The World Series of Poker final nine: Player profiles

Jesse Sylvia was down his last 4 million chips on Day 7 when he rallied back into contention. By the time the field was cut from 27 to the final nine, Sylvia, who is originally from Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., jumped into the chip lead.

Wounded Marine from Henderson gets home to help rebuild life

A Marine who has undergone 22 surgeries and lost a leg since being critically wounded in an explosion in Afghanistan is getting a big boost in rebuilding his life in Nevada.

Nevada Day Parade draws thousands to capital city

More than 35,000 people turned out in Carson City to celebrate Nevada’s 148th anniversary, America’s military heritage and catch up with friends during a good old-fashioned Nevada Day Parade that featured bands, beauty queens, planes and politicians.

Panicking cow kills Palestinian in Muslim feast

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) – A panicking cow killed a Palestinian man who was trying to slaughter the beast on Saturday during the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha, a Gaza health official said.

Gun found inside book donated to Indiana library

VALPARAISO, Ind. – An employee at a northwest Indiana library found a gun inside a hollowed-out book donated to the branch.

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