Israel hits Iranian targets in Syria, F-16 crashes

In its most serious engagement in neighboring Syria since fighting there began in 2011, Israel shot down an infiltrating Iranian drone Saturday and struck Iranian targets deep in Syria before one of its own jets was downed.

Golden Knights remain a no-show on the tabletop

Because boys never outgrow their toys, I received a table hockey game for Christmas 2016. It came with the Maple Leafs and Red Wings. The Golden Knights still aren’t available.

Health fair highlights cutting-edge prosthetics in Las Vegas

Gumption and grace — integral to living in a new reality — were the hallmarks of amputees who milled amid industry professionals at the recent Hanger Education Fair at the RioHotel.

Helen Mirren on loving acting, gardening, not fearing aging

She’s played a gun-toting hit woman, a teacher from hell and, of course, Queen Elizabeth II. Dame Helen Mirren says that no matter the role, she has a sure-fire way to wind down from all that emoting. “I love to watch those home improvement shows. I used to love to watch ‘The Martha Stewart Show.’ I’d sit there with a note paper thinking to myself, ‘Oh, that’s how you clean windows.’

Native American church clashes with TSA over religious items

A wooden box carried an eagle feather and bone whistle, a gourd rattle and a feather fan — items that carry spiritual energy and are used in Native American religious ceremonies.

Seattle to clear past pot convictions, following San Francisco

More than five years after Washington state legalized marijuana, Seattle officials said they’re moving to automatically clear past misdemeanor convictions for pot possession — a step similarly announced by San Francisco last week.

Yu Darvish, Chicago Cubs reach $126M, sources say

A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that ace Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs have reached agreement on a $126 million, six-year contract.

 
Boulder City’s Coffee Cup earns place in hearts of diners

For nearly a quarter-century, the Coffee Cup has been synonymous with good eating and a sense of community. California transplants Al and Carri Stevens first fired up the grill in 1994, and decades later, they’re still at it — now with the help of their grown children, son, Terry, and daughter, Lindsay.

Bus crash in Hong Kong kills 18, injures dozens more

A double-decker bus crashed in a Hong Kong suburb on Saturday evening, killing 18 people and injuring dozens more, authorities in the southern Chinese city said.

Interior secretary promotes plan to improve big-game habitat

U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday that he’s taking steps to study and preserve habitat and migration corridors in Western states for big-game animals such as elk, mule and deer, a move that hunters and some experts applauded but that critics called an effort to cover up damage.

California vows to battle plans for offshore drilling

Commissions that oversee coastal lands and water pushed the Trump administration to leave California out of plans to expand offshore drilling, saying the state will throw up any barriers possible to prevent pumping and transportation of oil.

Arizona’s Lake Powell hit hard by drought, warm winter

One of the most important reservoirs in the southwestern U.S. will likely collect less than half its normal amount of spring runoff this year because of a warm, dry winter across much of the region, forecasters said.

Impact of Wynn’s resignation on Las Vegas Strip unknown

More than any other casino developer, Steve Wynn shaped the look and feel of today’s Strip. He brought size and luxury to the corridor, boosted tourism, sparked a megaresort building boom and accumulated billions in wealth.

Death of man who ran into Burning Man fire ruled suicide

The death of a 41-year-old man who ran into the flames during the burning of a towering wooden effigy at the Burning Man counterculture festival in Nevada in September has been ruled a suicide.

Coroner IDs Las Vegas apartment fire victim

He was Edward J. Delgado, 73, of Las Vegas, the Clark County coroner’s office said. He died of inhaling combustion products, and his death was ruled an accident.

 
Art can influence room’s design

The interior of a home conveys a visual narrative about the life and interests of its owners. Dorothy Willetts spoke these words at a panel discussion titled “Start With the Art” at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, held Jan. 28-Feb. 1 at the World Market Center.

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