Questions about government experience dog Ben Carson as HUD hearings loom

Ben Carson’s celebrated career as a neurosurgeon leaves no doubt about his medical credentials, but his lack of experience in government and public policy will be questioned at his confirmation hearings to be housing secretary in the new Trump administration.

Coen brothers making first foray into TV

The Coen brothers will make their first TV show, a miniseries titled “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.”

The science of flatulence not just about potty humor

The questions sound like the sort Bart Simpson might have asked to derail science class. But real-life scientists have created a hashtag – #DoesItFart – and a Google Spreadsheet that details the flatulence habits of more than 60 animals.

Coronado’s scrappy trap flummoxes No. 4 Foothill

Fourth-ranked Foothill turned the ball over 21 times, and Will Weems and Kennedy Koehler each scored 22 points as No. 5 Coronado claimed an 84-61 road win to take over first place in the Southeast League.

Short-handed Lady Rebels win third straight Mountain West game

First, it was Alyssa Anderson, starting her first game of the season and draining three 3-pointers in the first few minutes for UNLV. Then it was leading scorer Dakota Gonzalez.

Senate takes first step to dismantle ‘Obamacare’

The Senate early Thursday passed a measure to take the first step forward on dismantling President Barack Obama’s health care law, responding to pressure to move quickly even as Republicans and President-elect Trump grapple with what the replace it with.

UFC star Mark Hunt sues organization, Dana White and Brock Lesnar

UFC heavyweight star Mark Hunt revealed late Tuesday he had filed a civil suit against the organization, its president and his most recent opponent for conspiring against him to allow Brock Lesnar to skirt the rules and compete with the aid of performance-enhancing drugs.

Secretary of state candidate Tillerson calls Russia ‘danger’ to US

Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state promised a far more muscular approach toward the Kremlin on Wednesday, abandoning much of the president-elect’s emphasis on improving ties between the Cold War foes.

Denae Benites leads Bulldogs to dominant win over Mustangs

Led by sophomore Denae Benites, the Centennial flag football team controlled the momentum for a full 60 minutes Wednesday night as they defeated Shadow Ridge, 32-8 at home.

Allen Iverson signs on for Ice Cube’s new 3-on-3 hoops league

Ice Cube has dreamed about seeing his favorite NBA players come out of retirement. The rapper turned entertainment mogul is starting a 3-on-3 league for former professional basketball players.

Scientists say Earth’s moon 4.51B years old

It turns out the moon is older than many scientists suspected: a ripe 4.51 billion years old.

Koval Lane near the Las Vegas Strip is an embarrassment

Take a drive. Your car and you will be rattled so much your teeth will shake, pieces of tar will jump onto your car and your car will be thrown out of alignment.

The facts about a fabled pork project in Alaska

Thanks to the outcry over “the bridge to nowhere,” however, the bridge will likely never be built and anyone traveling to Ketchikan will be forever inconvenienced.

Ruben Murillo, president of the Nevada State Education Association, falsely portrays private schools as bastions of affluence that fail to produce improved student achievement.

Statistics are not the whole story, but they give an inkling why many parents would like to be able to enjoy a wide range of options for their children.

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