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Columbia, SC - A new bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate is either a worrisome threat to children's safety or a minor change to keep law-abiding citizens from inadvertently breaking the law, depending on your viewpoint. The bill would allow anyone with a concealed weapons permit to have his gun on a school campus, as long as the gun is locked in a vehicle.

The dollar held firm Wednesday, getting a strong lift against the euro after US service sector data suggested the pace of the slowdown may be easing in the world's biggest economy.

The dollar rose sharply against the euro in late trade on Wednesday, buoyed by a pick-up in US service sector figures which suggested the pace of the economic slowdown may be easing, dealers said.

Money is pouring into Rory Reid?s campaign coffers in expectation of his run for governor. The son of the Senate majority leader last month was elected to a third term as Clark County Commission chairman ? the first chairman in almost 50 years to serve three consecutive terms. So he appears well positioned.

Convention held here reflects society?s changing view of tattoos, from rebellious to unremarkable. The tattoo guns buzz like dentists? drills and the smell of vitamin D ointment adds a medicinal quality to the few hundred painted arms holding aluminum bottles of Bud Light.

Vegas-bred band visits Reid on Hill

Danny Gans has been riding a wave of success since his Las Vegas debut at the Stratosphere when it opened in May 1996.

It?s conceivable, although highly unlikely, that the Arizona Cardinals could become America?s New Team if they upset the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII.

Harry Reid is dead.

So U.S. Sen. John Ensign and GOP Chairwoman Sue Lowden

The president charts a more civil course, but will the GOP respond in kind?. President Barack Obama went to Capitol Hill this week to meet with Republicans to talk about the economic stimulus bill. He met with Republican caucuses in the House and the Senate.

Congress should consider giving federal agency more power over its state counterparts. One of the problems hurting the effectiveness of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is its shared authority over worker safety.

Suspending county redevelopment agency would place tax dollars where most needed. Redevelopment is a sound investment in the future of any community, and normally we would oppose any suggestion to mothball an agency engaged in it. But Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani makes a good argument for doing just that.

There are two ways to look at the performance of top Democrats in the run-up to the legislative session, during which elected officials will have to deal with an unprecedented fiscal crisis.

At last year?s Chamber of Commerce cheerleading session known as Preview Las Vegas, local business leaders suggested the looming recession could be prevented by pretending it didn?t exist.

Lawsuit offers peek at secret jobs for U.S. government in Mideast. Four times a week, pilots working for a North Las Vegas private airline charter company quietly fly to Baghdad and Kabul.

WASHINGTON It sounds too good to be true, and it just might be: 4 percent, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans to buy or refinance houses, guaranteed by Uncle Sam.

CSN official will argue that photos taken at his estate without a warrant tainted entire criminal investigation. A judges refusal Thursday to toss out theft charges against a College of Southern Nevada construction manager set the stage for a broader courtroom showdown between the prosecution and the chief defendant in the theft case, the colleges associate vice president of management and facilities, William Bob Gilbert.

Gibbons wants to make them cheaper, let administration decide who goes. Carson City

The euro fell against the dollar in European trading on Wednesday, the eve of a keenly-awaited decision on interest rates from the European Central Bank.

Top Republicans said Sunday they had assurances the balance of power in Congress would be unaffected if one of their senators becomes President Barack Obama's commerce secretary.

Republican Senator Judd Gregg said Friday he was in the running to be US President Barack Obama's commerce secretary, a pick which could shift the balance of power in Congress decisively towards Democrats.

The African Union and continental giant South Africa called Saturday for the US and Europe to lift sanctions on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's regime as he prepares to share power with his rival.

South Africa called Saturday for the United States and Europe to lift sanctions against the government of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as he prepares to share power with his rival.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said Friday he will join a unity government with President Robert Mugabe almost a year after disputed polls, but the US and others questioned if it would work.

The viability of Zimbabwe's unity government was questioned Saturday after opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai agreed to share power with rival Robert Mugabe almost a year after disputed polls.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said he will join a unity government with President Robert Mugabe almost a year after disputed polls, but the US and others questioned if it would work.

The Healthy Geezer. Q. My doctor says it?s time for a colonoscopy. Please tell me I shouldn?t worry about this exam.

Old painkiller is a plain old killer, Public Citizen argues. New data from Europe and U.S. medical examiners? reports provide further evidence that a widely prescribed painkiller should be banned.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to break the 20-goal barrier for a third successive season.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to break the 20-goal barrier for a third successive season.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown argued for tougher control of the international economy, opening up a potential split with the United States on ending the financial crisis.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown argued for tougher control of the international economy, opening up a potential split with the United States on ending the financial crisis.

US Republicans elected their party's first-ever African-American leader, throwing down the gauntlet to rival Democrats after bitter losses in November when Barack Obama became the first black to win the White House.

US Republicans elected their party's first-ever African-American leader, throwing down the gauntlet to rival Democrats after bitter losses in November when Barack Obama became the first black to win the White House.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown argued Friday for tougher control of the international economy, opening up a potential split with the United States on ending the financial crisis.

China's president urged better ties with the United States in his first phone conversation with President Barack Obama, and called for both sides to resist trade protectionism, Beijing said Saturday.

Wildcat strikes against foreign workers spread through oil refineries and other energy facilities in Britain, fuelled by fears of rising job cuts.

Wildcat strikes against foreign workers spread through oil refineries and other energy facilities in Britain, fuelled by fears of rising job cuts.

New Zealand import Sonny Bill Williams played a starring role in Toulon's five-try, 38-22 win over fellow French Top 14 relegation candidates Mont-de-Marsan on Friday as compatriot Tana Umaga delayed his comeback.

New Zealand import Sonny Bill Williams played a starring role in Toulon's five-try, 38-22 win over fellow French Top 14 relegation candidates Mont-de-Marsan on Friday as compatriot Tana Umaga delayed his comeback.

Around 15 million Iraqis have the chance to vote on Saturday in a landmark provincial election that will test the nation's fragile stability and measure the popularity of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Iraq on Friday prepared for its first election since 2005 with security forces on high alert for polling day violence as US President Barack Obama called the vote a "significant milestone."

Wildcat strikes against foreign workers spread through oil refineries and other energy facilities in Britain on Friday, fuelled by fears of rising job cuts.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to break the 20-goal barrier for a third successive season.

US Republicans on Friday elected Michael Steele as their party's first-ever African-American chairman in a bid to revitalize conservatives after dramatic losses in November's election.

Coach Martin Jol hailed Hamburg's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich as the best moment of his time in charge as a first-half header from Croatian striker Mladen Petric took his side top.

Coach Martin Jol hailed Hamburg's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on Friday as the best moment of his time in charge as a first-half header from Croatian striker Mladen Petric took his side top.

Sasa Papac says Rangers must continue their winning ways if they are to clinch a domestic treble this season.