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At least 20 Deaths in Severe Weather
Authorities in three states are reporting at least 20 deaths following the latest round of severe weather.

Deadly Accident
One person is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly crash near Torrey Pines and Lone Mountain Road.

215 & Green Valley Parkway Deadly Accident
At least one person is dead after an accident near 215 & Green Valley Parkway.

'Iron Man' maintains million box office grip
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 4:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC.

'Speed Racer' gets passed in its debut
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 4:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Iron Man" is lapping "Speed Racer." The anime-inspired race-car movie debuted in second place at the box office this...

LinesMover Enters Real-Time SportsBook Odds Arena
To compete with multi-million dollar industry giant Don Best - a Big Stick Media company SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- LinesMover, LLC today announced...

Deadly Train Accident
Officials are investigating a deadly train accident that happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday night.

Letter Carriers Deliver Food to Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Letter Carriers Food Drive comes at a good time for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Thousands of more people each month are getting help feeding their families.

Mystery solved over cause of sheep deaths in Carson City
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 3:35 PM ET CARSON CITY (AP) - Jack Foerschler (forsh-lur) was convinced a gunman was to blame for a string of sheep deaths at his Carson City farm in recent...

Off we go: In the wild blue yonder, new system spells relief
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 2:15 PM ET MILTON, Vt. (AP) - It's a dilemma as old as manned flight: When you gotta' go, how do you go? For fighter pilots zooming through the sky,...

Air cargo container with radioactive material leaks near LAX
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 1:35 AM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a hazardous materials response team was called when an air cargo container holding radioactive material was...

Names of 2 more fallen officers added to Reno memorial
Associated Press - May 10, 2008 8:45 PM ET RENO (AP) - Two more names have been added to a Reno memorial recognizing officers who have died in the line of duty.

Activists protest firing of Reno university professor, whistleblower
Associated Press - May 10, 2008 6:25 PM ET RENO (AP) - A group of citizen activists rallied today to protest the firing of a University of Nevada, Reno professor who complained about the...

Coast Guard suspends search for San Joaquin River boater
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 4:54 PM ET RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 25-year-old man who fell off the boat he was driving in the San Joaquin...

Scientists probe recent coyote attacks in California
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 4:54 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A spate of coyote attacks in the fast-growing suburbs east of Los Angeles have left parents on edge and puzzled wildlife...

Police: Santa Cruz bicycle protest ride turns hostile
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 3:34 PM ET SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a protest by Santa Cruz cyclists turned hostile after a rider collided with a motorist during a ride to...

Actor arrested for bringing gun to LAX
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 3:24 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actor Dennis Farina has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carryon...

New speaker takes over just in time for Calif. budget crunch
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 2:14 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Democrat Karen Bass takes over as Assembly speaker on Tuesday -- just in time for what could be the state budget deadlock to...

Nellis AFB Firing Back at Proposed Gun Range
Some valley residents are trying to shoot down the county's plan to build the world's largest shooting range in their back yards. They've been fighting for months, but now officials at nellis air force

Make A Wish Comes True
The wish of a local 9 year-old girl fighting cancer came true on Saturday.

I-Team Exclusive: Washington Scandal Resurfaces in Nevada
In this I-Team exclusive, a scandal allegedly covered up five years ago in Washington is about to resurface here in Nevada, and it may embarrass high ranking officials including the governor.

Work Bikes
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 4:33 PM ET BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Across the country, high gas prices are kicking bicycle sales into high gear.

Bush: Government to offer assistance to areas hit by severe weather
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 3:23 PM ET President Bush says the federal government will offer all the assistance it can to areas hit by another round of tornadoes and storms.

President calls wedding 'spectacular'
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 1:23 PM ET WACO, Texas (AP) - President Bush and first lady Laura Bush didn't share their daughter's wedding with the nation, but the president is eagerly shared...

Medical helicopter carrying 3 is missing in Wis.
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 11:13 AM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Officials say a University of Wisconsin Med Flight helicopter returning to Madison with a doctor, nurse and pilot aboard is...

Police Warn Of Fake Gold Bar Scam Sat, 10 May 2008 18:29:59 PDT
A Reno woman spends thousands of dollars on what she believed was a real gold bar, only to discover it was fake, according to Reno police.

Obama Erases Clinton's Superdelegate Lead Sat, 10 May 2008 13:44:33 PDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates has been erased by rival Barack Obama.

Storms, Tornados Leave 23 Dead In 3 States Sun, 11 May 2008 12:29:37 PDT
The federal government will offer all the assistance it can to areas hit by another round of tornadoes and storms, President George W. Bush says.

'Speed Racer' Debut Lapped By 'Iron Man' Sun, 11 May 2008 13:50:03 PDT
"Iron Man" in its second week more than doubled the take of "Speed Racer" in its debut, which pulled in more then $20 million.

CNN - Bush: Jenna's Wedding Was 'Spectacular' Sun, 11 May 2008 13:01:13 PDT
President Bush Today Called The Wedding Of His Daughter Jenna To Henry Hager On Saturday Evening "Spectacular," Saying The Couple Exchanged Vows Just As The Sun Set At His Texas Ranch.

CNN - Red Cross Relief Boat Sinks In Myanmar Sun, 11 May 2008 08:31:15 PDT
A Red Cross Boat Delivering Supplies To Help 1,000 Victims Of Last Weekend's Cyclone Sank Today When It Hit Debris In The Irrawaddy Delta Region, As The U.S. Prepared To Deliver Relief Supplies To Myanmar.

Price Of Stamps Jumps Monday Sun, 11 May 2008 08:39:04 PDT
The price of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents Monday, in what's expected to be an annual price adjustment by the Postal Service.

CNN - 'Raw Politics': Religious Right Warming To Dems? Sun, 11 May 2008 08:21:09 PDT
For Decades, Evangelicals Have Been Seen As Solid Supporters Of The Republican Party. That Could Be Changing.

Mother's Day Reaches 100th Anniversary Sun, 11 May 2008 07:16:08 PDT
A century after Mother's Day began, the woman credited with creating the holiday might not be pleased with how commercial it's become.

Rapper Remy Ma Plans For Prison Marriage Sun, 11 May 2008 10:58:01 PDT
According to her lawyer, Rapper Remy Ma, who is in prison awaiting sentencing for a 2007 shooting, will marry a fellow rapper.

'You Are So Beautiful' Song For Bush, Jenna Sat, 10 May 2008 18:25:11 PDT
The father-daughter dance at Jenna Bush's wedding reception in Texas Saturday night featured her and President George W. Bush dancing to "You Are So Beautiful," the ballad made famous by Joe Cocker.

O.J. Simpson Confessed, Ex-Manager Says Sat, 10 May 2008 12:14:46 PDT
In a new book, a memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years contends that Simpson confessed to killing his ex-wife.

Rev. Sharpton Investigated In Tax Probe Sat, 10 May 2008 10:16:46 PDT
Already owing $1.5 million in overdue taxes and associated penalties, the Rev. Al Sharpton is now coming under scrutiny for his nonprofit group.

Myanmar Agrees To Accept One US Aid Flight Sat, 10 May 2008 05:16:51 PDT
The military leaders of the cyclone-ravaged country of Myanmar agree to let a U.S. military cargo plane bring in relief supplies.

Family Lives With Corpse In Bathroom Sat, 10 May 2008 05:59:03 PDT
A Wisconsin family lived for about two months with the decaying body of a 90-year-old woman on their toilet, authorities say.

New Orleans Sees Birth Of Green Dog Fri, 9 May 2008 07:32:00 PDT
A newborn New Orleans puppy greets the world with a green coat.

San Antonio Scrubs Bikini Car Wash Sat, 10 May 2008 06:51:57 PDT
A controversial bikini car wash in San Antonio is shut down because of code violations.

Okla. Man Captures Tornado On Tape Sun, 11 May 2008 05:56:12 PDT
A tornado struck just west of McAlester, Okla., on Saturday and a man has the video and the damage to prove it.

Vt. Bus Barrels Into Bronx Overpass Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:26 PDT
A bus bound for New York City crashes into an overpass in the Bronx, injuring many passengers.

Obama Jumps Hurdle At Oregon Track Meet Sat, 10 May 2008 11:28:03 PDT
He's in the race for the White House, but Sen. Barack Obama was in a different race of sorts Friday at an Oregon track meet.

Kansas Inmates Train Wild Horses Sat, 10 May 2008 11:25:44 PDT
A group of prisoners at a Kansas prison are training wild horses to be sold at auction.

Soaring Food Prices Hitting Home Sat, 10 May 2008 11:32:29 PDT
The United States is going through the worst food inflation the country has seen in 17 years.

Source: D'Antoni To Be Named Knicks Coach Sat, 10 May 2008 14:58:53 PDT
The New York Knicks are set to name Mike D'Antoni their new head coach.

Source: Knicks Offer Accepted By D'Antoni Sat, 10 May 2008 14:11:16 PDT
A source tells The Associated Press that Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni will accept an offer by the New York Knicks.

'SpongeBob' Vandals Sought In Colorado Sat, 10 May 2008 08:59:28 PDT
"SpongeBob fanatics" who painted the cartoon character on the chimney of a historic building are being sought by the U.S. Forest Service.

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