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Second suspect in Las Vegas pet shop arson captured in Indiana

A man accused of trying to burn down a pet shop with puppies inside was arrested in Crown Point, Ind., by a Chicago based FBI violent crimes task force, the Las Vegas Review-Journal learned late Friday.

Literary Las Vegas: James Bean

Stand-up comedian and casino host James Bean was “on the precipice” of suicide in the spring of 2004. “There I was, failed marriage, struggling father, floundering career in comedy, and absolutely no one to talk to,” he writes in his new book, “When the Humor is Gone.” Bean was well aware of the irony “of me being a comedian, bringing joy and laughter to so many when my own life was in turmoil and despair.”

‘Josephine’ told in be-bopping style as if Baker was singing the tale

Patricia Hruby Powell’s children’s book “Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker” is written almost like scat: quick lines, be-bopping here and shooby-loobing there, rising and falling as though Josephine Baker herself was singing the story. It’s infectious, even in the sad parts. Your little one might not notice that hoppity-bop but once you do, you won’t be able to not see it.

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September new trial date for Harmon Hotel construction-defect case

A judge said Friday she would begin trial “on or about” Sept. 22 over construction defects at CityCenter’s unfinished Harmon Hotel. The case faces a December deadline mandated by Nevada’s rule that trials must start within five years after filing or face dismissal.

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Meet Mike Jaime: 62 years old, 5 feet, 8 inches and 208 pounds.

Finish up fruit tree pruning now

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Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Feb. 11-17

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to Viewpoints, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Warmer weekend ahead for Las Vegas

While the eastern portion of the country is trapped under feet of snow and icicles, Las Vegas residents will likely be pulling sandals and shorts out of their closets this weekend.