CLEVELAND (AP)—LeBron James had 35 points, including the game-winning 3-point shot as the Cleveland Cavaliers averted major disaster with a 96-95 win over the Orlando Magic Friday at Quicken Loans Arena. The odds were stacked against the Cavaliers as they surrendered a 23-point first half lead and Hedo Turkoglu (21 points) hit successive clutch jumpers down the stretch to give the Magic a 95-93 lead with a second left to play. However, at that time, James put the hopes and dreams of long-suffering Clevelanders on his shoulder by drilling his game-winner which saved the Cavaliers from what would have been a daunting 2-0 hole. Mo Williams added 19 points for Cleveland, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 12 points and 14 boards for the Cavs. Rashard Lewis posted 23 points to pace the Magic. Game 3 will take place Sunday evening in Orlando, Fla.

(WASHINGTON)—The Interior Department says a new law allowing loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges will not take effect until 2010. President Barack Obama signed the gun law Friday as part of a measure creating new rules for the credit card industry. Nevertheless, the Interior Department stated that because the credit card law won’t take effect until nine months after it’s signed, the gun measure will also be delayed. Spokeswoman Kendra Barkoff said the Interior Department will follow Congress’s directive and put the new firearms law in effect in late February. Until then, rules, adopted under the Reagan administration will remain in place. The rules severely restrict guns in national parks, generally requiring that guns be locked or stored.

(DENVER)—The Ute Indian tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in Utah has resolved a dispute with its former financial adviser outside of court. The tribe had filed suit in Denver federal court against John Jurrius, the Jurrius Group LLP, and the Jurrius Ogle Group LLC, alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit said the tribe had an agreement allowing Jurrius to invest his money in the tribe’s investments, but he acted as an investor without using his own money. Jurrius stated he acted properly and helped the tribe achieve financial success. Jurrius’ lawyer, Susan Bernhardt said Friday that the parties amicably resolved their disputes although she declined further comment. A court filing Thursday said the sides agreed to pay their own costs and attorneys’ fees.

(SALT LAKE CITY)—A Utah investor accused of running a Ponzi scheme and using some of the money to acquire more than 200 classic and luxury cars has been arraigned on federal fraud charges. 47-year old Jeffrey Lane Mowen pleaded not guilty Friday to three counts of wire fraud. Authorities reported the seizure of Mowen’s automobiles, which included a 1939 Jaguar and a 1903 Oldsmobile Horseless Carriage. Mowen was arrested in Panama on March 24, three days after his indictment was unsealed. He was being detained in Salt Lake City pending a detention hearing set for Wednesday. U.S. Magistrate Paul Warner set Mowen’s trial for July 27 and if convicted, he faces up to 20 years on each count, as well as fines of $250,000.

(NAPLES)—A pregnant teenager was beaten by a man at her request in an effort to induce a miscarriage, according to police reports. The man in question, 21-year old Arron N. Harrison, was jailed and could face attempted homicide charges. Naples police chief Mark Watkins said he hasn’t decided who’s more at fault in this instance. Deputy Uintah County Attorney Mark Thomas stated he planned to file a second-degree felony charge on Friday against Harrison. Prosecutors will take more time to weigh charges against the 17-year old girl and authorities refused to release her name. According to Watkins, the man pummeled the girl’s abdomen in a botched effort to annul the pregnancy. The six-month old fetus survived, but doctors don’t know the severity of the injuries incurred until the baby is born. Harrison was expected to appear in 8th District Court Tuesday, and if convicted of charges, he could face anywhere from one-15 years in prison, Thomas stated. The girl spent a day in the hospital before her arrest and she is being held at a juvenile center, Watkins said. Thomas said the beating occurred Tuesday and the girl reportedly told her family she was mugged by an unknown assailant. The family then called the police, who didn’t believe the girl, while they eventually got her to tell the truth, Watkins stated. Police said Harrison was arrested at his house, and although he was an acquaintance of the girl, he was not the father thus making the story more bizarre.

(LEHI)—All southbound lanes on I-15 near Lehi have reopened after a vehicle fire. The fire occurred Friday morning and the Utah Highway Patrol stated a motor home was pulling an SUV when it caught on fire. The driver was able to get the SUV unhooked before the fire spread to the motor home. Troopers had closed three lanes of southbound traffic on I-15 near milepost 279 while firefighters doused the flames.

(SPANISH FORK)—Drama students at Spanish Fork’s Reese Elementary School performed in a play that many parents believe to be too “dark” for fifth and sixth graders. The play the students are performing in, “The Lottery,” is about a town where one resident is chosen to be sacrificed each year in hopes of bringing in a good harvest. Additionally, one of the scenes features a part where a character is stoned to death. The students’ drama teacher stated the play gives the children a serious look at peer pressure, although several parents say the play was not age-appropriate.

(EPHRAIM) – Representatives from the Utah Census Bureau are attending the Scandinavian Festival this weekend in Ephraim to remind people of the importance of filling out the Census forms for the 2010 count. Utah Census Director, Todd Hansen, says he has local connections to help in his search for his Scandinavian ancestors. He said the Census Bureau keeps records confidential for 72 years, after which they’re released to the public. Hansen noted that census data is important in gathering family history.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett has lifted his hold on a Department of Interior nominee after receiving confirmation from the Secretary that a wilderness settlement was consistent with federal law. Bennett, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, submitted questions to DOI solicitor-designate, Hilary Tompkins, in a hearing on Thursday, asking her to state her position on the Utah Wilderness Settlement Agreement, if it was consistent with federal law. Tompkins said she would look into the issue further once confirmed. Bennett recently received confirmation from DOI Secretary, Ken Salazar, that agencies don’t have the authority to create wilderness after the settlement agreement is in place. Bennett said that certain members of the environmental community continually refer to the agreement as illegal and try to undermine it.

(SALT LAKE CITY) – Utah has received another fiscal boost in federal stimulus money to help control wildland fires. The U.S. Department of Interior gave the state $641,000 for three areas, including a fuel break at Desert Reserve and “fuels” management at Low Hills Sage Antimony. Utah’s share is part of an overall DOI spending package of $15 million that is being used to fund 55 projects to reduce hazardous fuels on thousands of acres of federal land to protect communities at risk from wildland fires. The funds will also be used to support local economies and rehabilitate ecosystems damaged by wildfires and is also part of the $3-billion investment in the nation’s economy under Pres. Obama’s recovery plan.