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The “happiest mayor in the universe” makes a birthday wish
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Night Bite: Ain’t no party like a mayoral birthday party
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CSI: The Experience brings crime solving to the Las Vegas Strip
A young waitress has been found dead in an alley behind a gritty Las Vegas motel, sprawled out beneath an overflowing dumpster. And it's up ...
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Will the Juice be on the loose?
Today is O.J. Simpson’s birthday and if he gets his wish, the Juice may soon be on the loose
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"The historical moment": Inside Michael Jackson's memorial
“It was eerily quiet,” said Las Vegas DJ Zach Moss, who won tickets to Michael Jackson’s memorial service yesterday at the Staples Center. “You clapped, ...
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Mildly NJoyable: electronic cigarettes
NJoy promises “All the pleasures of smoking without all the problems.” Our thoroughly unscientific method turns smokers into guinea pigs to test electronic cigarettes.
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It’s you snooze you lose at WSOP’s Main Event
Several of poker's biggest names won't get the chance to play in this year's WSOP Main Event because the event has reached capacity.
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Closing the book on the Reading Room
I’ve written more than one premature obit for the Reading Room, the independent bookstore snuggled into a mop closet in Mandalay Place, but on Thursday ...
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Vegas lands in No. 3 spot on sweatiest cities list
Las Vegas is known for its glittering lights, expansive entertainment and luxurious casinos. According to deodorant maker Old Spice, it’s also making a name for ...
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Primm puts the "free" in "freedom"
Forget the trendy staycation. Primm Valley Casino Resorts want you to stay, play and eat without spending a dime.
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You will soon have to drink elsewhere, Brew Pub fans
It's last call for the Monte Carlo Brew Pub.
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Where's Gene?: "Top Chef" vet still cooking in Vegas
Vegas-based Top Chef alum Gene Villiatora hasn't fled the desert since appearing on the show. In fact, he's probably cooking up something in Summerlin right ...
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Cirque and founder to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ringo Starr, Russell Crowe, Van Morrison, ZZ Top and Cirque du Soleil: The troupe and its founder will join a slew of stars receiving a ...
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NHL fans have breakfast with Stanley
Forget Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A handful of lucky hockey fans had breakfast with Stanley at Simon this morning. Lord Stanley’s Cup, that is
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Say goodbye to Trader Vic's
Raise your mai tais in memory of Trader Vic's inside the Miracle Mile Shops.
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National “Make Up Your Own Holiday” Day!
National Tattoo Day is June 3... or is it? We’ve yet to find proof. Kind makes you wonder which holidays are real and which ones ...
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First Friday downsizes for the summer
After seven years of plenty, First Friday finds the well dry and shrivels up like George Costanza's package in the pool.
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Bloodless bullfighting: A tradition evolved or just plain bull?
Let me say this plainly: I like bullfighting. But when we take the blood out of the equation at the upcoming bullfights in September, will ...
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UFC 98: Controversy enters the Octagon
A flash knockout, questionable reffing decisions and a new champ: UFC 98 was anything but boring.
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NCAA-bound Lady Rebels coach, like her father, fueled by competitive drive
Coach Lindy La Rocque is greeted with a text message when she picks up her phone after every UNLV women’s basketball game. The message is ...
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A&E
Lady Gaga, Charo, Cirque du Soleil and more Las Vegas showbiz news
She’s back! Lady Gaga will return to her acclaimed “Jazz & Piano” residency production at Dolby Live at Park MGM for eight performances running from ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the South Region
The stylistic divide couldn’t be more stark between the top two seeded teams in the South and their next two challengers. ...
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UNLV advances to second round of NIT with 84-77 win over Princeton
The UNLV men’s basketball team picked up its first postseason win in nearly two decades, knocking off Princeton on Wednesday, 84-77, to advance to the ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Midwest Region
Some of the earliest NCAA Tournament bracket projections, made at the outset of the season, had three teams that wound up in the Midwest Region ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the West Region
Shootouts appropriately seem to be what will ultimately settle the wild-looking West Region this year. ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the East Region
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Legislation to address drug smuggling at southern border signed into law
A bill was signed into law today by President Joe Biden requiring the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review field operation ...
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Betting the bracket: Analyzing the odds on the Final Four
Brackets are due before the start of the NCAA Tournament, but the betting window stays open. Sportsbooks post game lines and reopen futures odds quicker ...
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Freshman phenom got up to speed quickly for UNLV women's basketball team
The UNLV women’s basketball program has never advanced past the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but the team has one player with Final Four ...
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How an NIT run could boost the UNLV basketball program
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UNLV advances in NIT with home win over Boston College
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Artificial intelligence to be used to help improve safety of Las Vegas crosswalks
Las Vegas will pilot the project around the Fremont Street corridor, which attracts more than 26 million visitors per year and includes the Fremont Street ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (March 21-27, 2024 edition)
Bruce Springsteen, Las Vegas Sinfonietta, LANY, the Isley Brothers and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Key 3: Las Vegas musician Ted Sablay on the albums that informed his point of view
The seasoned guitarist has been a staple of the Killers’ touring band for the past 17 years.
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's games
The odds on Oakland and North Carolina State facing off in one of the most intriguing round of 32 matchups would have been astronomical as ...
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Transportation officials bullish on development of EV infrastructure
Shailen Bhatt, federal highway administrator and a top official in the U.S. Department of Transportation, is emphasizing the importance of implementing an infrastructure for ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Sunday's games
Connecticut opened as high as +110 (i.e. risking $100 to win $110) to win the East, but are now as low as -170 (i.e. risking ...
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Dining
Las Vegas chef James Trees doubles down on his beloved hometown with a new Esther’s Kitchen
Trees knew that Las Vegans were ready for the kind of dining he knew in LA—neighborhood spots with relaxed vibes and ingredients from family-run ranches ...
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Miranda Lambert on feeling at home in Las Vegas and finishing up her residency show
“I didn’t know what to expect from being in Las Vegas. It’s a normal life off the Strip, people just doing life. So I’ve been ...