JOHANNESBURG –  Prosecutors have named 107 witnesses they can call at Oscar Pistorius' trial. Here's a look at some of them and what they might testify about: ___ WHO SCREAMED AND WHEN? Did Steenkamp scream before she was shot? Prosecutors maintain they have witnesses who will testify to events that contradict Pistorius' story and suggest there was an argument before she was shot dead. Twenty people — neighbors, security guards and other workers Read more [...]

Birds, murals and sitcoms are on the agenda this month. For young readers there is a book launch party, a signing by an author who makes math fun, or at least tries, and a reading about a panda. Foodies will appreciate a new cookbook event that is tied to a popular grocery emporium. Tuesday (7:30 p.m.): Rebecca Goldstein, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a Guggenheim fellow, will present “Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won’t Read more [...]

A weekend morning playing video games ended with a 14-year-old shooting his 13-year-old brother Saturday. Carter County Sheriff's Department responded to Herman Peters Road in Carter County Saturday after what they say was an accidental shooting. "Had got it down, been messing with it, playing with it after watching a video game that involves fire arms, they got curious about the weapon, started handling it, the weapon accidentally discharged striking the 13-year-old in the neck.," said Sgt. Shane Read more [...]

Kara J. Kelley By executive order of Governor Brian Sandoval, the Nevada 150 Commission has planned a series of events, gatherings, exhibits and legacy projects to commemorate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the unique contribution of Nevada’s rich culture and history. The yearlong celebration includes official community-based and signature Nevada 150 events, guaranteed to instill pride and inspire all Nevadans to participate in the Sesquicentennial celebration. Read more [...]