Bishop Gorman boys win state championship

Bishop Gorman beat Centennial by a score of 69-43 to win the Nevada Division I Boys Basketball Championship tonight at the Orleans Arena.

Armstrong lawyers: Justice Dept joining fraud suit

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong that alleges the former, seven-time Tour de France champion concealed his use of performance-enhancing drugs and defrauded his long-time sponsor, the U.S. Postal Service, Armstrong’s lawyers said Friday.

Cuba’s Raul Castro mentions possible retirement

HAVANA — Cuban President Raul Castro has unexpectedly raised the possibility of leaving his post, saying Friday that he is old and has a right to retire. But he did not say when he might do so or if such a move was imminent.

Pope clears decks with appointments, tweaks

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is clearing the decks of his pontificate, tweaking the rules of the conclave, finessing the religious rites used to launch the next papacy and making some eyebrow-raising final appointments before he retires next week.

Glance: GOP bills aimed to offset spending cuts

WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House last year twice passed bills to replace automatic spending cuts now scheduled to go into effect March 1. The bills, first passed on May 10 and then in an updated version on Dec. 20, both advanced by narrow margins with no Democratic votes. They were never considered in the Senate and did not carry over to the new Congress.

Connecticut mulls death certificate limits after Newtown

HARTFORD, Conn. — A town clerk told Connecticut legislators Friday that she’s been inundated with requests for copies of death certificates of Newtown school shooting victims and believes much of that information should not be released to the public.

Colorado teen on police radar before slaying arrest

GOLDEN, Colo. — An 18-year-old accused of kidnapping and killing a suburban Denver school girl was on investigators’ radar before his mother called to turn him in last fall, a detective testified Friday.

Deadly, dangerous acts play out on Strip

Thursday’s deadly shooting and car crash on the Strip that left three people dead is just the latest in a rash of violent incidents in the iconic resort corridor in recent months.

Horse advocates must wait for First Amendment ruling

There may or may not be too many horses on federal lands in the West but there’s not enough U.S. district judges in Nevada to deal with an appeal over First Amendment rights at wild horse roundups anytime soon.

‘One’ depicts pop star’s media ties

Cirque du Soleil’s new “Michael Jackson One” show plans to tap into the pop star’s years of being hounded by tabloid journalists.

New Michael Jackson Cirque show to celebrate artist’s fusion, beliefs

There will be two Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson shows, but the one coming to roost at Mandalay Bay will be “Michael Jackson One.” Cirque and Mandalay Bay executives unveiled the new show title with a brief ceremony and performance by cast members Thursday. The title reflects Jackson’s belief in unity and equality and his fusion of styles and forms.

Hiring pros for spring cleaning tasks? What to look for and what it should cost

When you hire a professional to handle a cleaning task, how do you know what he or she should be doing for the money you pay? For that matter, how do you know how much you should expect to pay? Here are some common spring cleaning and maintenance tasks that you might hire a professional to do – and some guidance for what these jobs should entail and cost.

High-tech homes make everyday living simpler

If you find yourself wondering how you ever got along before your smartphone, laptop and GPS, you’re not alone. Technology is so much a part of how we go about our days that we often take it for granted. However, in many cases, houses haven’t caught up to the same technological standards as the gadgets people carry with them 24/7. But that’s all about to change, as new ideas begin to revolutionize the way we view our homes.

Consumers, be aware: Know the facts when it comes to oil changes

With more than 300 million vehicles on the road today, motor oil is the lifeblood of any engine and can help protect and prolong its life, whether you’re driving a compact car, pickup truck or SUV. However, not just any motor oil will ensure the healthy life of an engine and, unfortunately, discounted deals for an oil change may not be such a deal after all.

Spring car shopping? Take care of financing first

Auto shows dotting the country paired with rising temperatures leave many people longing for a new car or truck. But purchasing a new vehicle is a complex process – one that doesn’t start with finding the right car, but with making sure your finances are in order. It’s important to plan ahead so there are no surprises during the loan application process that leave you stranded without options.

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