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Is the Yellow Jacket Mine in Nevada Haunted?

37 men burned to death here in an 1869 mining fire.

(GOLD HILL, NV) - It is hard to imagine that 144 years ago, families and friends of miners were standing in the dark outside the Yellow Jacket Mine, involuntarily witnessing one of the worst mining disasters in the state's history.

They probably were struggling with the realization that they were never going to see anyone emerge from that mineshaft, where a methane fire broke out, one so intense that it would burn for several days.

Special Assignment: Nevada Ghost Towns, Revisiting Our Father`s Favorite Haunts

A trip to Nevada to revive old family memories....

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - My brothers, Ken and Rick King, along with my nephew, Nory King and I, are heading to Nevada to uphold an important King family tradition, that is exploring old Nevada ghost towns.

This weekend we will visit a number of locations near Virginia City, and we will stay at a hotel reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of miners.

Remarks by the President on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Jews & Buddhists Back Hindus Upset at Mishandling of Goddess Kali by Game Developer

Portrayal of goddess Kali, who was highly revered by Hindus, appeared like a porno star in the SMITE version shown on the company website

(RENO, NV.) - Hindus are upset at the inappropriate usage of Kali and other Hindu deities by the Georgia (USA) online games developer Hi-Rez Studios.

They plan to use these images in the upcoming online action video game SMITE.

The Sun of Dharma Will Rise (Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya)

The life-enhancing teachings of Sanatana Dharma are God's free and precious gift for all sentient beings in existence, regardless of their nationality, gender, or parentage.

(CHENNAI, India) - A new Vedic movement is being born today that is unlike any movement ever seen before in world history. This Sanatana Dharma movement is empowered by God Himself.

It is a movement that is destined to thoroughly change the face of the entire Earth as it is presently constituted.

Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed Given Leadership Award by Reno Police

Rajan Zed takes up the cause of religion worldwide, and also raised huge voice against the apartheid faced by 15-million Roma (Gypsies) in Europe.

(RENO, NV.) - Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was presented with a “Leadership Achievement” award at the 3rd Annual Excellence in Policing & Community Leadership Awards Banquet of Reno.

The citation said: For your leadership and continued commitment to…our community.

Hindu Gods Getting Married in Oregon, Arizona, Wisconsin & Washington

Oregon's event, claimed to be first time in Portland and described as “divine opportunity”, will be performed in a special mandap ordered from India.

(RENO, NV.) - Hindu gods will reportedly be getting married in the coming weeks in grand ceremonies in Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington states of USA.

In a statement in Nevada today, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, applauded efforts of India’s Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and temple communities in USA to organize this ancient ceremony.

Online Piracy Legislation Gets Vote of Confidence From Sen. Harry Reid

Opponents of these two bills, such as Google, Yahoo, Facebook, eBay, and Twitter, fear the measures as currently drafted will grant the U.S. government power to curb free speech online

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - On a recent episode of "Meet the Press," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid threw his support behind advancing legislation to curb online piracy.

Mysteries of Unseen Force: Racetrack Playa`s Sliding Rocks & River-Curved Rifles in France

Geophysics rendezvous with aerodynamics in Death Valley, possibly solving the 'traveling rock' mystery; while recovered war relics in France defy explanation...

(SALEM) - What elements of nature move solid objects with invisible force?

These questions and a possible answer to the first, are the nature of this article about seemingly unnatural occurrences, at least one of which, may not be such a mystery after all.

Helicopter Tour Flight Near Las Vegas Crashes: Five Dead

At this point, there is no known cause for the crash and few details.

(SALEM) - A helicopter pilot and five passengers were killed in a crash out of Las Vegas Wednesday around 5:00 p.m. Andrew Munoz with the National Park Service, says the aircraft was operated by Sundance Helicopters. It crashed about four miles west of the edge of Lake Mead, in the River Mountains.