Teams face off in Las Vegas for chance at culinary Olympics

Three culinary teams will compete this week for the honor of representing America in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or biennial international cooking competition in January 2019 in Lyon, France. The winners will be selected Thursday at Palazzo.

Gulbis focuses on kids, not back surgery, political decision

LPGA Tour star Natalie Gulbis has a lot on her mind. She underwent a fourth back surgery in September and will decide soon about whether or not to run for an open seat in Nevada’s third congressional district.

Woman shot in the head north of Las Vegas Strip

The victim was in critical condition at University Medical Center after being shot in the head about 5 p.m. Tuesday on the 1700 block of Fairfield Avenue, near the intersection of Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard.

 
LiAngelo Ball, 2 other UCLA players out on bail after China arrest

Freshman LiAngelo Ball, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, and two UCLA men’s basketball teammates were released on bail early Wednesday morning in Hangzhou, China, after being arrested the previous day for allegedly shoplifting.

Democrats ask court to halt recall efforts of Nevada senators

As Republican-backed recalls targeting a trio of Nevada state senators near the end of the signature-gathering period, Democrats are asking a federal court to halt the efforts before any special elections can be held.

Transgender woman wins spot on Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis has elected a black transgender woman to its City Council, another national first in what advocacy groups have described as a banner night for transgender people in public office.

MGM CEO praises bravery after shooting, sees small dip in Strip revenue

MGM Resorts International’s top executive on Wednesday told investors he was proud of his company’s team reacting to “an evil individual that made a decision to carry out a devastating act of violence” on Oct. 1.

French, Arab leaders to join for Louvre Abu Dhabi opening

French President Emmanuel Macron will join Arab leaders to inaugurate the new Louvre Abu Dhabi in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday evening.

Boyfriend of journalist killed on live TV wins Va. House seat

A former Virginia news anchor whose journalist girlfriend was fatally shot during a live broadcast in 2015 has defeated a Republican incumbent for a seat in the House of Delegates.

Oregon parrot’s screams for help draw 911 call

A deliveryman in Oregon who heard a woman’s screams for help had his wife call 911, but when a deputy showed up it turned out the screamer was a parrot, not a woman.

 
Snapchat set for major change after disastrous earnings report

After a disastrous earnings report that showed it’s not picking up new users as quickly as expected, Sanpchat said Tuesday that it’s planning a total overhaul.

Uber looks toward the sky, plans flying taxi

Commuters of the future could get some relief from congested roads if Uber’s plans for flying taxis work out.

 
Virginia elects first openly transgender state legislator

RICHMOND, Va. — A transgender candidate defeated an incumbent Virginia lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have restricted which bathrooms she could use.

Emotional Elton John marks AIDS foundation’s 25th anniversary

A teary and emotional Elton John celebrated the 25th anniversary of his AIDS foundation with a gala in New York City, raising about $4.4 million and telling the audience that they would end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

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