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Love misses Wolves game against Knicks
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 6:15 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kevin Love was held out of the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league game today against the New York Knicks for precautionary...

With much work already done, US set to open camp
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 5:05 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Three weeks wasn't enough time to prepare for the last Olympics. So now the United States is trying three years.

List of weekend's top box office draws
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 2:23 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC.

'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 11:23 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best...

Arson Fire Investigation in Reno
Fire investigators believe two brush fires that sparked on Harvard Way in Reno, were started on purpose.

Animal Advocates: More Options Than Euthanasia
Animal advocates opposed to a federal proposal to euthanize wild horses in Nevada say there are other solutions to problems officials face of overcrowding and overpopulation.

Republicans File Lawsuit Against Republican State Party
A judge will determine who should be the National Delegates going to the Convention in September. A lawsuit was filed Friday night.

Las Vegas fire officials say fire burned bedroom
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 7:15 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas fire officials say a vacant house fire near downtown has been confined to one bedroom and nobody has been hurt.

Truckee begins restoring tributary to Lake Tahoe
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 5:35 PM ET TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) - Truckee city officials have broken ground on an $8 million, 3-year restoration of part of the Upper Truckee river, in hopes of...

Body of drowned Santa Monica teacher found
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 5:25 PM ET SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - A fisherman has found the body of a Santa Monica high school teacher who drowned off the coast of Panama.

Advocates: Other solutions for Nev.'s wild horses
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 4:15 PM ET RENO, Nev. (AP) - Animal advocates opposed to a federal proposal to euthanize wild horses in Nevada say there are other solutions to problems...

Oakland police officer shoots chase suspect
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 6:05 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - An Oakland police officer has shot a suspect after a chase from Oakland to San Leandro.

Three shot, critically wounded at LA warehouse
Associated Press - July 21, 2008 12:04 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Police say three workers have been critically wounded in a shooting at a South Los Angeles glass warehouse.

Los Angeles airport sees drastic schedule cuts
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 10:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - High fuel prices and travelers without extra cash for plane tickets have resulted in drastic cuts in the number of flights at Los...

Winds, heavy rains knock out power in SoCal desert
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 10:24 PM ET PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Some 4,500 residents in the Palm Springs remain without power following a desert rainstorm that closed several roads and...

Man fatally shot after San Diego Bay rescue
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 9:04 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - Police have identified a man who was shot and killed after fighting with officers following his rescue from San Diego Bay.

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
By Jeffrey Perkel, HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday...

Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Spider and varicose veins in women can be caused by a number of factors, including hormone fluctuations, wearing high-heeled shoes, age, heat,...

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Valley Neighborhood
A private plane made an emergency landing Saturday morning into a residential neighborhood.

North Las Vegas Restaurant Robbed At Gunpoint
Police are looking for a man who was caught on tape robbing a restaurant in North Las Vegas at gunpoint.

Search For Billionaire Adventurer Steve Fossett Ends
The search for billionaire, adventurer Steve Fossett has ended again.

Newspaper pruning squeezing their competitiveness
Associated Press - July 21, 2008 12:43 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A new study on the newspaper business says content is being hurt by staff and other cutbacks.

B-52 bomber crashes off Guam
Associated Press - July 21, 2008 12:33 AM ET HONOLULU (AP) - The Air Force says a B-52 bomber carrying six crew members has crashed off the island of Guam.

Dolly boring down on Yucatan
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 11:03 PM ET Tropical Storm Dolly is nearing Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where it's expected to dump 6 inches of rain or more.

Fla. man wins Hemingway look-alike contest
Associated Press - July 20, 2008 10:43 PM ET KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) - In a gathering of dozens of white-bearded men at a Key West bar, one man stood out.

'Dark Knight' Overtakes Spidey For Best Opening Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:24:48 PDT
A Warner Bros. executive says "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.

Withdrawal Timeline Worries Pentagon Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:44:26 PDT
A fixed timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq could put political and economic progress at risk, a top Pentagon military officer says.

Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes Off Guam Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:01:22 PDT
Four crewmembers are missing after a B-52 bomber carrying six people crashes off Guam.

Police Find New Evidence In Mystery Baby Case Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:13:52 PDT
A woman suspected of cutting open a pregnant woman's uterus and stealing her baby has been charged with homicide.

CNN - 'Demons' Befall Celebrated Iraq Soldier Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:11:06 PDT
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Cristobal Strengthens Slightly Off N.C. Coast Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:53:28 PDT
Tropical Storm Cristobal gained a bit of strength Sunday night, though the strongest winds remain well offshore.

CNN - Lieberman: Obama Choosing To Lose Iraq War Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:21:09 PDT
Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Barack Obama Is Choosing To Lose The Iraq War By Planning To Withdraw American Combat Troops, A High-Profile Supporter Of Republican Candidate Sen. John McCain Said Sunday.

CNN - Pope Meets Victims Of Clergy Abuse In Australia Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:21:05 PDT
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Wildfires Could Be Helped, Harmed By Storms Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:30:57 PDT
Showers forecast Sunday night over California's northern mountains could prove a mixed blessing for firefighters.

Obama Vows To Pursue War On Terror If Elected Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:13:27 PDT
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama meets with Afghanistan's president, a man he's criticized in the past.

It's The Law: No Sagging Pants In Chicago Suburb Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:06:48 PDT
Leaders in one Chicago suburb have passed an ordinance that would levy $25 fines against anyone showing 3 inches or more of their underwear in public.

Conjoined Barn Swallows Discovered In Arkansas Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:01:37 PDT
Arkansas wildlife authorities are sending a pair of barn swallows to the Smithsonian to confirm what could be an incredibly rare find: a set of conjoined twin birds.

Harrington Wins British Open For 2nd Year Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:16:10 PDT
Padraig Harrington overcame a wrist injury to lift the Claret Jug for a second straight year.

Gerrans Wins Stage 15 Of Tour De France Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:23:52 PDT
Australia's Simon Gerrans has won the 15th stage of the Tour de France and Frank Schleck of Luxembourg seized the overall race lead.

Nevada Humanities seeks 5 members Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Nevada Humanities is seeking five new members to serve three-year terms on the Nevada Humanities board of trustees. Applications are due by July 31 for terms beginning Nov. 1. Application forms are available at

3 CFA employees pass licensing exams Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
CFA Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture and surveying, announced that three employees have passed professional licensure examinations.

Equine-assisted therapy demonstration planned in Truckee Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Sierra Equestrian Club is hosting a Sierra Family Services' Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy demonstration at the McIver Arena in Truckee Wednesday.

Nursery hires for water works projects Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Moana Nursery has hired John Kennedy, who comes to Moana Nursery from Mount Shasta, Calif. He has more than six years experience in waterscape and will be in charge of managing Moana Water Works projects.

Sierra Pacific to release earnings report Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Sierra Pacific Resources, parent of Sierra Pacific Power Co. in Reno and Nevada Power Co. in Las Vegas, is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings report on

DVD reviews: 'Drillbit Taylor,' 'My Blueberry Nights' and 'City of Men' Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Drillbit Taylor

Review: Christian Scott wows crowd with jazz innovations Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
With his silk ascot, Ralph Laurenesqe ivory cardigan and stovepipe slacks, jazz trumpeter Christian Scott blew a surprisingly funky groove in to Lake Tahoe Saturday night at Homewood Mountain Resort.

Muppets return home to DC in Smithsonian exhibit Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Bert and Ernie are paying a special visit to the city that helped give birth to the "Sesame Street" gang.

Review: There's much to like about this 'Richard' Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
After many seasons of tackling only comedies, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival expanded its lineup three years ago, tapping into the Bard's other great works and providing relief from repetition for regular patrons. This year, under the helm of new artistic director Jan Powell, the festival delivers its first of Shakespeare's histories, and the result is solid.

Review: Production of 'Dream' closer to a nightmare Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
It's hard to put a tarnish on "A Midsummer Night's Dream," one of Shakespeare's most light-hearted and silly romantic comedies. I'm sorry to report, then, that the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival turned in a surprisingly charmless version at the Sand Harbor stage this season.

Review: Newly penned 'Cambio' plagued by technical problems Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Many things can go wrong in a musical production, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare discovered more than one during its world-premiere performance of "Cambio" on Monday.

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