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Police arrest mother of children saved from apartment fire Video included

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The mother of three children who were pulled from a burning apartment last week has been charged with felony child abuse. More>>

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Police: Couple confessed to thefts at ‘Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign

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Two people accused of burglarizing cars at the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign confessed, according to Metro police. More>>

Study raises concerns about elderly NV drivers

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The non-profit group TRIP shows Nevada is third in the nation for deadly crashes involving older drivers. It showed drivers 65 and older in Nevada were involved in 22 percent of the deadly crashes in 2010. More>>

Las Vegas toddler treated for PCP ingestion

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Metro police are investigating an odd incident involving a child. It's believed a 15-month-old ingested PCP Tuesday. The child was taken to Sunrise Hospital around 7:30 p.m. Metro's Abuse and Neglect More>>

Attorney Bob Massi files suit on behalf of former Ms. Nevada

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Personal injury attorney Robert A. Massi, a frequent FOX News analyst and FOX5 contributor, has filed a lawsuit against a California tour bus company on behalf of former Ms. Nevada, Tracy Rodgers. The More>>

'Mob Attraction Las Vegas' to open March 1

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The Tropicana's failed Mob Experience exhibit has been bought out of bankruptcy and will reopen under the name Mob Attraction Las Vegas. The Mob Attraction is set to open Thursday, March 1 at Tropicana More>>

Child falls from second-story window

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According to Metro police, a child fell from a second-story window in the 4300 block of East Tropicana Wednesday afternoon. The child was taken to Sunrise Pediatrics for treatment; however, the child More>>

PUC reviewing smart meter investigation

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Public outcry concerning NV Energy's smart meters has the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) reviewing findings from an investigation the commission recently completed. The findings will be discussed during More>>

Henderson man pleads guilty to kidnapping little girl

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A Henderson man who kidnapped a 7-year-old girl and forced a cab driver to take him to California last year Wednesday pleaded guilty to kidnapping, carjacking and federal child pornography charges. 29-year-old More>>

MGM Resorts 4th-quarter loss narrows, revenue up

MGM Resorts International said Wednesday that high costs kept it in the red in the fourth quarter, but it lost less than a year earlier as more people stayed at its Las Vegas Strip casinos and visitors spent more on the... More>>

Obama campaign tabs Vegas school counselor

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President Barack Obama's re-election campaign tabbed Las Vegas resident and high school counselor Loretta Harper as a National Co-Chair. More>>

Pahrump man busted for burglary in home headed for foreclosure

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Authorities in Pahrump said a man was caught packing and taking items from a home that was heading into foreclosure. More>>

Nevada truckers told to recognize, stop human trafficking Video included

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A nationwide campaign aimed at identifying and stopping underage sex trafficking is landing in Nevada. More>>

Ongoing Sunset Park upgrades expected through 2012

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An $11.7 million renovation project is currently under way at Sunset Park which means parts of the park will be closed until the end of this year. More>>

Wildlife board member quits amid YouTube controversy

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Tracy Truman, the vice chair of Clark County's wildlife advisory board, resigned Wednesday following weeks of criticism in connection with a video that showed him taunting a trapped animal. More>>

Vegas PBS offering help to reach Nevada jobs goal Video included

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The Public Broadcasting Service affiliate in Las Vegas said it will help provide work training and education opportunities as part of Gov. Brian Sandoval's plans to add more jobs. More>>

Police hesitant to call Islamic mortuary fire ‘hate crime’ Video included

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Las Vegas Metro police on Wednesday had a suspect in custody in connection with a fire that destroyed a partially-built Islamic mortuary, but they were not calling the incident a hate crime. More>>

Circus Circus unveils remodeled guest rooms and new attraction

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Circus Circus unveiled its newly revamped guest rooms and the casino's newest attraction, The Chuck Jones Experience on Wednesday. More>>

Actor Kal Penn to stump for Obama at Vegas summit

Actor Kal Penn is returning to Nevada to stump for President Barack Obama. More>>

Pro wrestler to Chris Brown: 'I don't hit women'

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Professional wrestler CM Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, tweeted, "I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves" on his Twitter account. More>>

'Big Elvis' celebrates 10 years on Vegas Strip

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Tuesday, Feb. 28 will be officially declared Pete "Big Elvis" Vallee Day at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon. The day marks his birthday and 10 years on the Las Vegas Strip with more than 7,000 performances. More>>

Judge to Lohan: 'You're on the home stretch'

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge told Lindsay Lohan she was "on the home stretch" Wednesday, as the troubled actress received glowing marks in her penultimate probation progress hearing. More>>

Rising sales point to better year for housing

The housing market is flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season. More>>

UNLV summit hopes to inspire young voters

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas will host the Greater Together Summit Wednesday in hopes of inspiring young Americans to get involved in the 2012 campaign season. More>>

Salvation Army distributing food to families Wednesday

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A large donation from nonprofit organization Feed the Children and cosmetics company Avon will help feed more than 1,200 families in southern Nevada. More>>

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Child murder suspect begged for death penalty, police say Video included

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A registered sex offender accused of killing his girlfriend's son begged for the death penalty and asked police to shoot him before he was arrested. More>>

College student launches 'The Face' sensation

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Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships. University of Alabama freshman Jack Blankenship has The Face that launched a thousand "bricks." His distorted, contorted and aghast expression could stop a clock. More>>

Traffic stop, suspicious package lead to bomb squad call

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Las Vegas police are investigation a suspicious package found in the city's northeast end Wednesday morning.
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Vegas Ward 2 candidate filing ends Wednesday

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Residents of Las Vegas' Ward 2 who are interested in running for the council seat left vacant by Steve Wolfson will have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to file for candidacy. More>>

Vegas home invasion suspects take victim's car

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Police said a pair of suspects broke into a west Las Vegas home and made off with the resident's car. More>>

Family uses Twitter to find missing man Video included

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He left his apartment to get a haircut and never returned. A Henderson man has been missing for three weeks, and now his family is using social media to solve the mystery of his disappearance. More>>

6 displaced in Vegas house fire

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According to the American Red Cross, six people were forced from their home Tuesday evening by a house fire at Sandhill Road and Tropicana Avenue. Red Cross volunteers are ensuring those displaced have More>>

County Commission denies Laughlin bid for incorporation Video included

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Laughlin residents will not get the chance to vote on becoming a city. Tuesday, the Clark County Commission voted unanimously against an election, saying Laughlin could not stand on its own financially. More>>

Pedestrian struck by minivan

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Metro police say a man in his mid-sixties was struck by a minivan on Lamont Street near Nellis Boulevard and Craig Road just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Police believe the man was near a crosswalk when he was More>>

Couple charged in thefts at ‘Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign Video included

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Las Vegas Metro police on Tuesday released mugshots of two people accused of committing multiple thefts at the world famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. More>>

Obama sings the blues with B.B. King, other music legends Video included

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President Barack Obama joined musicians Mick Jagger, B.B. King and Buddy Guy in rocking the White House Tuesday night. More>>

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You may find that a close friend or family member is best fit for the job. Here are answers to some often-asked marriage ordination questions. More>>

Airbag backpack saves skier’s life in deadly avalanche

Pro-skier Elyse Saugstad had to react quickly when she found herself caught in an avalanche at the weekend. She was saved by activating her special airbag backpack which helped to keep her close to the surface of the tumbling snow. Unfortunately her three friends were not so lucky. More>>

Apple boldly reinvents the school textbook with iBooks 2 and iTunes U, but will educators bite?

With iBooks 2 authors can create textbooks, students can buy them for $15 or less, and teachers attain the ability to create entire courses on the iPad. More>>

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