New Walmart opening in Las Vegas. And the fact that it’s No. 1 on our list shows just how close the economic apocalypse really is .

Economic woes prompt Las Vegas Sands to halt construction on Macau project. Can we suggest opening a Walmart? They seem to do really well.

O.J. Simpson denied new trial. Simpson reportedly suffering the effects of “trial withdrawal.”

Police find two bodies in the North Las Vegas desert. Only 52,979 to go.

Trump Las Vegas investors pursue class action lawsuit to get their money back. No word yet on how the class action suit is going for all those Celebrity Apprentice viewers who want their hour back.

Mos Def sought on arrest warrant after allegedly scuffling with a photographer and breaking his camera. He was going to come in anyway, but figured an arrest warrant would boost his sagging street cred.

Las Vegas is the top “growth center” in the country, according to recent study. Must have been that Walmart.