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Archive for August 29, 2010

Rory Reid, Brian Sandoval debate on education reforms: By Delen Goldberg, David McGrath Schwartz; Both gubernatorial candidates did what they had to do during Sunday night's debate on education: Democrat Rory Reid attacked and tried to poke holes in his opponent's education plan. Republican Brian Sandoval remained calm and ...; Updated 10:25 p.m.

Man shoots self outside McCarran airport terminal: By Jackie Valley; A man died after shooting himself in the head Sunday afternoon outside Terminal 2 at McCarran International Airport, officials said. Airport spokesman Glenn Gardner said the incident happened shortly after 4:30 p.m.; 5:55 p.m.

Angle in 2005: I would have voted "no" on Katrina relief funds: Angle/Katrina; 4:38 p.m.

E! report: In wake of arrest, Steve Wynn boots nightclub operator Cy Waits: By John Katsilometes; Less than a week ago, Cy Waits was atop the Vegas nightlife peak as operator of the club empire established by Victor Drai. But today, reportedly, he's been let go by Steve Wynn.; 3:21 p.m.

Lake Havasu City police: 6 dead in shootings, 1 treated in Las Vegas: Staff and wire reports; Lake Havasu City police say five people were killed by a man who entered a home in the Arizona community and started shooting, then fled with his two children. Another gunshot victim was being treated ...; Updated 3:19 p.m.

Conservative activist, assemblyman try to extend Horsford's pain on money-for-access pitch: Muth/Goedhart letter; 11:18 a.m.

Couture shows Toney the 'Mean Street' with UFC 118 walk-in music: By Allison Duck; Keeping with his theme of classic rock walk in music, UFC legend Randy Couture went with another iconic act to signal his arrival into the octagon in Boston’s TD Garden.; 5:36 a.m.

Cooler temperatures ahead for Las Vegas: By Dave Toplikar; Say goodbye to triple digit temperatures for a few days. Cooler temperatures and sunny skies are moving in today for Las Vegas. An unseasonably strong area of low pressure will be over the western Great ...; 5:07 a.m.

Four-touchdown performance from Shaq Powell gives Gorman victory: By Ray Brewer; Bishop Gorman High running back Shaquille Powell’s performance was so impressive Saturday night, his coach could only find one way to summarize it. “Shaq in the best running back in the city. There is not ...; 2:07 a.m.

Parties not honestly addressing issues: Michael K. Casler, Las Vegas; Republicans say they worry about the deficit, yet offer no specific plans to raise taxes and/or cut spending.; 2:04 a.m.

Barack Obama doesn’t have a vacation home?: Wendy Ellis, Las Vegas; Dale McFeatters, in his column in Friday’s Las Vegas Sun, failed to do his research when he stated that President Barack Obama doesn’t have a vacation home.; 2:03 a.m.

Vote against vaccine coverage endangers women: Jessica E. Brown, Las Vegas; Jon Ralston’s Thursday “Reality Check” column reminded many of us concerned with the health of women about the baffling vote by then-state Sen. Joe Heck — who is running against Rep. Dina Titus — against ...; 2:02 a.m.

Room for debate: In the first scheduled debate between the major party candidates for governor, Democrat Rory Reid and Republican Brian Sandoval will meet tonight in a forum that is supposed to be devoted to education issues.; 2:01 a.m.

Observing the carnage in the Reid-Angle race: By Jon Ralston; Imagine a victim of a car wreck lying on the side of the road bleeding to death.; 2:01 a.m.

Incumbents should like their chances in commission races: By Joe Schoenmann; With three County Commission seats up for election in November, political insiders are putting money on the incumbents in two of the races.; 2:01 a.m.

There’s cause for guarded optimism: Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International; Most of us probably wish the Great Recession was history, but we are all too aware that our state, our community, our businesses and our families must still contend with the realities of the economy.; 2:01 a.m.

VA hospitals show how to address MRSA infections: Sybil Friedman, Las Vegas; MRSA infections in local hospitals lead to unnecessary losses: financially and in terms of health and actual lives.; 2:01 a.m.

T-word not dirty in race for Senate District 12 seat: By David McGrath Schwartz; Nevada voters will have the choice between two forthright candidates in November. No, really!; 2:01 a.m.

Lessons to be learned in Arizona, Alaska primaries: By Anjeanette Damon; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may actually have a lesson or two to learn from last week’s Republican primaries in Arizona and Alaska.; 2:01 a.m.

Fighting muscular dystrophy more than labor of love for Jerry Lewis: By Joe Schoenmann; For 60 years, Jerry Lewis has led the charge against an insidious children’s disease that slowly kills muscle-controlling nerves, then takes the life. His track record of telethon fundraising is nothing short of astounding.; 2:01 a.m.

I am frightened: Rodger Jacobs; As I write this, taking a brief late night respite from packing books into boxes, I am just days away from an uncertain future, a Black Tuesday when the Sword of Damocles will, under legal ...; 2:01 a.m.

Sun lists top 10 American debates for you to argue about: By Anjeanette Damon; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is fighting with his Republican rival Sharron Angle over the moderators and dates for a series of debates.; 2:00 a.m.

Even in an easy fight, Randy Couture finds a way to impress: By Brett Okamoto; A heavyweight title fight at UFC 118 showed everyone that professional boxer James Toney still has a lot to learn in mixed martial arts. It also demonstrated that, at 47, Randy Couture might know just ...; 1:59 a.m.

There is no doubt, Frankie Edgar is for real: By Brett Okamoto; Only time will tell if Frankie Edgar’s performance against B.J. Penn Saturday will finally prove to the masses how good of a mixed martial artist he is. One thing is for sure, though — it ...; 1:21 a.m.

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