Frank Fertitta Jr., founder of Station Casinos, dies at age 70LAS VEGAS — Frank Fertitta Jr., the founder of casino operator Station Casinos Inc. who retired when his sons took the company public in 1993, has died. He was 70. Nevada unemployment hits record in July: 12.5 percent statewide, 13.1 percent in VegasLAS VEGAS — Nevada’s unemployment rate hit a record in July, climbing to 12.5 percent statewide and 13.1 percent in Las Vegas, according to a state report issued Friday. Trial begins for 2 men facing death penalty in fatal bombing in Las Vegas Strip parking lotLAS VEGAS — A prosecutor showed jurors a video of a parking lot bombing outside a Las Vegas Strip hotel in 2007. Former ACORN field director in Las Vegas to testify against group in voter fraud probeLAS 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. Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn and wife Elaine sell 2M shares in anticipation of divorceLAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts Ltd. said its billionaire chief executive, Steve Wynn, and his wife, Elaine, have sold 2 million, or $114 million worth, of their shares of common stock in the company to get more cash in anticipation of their pending divorce. 2 Honolulu police officers arrested on marijuana possession charges after chase in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Two Honolulu law enforcers in Las Vegas to play in a softball tournament for police and firefighters were arrested on marijuana charges after leading authorities on a short chase. Las Vegas tourism to hire a terrorist analystLAS VEGAS — Tourism officials in Las Vegas plan to hire a terrorist intelligence analyst in part to assure conventioneers that they will be safer in Las Vegas than if they meet in other cities. Son arrested in Vegas for 1999 killing of WWII vet whose body was found in Calif. mountainsSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — U.S. marshals in Las Vegas have arrested a 54-year-old man suspected of killing his father in California and cashing his veterans’ checks for nearly a decade. Las Vegas Sands, Penney, Amgen, Blockbuster are among big market movers FridayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange: Analyst lifts Las Vegas Sands price target after company amends credit agreementNEW YORK — An analyst boosted Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s price target Friday after the casino operator reworked a credit agreement so that it could potentially sell a minority stake in its Macau operations to raise cash. APNewsBreak: Resorts Atlantic City wants to cede ownership to lendersATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Strapped for cash and unable to make loan payments since October, America’s first casino to open outside Las Vegas wants to hand itself over to its lenders. Warrant shows search of pharmacy in Las Vegas was for anesthetic named in Michael Jackson caseLAS VEGAS — Police and federal agents sought records showing Michael Jackson’s doctor or his employees bought the potent anesthetic propofol when they searched a Las Vegas pharmacy two days ago. Sands reworks credit line to allow sale of interest in Macau operations, add liquidityLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it has reworked a credit agreement in a way that would let it sell a minority interest in its Macau operations to raise cash. NJ man tells police Michael Jackson memorabilia stolen from North Las Vegas storage facilityLAS VEGAS — A New Jersey businessman alleges part of his collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia was stolen from a southern Nevada storage facility and auctioned without his knowledge. Michael Jackson investigators keep scrutinizing the activities of his personal physicianLAS VEGAS — Investigators in the Michael Jackson case continue to sharpen their focus on the personal physician who was with him when he died. AP Source: Jackson doc bought anesthetic from Las Vegas pharmacyLAS VEGAS — The powerful anesthetic that investigators believe killed Michael Jackson came from a Nevada pharmacy that was raided this week, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. Labor Secretary Solis green jobs hiring will pick up soon, become bigger slice of work forceLAS VEGAS — Hiring in the alternative energy industry will pick up in the next 12 months, though it will take more time before so-called green-jobs will become a bigger part of the U.S. job market, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said Monday. Politicians, energy leaders meet in Las Vegas to talk jobs for fledgling industryLAS VEGAS —A high-profile cast of politicians and alternative energy leaders is meeting in Las Vegas to talk about prospects for the fledgling industry. Las Vegas boy, 11, dies after mom’s car gets stuck for 5 days in blistering Death ValleyLAS VEGAS — 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 and survived for several days on bottled water, Pop-Tarts and cheese sandwiches, authorities said Friday. Pouncing on economic woes, Nevada renews cutthroat push to poach businesses from CaliforniaLAS VEGAS — Talk about kicking a neighbor while he’s down: Nevada is spending $250,000 for an ad campaign that compares California legislators to talking chimps and tells business owners they can “kiss their assets goodbye” if they stay put. Union Pacific, federal government settle over alleged Clean Water Act violations in NevadaLAS VEGAS — The federal government says Union Pacific Railroad Company has agreed to settle alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in Nevada. Board at casino company MGM Mirage shuffles management, appoints exec to oversee 11 propertiesLAS VEGAS — Casino operator MGM Mirage has realigned its management and created an executive position to oversee 11 properties, its chief executive said Wednesday. Boyd Gaming 2nd-quarter profit drops as revenue falls while gamblers tighten spendingLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Boyd Gaming Corp. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit dropped 41 percent as the recession prompted gamblers to curtail their spending. Nevada Supreme Court considering whether to release OJ Simpson, co-defendant pending appealLAS VEGAS — A trio of Nevada Supreme Court justices focused Monday on whether O.J. Simpson and a former golfing buddy received a fair trial in a gunpoint hotel room heist and whether the case was so unique that the two men should be freed from prison while their appeals are considered. Casinos cos. with Macau properties rise on monthly gaming revenue results, City of DreamsNEW YORK — Shares of casino operators with properties in Macau climbed Monday as July gaming revenue edged up in the Chinese enclave and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd.’s new casino reported promising monthly results. MGM Mirage moves to 2nd-quarter loss amid impairment charges, spending pullback of gamblersLAS VEGAS — Casino operator MGM Mirage lost $212.6 million in the second quarter this year as it recorded hefty impairment charges and consumers gambled less during the recession. Nevada Supreme Court to hear arguments on releasing OJ Simpson pending appealLAS VEGAS — Lawyers for O.J. Simpson and a former golfing buddy hope to persuade a Nevada Supreme Court panel to spring the two men from prison while the justices review their convictions in a gunpoint hotel room heist. Hackers expose weakness in visiting trusted sites; bogus SSL certificates hijack trafficLAS VEGAS — A powerful new type of Internet attack works like a telephone tap, except operates between computers and Web sites they trust. Housing begins to reverse 3-year recession in every US region, but 2nd half looks rockyIt was — note the past tense — the worst housing recession anyone but survivors of the Great Depression can remember. Las Vegas Sands Corp. declares quarterly dividend of $2.50 per share of preferred stockLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it plans to pay a quarterly dividend of $2.50 for each share of its preferred stock. |
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