Featured Model: Jillian Beyor Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
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Independence celebrations to light up night Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Fireworks will boom across the valley skies before, during and after the Fourth of July. You can catch fireworks with baseball, fireworks with barbecue, fireworks with stock car racing, fireworks with symphony orchestras and ? naturally ? fireworks with nearby slots machines. ThereÕs even a virtual fireworks display on the canopy at the Fremont Street Experience. There also are Fourth of July parades in Summerlin and Boulder City.
UFC has become fashionable as sport and as, well, fashion Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
For more coverage of UFC 100, go to lasvegassun.com/fightin The Las Vegas-based UFC dominates the sport and has grown into a business worth an estimated $1Êbillion. Mixed martial arts contests gained popularity as pay-per-view events and blossomed with ÒThe Ultimate FighterÓ series on cable television. Fans embraced the sport as a lifestyle, and it spread to video games, music and clothing.
Rich history of golf in Nevada begins and ends with Vegas Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Hall of fame may be portable, but donÕt expect it to travel to Reno any time soon. Until Monday the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame was known as the Southern Nevada Golf Hall of Fame. Before that, according to Jack Sheehan, the toastmaster general of Las Vegas golf, it was called the Nevada Golf Hall of Fame. And like holing out from those pot bunkers at The Old Course at St. Andrews, you could only imagine it as there wasnÕt a hall of fame building to speak of.
51s outfielder has impressive injury story ? er, tall tale Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Did you hear the one about a major-league baseball player nearly losing his thumb in an attempt to save a child from an alligator attack in the neighborhood lake?
Jon Ralston wonders what happened to the earnest John Ensign Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
When I first met John Ensign in 1993 over coffee at the Country Inn on Rainbow Boulevard, the budding congressional candidate struck me as almost impossibly earnest and sincere. On the cusp of the Gingrich Revolution, Ensign presented himself as apolitical, ready to change Washington.
FLASHPOINT Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Politicians are like the lead character in the masterful story and movie ÒMementoÓ ? they have no short-term memory.
Turning to renewable energy Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
New federal initiative should speed up solar power development in Nevada. Nevada wonÕt be able to develop a viable solar energy industry without help from the federal government, which owns the vast majority of land in the state. The last thing the state needs is for potential solar developers to become discouraged by bureaucratic red tape in their quest to build renewable energy power plants on public land.
Trampling dissent Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Iranian government turning to Soviet-era ways in its crackdown on protests. From Las Vegas, Moniro Ravanipour has been issuing warnings to Iranians on her Web site and posting the latest news reported via e-mail.
Provide fair funding Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Study says budgets of Southern Nevada colleges get shorted by state lawmakers. The budgets of UNLV and the College of Southern Nevada have long trailed those of their northern counterparts and need to be boosted, university officials say.
Judge green-lights suit against Gibbons Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Chief U.S. District Judge Roger Hunt is refusing to toss out Chrissy MazzeoÕs civil rights lawsuit.
If you failed driverÕs ed, this salon may not be for you Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Getting Las Vegas residents out of the strip-mall frame of mind is no easy task. Getting them downtown is even trickier.
How state furloughs will work, for now Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
CARSON CITY ? With state employees set to take their first furlough days this week, the Personnel Department adopted emergency regulations governing the unpaid time off.
CSN construction theft case will progress with 30 charges, not 34 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
JUDGE CALLS CSN INVESTIGATION `DAMAGE CONTROL'. After keeping the criminal theft case against four College of Southern Nevada employees on hold for a month, District Judge Donald Mosley has decided it should proceed toward trial with 30 charges instead of 34.
Bill collections baffle Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
COMMISSIONER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HOSPITAL IN RED SEES SO LITTLE OF WHAT ITÕS OWED. University Medical Center is collecting less than 1Êpercent of its past-due bills, a situation that one county commissioner said needs to be quickly addressed to turn around the financially troubled public hospital.
Harmon inspector lacked experience Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
At hearing, he said he read building plans in prior jobs only with help. An inspector responsible for monitoring construction at the troubled Harmon hotel in CityCenter last year said he had never read engineering plans without assistance before taking that job, despite earning a civil engineering degree.
Mortgage Applications Plunge Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Drop coincides with sharp rise in rates. More consumers flocking to apply for new mortgages would be good news for the economy. Unfortunately, just the opposite is occurring.
Fireworks-Related Injuries Decline Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
CPSC urges Independence Day safety. As the United States prepares to celebrate its 233rd birthday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports there were seven fireworks-related deaths and an estimated 7,000 hospital emergency room treated injuries last year. In 2007, CPSC had reports of eleven deaths and an estimated 9,800 injuries.
Experts Offer Healthy Grilling Tips Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Don't let health go up in flames. Independence Day celebrations often mean steaks, burgers and dogs on the grill, but some consumers may be concerned about recent research suggesting grilling isn't all that healthy.
Banks Prepare for Assault on Obama's Proposed Financial Protection Agency Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Bankers usually have their way with Congress but this year may be different. Predicting a "huge fight," the nation's banks and mortgage lenders are circling the wagons and preparing an all-out assault on President Obama's proposed consumer financial protection agency, which would oversee credit card fees, home mortgages, payday loans and most other types of consumer credit.
Gov't urged to save Royal Mail pension fund Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The government is being urged to rescue the Royal Mail's pension fund on Thursday after plans to semi-privatise the state-owned postal operator were abandoned.
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden, known for his distinctive nose and roles opposite Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On The Waterfront," has died, officials have said. He was 97.
Williams sisters tighten Wimbledon stranglehold Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Venus and Serena Williams' stranglehold on Wimbledon is poised to tighten even further on Thursday as the United States takes on Russia in this corner of south-west London.
US senators urge Vietnam to release dissident priest Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
A bipartisan group of 37 US senators have sent a letter to Vietnam's president calling for the "immediate and unconditional release" of a dissident Catholic priest jailed for eight years in 2007.
US Marines storm south in major Afghan offensive Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
US Marines launched a massive offensive into the Taliban heartlands of southern Afghanistan early on Thursday as President Barack Obama's new war plan swung into action.
Universiade 2009 opens in Belgrade Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The 25th world student games opened on Wednesday in Serbia, the biggest sporting event ever held in the Balkan state, with more than 8,500 athletes from 140 countries taking part in the event.
New Honduras leaders defiant in face of ultimatum Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Leaders who took over in Honduras after President Manuel Zelaya was ousted in a coup will not negotiate despite an ultimatum from the Organization of American States to hand back power within 72 hours, interim president Roberto Micheletti told AFP on Wednesday.
US Marines storm south in major Afghan offensive Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
US Marines launched a massive offensive into the Taliban heartlands of southern Afghanistan early Thursday as President Barack Obama's new war plan swung into action.
Gizmodo, Engadget founder launches new gadget site Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The founder of two of the most popular gadget sites on the Web, Gizmodo and Engadget, launched another destination for technology junkies on Wednesday.
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden, known for his distinctive nose and roles opposite Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On The Waterfront," has died, officials said Wednesday. He was 97.
YouTube doubles video file size to 2G Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Video-sharing site YouTube announced on Wednesday that it was doubling the size limit for uploads to its website to allow users to post more high-definition (HD) video.
Policy makers head to Mexico for swine flu meet Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Policy makers from 50 countries are to gather in Mexico on Thursday to discuss their response to this year's swine flu outbreak, as South America continues to be hit by new cases.
Wolves sign 'Saint' Surman Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Cash-strapped League One side Southampton were forced to sell one of their brightest talents on Wednesday as newly-promoted Premier League club Wolves bought England Under-21 international Andrew Surman for a reported 1.2million pounds.
Gannon makes first signing as Motherwell manager Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Newly-appointed Motherwell manager Jim Gannon made his first signing on Wednesday as he persuaded English midfielder Steve Jennings to turn down a new contract with his League One club Tranmere Rovers and join the Scottish Premier League side.
Manchester City release former star quartet Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
German World Cup finalist Dietmar Hamann and former England internationals Darius Vassell and Danny Mills were among four players released by bigspending Manchester City on Wednesday.
'Great train robber' Ronnie Biggs denied parole Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Ronnie Biggs, 79, notorious for his role in the Great Train Robbery of 1963 and then three decades as a celebrity fugitive in Brazil, was denied parole Wednesday on grounds that he is "wholly unrepentant".
Senators urge Vietnam to release dissident priest Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
A bipartisan group of 37 US senators sent a letter Wednesday to Vietnam President Nguyen Minh Triet calling for the "immediate and unconditional release" of a dissident Catholic priest sent to jail for eight years in 2007.
Iran at 'front and center' of Obama trip Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Responding to Iran's political crackdown and nuclear program will be "at front and center" of President Barack Obama's visit to Russia and the G8 summit in Italy next week, a US official said.
US puts off decision to cut aid to Honduras until Monday Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The United States has delayed any decision to cut aid to Honduras until Monday in order to give diplomatic moves time to return ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power, a US official said Wednesday.
Magpies Canadian defender flies the nest to Burnley Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Canadian defender David Edgar ensured he would stay in the Premier League next season when he signed for newly-promoted Burnley from relegated giants Newcastle on Wednesday.
Teen recovers after miracle rescue from Comoros jet crash Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The only known survivor of the crash of the Yemeni airliner clung to wreckage in the Indian Ocean for more than 10 hours before she was rescued, officials said Wednesday, hailing the girl's courage.
Amnesty accuses Israel of using human shields in Gaza Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israeli forces of war crimes, saying they used children as human shields and conducted wanton attacks on civilians during their offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Zelaya sets new return as isolated Honduras seeks support Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya on Wednesday postponed his return to Honduras to coincide with the end of a regional ultimatum to restore him to power, as the nation's interim leader sought to drum up support.
Gannett cutting 1,400 jobs at local papers Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
USA Today owner Gannett Co., the biggest newspaper chain in the United States, announced plans on Wednesday to cut some 1,400 jobs at its local newspapers.
Truth commission submits report on Liberia war Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission submitted to parliament on Wednesday its final report on crimes and human rights abuses committed during the country's devastating civil wars.
US police call for immigration reform Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
US police chiefs on Wednesday called on President Barack Obama to pass comprehensive immigration reform as a crucial move to improve security.
US lost battle of bulge last year, but not the war: report Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The United States lost the battle against bulging waistlines last year, when obesity rates rose in nearly half the 50 states and decreased in none, an annual report showed Wednesday.
US government will pull out of GM if no deal by July 10: official Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00 EDT
The US government will pull its support from General Motors if the automaker does not get court permission for a speedy exit from bankruptcy protection by July 10, an official testified on Wednesday.
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- Teen pleads guilty in violent Border Patrol murder
