Nevada governor asks federal judge to shield phone records from woman suing over assault claimLAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons wants a federal judge to shield his phone records from a former cocktail waitress who accuses him of accosting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant in 2006. BBC publishes top executives’ expense claims, says it will later reveal costliest salariesLONDON — Britain’s state broadcaster, the BBC, published details of expenses claims made by top executives Thursday, amid an increasing public clamor to scrutinize the use of public money. Meltdown 101: With housing values still tumbling, what’s the best way to gauge prices?WASHINGTON — Is the historic U.S. housing market crash close to being over, or is the end still far, far away? Retired police officer puts suspect in sleeper hold to stop bank heist at Calif. grocery storeMISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Cyndi Orel worked as a police officer for 25 years and never caught a bank robber. She was apparently saving that hobby for retirement. The retired Long Beach police officer foiled a bank robbery at a grocery store Saturday when she put a 220-pound bank robber in a chokehold until he passed out. Orel is about 5 feet 7 inches and 128 pounds Nevada senator pushes back against charge from ex-mistress’ husband, says man sought moneyLAS VEGAS — Sen. John Ensign is pushing back against the husband of his former mistress, saying the man made “exorbitant demands for cash and other financial benefits.” Memorabilia dealer trying to stop auction OJ Simpson memorabilia, claims he owns the itemsLOS ANGELES — A memorabilia dealer O.J. Simpson was convicted of robbing at a Las Vegas hotel is trying to stop a public auction of footballs, jerseys and other items seized by authorities after the stickup. Sen. Ensign’s affair admission blurs image of up-and-coming, confident Christian conservativeLAS VEGAS — For much of his public career, Sen. John Ensign has appeared a model of the religious right. By this week, he had become just another politician diminished by scandal. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Republican Sen. Ensign of Nevada admits extramarital affair with campaign stafferLAS VEGAS — Just two weeks after taking the first steps toward a 2012 presidential bid, conservative Republican Sen. John Ensign of Nevada is admitting to an extramarital affair last year with a campaign aide. Eaters driven by stress turn to fatty, sugary comfort food to feel better in bad economyNEW YORK — Leslie Fuller tried to stick to her shopping list on a recent grocery run. Instead, she found herself venturing down the candy aisle, throwing bags of Hershey’s Miniatures and M&M’s into her cart. National Folk Festival in Butte, Mont., July 10-12 celebrating the WestHELENA, Mont. — The lineup for the second National Folk Festival taking place in “Butte, America” July 10-12 stars about 250 singers, dancers and other artists, along with hoofed performers from all over Montana. US Airways seeks 400 flight attendants for voluntary furloughs in response to overstaffingUS Airways is asking for 400 flights attendants to volunteer for leaves of up to 16 months, and said involuntary furloughs could be next if there aren’t enough takers. RealtyTrac: May foreclosures down 6 percent from April; smallest annual gain since mid-2006WASHINGTON — The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes dipped in May from April, and the annual increase was the smallest in three years. Mike Tyson marries in Las Vegas 2 weeks after his daughter’s death in treadmill accidentLAS VEGAS — Boxer Mike Tyson has married for a third time, two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died in a tragic treadmill accident. NY father says son jailed in Nevada, charged with threatening Obama, is mentally illLAS VEGAS — The father of a man facing a federal charge of threatening President Barack Obama said Monday that his son is mentally ill and needs treatment. Troubles aren’t over, but AP map shows slower pace of decline in US economyThe recession’s grip loosened slightly this spring as seasonal hiring picked up and helped offset rising bankruptcies and foreclosures, according to the Associated Press’ monthly analysis of the economic pain in more than 3,100 U.S. counties. Jordan reaches agreement in principle to accept 76ers coaching jobThe Philadelphia 76ers have found their next head coach, reaching an agreement in principle with Eddie Jordan to end a search that lasted nearly three weeks. Biden teases Obama over teleprompter dependenceCOLORADO - Vice President Joe Biden teased his boss President Barack Obama on Wednesday over his teleprompter dependence. Yucca Mountain, the nation’s nuclear waste repository, gets the ax but is still fundedLAS VEGAS — These days, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid prefers nothing so much as a one-word description for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository long planned for his state: dead. NBA office: No punishment for fallout from Mavericks-Nuggets incidents on, off the courtDENVER — The NBA won’t punish anybody over the ugly incidents that occurred on and off the court in Games 3 and 4 of the series between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. Casinos drop as MGM Mirage plans to raise $2.5B in capital to help pay off its debtNEW YORK — Shares of casino operators slid Wednesday as MGM Mirage’s plan to raise $2.5 billion in capital did little to ease investors’ concerns about the debt-laden company. With Mavs owner Cuban taking night off, security guards at Nuggets’ arena can breathe easyThe thing to like most about Game 5 between Dallas and Denver is that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban won’t be at it. If nothing else, that improves the chances they’ll play basketball instead of celebrity smackdown. With rental car prices on the rise, experts advise booking early this summerNEW YORK — If you’re leaving your own car in the driveway for summer vacation, expect your rental car to take a bigger bite of out of your vacation budget. ‘Underemployed’: They have still have jobs, but their hours have been cut way backROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jody Taylor dodged the bullet twice in the past year when the industrial-coating factory where she works as a machine operator went through a series of layoffs. But her hours have been cut back to a four-day workweek. Ovechkin, Malkin, Datsyuk finalists for Pearson Award as most outstanding playerNEW YORK — Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin and Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk — the finalists for the Hart Trophy — are also up for the Lester B. Pearson Award. Obama proposes ending $26 billion in oil, gas industry tax breaks, shutting down nuclear dumpWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants to end $26 billion in oil and gas industry tax breaks, calling them “unjustifiable loopholes” in the tax system that other companies do not get. Firefighters battle blaze at shuttered Moulin Rouge casino in Las Vegas; no injuries reportedLAS VEGAS — Firefighters are battling a blaze at a vacant building that’s part of the historic and long-shuttered Moulin Rouge hotel-casino in Las Vegas. No injuries are reported. GM, Bank of America, Lincoln National, Federal-Mogul among big market movers WednesdayNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: With sanitized handshakes, Mexico returns to work after shutdown to contain swine flu virusMEXICO CITY — In gleaming office towers and gritty markets, Mexicans returned to work Wednesday after a five-day swine flu shutdown, and dozens returned to a heroes’ welcome from “humiliating” quarantines in China. But Mexico’s death toll rose, feeding fears of more infections now that crowds are gathering again. Homebuilders Pulte Homes, Centex post narrower losses; see spring season sales perk upThe nation’s top three homebuilders this week reported financial results that gave little hope the spring selling season will be strong enough to stop the red ink. |
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