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Archive for March 29, 2023

New Mexico's new film training academy finds a home: Associated Press; New Mexico’s special academy for training workers in the film and television industry is a step closer to fruition, with top state officials announcing Wednesday that it will be headquartered in Albuquerque.; 10:30 p.m.

Gwyneth Paltrow's widely watched ski crash trial nears end: By Sam Metz, Associated Press; The closely watched trial over a 2016 ski collision between Gwyneth Paltrow and the retired optometrist suing her for the injuries he sustained is expected to draw to a close Thursday, when attorneys give closing ...; 10:27 p.m.

Ukraine by rail: Inside Zelenskyy's efforts to buoy a nation: By Julie Pace, Associated Press; The caravan of unmarked vehicles tears across the muddy grass next to the playground. On the merry-go-round, the children stop swinging and spinning. The curious — parents and other residents of this southeastern town — ...; 10:13 p.m.

A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida: By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press; Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has targeted a tiny, public liberal arts college on the shores of Sarasota Bay, as a staging ground for his war on “woke.”; 10:09 p.m.

Final Four a chance for SDSU to double its championships: By Bernie Wilson, Associated Press; he number of San Diego State teams that have won an NCAA Division I championship can be counted on one finger. Many Aztecs fans and alumni have no idea because it happened 50 years ago ...; 10:05 p.m.

Harris enters the fray over democracy with visit to Tanzania: By Chris Megerian and Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press; U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will step onto the front lines of the battle for democracy in Africa on Thursday, spending time in Tanzania as it makes fragile progress toward restoring its reputation as a ...; 9:59 p.m.

Australia makes biggest carbon polluters curb emissions: Associated Press; The Australian Parliament created landmark new laws Thursday that will make the nation’s biggest greenhouse gas polluters reduce their emissions or pay for carbon credits.; 9:57 p.m.

House GOP pushes sprawling bill to 'unleash' American energy: By Matthew Daly, Associated Press; House Republicans are set to approve a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden's agenda to address climate change.; 9:54 p.m.

California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws: By Adam Beam, Associated Press; When North Carolina in 2016 banned transgender people from using the bathroom of their gender identity in public buildings, California retaliated by banning state-funded travel to that state and any other state with laws it ...; 9:51 p.m.

Taiwan's president begins US visit to shore up support: By Ellen Knickmeyer and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press; Taiwan’s president is beginning a swing through the United States and Central America, a visit aimed at showing that her self-ruled island has allies as it faces a rising threat from China.; 9:05 p.m.

Indonesia stripped of hosting Under-20 World Cup by FIFA: By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press; Indonesia was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.; 8:33 p.m.

Source: Minor leaguers reach 5-year labor deal with MLB: By Ronald Blum, Associated Press; Minor league players reached a historic initial collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball on Wednesday that will more than double player salaries, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.; 8:31 p.m.

Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake: By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press; The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after ...; 7:48 p.m.

Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency: By Seung Min Kim and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press; President Joe Biden won’t veto a Republican-led measure to end the national COVID emergency, despite having expressed strong objections against it earlier this year, ensuring the bill is on an easy path to becoming law.; 6:29 p.m.

Police: Wizards' Bradley Beal faces possible battery charge: Associated Press; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is facing a possible misdemeanor charge in central Florida after a fan accused the NBA All-Star of hitting him during an argument after a game against the Orlando Magic.; 6:19 p.m.

Victims of Nashville school shooting honored in somber vigil: By Travis Loller, Kimberlee Kruesi and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press; Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at a candlelight vigil in Nashville to honor and mourn the three children and three adults who were killed in a shooting at a Christian school this week.; 5:38 p.m.

Mexico investigates 8 over deadly fire at migrant facility: By Fabiola Sánchez and Morgan Lee, Associated Press; Mexican authorities said Wednesday that eight employees or officials are being investigated for possible misconduct at a migrant detention center where a fire killed 39 detained men.; 5:28 p.m.

How 'swatting' calls spread as schools face real threats: By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press; A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising concerns among law enforcement and elected leaders.; 5:22 p.m.

Officials warn of wildfire risk as Southwest US dries out: By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press; Snowcapped mountains in the Southwestern U.S. signal a possible delayed start to the wildfire season for some higher elevations, but officials in New Mexico and Arizona warned Wednesday that dry, windy conditions in other areas ...; 5:17 p.m.

Most gig workers paid sick leave under new Seattle law: By Gene Johnson, Associated Press; Most gig workers in Seattle will be permanently entitled to paid sick leave and safe time under a first-in-the-nation law signed by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday. The measure expands pandemic-era protections and strengthens ...; 5:13 p.m.

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate: By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press; Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley tried to force a Senate vote Wednesday on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States, but he was blocked by a fellow Republican as lawmakers in both ...; 4:54 p.m.

Melissa Joan Hart says she helped 'tiny kids' flee Tenn. shooting: By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press; Actor Melissa Joan Hart said she and her husband helped a class of kindergartners that was fleeing the Nashville school shooting earlier this week. Hart said in a video posted on Instagram Tuesday that her ...; 4:35 p.m.

Latest storm piles more snow on California mountains: Associated Press; A cold low pressure system spinning off the coast of California sent bands of rain and snow across the state Wednesday, making travel difficult and adding to an epic mountain snowpack. Forecasters said the storm ...; 4:32 p.m.

Angry migrants in Mexico head toward border crossing after deadly fire: By Fabiola Sánchez and Morgan Lee, Associated Press; The death toll from a fire inside a migrant detention center rose to 39 Wednesday as hundreds of migrants began walking toward a U.S. border crossing in the belief that American authorities would let them ...; 4:26 p.m.

NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline looms: By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday he is hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week, though he stopped short of ...; 4:24 p.m.

Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense: By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press; An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members on Jan. 6 testified on Wednesday that he didn't know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the ...; 4:14 p.m.

NFL hits highs in diverse executives, lacks in head coaches: By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press; The NFL took another step at the owners meetings to increase diversity throughout the league while continuing to face criticism and a lawsuit for lack of representation among head coaches. Each team is now required ...; 3:21 p.m.

7 California officers charged in death of man in custody: By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press; Prosecutors charged seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse with involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection with the 2020 death of a man who screamed “I can’t breathe” while multiple officers restrained him as ...; Updated 4:12 p.m.

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case: By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press; The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before taking a previously scheduled two-week hiatus, a person familiar with ...; 3:15 p.m.

Children lost in shooting were 'feisty,' a 'shining light': By Adrian Sainz, Kristin M. Hall, Holly Meyer and Ben Finley, Associated Press; Details from the rich, full lives of the three adults killed Monday at a Nashville elementary school have emerged quickly in the aftermath, but information on the three 9-year-old children — whose lives ...; 2:41 p.m.

Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week: By Las Vegas Weekly Staff; Three Las Vegas dining and drinking institutions have earned James Beard Award finalist status.; 2:30 p.m.

Elko woman who claimed self-defense innocent in ex's killing: Associated Press; An Elko County jury has acquitted a 24-year-old woman in the death of her ex-husband after she said she’d been the victim of ongoing abuse and was acting in self-defense when she ...; 2:05 p.m.

Muoka becomes fourth UNLV player to hit transfer portal: By Mike Grimala; The UNLV basketball program continues to see a steady stream of players heading for the exit, as David Muoka became the fourth player to enter his name in the transfer portal on Wednesday. Muoka, a ...; 1:54 p.m.

Health survey: Clark County 6th-healthiest county in Nevada: By Grace Da Rocha; Fourteen percent of Clark County residents under the age of 65 were uninsured in 2020, and the county has historically reported high rates of uninsured individuals, according to a study released today.; 1:38 p.m.

Girl killed, boy injured, mother charged in Carson City home fire: Associated Press; A Nevada woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse and murder in a Carson City house fire that killed her 3-year-old daughter and critically injured her 2-year-old son. The Carson City sheriff’s office ...; 1:32 p.m.

Off-duty pilot helps land plane in Las Vegas after captain falls ill: By Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS); Passengers on Southwest flight 6013 from Las Vegas to Columbus, Ohio, were in for a scare when their pilot suffered a medical emergency mid-flight. News first broke ...; 11:29 a.m.

Las Vegas man, 81, dies at hospital after crash: By Las Vegas Sun Staff; An 81-year-old Las Vegas man died at a hospital after a traffic crash earlier this month, according to Metro Police. The man, whose name was not released, died Tuesday at ...; 11:24 a.m.

Las Vegas school locked down over report of person with gun: By Las Vegas Sun Staff; Shadow Ridge High School in northwest Las Vegas was locked down this morning as police responded to a call regarding a person with a gun near the school, authorities said. There was ...; Updated 11:53 a.m.

U.S. to play Mexico in Nations League semis in Las Vegas: Associated Press; The defending champion United States will play Mexico in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League on June 15 at Las Vegas. The winner advances to the ...; 10:38 a.m.

Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion: By Janie Har, Associated Press; It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a ...; 9:23 a.m.

Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies despite outcry: By David A. Lieb, Associated Press; Public outrage is swift following mass shootings, such as the killing of six people at a Christian elementary school in Nashville. Sorrow and sympathy are widespread. But what ...; 9:17 a.m.

Hawaii authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins: By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press; Hawaii authorities on Tuesday say they have referred 33 people to U.S. law enforcement after the group allegedly harassed a pod of wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island. It's against federal law to ...; 8:48 a.m.

WWE's WrestleMania extravaganza draws sponsors to the ring: By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press; WWE’s WrestleMania, the Super Bowl for the sports entertainment company, arrives this weekend to a massive audience and vastly larger sponsorship revenue as it seeks to establish itself as a serious contender for major dollars ...; 8:44 a.m.

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May: Associated Press; Dolly Parton will return for a second consecutive year as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards but this year she's bringing a new plus-one to help — Garth Brooks. The show is set ...; 8:40 a.m.

Spain clean energy case shakes confidence in EU investment: By Jennifer O'Mahony, Associated Press; Renewable energy investors who lost subsidies promised by Spain are heading to a London court to try to claw back $125 million from the government — a decadelong dispute with ...; 8:38 a.m.

Permit requirement to buy pistol scrapped in North Carolina: By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press; North Carolina legislators repealed the state’s requirement that someone obtain a permit from a local sheriff before buying a pistol, as the Republican-controlled legislature on ...; 8:33 a.m.

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means: By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to ...; 8:32 a.m.

38 dead in Mexico fire after guards didn't let migrants out: By Fabiola Sanchez and Morgan Lee, Associated Press; When smoke began billowing out of a migrant detention center in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, Venezuelan migrant Viangly Infante Padrón was terrified because she ...; 8:28 a.m.

U.S.: Credit Suisse violates deal on rich clients' tax evasion: By Jamey Keaten and Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press; Credit Suisse violated a plea agreement with U.S. authorities by failing to report secret offshore accounts that wealthy Americans used to avoid paying taxes, U.S. lawmakers said Wednesday, releasing a ...; 8:26 a.m.

Russia stops sharing missile test info with U.S., opens drills: By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press; Russia will no longer give the U.S. advance notice about its missile tests, a senior Moscow diplomat said Wednesday, as its military deployed mobile launchers in Siberia in a show of the country’s massive nuclear ...; 8:17 a.m.

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader: Associated Press; China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan's president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles.; 7:40 a.m.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Any Russian victory could be perilous: Associated Press; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Tuesday that unless his nation wins a drawn-out battle in a key eastern city, Russia could begin building international support for a deal that could require Ukraine ...; 7:38 a.m.

US to auction Gulf of Mexico oil under climate compromise: Associated Press; Companies have offered bids on more than 2,600 square miles of federal oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico in a sale mandated by last year's climate bill compromise.; 7:34 a.m.

A rationale for student debt relief: By John Crisp; One of the essential principles of free enterprise depends on an understanding so conventional that it largely goes unspoken: When people borrow money, they must pay it back — usually with interest.; 2:00 a.m.

Kelly Clarkson, Sarah Hester Ross, Smashing Pumpkins and more Las Vegas showbiz news: By Brock Radke; “Chemistry … An Intimate Night with Kelly Clarkson" opens at Bakkt Theater on July 28.; 2:00 a.m.

Florida bill would make puberty even more awkward: By Lisa Jarvis; Florida legislators don’t want teachers to talk with kids about racism or being gay. Soon we might be able to add puberty to the list of verboten subjects.; 2:00 a.m.

Biden concedes he is powerless to act on guns without Congress: By Michael D. Shear, The New York Times Company; President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared himself powerless to respond to the scourge of gun violence in America, a remarkably blunt admission one day after an assailant killed six people, including three children, at a ...; 2:00 a.m.

What to do in Las Vegas this week (March 30-April 5, 2023 edition): By Las Vegas Weekly Staff; Depeche Mode, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Steve Angello, the Great Vegas Festival of Beer and more in this week’s Superguide.; 2:00 a.m.

Face it, America, we love our guns more than our children: By Roy Johnson; Let’s just be truthful. Let’s look in the mirror and stop pretending. Look in the mirror and stop denying what we see. Look in the mirror and stop lying.; 2:00 a.m.

Super Bowl LVIII promoters thinking beyond 2024 for Las Vegas, NFL: By Katie Ann McCarver; As Las Vegas prepares to host its first Super Bowl in less than a year, a primary goal for economic and government leaders is not only that the event runs successfully — but that it ...; 2:00 a.m.

Lombardo formally proposes stricter Nevada voting rules; Dems express opposition: By Casey Harrison; Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration is proposing sweeping legislation that would change the state’s election system just two years after transitioning to a mostly vote-by-mail system, a move that would almost assuredly be met with ...; 2:00 a.m.

China must be our first focus: By Henry Wilson, Washington, D.C.; The American people are being treated as children in a proposed national divorce. Like a custody battle, our leaders relegate our honor as citizens to the annals of history and leave us to alternate between ...; 2:00 a.m.

Get a grip on drunks in the air: By Neil Schwartz, Las Vegas; I know the odds of seeing a snake on a plane are very low. But the odds of seeing a drunk on a plane are very high.; 2:00 a.m.

Trump’s words are reckless: By Mike Barrett, Ashburn, Va.; Donald Trump is facing possible indictment in New York City for allegedly illegal accounting practices related to hush money payments to an adult film star. He recently urged his supporters, in all capital letters, to ...; 2:00 a.m.

Germany bestows its highest honor on Las Vegas-based Holocaust survivor: By Grace Da Rocha; In a ceremony at the German Consulate building in Los Angeles, Ben Lesser was recognized for his work in teaching people about the events of the Holocaust, the “systemic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of 6 ...; 2:00 a.m.

In Las Vegas residency at Park MGM, Maroon 5 provides many special moments for its fans: By John Taylor; Perhaps the most special moment — poignant even — came with the band’s tribute to its former manager, Jordan Feldstein, who unexpectedly died of a pulmonary embolism in 2017 at age 40. As a heart ...; 2:00 a.m.

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