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. 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. Jethro considers buying Silver Club in Sparks for his Hillbillies casinoRENO, Nev. — Max Baer Jr. is considering buying a closed hotel-casino in Sparks and turning it into Jethro’s Beverly Hillbillies Hotel and Casino based on the television sitcom he co-starred on during the 1960s. Text of US Senator John Ensign’s interview with The Associated Press on WednesdayText of The Associated Press interview with U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., on Wednesday in Fernley, Nev.: AP NewsBreak: Ensign tells AP affair was mistake, but nothing ‘legally wrong,’ unlike ClintonFERNLEY, Nev. — When President Bill Clinton’s relationship with a White House intern erupted a decade ago, Sen. John Ensign called for his resignation. 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. Nevada secretary of state’s office to start taking domestic partnership applications next weekCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada secretary of state’s office will take applications starting next week from couples who wish to register as domestic partners. 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. Budget cuts force closure of Nev.’s renowned cloud-seeding program, ranchers voice concernsRENO, Nev. — The most arid state in the nation is about to become drier. Regulators shut down Colonial BancGroup in biggest bank failure of this yearWASHINGTON — Real estate lender Colonial BancGroup Inc. has been shut down by federal officials in the biggest U.S. bank failure this year. Regulators shut down Colonial BancGroup, 4 other banks; 77 US bank failures this yearWASHINGTON — Regulators on Friday shut down real estate lender Colonial BancGroup Inc. in the biggest U.S. bank failure this year and also closed four banks in Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Regulators take over 2 failed Arizona banks, assets sold to Oklahoma City’s MidFirst BankPHOENIX — Two Arizona banks were declared failed institutions on Friday and were taken over by federal or state regulators. Regulators shut Colonial BancGroup, 4 other banks; 77 US bank failures this yearWASHINGTON — Regulators on Friday shut down real estate lender Colonial BancGroup Inc. in the biggest U.S. bank failure this year and also closed four banks in Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania. 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. Obama heading to mountain West, a microcosm of his vulnerability with the national electorateDENVER — Perhaps no region of the country better illustrates President Barack Obama’s political vulnerabilities than the mountain West. 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. Sanskrit mantras being used for healing in America and the WestNEVADA - Sanskrit mantras are reportedly increasingly bringing healing to the West. Many healing centers, yoga studios, etc., are reportedly turning to mantra chanting for various purposes. Mantra CDs by Western artists are increasingly showing up on the shelves of yoga places, healing hubs and other such gatherings. Mantra-yoga, which consists of 16 stages and stresses on the magical syllables, is also said to be catching up. 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. |
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