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Body Recovered from Lake Mohave
Crews recovered the body of 53-year-old Micheal Henderson of Las Vegas this morning at Lake Mojave.

They say Henderson drowned trying to save his girlfriend who was having trouble swimming.

Several Families Displaced From Apartment Fire
A fire in an apartment building has left six families without a home.

Family Displaced From House Fire
A family is now out of a home after an early morning fire.

World Series of Poker crown worth $9.12M
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 10:45 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tournament officials say the top prize at the main event of the World Series of Poker will be more than $9 million.

Smith's 'Hancock' bounds to $66M opening weekend
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 3:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Will Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact. Smith's "Hancock" led the Fourth of July weekend with a $66 million...

Gospel singer Wright hurt in Pa. car accident
Associated Press - July 5, 2008 4:43 PM ET LOGANTON, Pa. (AP) - Police in central Pennsylvania say a gospel singer was critically injured in a crash that killed his wife and a wrong-way...

Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote Available Only on MLB.com
Online balloting for final player on each All-Star Team to continue through July 10 NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- American and National League All-Star team...

Clayton Beck's Family Reacts
Clayton Beck, a Truckee pilot went on a short flight Wednesday. His plane was found Saturday morning, along with a body. His family says it's Clay.

Rising Costs Take Toll on Nevada Horse Owners
Rising feed costs and a tight economy are prompting some Nevada horse owners to part with their animals. That's the word from the president of the nonprofit northern Nevada horse rescue group Least Resistance

Triple jumper from Fallon lands spot at Beijing Games
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 9:05 PM ET FALLON (AP) - Triple jumper Aarik Wilson of Fallon has earned an Olympic spot in the Beijing Games.

Nearly every Reno business complies with smoking ban
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 8:35 PM ET RENO (AP) - Unlike their counterparts in Las Vegas, nearly every Reno-area business owner is complying with a statewide smoking ban that took effect...

UNR under investigation by Nevada Attorney General's office
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 6:55 PM ET RENO (AP) - The University of Nevada, Reno is under investigation by the Nevada Attorney General's office for allegations of criminal activity made by...

Proposal to euthanize wild horses spurs debate
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 5:25 PM ET RENO (AP) - Animal rights activists and ranchers are split over federal officials' proposal to euthanize wild horses to deal with surplus numbers on...

Two fires raging along Calif.'s Central Coast
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 3:45 AM ET BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) - Weary firefighters got no Independence Day reprieve from a pair of out-of-control wildfires that roared along California's...

Firefighters hold their own in Calif. wildfires with help from cooler weather
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 1:54 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Firefighters get some help from the weather Sunday as they try to contain a 13-square-mile wildfire in Santa Barbara County.

Kidnapped Calif. 9-year-old found in Mexico church
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 11:44 PM ET MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) - Family members of a missing 9-year-old boy have had their prayers answered.

Big Sur residents use blog for fire updates
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 9:24 PM ET BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) - Tired of waiting for timely, detailed information about the fires threatening their homes, some residents of this scenic...

Firefighters hold their own against Calif. wildfires
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 8:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - The weather is cooperating with firefighters trying to get a better grip on the 13-square-mile wildfire in Santa Barbara...

4 killed in Los Angeles freeway crash
Associated Press - July 6, 2008 1:54 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - At least four people have been killed after the car they were traveling in crashed into a pillar on the Interstate-10 Freeway and...

Breakthroughs Offer Hope to MS Patients
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- There's no one single way to suffer from multiple sclerosis.

How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
SATURDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple safety precautions can help ensure your summer fun doesn't lead to the hospital emergency department, says Dr.

Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Your diet isn't all that healthy, and you haven't been to the gym since who knows when.

I-Team: Investigators Inspect Las Vegas Pools
Every year, the Southern Nevada Health District inspects up to 5,000 pools. Many of them are so dangerous and dirty, they have to be shut down on the spot. Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert takes a look at some of the worst offenders.

Vegas Website Planning Gas Giveaway
Starting July 7, Vegas.com will start giving away $50 gas cards for people who make reservations at hotels along the Strip.

Aliante Casino Accepting Job Applications
More than 1,000 new job opportunities are on the horizon at Aliante Station. Job applications will be accepted beginning July 6.

Man Drowns At Lake Mead Recreation Area
A man drowned at Lake Mead Recreational Area this weekend. Park officials say they found 52 year-old Michael Evans Henderson dead on the Nevada side of Lake Mohave this morning.

Metro Increases Patrols During Holiday Weekend
Hundreds of thousands of Nevadans are on the road for Independence Day celebrations. Many will drink and some will even get behind the wheel. That's why Metro Officers are increasing patrols, hoping to save lives. Reporter Travell Eiland has the story.

Man Drowns in Swimming Pool in Henderson
A 34-year-old man drowned in a pool in Henderson on Saturday. It happened around 1 p.m. at a home near Eastern and Windmill.

Plane of Missing Pilot Found in Sierra
The wreckage of an airplane belonging to a missing Truckee pilot was found today in a heavily-forested area of the Sierra about 25 miles north of his hometown.

Merriam-Websters adds new dictionary entries
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 1:33 AM ET The wordsmiths at Merriam-Webster are out with their latest edition of the Collegiate Dictionary. And they've added about 100 new words and...

Rail car leak prompts warning in South Dakota
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 1:13 AM ET MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) - Officials in a southeastern South Dakota city have asked residents near a leaking rail car to keep their windows closed and stay...

A-Rod's wife reportedly to file for divorce
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 12:43 AM ET MIAMI (AP) - It appears New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has struck out at marriage. The Web sites of The Miami Herald and a Houston TV...

Cholesterol drugs recommended for young children
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 12:13 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics says some children as young as eight should be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to help ward off...

Lawn-Chair Flier Takes Flight In Oregon Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:11:06 PDT
A man has taken flight in a lawn chair hoisted by more than 150 large helium-filled balloons in a bid to ride the wind from Oregon to Idaho.

Dupre Drops 'Girls Gone Wild' Lawsuit Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:26:37 PDT
The call girl involved in a scandal that brought down former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has dropped her lawsuit against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis.

Calif. Weather Helping Weary Firefighters Sun, 6 Jul 2008 22:18:06 PDT
California firefighters are getting some much-needed help from mild weather, but more hot, dry weather could be coming.

Federer Falls To Nadal At Wimbledon Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:24:37 PDT
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7, winning the Wimbledon singles championship Sunday.

CNN - 10-year Battle Highlights Lyme Disease Debate Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:31:11 PDT
Mandy Hughes Was Bitten By A Tick At Age 19 And Was Diagnosed With Lyme Disease. Within Weeks, She Seemed To Be Cured. But Over The Years, What She Calls Debilitating Symptoms Flared, And 15 Doctors Failed To Find An Answer. Her Case Highlights A Debate Over How Widespread The Disease Is -- And How Insurance Companies Should Cover Treatment.

15 Dead In Suicide Attack In Pakistan Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:33:01 PDT
Pakistani officials say at least 15 people were killed in Islamabad when a suicide attacker detonated explosives near a police station.

CNN - UAE To Cancel All Of Iraq's $7B Debt Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:01:18 PDT
The President Of The United Arab Emirates Has Agreed To Cancel All Of Iraq's Debts To The Country, An Official Government Source Said.

CNN - Serial Killer 'The Serpent' Engaged To Marry Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:11:11 PDT
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Smith Cashes In Again With 'Hancock' Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:03:46 PDT
Will Smith's "Hancock" received a superpower draw at the box office with a $66 million opener for his superhero movie "Hancock."

China Coal Mine Accident Kills 21 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 05:48:17 PDT
A state news agency says a coal mine accident in northern China has killed 21 workers.

Bush Celebrates Birthday On Air Force One Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:57:32 PDT
President George W. Bush celebrates his 62nd birthday while flying to Japan on Sunday.

Man Completes Flight Of Fancy In Lawn Chair Sun, 6 Jul 2008 05:07:59 PDT
An Oregon man has successfully flown his lawn chair from Oregon to Idaho.

Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Warmer Waters Sun, 6 Jul 2008 04:43:52 PDT
Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Bertha to strengthen during the next few days and it could become the season's first hurricane.

Salmonella Illnesses Top 900 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:50:37 PDT
The government says the record salmonella outbreak has now sickened 943 people.

Track Trials: Tyson Gay Injured In 200m Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:09:59 PDT
World champion Tyson Gay will not run in the 200m at the Beijing Games.

Panda Moved After China Quake Has Twins Sun, 6 Jul 2008 04:50:54 PDT
A panda relocated after the deadly Chinese earthquake in May has given birth to twins.

Helms Funeral Set For Tuesday In Raleigh Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:05:13 PDT
The funeral for former North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms is planned for Tuesday in Raleigh.

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