Zakes Mokae, champion of the plays of Athol Fugard, dies at 75LAS VEGAS — Zakes Mokae, the Tony-winning South African actor best known for his work with playwright Athol Fugard in such apartheid dramas as “The Blood Knot” and “Master Harold … and the boys,” has died at the age of 75. Recognizing mutual economic peril, Atlantic City casinos and unions seek to prevent strikeATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The contract between most of Atlantic City’s 11 casinos and the workers who keep them clean and stocked with food and drink expired Tuesday, but both sides plan to continue talks. Boxer Mayweather sued over loan for luxury Mercedes Maybach, bank seeks more than $167KLAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being sued by a bank in Las Vegas for more than $167,000 unpaid on a loan for a half-million-dollar luxury car. Wynn Resorts amends credit agreement to issue up to $500M in notes to pay down debtLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. plans to issue up to $500 million in new secured notes to help it pay down its debt. Vegas luxury suites: From a basketball court in your room to TV in the mirrorsLAS VEGAS — A 10,000-square-foot suite that includes a basketball halfcourt rents for $25,000 a night at Palms Casino Resort. At MGM Grand’s Skylofts, you’ll find a bathtub that fizzes with tiny champagne-like massage bubbles, TVs in the mirrors and airport pickup in a $400,000 car. OJ still hopeful about Nevada high court appeal despite losing bid for bail, lawyer saysLAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson’s hopes of being let out of prison while the Nevada Supreme Court considers his appeal have been dashed. Prosecutor tells Nevada Supreme Court that OJ Simpson received a fair trialLAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas prosecutor said Friday that O.J. Simpson was fairly convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping, responding to the football legend’s appeal in a sports memorabilia case. The thrill isn’t gone at B.B. King Museum; Miss. Delta attraction celebrates strong 1st yearJACKSON, Miss. — The thrill is gone at many attractions across the country as recession-mired tourists stay home, but in Indianola, Miss., a favorite son is packing ‘em in at the B.B. King Museum. Nevada state senator joins what could be crowded GOP field trying to unseat Harry ReidWASHINGTON — Nevada state Sen. Mark Amodei is joining a growing list of Republican candidates who will try to prevent Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid from winning a fifth term. Vegas chapels, hotels combine wedding deals as numbers align for quirky date: 9-9-09LAS VEGAS — Two years after Las Vegas chapels hit the wedding date jackpot with lucky sevens, it’s all eyes on the nines for 9-9-09. AP NewsBreak: Security contractor for State Department electrocuted while showering in IraqWASHINGTON — A State Department contractor apparently has been electrocuted while showering in Baghdad even as U.S. authorities in Iraq try to remedy wiring problems that have led to the deaths of American troops there. Harrah’s Entertainment to swap existing debt for $720M in new notes due 2017LAS VEGAS — Casino giant Harrah’s Entertainment says it’ll offer $720 million in new secured notes to give it more time to repay lenders. T. rex for sale: Fossilized dinosaur that’s 66 million-years-old up for auction in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Museums and high-rolling natural history buffs will get a crack at buying a fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex next month at a Las Vegas Strip auction. Nevada victim of man in Jaycee Dugard kidnap case: ‘Don’t let this happen to anyone else’LAS VEGAS — A Nevada woman who was abducted and raped in 1976 by California kidnapping suspect Phillip Garrido said Thursday she believes he deserves the death penalty, although his crimes wouldn’t qualify him. 49-year-old woman accused of scalding, killing woman over money dispute in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — A 49-year-old woman was being held without bail Wednesday on accusations that she killed another woman by boiling a pot of water and pouring it onto her body at a Las Vegas apartment. Las Vegas Sands plans to raise up to $600 million in proceeds from exchangeable bonds saleLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday that it plans to raise up to $600 million in proceeds from an exchangeable bonds sale, as the casino operator looks to boost its liquidity. Las Vegas newspaper publisher says he met Reid after senator said he hoped paper would failLAS VEGAS — The publisher of Nevada’s largest newspaper said Tuesday he has met with U.S. Sen. Harry Reid since the Democratic majority leader told the newspaper’s advertising director that he hopes it goes out of business. Vintage neon signs to be restored, displayed on stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard downtownLAS VEGAS — It’s a touch of old Vegas: Vintage neon signs are being restored and will adorn a stretch of downtown’s Las Vegas Boulevard. MGM Mirage brands grow in Asia, Middle East with less gambling as co. tries franchising, mgt.LAS VEGAS — Struggling with an economy that has gouged gambling profits and cut casino companies’ ability to borrow, MGM Mirage hopes to keep expanding its international hotel and casino empire and fattening its profit — but have other companies foot the bill. MGM Mirage brands grow in Asia, Middle East with less gambling as company tries franchisingLAS VEGAS — Struggling with an economy that has gouged gambling profits and cut casino companies’ ability to borrow, MGM Mirage hopes to keep expanding its international hotel and casino empire and fattening its profit — but have other companies foot the bill. Former O.J. Simpson co-defendant completes drug treatment, back on probationLAS VEGAS — A former O.J. Simpson co-defendant says he’s completed the inpatient drug treatment a judge sent him to instead of prison for a probation violation. Cowboys coach, scouting assistant sue companies that built failed practice facilityDALLAS — Two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the collapse of the team’s indoor practice facility filed lawsuits Tuesday against the company that designed the structure and others linked to its construction and repair. Kansas Lottery chief says Ensign, other ex-Mandalay Bay exec out of Wichita-area casino planTOPEKA, Kan. — Retired Las Vegas gambling executive Mike Ensign is no longer involved in an attempt to build a casino south of Wichita, the Kansas Lottery’s executive director said Tuesday. Lawyer: Police twisted Jackson doctor’s account of singer’s final hoursLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s personal doctor says police have twisted his client’s account of the singer’s last hours. Las Vegas police seek associate of company promoting Mayweather Jr., suspected in shootingLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police investigating a shooting outside a skating rink say they are seeking an associate of the company that promotes boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. 3 in French tour group still in hospital after deadly Death Valley van crashDEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Two French teenagers and their driver remained hospitalized Monday after a weekend crash that claimed two lives when the driver fell asleep on a tour through the Mojave Desert, officials said. One youth was in a coma. Poll: Sen. Harry Reid faces formidable opposition against GOP hopefuls in 2010 electionLAS VEGAS — A newspaper poll says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid faces formidable opposition next year when he seeks a fifth term. California authorities say 2 French teens killed, 5 others injured; sleepy van driver blamedFURNACE CREEK, Calif. — Two French teenagers were killed and five other French nationals were injured when the driver of their van fell asleep, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and roll over, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday. 2 French teens on vacation killed, 4 injured in Las Vegas bus crashPARIS — France’s Foreign Ministry says two French teenagers have been killed in an auto accident in the Las Vegas area. Ensign trying to move past affair, but comparison to Clinton makes it difficultFERNLEY, Nev. — Two months after a weary looking John Ensign hastily confessed to having an extramarital affair with a former campaign aide who was his best friend’s wife, the Nevada senator set out to reconstruct his image before a forgiving crowd in the Fernley Community Center. |
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