Bargain prices, low interest rates and tax breaks make homeownership work for more AmericansFor Aaron Carter, a musician who was struggling to fit a drum set, a piano and three guitars into his 600-square-foot apartment in Phoenix, the math on owning a home finally began to work in his favor. Low-priced home incite bidding wars in cities hard-hit by foreclosuresPHOENIX — Each time Lance and Kelli Thorson thought they had found their first home, someone would outbid them. It’s already happened at least 15 times. 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. Quayle: Obama’s biggest challenge taming left wing of Democratic PartySTATELINE, Nev. — Former Vice President Dan Quayle gives President Barack Obama high marks for surrounding himself with quality advisers on national security and the economy. But Quayle says it’s not yet clear whether Obama’s Democratic administration will govern more liberally than he campaigned. Invasive mussels take hold in Colorado River, imperil water systems for millions across WestLAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Nev. — Two years after an invasive mussel was first discovered at Lake Mead, the population has firmly established itself and gone on a breeding binge, with numbers soaring into the trillions. 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. Jobless rate tops 10 percent in 15 states and DC, endangers economic recoveryWASHINGTON — Fifteen states have crossed a painful threshold: 10 percent unemployment. More states, and the nation, likely will follow, one of the biggest dangers to an economic recovery. Spending bills don’t side with Obama on weapons cuts, help for car dealersWASHINGTON — The District of Columbia government could fund abortions for the poor and take steps toward legalizing marijuana for medical purposes under a spending bill passed by the House on Thursday. 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. Equine advocates outraged over horse found abandoned in Nevada with brand cut out of hideRENO, Nev. — A domestic horse found loose in Nevada with the brand cut out of its hide is drawing outrage from equine advocates concerned about the growing number of horses abandoned in the wild. 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. Nevada gold mine fined $500,000 for safety violations in death of worker in 2007RENO, Nev. — Federal regulators have fined Newmont Mining Corp. more than $500,000 for safety violations they say contributed to the death of a worker at an underground gold mine in Nevada. Palin’s choice of next Lt. Gov. raises succession questions in AlaskaWest Desk editing plan for Tuesday, July 7. The desk files for New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and Hawaii 24/7. Anna Jo Bratton is the supervisor, followed by Katie Oyan at 4 p.m. The desk can be reached at 1-602-417-2400. Note this planner will be updated periodically throughout the day and saved in workbench under WERday. These lines are not for publication. Hindus urge Obama to visit Hindu temple also in case of rotation of churchesNEVADA - Hindus urged US President Barack Obama to put a Hindu temple also on his list, if possible, in case he decided to attend a number of different churches in rotation. Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy with new ownersLAS VEGAS — Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners. |
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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.
