OJ Simpson getting unusual shot at winning release from Nevada high courtLAS VEGAS — Few in Nevada legal circles believe O.J. Simpson has any real chance at freedom when the state’s Supreme Court justices consider letting him trade a prison cell in rural northern Nevada for a golf course in Miami while he appeals his conviction in a gunpoint hotel room heist. LA teacher admits killing wife with ‘bare hands’ during Mexican cruise: FBI
Washington ethics group wants Sen. John Ensign’s parents added to investigationLAS VEGAS — A Washington watchdog group wants a federal agency to investigate whether Sen. John Ensign’s parents violated campaign finance law when they each gave his mistress $12,000. LA teacher accused of killing wife on cruise makes emotional courtroom commentsSAN DIEGO — Robert McGill, the man accused of killing his wife on a Mexican cruise, made a dramatic first court appearance in San Diego, arguing with public defenders as family members sobbed loudly in the gallery. LA teacher accused of killing wife on cruise; friends say they were high school sweetheartsSAN DIEGO — A school teacher accused of killing his wife on a Mexican cruise made a dramatic first court appearance Friday, arguing with federal public defenders as family members sobbed loudly in the gallery. Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker’s ultimate bubbleLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker has reached its final table as Jordan Smith busted in 10th place with a pair of aces. Nevada senator won’t resign, will seek re-election despite scandalLAS VEGAS — 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 intends to seek re-election in 2012. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas? Famed sign greeting visitors tagged with graffitiLAS VEGAS — A Nevada landmark has been tagged. Brock Lesnar beats Mir for heavyweight belt, St. Pierre defends title at UFC 100LAS VEGAS — Although Brock Lesnar left behind pro wrestling three years ago to become the UFC’s heavyweight champion, he still hasn’t got all the showtime out of his system. St. Pierre defends welterweight title, easily topping Alves at UFC 100LAS VEGAS — Georges St. Pierre has defended his welterweight title at UFC 100, showing off his inimitably well-rounded mixed martial arts skills in an unanimous decision over Thiago Alves. Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas agrees to pay $500,000 fine over lax policing of nightclubLAS VEGAS — Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine to Nevada gambling regulators over lax policing of illegal activity inside an independently operated nightclub at the resort. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: Lawyer for John Ensign says senator’s parents gave nearly $100,000 to mistress and her familyLAS VEGAS — Sen. John Ensign said Thursday his parents gave his mistress and her family nearly $100,000 “out of concern for the well being of longtime family friends during a difficult time,” providing his first public acknowledgment that the woman received payments tied to the affair. Husband of Ensign’s ex-mistress says Nevada senator paid more than $25,000 severanceLAS VEGAS — The sex scandal engulfing Sen. John Ensign has deepened now that his former mistress’s husband has revealed new details about the relationship, saying the Nevada Republican paid the woman more than $25,000 in severance when she stopped working for him. Family Dollar, NRG Energy, Amgen, Alcoa, Las Vegas Sands are among big market movers WednesdayNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: Husband of Ensign’s ex-mistress says Nevada senator paid $25,000 severanceLAS VEGAS — The sex scandal engulfing Sen. John Ensign deepened Wednesday after his former mistress’s husband revealed new details about the relationship, saying the Nevada Republican paid the woman more than $25,000 in severance when she stopped working for him. Adelson says Sands may raise $3.5-$4 billion from Macau IPO, selling noncore assetsSINGAPORE — Cash strapped casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. is considering an initial public offering of its Macau assets and the sale of peripheral businesses to raise $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion, chairman Sheldon Adelson said Wednesday. Trial begins for man accused of hurting 5 in Las Vegas casino shooting in 2007LAS VEGAS — A defense lawyer in Las Vegas cast a 2007 casino shooting by a 53-year-old unemployed house painter as a cry for attention from a broken man who hoped police would shoot him dead. OJ Simpson argues in follow-up bail request he’s no flight risk or danger to communityLAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson is promising not to disappear or endanger the community if he’s freed from prison pending his appeal in an armed hotel room heist, his lawyers told the Nevada Supreme Court. Shane- Simone romance saga back on track?LAS VEGAS - The on-and-off Shane Warne and Simone Callahan romance saga seems to be back on track. Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy with new ownersLAS VEGAS — Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners. Southern California-to-Las Vegas train route wins federal high-speed rail designationLAS VEGAS — The clogged tourist travel route between Southern California and Las Vegas has been designated a federal high-speed rail corridor, in a move that officials hope would signal increased cooperation between the regions on building speedier train travel. Southern California-to-Las Vegas train route wins federal designationLAS VEGAS — The clogged tourist travel route between Southern California and Las Vegas has been designated a federal high-speed rail corridor, in a move that officials hope would signal increased cooperation between the regions on building speedier train travel. Big prizefight payday could help ‘Money’ Mayweather parry $6M haymaker from IRSLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed “Money” owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and others. Federal judge refuses to toss former waitress’s civil rights lawsuit against Nevada governorLAS VEGAS — A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit by a former cocktail waitress who accuses Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons of accosting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant in October 2006 and of orchestrating a cover-up when she went public. US attorney: 2 more face drug conspiracy, other charges in Las Vegas boy abduction caseLAS VEGAS — Two more defendants have been named in a federal cocaine trafficking case stemming from the kidnapping of a 6-year-old boy from his Las Vegas home last October. 37-year-old ex-bowler wins $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE crown at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former pro bowler from Georgia has outlasted a 44-year-old New Yorker in a marathon session to win $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title at the World Series of Poker. Casino operators with Macau properties mixed on disappointing June gaming revenue resultsNEW YORK — Shares of casino operators with Macau properties were mixed Wednesday on disappointing monthly gaming revenue results. NY trader, ex-pro bowler play for $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE title at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former professional bowler from Georgia and a 44-year-old New Yorker have outlasted 93 other players at the World Series of Poker and are playing heads-up for $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title. 3 bracelet winners eliminated from World Series of Poker HORSE tourney, 5 leftLAS VEGAS — Three of five prior tournament winners at the World Series of Poker have been eliminated from the final table of the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E event. |
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SAN DIEGO — A school teacher accused of killing his wife while on a luxurious Mexican cruise allegedly told investigators that he killed his wife “with his bare hands,” according to court documents filed late Friday.
