Expect Alabama-Clemson CFP rematch, but Oklahoma can cover

Alabama has been a 14-point favorite over Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff semifinals since the beginning of December. But I took the Sooners then and I still recommend them now.

BLM says too much trash was left after Burning Man

Federal officials have informed organizers of the Burning Man counter-culture festival in Nevada that they left too much trash behind after the 2018 event.

Fuse is lit on Supreme Court, and controversy could explode soon

The Supreme Court began its term with the tumultuous confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, followed by a studied avoidance of drama on the high court bench — especially anything that would divide the five conservatives and four liberals.

Sex abuse case against retired American archbishop growing

The Vatican’s sexual abuse case against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has expanded significantly after a man testified that the retired American archbishop sexually abused him for years starting when he was 11, including during confession.

Man accused of killing California police officer arrested

A suspected drunk driver accused of fatally shooting the California police officer who pulled him over was captured Friday as he tried to flee back to Mexico, where he lived before illegally crossing into the U.S., authorities said.

Sears to close central Las Vegas Valley location

Sears Holdings announced on Friday that it will close 80 additional Sears and Kmart locations nationwide, including a Sears store in the Las Vegas Valley.

WNBA looks for new president, profitability in 2019

The WNBA said it has lost a significant amount of money over the last 22 years, including $12 million last season.

Nevada to receive $13.3M under settlement with Wells Fargo

The state Attorney General’s Office and Wells Fargo separately announced the settlement Friday, with Wells Fargo CEO and President Tim Sloan saying his company is making a “serious commitment to making things right in regard to past issues” while working “to build a better bank.”

Poll shows Americans support gene editing for health reasons only

Most Americans say it would be OK to use gene-editing technology to create babies protected against a variety of diseases — but a new poll shows they’d draw the line at changing DNA so children are born smarter, faster or taller.

Don’t overlook underdog Raiders in rivalry game with Chiefs

Raiders coach Jon Gruden told his team after Monday’s victory over Denver: “Fellas, we’ve got one game left. It’s against the team we hate the most — the Kansas City Chiefs. They hate us, too, so it should be a heckuva game.”

 
Raiders mailbag: Where does the team play during 2019 season?

The Raiders get an emotional win against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve. The game was potentially the Raiders’ last time playing in the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum due to a lawsuit from the city of Oakland.

Findlay Cadillac sales consultant is a true believer

Veteran Findlay Cadillac sales consultant Mike Waldman has put his money where his mouth is — numerous times, in fact. Waldman recently leased a 2018 Cadillac CT6; he and his wife have leased 10 Cadillacs in the past 15 years.

Trader Joe’s donates 10K pounds of food after store loses power

Severe storms caused a New Orleans area Trader Joe’s store to lose power, prompting the chain to donate more than 10,000 pounds (4,500 kilograms) of perishable groceries to a food bank.

Social worker leaves surprise $11M to children’s charities

Alan Naiman was known for an unabashed thriftiness that veered into comical, but even those closest to him had no inkling of the fortune that he quietly amassed and the last act that he had long planned.

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