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Boulder City jet crash victim identified

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Authorities confirmed the name of the passenger who died in a plane crash in a desert area outside of Boulder City last week. More>>

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Facebook IPO stumbles out of gate: Why didn't it wow investors?

The Facebook IPO underwhelmed on its first day of trading. Investors are still debating Facebook's worth: Is it must-own stock or a company with limited growth potential? More>>

Lane closures on Vegas Strip set this week

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Motorists heading to the Las Vegas Strip next week should expect overnight lane closures as a resort undergoes renovation. More>>

Statements from Boulder City jet crash pilot's family

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A spokesperson for the family of a pilot in a fighter jet crash near Boulder City said the 65-year-old died doing what he loved. More>>

More travelers expected on Memorial Day weekend, AAA says

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About 2.5 million residents living in the Mountain West region of the United States, which includes Nevada, will travel for the Memorial Day weekend, AAA predicted Monday. More>>

Ex-student in Rutgers webcam case gets 30 days

A former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail - just a fraction of the maximum - in a case that focused attention on anti-gay bullying, teen suicide... More>>

3 Henderson stores cited for underage alcohol sales

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Three Henderson stores failed an alcohol compliance check after being caught selling to underage customers, police said. More>>

Head of US nuclear safety agency to step down

The chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, under fire for what fellow commissioners called an intimidating, even bullying style, announced his resignation Monday. More>>

Reid, Heller praise former nuclear safety chief

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Nevada's senators echoed praise for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko after his resignation Monday. More>>

Pet Pals: 'Brobee' looking for a forever home

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This week's Pet Pal is Brobee, a 10-month-old Chihuahua and Dachshund mix. More>>

99 Cent Only Store opening new Henderson location

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The 99-Cent Only Store is celebrating the grand opening of a brand new location in Henderson on Thursday. More>>

Volunteers organizing care packages for troops

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The Blue Star Mothers along with military families and 7-Eleven employees will pack special boxes for troops serving overseas.
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Pet, play homes to be raffled for Vegas fundraiser

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Six one-of-a-kind pet and playhouses are on display at the Children's Park at Town Square. More>>

Vegas 'Bee Gees' show honors Robin Gibb

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A performer who portrays Robin Gibb in a Las Vegas-based Bee Gees tribute show is paying tribute to the late singer. More>>

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What is your favorite TV theme?

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Will Smith went back in time just like his "Men In Black III" character to lead an audience in the United Kingdom with a rendition of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme. More>>

'Click It or Ticket' enforcement aimed at saving lives

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Authorities in southern Nevada will tighten up enforcement for drivers and passengers who don't buckle their seatbelt. Officers say its an effort to keep motorists alive. More>>

Vegas gas prices steady as Memorial Day approaches

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Drivers looking to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend should expect some steady gas prices before leaving the Las Vegas area. More>>

Marion Barry hospitalized in Las Vegas

Former District of Columbia Mayor and current Councilmember Marion Barry has been hospitalized in Las Vegas. More>>

North Las Vegas gauging biz health with 'City Walk'

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North Las Vegas has the economy in mind with an upcoming "City Walk," which officials call a tour to gauge the health of business and industry. More>>

Eclipse crosses Asia, US: Millions look skyward

From a park near Albuquerque, to the top of Japan's Mount Fuji, to the California coast the effect was dramatic: The moon nearly blotting out the sun creating a blazing "ring of fire" eclipse. More>>

Study: 2,000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years

More than 2,000 people who were falsely convicted of serious crimes have been exonerated in the United States in the past 23 years, according to a new archive compiled at two universities. More>>

Pilot, passenger identified in Boulder City fatal jet crash

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A day after an L-39 Albatross crashed in a desert area outside Boulder City, NTSB investigators are preparing to remove it from the crash site and the two victims have been identified. More>>

Obama sees 'emerging consensus' on economic fix

Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the... More>>

Bee Gees' Robin Gibb has died

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Robin Gibb, whose vibrato comprised one-third of the harmony behind the legendary group the Bee Gees is dead after a long period of ill health.
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Vacant home occupied by homeless people catches fire

Courtesy: Clark County Fire Dept. Courtesy: Clark County Fire Dept.
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The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire on the southwest corner of Frank Street and Mohave Avenue, near East Wyoming Avenue and South Nellis Boulevard just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday. More>>

Pahrump grad sentenced in grade-change scheme

A former Pahrump Valley High School student convicted of hacking a grading system to earn himself salutatorian honors now must tell students at his alma mater about the consequences. More>>

Suspect captured after motel standoff

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Metro Police say a suspect started a fire after stealing his girlfriend's car and dropping a gun at the Motel 6 on Boulder Highway. More>>

Green Valley High School gets a Grammy

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Young musicians at Green Valley High School were presented with a Grammy Award Saturday afternoon. More>>

Wheel comes off plane at Jean Airport

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A small plane made a bumpy landing at the Jean Airport on Saturday, according to Dan Kulin, Clark County Public Information Officer. More>>

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    Courtesy: Clark County Fire Dept.
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    The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire on the southwest corner of Frank Street and Mohave Avenue, near East Wyoming Avenue and South Nellis Boulevard just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
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