The 2009 NBA All-Star Uniform Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Here's what the league's best ballers will be sporting in Phoenix on February 15.
News
Havel's condition still serious, complications possible: doctor Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Former Czech president Vaclav Havel remained in serious condition in intensive care Monday, a week after being hospitalised with severe respiratory problems, one of his doctors said.
Havel remains serious in Prague hospital: doctor Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Former Czech president Vaclav Havel remained in serious condition in intensive care Sunday nearly a week after being hospitalised with severe respiratory problems, a doctor said.
Receding: New ground in care of mentally ill Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Budget cuts will likely wipe out innovation, undo recent strides. Two years ago, a national group lauded Clark County for helping secure treatment for mentally ill people charged with nonviolent crimes.
SIX QUESTIONS FOR Randall Walker Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
CLARK COUNTY DIRECTOR OF AVIATION . Since 1997, Randall Walker has directed McCarran International Airport through tremendous growth. At the airport?s peak, in 2007, more than 47 million passengers flew through McCarran, up from 30.3 million in Walker?s first year. In the fall, the airport completed the final wing of Terminal 1?s fourth concourse and construction recently began on Terminal 3, which is scheduled to open in mid-2012.
Economy thins ECHL?s ice Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Attendance at minor league hockey games is down, and two teams are no more. Supposedly the abbreviation ?ECHL,? as in the hockey league in which the Las Vegas Wranglers participate, stands for nothing.
Movie festival spans Vegas Valley, and Jewish sects Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
After wandering in the desert for the past year or so, the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival has finally found a home.
Hardly a national priority Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Funding for local mob museum is inappropriate request when it comes to stimulus bill. The mob museum that Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman wants funded with $55 million from a national stimulus bill has become a nonstop publicity machine.
?Ultimate exit interview? Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Bush concedes errors but doesn?t come clean on his mistake-prone presidency. President George W. Bush conducted his final news conference Monday, an event he called ?the ultimate exit interview.? He was part reflective, part humorous and part defiant. And, yes, he was still in denial about some of the major missteps of his eight years in office.
A class act retires Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
NFL coach Tony Dungy won games and set an example of how it should be done. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy announced his retirement Monday, ending a 31-year NFL career. In 13 years as a head coach, Dungy compiled one of the best winning percentages in the game and became the first black coach to win a Super Bowl.
Nevada skipped in talk of nuclear waste storage Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Energy nominee sidesteps Yucca project in Hill session. WASHINGTON ? Energy Secretary nominee Steven Chu managed to get through his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday while barely mentioning the words Yucca Mountain.
Familiar themes in first Hill speech Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
On House floor, Titus conveys hope for ?new era?. WASHINGTON -? Democratic Rep. Dina Titus strode to the House floor Tuesday afternoon to deliver her first speech to Congress ? a public debut for Nevada?s newest voice on the Hill and a reminder of how far a freshman lawmaker has to go to gain power in this town.
Gibbons denies divorce filing is over an affair Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Wife?s attorney ?is making things up,? governor says. CARSON CITY ? Gov. Jim Gibbons said it?s ?not true? that he is divorcing his wife, Dawn, because he had an affair.
Syphilis infection rate drops, but can that last? Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Budget cuts affecting prenatal services could mean fewer women getting preventive care. Nevadas rate of infants born with syphilis is no longer the nations worst, according to a government report released Tuesday, but experts warn that the problem could worsen as low-income women face a shortage of prenatal care.
For collectors of scrap, a much lighter haul Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Drop-off in demand for salvaged metal globally has caused pain locally. Gregory Dickinson was scouting out Dumpsters in his 1988 Chevy Silverado last month when he discovered a load of metal shelves behind a supermarket. It would have been his lucky day if it had been, say, August.
Three leaders to watch as state politics heat up Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
They?re all Democrats on the rise, and dynamics might get interesting in budget crisis. Once Gov. Jim Gibbons does as expected in his State of the State address Thursday and pledges to veto any tax increase to balance the state budget, the first-term Republican will become largely irrelevant to the legislative process, many capital observers assume.
From unworthy back to worthy, in just one day Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Killian?s Angels are back on Wikipedia among the online listings for bear bladder drums and the 50 species of sea kelp.
Vaclav Havel on the mend, say doctors Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Former Czech president Vaclav Havel, who has been in hospital with severe breathing problems since Monday, is on the mend, his doctor told a news conference in Prague Friday.
Slovaks accept Czech apology over Hungarian sausage artwork Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Slovakia said Friday it had "acknowledged" a Czech apology for the official EU artwork that depicted the country as a Hungarian sausage.
EU presidency agrees to cover toilet art: Bulgarian diplomat Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The Czech EU presidency has agreed to cover or remove part of an official artwork which portrays Bulgaria as a squat toilet, a Bulgarian diplomat said Thursday.
Hoffenheim goal ace Ibisevic out for season Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Hoffenheim's fairytale Bundesliga title push suffered a potentially fatal blow on Thursday when 18-goal striker Vedad Ibisevic was ruled out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.
London stocks down again Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The London stock market was down again in late trade on Thursday as economic troubles pressured banks again and prompted the European Central Bank (ECB) to slash interest rates to 2 percent
Rolling Toy Xylophones Recalled Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
About 500 rolling toy xylphones are being recalled by their distributor, The Land of Nod. The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
Giant Recalls TCR, SL Bicycles Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling about 1,000 bicycle. The affected models are 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames.
Peak Fitness Settles Charges in North Carolina Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Attorney General wanted "substantial changes" to gym's practices. Peak Fitness, which operates 28 health clubs in North Carolina, will make major changes to benefit members of its health clubs as a result of a settlement with North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper.
Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
21 lots of King Nut and Parnell's Pride branks recalled. The company that makes the peanut butter linked to the illnesses of 400 people in 43 states ? and possible deaths of three others ? has recalled two brands of its products because of possible salmonella contamination.
Havel's condition "improved" but still serious Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The condition of former Czech president Vaclav Havel, in hospital with severe breathing problems since Monday, has improved, his doctors told a news conference in Prague Thursday.
EU Czech presidency apologises to Bulgaria over crude art Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The Czech EU presidency apologised Thursday to Bulgaria for any offence caused by an official artwork portraying the country as a squat toilet, saying the image would be removed if Sofia insists.
EU Czech presidency apologises to Bulgaria over crude art Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The Czech EU presidency apologised Thursday to Bulgaria for any offence caused by an official artwork portraying the country as a squat toilet, saying the image would be removed if Sofia insists.
EU Czech presidency apologises to Bulgaria over crude art Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The Czech EU presidency apologised Thursday to Bulgaria for any offence caused by an official artwork portraying the country as a squat toilet, saying the image would be removed if Sofia insists.
Euro slips ahead of expected ECB rate cut Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The euro weakened on Thursday against the dollar and yen as worries grew over Europe's economic health ahead of a widely-expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
Heathrow expansion 'to get green light Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The government was to approve Thursday plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport, the world's busiest air hub, despite angry opposition from green groups and locals, reports said.
Heathrow expansion to get green light: reports Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The government will give the green light on Thursday to plans to build a third runway at London's Heathrow airport, the world's biggest international air hub, reports said.
Venezuela breaks diplomatic ties with Israel Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Venezuela on Wednesday broke diplomatic ties with Israel over its deadly military offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to a government statement read on public television.
Gaza toll passes 1,000 as Israeli raids continue Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Israel carried out fresh air raids across Gaza on Thursday and ground troops waged more street battles as its war entered entered a 20th day and the death toll passed 1,000 despite hopes of a truce.
Catholic family meeting circles wagons around traditional family Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Thousands of Catholics Wednesday opened the sixth World Meeting of Families, aimed at defending against what one Vatican official called "a post-modern culture sick with individualism."
Mass privatisation in Communist bloc led to surge in male deaths Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Former Eastern Bloc countries that swiftly and massively privatised their state assets in the early 1990s, leading to a surge in unemployment, unleashed a wave of death among men, a study said on Thursday.
Heathrow expansion to get green light Thursday: reports Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The government will give the green light on Thursday to plans to build a third runway at London's Heathrow airport, the world's biggest international air hub, the BBC reported.
Manchester United win but face losing Rooney for three weeks Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Wayne Rooney is facing three weeks out of Manchester United's title charge after scoring the winner and then being struck down by a hamstring injury as the champions sealed a narrow 1-0 win against Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Tokyo stocks down four percent Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Japanese share prices fell more than four percent in early trade on Thursday after a slew of bad economic data at home and abroad.
Japan machinery orders down 16.2 percent in November Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Japan's core machinery orders, a key gauge of corporate capital spending, plunged by a much larger-than-expected 16.2 percent in November from the previous month, official data showed Thursday.
US probes Malaysian officials' link to human trafficking Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
The US Senate is investigating allegations that officials in Malaysia were extorting money from foreign migrants and were linked to human trafficking, American officials said.
Julio Baptista fires Roma back into Champions League contention Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Two-goal Brazilian forward Julio Baptista was the star of the show in AS Roma's 2-0 home victory against Sampdoria at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday as the Cup holders reignited their Champions League challenge.
Architect Jan Kaplicky dies hours after daughter born: report Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00 EST
Czech-born architect Jan Kaplicky died at age 71 in Prague Wednesday evening, only hours after his wife gave birth to a daughter, the CTK news agency said.
Wire Headlines
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