New York congressman charged with insider trading

Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of New York was arrested Wednesday on charges he fed inside information he gleaned from sitting on the board of a biotechnology corporation to his son, helping family and friends dodge hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses when one of the company’s drugs failed in a medical trial.

Backlash follows announcement of new Oscar category

Big changes are coming to the Academy Awards, including the addition of a popular film award category and the promise of a shorter ceremony in an effort to combat declining viewership and criticisms that the awards are out of touch with the mainstream.

Boy robbed of $17 at lemonade stand, juvenile arrested in N.C.

North Carolina authorities arrested a juvenile Wednesday they say robbed a 9-year-old lemonade vendor of $17 at gunpoint, a stickup that prompted an outpouring of sympathy and donations for the young entrepreneur.

Faith Lutheran QB Sagan Gronauer commits to Idaho State

Senior Sagan Gronauer announced his commitment to Idaho State on Wednesday through his Twitter account. His commitment is nonbinding and Idaho State coaches cannot comment on him until he signs his letter of intent.

Investigation reveals North Las Vegas hospital ignored abuse

A state investigation into alleged abuse of mentally ill patients at a Southern Nevada hospital that serves the poor found staff ignored a patient with bruises and eye injuries who claimed hospital workers assaulted her.

Teachers Health Trust sued again, this time by claims processor

Complaint against health insurer administered by Clark County teachers union and the company hired to manage its provider network says the duo violated its contacts by presenting it with a four-year claims backlog.

Clark County PE teacher arrested after incident with student

A 42-year-old physical education teacher was arrested by Clark County School District police on Wednesday after failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an October 2017 incident with a student.

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle dies at 36 after cancer battle

“It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us,” the golfer’s wife, Briony Lyle, said in a statement Thursday. “He passed away peacefully at 8.20 p.m. last night having spent his final week among his family and close friends.”

Raiders’ Obi Melifonwu out again with lower body injury

Safety Obi Melifonwu was mysteriously absent for Tuesday’s workout. Raiders coach Jon Gruden provided some clarity Wednesday on why the 2017 second-round pick has missed the past two days.

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