PETA calls for boycott of ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ for alleged abuses

The organization that ensures animal safety in film and television productions said Wednesday it is investigating whether a frightened dog was forced into churning water during the making of “A Dog’s Purpose.”

High-rise collapses in Iran; 30 firefighters killed

Iran’s state-run Press TV says 30 firefighters have been killed in the collapse of a burning high-rise building in Tehran.

Former Rebels receiver Phillip Payne catches coaching bug at Western

Phillip Payne, a standout wide receiver for UNLV from 2008 to 2011, is in his first year coaching girls basketball at Western and hopes to use his experience to make a difference at his high school alma mater.

Department of Justice issues report praising Metro

The Metropolitan Police Department has made “notable and sustained efforts” to reduce its number of police shootings and increase its transparency and engagement with the community, a federal report released Wednesday concluded.

Henderson council proposes marijuana moratorium ordinance

The Henderson City Council moved a step closer Tuesday toward passage of an almost yearlong moratorium on all retail activity related to recreational marijuana. The council will vote on the Council ordinance at its Feb. 7 meeting.

City Council delays Badlands action until mid-February

The Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously and without discussion to push an application to put a multifamily housing development at the eastern edge of the Badlands golf course to its Feb. 15 meeting, at the request of developer EHB Companies.

Will we ever see another winning streak like UConn women?

The record-setting Connecticut Huskies have put together three women’s basketball winning streaks of 70 games or more under longtime coach Geno Auriemma.

LETTER: A great manifesto for the new hater

I didn’t vote for Donald Trump — or, for that matter, Hillary Clinton — yet I struggle with Mr. Hayden’s “do as I say, not as I do” logic.

LETTER: Victor Joecks’ recent commentary on early education doesn’t tell the whole story

Generally speaking, when children enter kindergarten ready to learn academically, socially, physically and emotionally, savings result from reduced spending in remedial care, retained grade levels and special education — and later in life through law enforcement, prisons, social work, welfare and other support services.

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