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Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers

Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices.

High-roller files civil suit against Harrah's

A Nebraska man facing felony charges stemming from almost $15 million in Las Vegas gambling debts is suing casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc. for alleged breach of contract, conspiracy and negligence.

Police: 3rd arrest made in Vegas officer's death

Police say they have arrested a third person in the shooting death of an off-duty Las Vegas police officer in his garage.

Journalists kept in court after Jackson MD leaves

A court officer briefly detained a group of journalists inside a Las Vegas courtroom Monday following a hearing involving Michael Jackson's former personal physician.

5 allegedly try to rob Nev. bank with fake warrant

Authorities say they have arrested five people who allegedly tried to rob a Nevada bank by presenting a false federal search warrant which demanded all of the money in the vault. The FBI says that when the Wells Fargo bank manager refused to comply Friday, he was handcuffed and threatened in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson.

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

Michael Jackson's doctor bought a powerful anesthetic in Nevada and had it shipped to California, where it was found at the pop singer's bedside after he died, court documents released Friday show.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Front group fights health bill

One operative tried to enlist trade groups in Maine to oppose government-run health coverage. Another helped a member of a Las Vegas conservative group appear on local talk radio to criticize the proposal. A third persuaded a Louisiana activist to post an opinion piece on a conservative blog.

Lawyer: Ex-NBA star working on Las Vegas debt case

Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.

Auctioneer: T. rex fossil headed for museum

A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex that failed to sell at auction in Las Vegas last month has been bought by a private buyer who intends to see it displayed in a museum, an auctioneer told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Las Vegas police raid 6 Hells Angels locations

Six Hells Angels motorcycle club locations were raided Wednesday in an investigation of a brawl that left two people with stab wounds at a Las Vegas wedding chapel nearly a year ago, police said.

Vegas sees 4.3 percent increase in Sept. visitors

Tourism officials say the number of visitors to Las Vegas increased 4.3 percent in September, marking the first year-over-year monthly increase since May 2008.

Las Vegas and the 21st-century Strip

While much has been made of CityCenter’s , far less attention has been paid to the design behind it. It’s a design that speaks in equal parts to the challenges of the Las Vegas Strip, the unsustainable sprawl of the Las Vegas Valley (now home to 2 million people) and a fundamental shift in American demographics.

Chestnut gobbles down 50 meatballs to win contest

Joey Chestnut maintained his dominance in the sport of competitive eating — and expanded his palate — by winning the first-ever Martorano's Masters Meatball Eating Championship in Las Vegas. Chestnut on Sunday gobbled 50 meatballs in 10 minutes at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. The 6.25 pounds was a new world record and earned him the first-place prize of $1,500.

21-year-old becomes youngest WSOP champion ever

A 21-year-old Michigan poker professional who chose cards over college won the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas early Tuesday, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament in its 40-year history.

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old

A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.

On the Call: MGM Mirage CEO Jim Murren

Part of the struggle for Las Vegas casinos to overcome is eroding convention business. Companies have canceled meetings as they tighten spending and seek to avoid bad blood with shareholders or a bad image with others over meeting in the town known worldwide as Sin City.

Midler announces end date for her Las Vegas show

Bette Midler will perform her Las Vegas show "The Showgirl Must Go On" for the last time on Jan. 31.

How to spend a fabulous weekend in Vegas

Viva, Las Vegas! In these tough economic times everyone deserves a break from reality, and Las Vegas is the cure for the common vacation. Make the most of your Vegas trip with these helpful tips.

Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel

The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico's beloved Juan Gabriel.

CityCenter hits center stage

On a sunny October morning, a stiff breeze blows through a busy construction site on the Las Vegas Strip. Gathering strength, it whips past spools of wire and pallets of lumber, picks up a payload of grit and spins itself into a mini-tornado that rises into the sky.

Northwest plane hits birds, lands safely in Minn.

A Northwest Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas has landed safely after hitting a flock of pigeons shortly after takeoff. No one was hurt.

Nevada construction deaths prompt safety review

Federal officials will investigate workplace safety programs across the country after the deaths of 25 workers in construction accidents in Las Vegas over an 18-month period.

Wayne Newton hints latest Vegas show may be last

Wayne Newton is telling fans "Danke schoen" after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last. But the singer synonymous with Sin City says he's leaving himself an opening in case he wants to perform after April.

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NV Energy: Fewer Can Afford Power Bills
Source: KVVU Fox 5 News

LAS VEGAS -- The main electric utility in Las Vegas has seen a 17 percent increase in the number of households disconnected for nonpayment of bills from September 2008 to September 2009. NV Energy's report is nearly double the 9 percent shut-off figure statewide.

Open meeting, closed minds: Henderson vote did not follow spirit of the law
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

This is an example of a frightening trend. Governments at all levels are legislating in secret & nothing is being done about it. Disgusting.

Forum to highlight three futuristic rail projects to Calif.
Source:

We have all heard about the two high-speed-rail proposals that promise to whisk passengers between Las Vegas and Southern California in little more than an hour, the steel-wheels-on-rails DesertXpress and the magnetically propelled maglev train.

How Much to Tip?
Source: Las Vegas Review Journal

Many people don't seem to know how much to tip when in Vegas. Tipping is a custom based on the generosity of an appreciative customer and is subject to no concrete rules. But here are a few suggestions:

ACORN to stand trial in Las Vegas
Source: Breitbart.com

Evidence heard during more than six hours of testimony left "a lot of issues that have to be answered" before trial, Las Vegas Justice of the Peace William Jansen said.

Mother: Police Murdered My Son
Source: FOX 5 News

LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas woman accused a Metro police officer of murdering her son Wednesday, after the officer shot and killed the teen in front of their home.

Hundred of Couples Living Underground in Las Vegas Flood Tunnels
Source: Australian News Network

HUNDREDS of couples are living underneath the US gambling mecca Las Vegas and living off the scraps left behind by its patrons.

Is Las Vegas bad for your family?
Source: msnbc.com

A study conducted by Children's Health Magazine on the best cities to raise a family ranks Las Vegas 92 out of 100. The study ranked cities based on six primary categories: economics, health, housing, crime, education, and cultural attractions.

Workers Trying For Short-Term Jobs
Source: FOX 5 News

Fright Dome has become a Las Vegas tradition, scaring thousands every October. And with scary unemployment numbers, lines for its temporary jobs were wrapped around the building on Friday.

Las Vegas Publisher Stands By Claim That Reid Threatened Employee
Source: FOXNews.com

The publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Tuesday stood by his claim that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid threatened one of the newspaper's employees, after Reid's office claimed the alleged threat was meant as a joke.

Passenger Arrested After Stripping and Punching a Woman: Thought Your Flight Was Bad
Source: Australian News Network

A man was arrested - thank god - after stripping and punching a female passenger on the way from Oakland to Vegas. Good thing the flight wasn't any longer. Southwest Flight.

Ex-ACORN Vegas director pleads guilty to compensating for registration of voters; will testify against ACORN
Source: Google

LAS VEGAS — A former Las Vegas director for a political advocacy group accused of illegally paying canvassers to register voters during last year's presidential campaign has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and agreed to testify against the group and another employee.

Anti-Healthcare Reformer Yells "Heil Hitler" to a Jewish man praising Israel's national health care at a town hall.
Source: Think Progress

Conservatives have strenuously denied that there is any anti-Semitism on display by anti-health reform protesters at town hall meetings nationwide — despite all the evidence to the contrary.

The Cia, Siberia And The $5m Bar Bill
Source: New York Post

A federal court case reveals a bizarre tale of post 9/11 operations in Afghanistan.

Dialysis for immigrants drives hospital into debt
Source: The Houston Chronicle

LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas hospital providing emergency dialysis services to 80 illegal immigrants says that accounts for much of its operating deficit.

Michael Jackson's 51st birthday to be his burial day: father
Source: Yahoo! News

– Michael Jackson's body will be laid to rest on August 29, the day the King of Pop would have turned 51, his father told AFP.

Boy, 11, dies while stranded in Death Valley
Source: msnbc.com

An 11-year-old boy died in the intense heat of Death Valley National Park after he and his mother became stranded in one of the world's most inhospitable areas, authorities said Friday.

Goodman: Arnold 'Scared To Death' By Vegas
Source: KVVU FOX 5 News

LAS VEGAS -- While he didn't twist his moustache a' la Snidely Whiplash, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman did have the look of a schemer Thursday as he spoke of the new ads designed to draw California businesses to Nevada.

Jesus Appears on Vegas Toilet Seat!- VIDEO
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

yep...the big guy's PR team is hard at work again. this time you can check him out in a whole new light.....

Feds at DefCon Alarmed After RFIDs Scanned
Source: Wired News

The reader, connected to a web camera, sniffed data from RFID-enabled ID cards and other documents carried by attendees in pockets and backpacks as they passed a table where the equipment was stationed in full view.

Bill could make it illegal for bureaucrats to avoid Las Vegas
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Bill could make it illegal for bureaucrats to avoid Las Vegas

Advisor Turns Over $5.5M in Funds Held Secretly for Michael
Source: omg.yahoo.com

A former financial advisor to Michael Jackson said Friday that he was the person who recently turned over to executors $5.5 million, which had been "a secret between Michael and me."

Police Arrest Naked Man Claiming to be a Terminator
Source: Gizmodo

A man found naked wandering along the Nevada border has been tased and arrested despite his claiming to be a Terminator sent from the future.

Sen. Ensign won't resign, will seek re-election
Source: msnbc.com

Republican Sen. John Ensign says he has no plans to resign despite his affair with a staffer's wife and his parents' $96,000 payout to the woman's family, and will seek re-election in 2012.

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