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Video game championship packs the Mandalay Bay Events Center

Thousands of fans packed into the Mandalay Bay Events Center to catch the North American League of Legends Spring Finals between two of the game’s longest-running teams, rivals Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and Team Solomid (TSM).

 
Brazil’s lower chamber OKs impeachment

For the second time in under a quarter century, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to open impeachment proceedings against a democratically elected leader.

 
At least 262 dead in quake-devastated Ecuador

It was supposed to be a family reunion to celebrate a young relative’s start of college. But the gathering ended in tragedy when a collapsing building crushed 17-year-old Sayira Quinde, her mother, father and toddler brother in their rusting Chevy Blazer.

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First Nevadan gets cutting-edge sleep apnea treatment

On April 8, Carson City resident Don Fox , who has has suffered from sleep apnea for at least a decade, received the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System.

 
Five things to know about the Boston Marathon this year

Happy birthday to the Boston Marathon, which turns 120 on Monday. (You don’t look a day over 90.) Here are things to know about this year’s running of the planet’s most venerable footrace:

 
‘The Jungle Book’ opens to a wild $103.6 million

“The Jungle Book” dominated the weekend box office, grossing a massive $103.6 million, and extending the Walt Disney Company’s success in transforming its animated classics into live-action hits.

 
UC Davis Chancellor called to resign over pepper-spray incident

The association that represents 240,000 University of California students statewide is calling for the head of the UC Davis to step down over the school’s public relations spending to clean up the university’s online image.

 
Over 40 dead, 11 still missing after deadly Japan earthquake

Eleven people remained missing Sunday in southern Japan from two powerful earthquakes that killed 41 people, as the U.S military announced it was preparing to join relief efforts and Toyota said it would suspend nearly all of its vehicle production in Japan.

 
Many still trapped after twin quakes kills at least 29 in south Japan

Two powerful earthquakes a day apart shook southwestern Japan, killing at least 29 people, injuring 1,500, trapping many beneath flattened homes and sending thousands to seek shelter in gymnasiums and hotel lobbies.

 
You can visit all national park areas for free this week — PHOTOS

If you were looking for an excuse to enjoy a walk in a national park, you’re in luck. In observance of National Park Week, from April 16 through 24, all park entrance fees for its 411 National sites will be waived.

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