Donation reopens Death Valley visitors center during shutdown

Thanks to a donation by the Death Valley Natural History Association, the Furnace Creek Visitor Center has reopened despite the partial federal government shutdown, now in its second week.

WWE interviewer ‘Mean Gene’ Okerlund dies at 76

Eugene “Mean Gene” Okerlund, who interviewed pro wrestling superstars “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan and became a ring fixture in his own right, has died. He was 76.

Former Menzies’ recruit Bland pleads guilty in NCAA corruption case

A former assistant basketball coach for the University of Southern California pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit bribery, admitting he accepted $4,100 in cash to steer players at the school to certain financial advisers and business managers.

Should Las Vegas host an NHL Winter Classic game? — POLL

“I think these games are great for the sport,” Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt said. “I love the traditional matchups like this, but at the same time, it would be nice to see a Golden Knights game.”

Marine shot to death in Washington, DC, barracks

A 20-year-old U.S. Marine from Minnesota was killed in a shooting at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., his mother said Wednesday.

Safety, storage are biggest issues for new gun owners

Firearms have long been part of America’s gift giving tradition, and no doubt many of you either received or made a gift of a firearm as part of your holiday celebrations. The question now is, “what are you going to do with it?”

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Brisbane to focus on Australian Open

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Brisbane International on Wednesday to focus on being ready for the Australian Open, which will be his first competitive tournament since a knee injury forced him to retire from the U.S. Open semifinals in September.

Troy Tulowitzki agrees to 1-year deal with Yankees

The New York Yankees have obtained a low-cost infield replacement, agreeing to a one-year contract with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for the major league minimum $555,000, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Las Vegas hospital raises awareness about Medicaid repayments

A video of a swaddled baby, hooked up to breathing tubes, his tiny fingers and toes poking out from underneath a wrap, leads the homepage of the Every Baby Counts Nevada campaign site.

 
Texas mascot Bevo charges Georgia bulldog Uga at Sugar Bowl

The Texas football program’s mascot, a large white and brown longhorn steer named Bevo, caused a stir at the Sugar Bowl on Tuesday when it knocked down its barricade and briefly charged in the direction of Georgia’s mascot , a bulldog name Uga.

Joe Biden most credible Democrat candidate, Andrew Cuomo says

Of all the Democrats considered potential candidates for president in two years, former Vice President Joe Biden makes the “best case,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.

Driver who killed 7-year-old Houston girl remains on loose

Authorities are searching for a driver who fired several shots into a car carrying a family in the Houston area, killing a 7-year-old girl and wounding the child’s mother.

Assault rifle ban goes into effect in Washington state

Washington on Tuesday joined a handful of other states that ban anyone under 21 from buying a semi-automatic assault rifle after voters passed a sweeping firearms measure in November that has drawn a court challenge from gun-rights advocates.

Russia to allow US access to ex-Marine held on spying charges

The Russian government said Wednesday it has allowed an American citizen held on espionage charges to have access to U.S. officials seeking answers about his arrest.

Facebook apologizes for temporary ban on evangelist Graham

Facebook has apologized for temporarily banning North Carolina evangelist Franklin Graham from its platform over a 2016 post about the state’s “bathroom bill.”

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