Las Vegas Sands, MGM Mirage & Wynn Resorts report weak 1st qtr as economy keeps gamblers awayNEW YORK — Casino companies, slammed hard by the recession, said their revenue suffered and profit plunged in the first quarter. Wynn Resorts moves to 1st-quarter loss on declining revenue at its Macau resortLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Tuesday that it lost money in its first quarter partly because revenue and occupancy dropped at its Macau resort, and its adjusted earnings fell well short of analyst estimates. As Mexico returns to “normalcy,” swine flu experts fear a rebound; epidemic grows globallyMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,400 people in 20 countries. Mexico prepares to reopen businesses, schools as some health officials fear swine flu reboundMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,400 people in 20 countries. MGM Mirage books 1st-qtr profit, including a hefty gain from selling Treasure Island casinoNEW YORK — MGM Mirage said Monday it booked a first-quarter profit including a hefty gain from selling a hotel and casino, but its adjusted results missed expectations as companies continued to cancel conventions at its Las Vegas Strip resorts. Pacquiao stuns Hatton with second-round KOLAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao turned in perhaps the most dominating performance of his career Saturday night, knocking Ricky Hatton down twice in the first round before finally stopping him with a ferocious left hand in the final seconds of the second round. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrate 1st wedding anniversaryNEW YORK - Celebrity couple Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their first wedding anniversary by throwing a bash at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey’s tearful first anniversaryLONDON - Nick Cannon left his wife Mariah Carey teary-eyed after surprising her with a video compilation of their most intimate moments as a first anniversary present. Floyd Mayweather Jr. planning to come out of retirement for July fight with MarquezLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back, ending his brief retirement from boxing. Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans dead at 52LAS VEGAS — Danny Gans, one of the most popular entertainers on the Las Vegas Strip for the last decade, died in his sleep Friday. He was 52. Calif. says Nev. agencies never shared accident record of driver in bus crash that killed 5SAN FRANCISCO — California agencies had no record that the driver of a tour bus that crashed, killing himself and four French tourists, had struck a woman in Nevada in 2005 despite requirements to report infractions by commercial drivers, a state official said Thursday. Actor Josh Duhamel to drive Chevy Camaro pace car to start Indianapolis 500INDIANAPOLIS — Actor Josh Duhamel has a new role for himself in May: pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. WHO raises pandemic flu alert level to phase 5, one step short of full outbreakGENEVA — The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert for swine flu to the second highest level, meaning that it believes a global outbreak of the disease is imminent. Ovechkin, Malkin, Datsyuk finalists for NHL most valuable player awardNEW YORK — Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is a finalist for a second straight Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. Nev. man pleads guilty to sending e-mail threat to Va. Tech alumni a year after shootingsROANOKE, Va. — A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty to sending an e-mail threat to two Virginia Tech alumni on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the school’s mass shootings. Judge orders Dennis Rodman to pay $225K to Vegas casino employee who accused him of assaultLAS VEGAS — A federal judge in Las Vegas has ordered former NBA star Dennis Rodman to pay a former casino employee $225,000 for grabbing and humiliating her at work in March 2006. Ex-sheriff pleads not guilty to conspiracy charges days after 2 deputies killed by GuardsmanNICEVILLE, Fla. — A suspended Florida sheriff pleaded not guilty to money laundering and conspiracy charges on Monday, two days after two of his former deputies were killed by a National Guard soldier they were trying to arrest. Casino co. Las Vegas Sands refuses to comment on report it is selling Macau propertyLAS VEGAS — Casino company Las Vegas Sands Corp. declined to comment Monday on a Hong Kong newspaper’s report that Sands might sell the first foreign-owned casino in the Chinese island of Macau under a leaseback arrangement worth $1.3 billion. Conde Nast Traveler hot list: Not just New York, LA and MiamiNEW YORK — Hotels and resorts from Israel, Mongolia, Peru, Slovenia and Zimbabwe made it onto Conde Nast Traveler’s 13th annual “Hot List” in the magazine’s May issue. Fla. sheriff: 2 deputies killed by soldier had no warning confrontation would turn deadlyNICEVILLE, Fla. — Two deputies from a troubled sheriff’s office in Florida had no warning a confrontation with a National Guard soldier accused of beating his wife would turn deadly, the sheriff said. Elton John brings audience to its feet as he ends Las Vegas run after 5 years, 241 showsLAS VEGAS — The Rocket Man bid farewell to the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday after five years and 241 shows at Caesars Palace — but said it won’t necessarily be a long, long time before he returns. High school dropout crisis persists, but some big cities are making gainsWASHINGTON — The high school dropout problem is getting better in some big cities where it’s most severe, a national study found, but the overall situation remains dismal, as more than one in four kids drops out of high school nationwide. Law enforcement source: Items from 2 victims found in Craigslist suspect’s apt. near BostonBOSTON — A Boston University medical student accused of robbing women who advertised erotic services on Craigslist, killing one of them, had items belonging to both victims in his apartment, a law enforcement official said Wednesday. New York Times wins five Pulitzer prizesNEW YORK - The New York Times received five Pulitzer prizes Monday for investigative, breaking news and international reporting, feature photography and criticism, leading a field of smaller newspapers in the most coveted awards in the US news industry. Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tentINDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out. Miss USA contestants to don Jessica Simpson Collection bikinisNEW YORK - This year Miss USA contestants will be wearing none other Jessica Simpson’s itty-bitty bikinis. Jamie Foxx vows never to fly with celebrity palsWASHINGTON - Jamie Foxx has vowed that he will never travel on the same plane with another celebrity, after having had a near-death experience with pal Sean Combs last year. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ now in 3DLONDON - Media and entertainment giant Disney will release Tim Burton’s forthcoming live-action film ‘Alice in Wonderland’ in 3D. Carlos Santana braces himself for Las Vegas residencyWASHINGTON - Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is the latest star to dazzle Las Vegas with his tunes, for he has signed a new residency deal at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the city. US airports testing full body scannersMELBOURNE - Some American airports are using whole body scanners at security checkpoints, which can penetrate people’s clothing. |
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