S&P index shows home prices post third-straight monthly gain in JulyNEW YORK — Home prices rose for the third month in a row in July, new data Tuesday showed, more proof a fragile housing recover is underway. Jews, Hindus find Pope’s message “shocking”
Divorce American style: Census says counties in Indiana, Florida have most divorced residentsISLAMORADA, Fla. — It’s easy to see why bookkeeper Linda Mortimer moved to the Florida Keys 20 years ago: the impossibly blue water, the year-round sunshine, a lifestyle so laid-back that every day is like a Jimmy Buffett lyric. Rove says Democrats likely to pass some kind of health care bill, but not in current formLAS VEGAS — Former White House adviser Karl Rove said he thinks a health care reform bill will likely pass soon because of the numbers of Democrats in Congress, but they probably won’t get the bill they have been pushing for. ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder pleads guilty to filing false tax returns, will be sentenced in Nov.LOS ANGELES — “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty Wednesday to filing false tax returns and will avoid further jail time in a tax case that spanned two states and several years. Stadiums and hotels put on alert as government looks for more suspects in possible bomb plotNEW YORK — The government expanded a terrorism warning from transit systems to U.S. stadiums, hotels and entertainment complexes as investigators searched for more suspects Tuesday in a possible al-Qaida plot to set off hydrogen-peroxide bombs hidden in backpacks. Mayweather agrees to pay $5.6M back taxes to IRS, avoids having it taken from fight purseLAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to pay $5.6 million in back taxes before the Internal Revenue Service was poised to take the money from his purse after his Saturday comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. Ex-cop who staged disappearance in Alabama, stole $60K, fled to Vegas gets 16 months in jailHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A former Alabama police officer has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing from his department, faking his abduction and fleeing to Las Vegas. CA man sought in death of son in Vegas; police allege he shot son after dispute over ride homeLAS VEGAS — Authorities are looking for a California man accused of fatally shooting his 31-year-old son after the son failed to drive him and others straight home after a night out in Las Vegas. Report: Wynn raises size of Macau assets IPO to $1.63 billion; investors eye gambling enclaveNEW YORK — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. will increase the size of its Hong Kong initial public offering for its Macau casino assets, as it looks to raise up to HK$12.6 billion ($1.63 billion), according to published reports. Reports: Wynn raises size of Macau assets IPO to $1.63 billion; investors eye gambling enclaveNEW YORK — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. will increase the size of its Hong Kong initial public offering for its Macau casino assets, as it looks to raise up to HK$12.6 billion ($1.63 billion), according to published reports. 42 US states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in JulyWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. Analyst says Fontainebleau could cost $2B to finish as developer talks to possible buyerLAS VEGAS — Anyone thinking about taking over the stalled Fontainebleau casino-hotel project on the Las Vegas Strip would likely have to invest $2 billion to buy out its debt and finish construction, an industry analyst said Friday. 42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July; biggest cuts in Texas, Mich., Ga., OhioWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. Dealers call for contract with Caesars Palace during Las Vegas Strip protestLAS VEGAS — More than 500 dealers and supporters rallied on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday in hopes of a contract with the Caesars Palace hotel-casino, but union leaders said they are no closer to a deal with owner Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. after nearly two years of talks. Union dealers to protest on Las Vegas Strip over contract talks with Caesars PalaceLAS VEGAS — Dealers negotiating a union contract with the Caesars Palace hotel-casino for almost two years are planning to protest outside the Las Vegas Strip resort. 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. Hindus want Diwali, Holi added to restricted trading days list in AustraliaNEVADA - Hindus have urged New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia to add “Diwali” and “Holi” on the list of restricted trading days in the new law. 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. States race to reform education policies in competition to qualify for federal stimulus fundsMADISON, Wis. — Three cash-strapped states may find themselves left at the starting line in the competition for more than $4 billion in education stimulus funding if they don’t amend laws that prevent student test results from being tied to teacher evaluations. Senate passes bill to begin new corporation promoting US to international visitorsWASHINGTON — Senators voted Wednesday to charge international travelers a $10 fee to help pay for a new nonprofit corporation to promote tourism in the United States. 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. State senator joins what could be crowded GOP field trying to unseat Nevada’s 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. US Senate pushes to attract more international tourists but it would cost themWASHINGTON — The Senate appears poised to pass a bill designed to boost tourism to the U.S. but the bill would also charge foreign visitors. |
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NEVADA - Jews and Hindus have found some of the Pope’s World Mission Sunday message posted on The Holy See website “shocking”.
