Kathleen Kennedy said in an interview published on Wednesday.

Las Vegas to be tested on ability to sustain prosperity

Las Vegas has about $15 billion worth of construction projects that are planned, proposed or under construction, Jeremy Aguero, a principal at Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis said on Wednesday, speaking at an event sponsored by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance.

Step up your grill game with these tools

You’ve no doubt got a decent set of tools and maybe a charcoal lighter, but there are lots and lots of things out there that could make your grilling experience so much better. Here are a few of them.

Nevada Senate panel hears bill on internet privacy rules

Internet providers and website operators would have to provide notices on what information they gather from Nevada consumers and how that information is shared under a bill heard Wednesday by a Senate committee.

Mb Steakhouse, Sparrow and Wolf open in Las Vegas

Sparrow + Wolf, from chef Brian Howard, formerly of Comme Ca, Bouchon and Alize, opened last week with a lion dance by the Lohan School of Shaolin Las Vegas and a traditional blessing, a nod to its Chinatown location.

Spice up your barbecue with international flavors

Forget the battle over tomato vs. vinegar-based vs. white mayonnaise-based barbecue sauces. Today’s grillers — or barbecuers if you’re not a terminology purist — are borrowing from other cuisines, introducing a world of flavor into their creations.

Final words: Tight lines and good hunting

For almost 13 years and 598 columns, I have lived the dream of writing about the outdoors. I have shared not only the thoughts and emotions accompanying my children’s hunting and fishing exploits but also those of others.

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