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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — The Department of Energy is on the verge of shipping highly radioactive material from Tennessee to a federal site north of Las Vegas. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports a shipment of non-radioactive material left Oak Ridge National Lab Monday for the Nevada National Security Site. The plans had been delayed two years because of objections from Nevada officials, but the DOE says the issue has since been resolved after making numerous changes to the transportation and disposal plans.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering legislation to require a "cooling off" period for ex-lawmakers. The measure would prohibit former Nevada lawmakers from working as a contract lobbyist during the first legislative session after they leave office.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar de la Hoya's promotion company is suing Floyd Mayweather's manager and investors for $300 million, alleging they're trying to illegally monopolize U.S. championship fighting. Golden Boy Promotions' federal antitrust and unfair competition suit names Al Haymon, his companies, and the venture capital firm Waddell & Reed Financial.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Reno police have arrested two suspects in the fatal beating of a Reno man over the weekend a few blocks southeast of downtown. Officers say George Hesse and Rodney Yahola are charged with battery with substantial battery harm. Additional charges could be filed.
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