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Vegas police to address overnight stabbings

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Las Vegas Metro police has scheduled a 12:15 p.m. news conference to address a series of stabbings early Thursday morning that appear to be linked. More>>

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Dust advisory issued as high winds expected

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High wind in the Las Vegas Valley has pushed Clark County air quality officials to issue a dust advisory Thursday. More>>

Census shows whites lose US majority among babies

For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing. More>>

Vegas hiring fairs aimed at getting veterans jobs

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A pair of hiring events in Las Vegas on Thursday is aiming to help veterans gain jobs after their tours of duty. More>>

Helldorado Days returns to downtown Las Vegas

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Downtown Las Vegas belongs to cowboys and cowgirls as Hellodrado Days returns. More>>

Henderson Pavilion to host Pink Floyd, 'Wizard of Oz' show

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Henderson Pavilion will play host to the return of the Pink Floyd "LaserSpectacular" of the band's "Dark Side of the Moon" this July. The show, though, will offer something new to the production. More>>

Woman's family suing after Virgin River drowning

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Just days after a 3-year-old drowned in the Virgin River, the family of a woman who died in a similar fashion announced the filing of a lawsuit against the company responsible for the irrigation canal there. More>>

At-risk students take the stage for All-Star Showcase

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More than 800 low-income students will hit the stage to perform in the 7th annual All-Star Showcase tonight. More>>

Fire engulfs garage in southwest Vegas

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A garage and two vehicles were destroyed by fire Thursday morning. More>>

Police: Suspected drunk driver runs over child's foot

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A woman suspected of driving drunk was also accused of running over a child's foot and fleeing. More>>

Wrong way wreck kills 1, halts U.S. 95 traffic

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Nevada Highway Patrol said a vehicle traveling the wrong way on U.S. 95 struck another vehicle head-on, killing a driver. More>>

Disco queen Donna Summer has died

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Donna Summer, the five-time Grammy award winning singer who dazzled the world with hits like Last Dance and Hot Stuff, has died. She was 63 years old. More>>

FIT FAMILY

Free fitness camps for kids

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Jump 4 Joy foundation helps Las Vegas families get on the road to health and fitness. More>>

Wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxia

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The wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxia from hanging, according to New York authorities. More>>

Shooting event raises funds for valley seniors

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Local nonprofit Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is hosting a "Shoot for Seniors" event to raise funds to provide assistive services to senior citizens in Southern Nevada. More>>

Nevada reclaims title as US foreclosure capital

Nevada's reclaiming its title as the foreclosure capital of the U.S. after a one-month stint in the No. 2 spot. More>>

'Click It or Ticket' campaign enforcing seat belt laws

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The deadly rollover on the 215 Beltway interchange in the south end of Las Vegas Monday served as an all-too real reminder of the importance of seat belts. Nevada Highway Patrol troopers said those fatal consequences are the backbone of an upcoming crackdown on safety belt violators. More>>

CCSD approves budget; 1,015 jobs eyed for layoffs Video included

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The Clark County School District, facing a $60 million budget shortfall, approved the final budget for the 2012-13 school year, and it's not pretty. Citing a decline in property tax funding and a decision More>>

Man implants magnet to keep Apple products in place

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Controversy is stirring after a man showed his true love for his Apple products by implanting a magnet on his arm to hold devices in place. More>>

Verizon to end its grandfathered unlimited data plan

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Verizon is trying to end its grandfathered unlimited data plan, pushing customers to tiered data plans. More>>

School board meeting gets testy in wake of pending layoffs, cuts Video included

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The budget battle between teachers and the Clark County School District has boiled over. The school board has approved a final budget that includes 1,015 layoffs.
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Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run Video included

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A motorcyclist was run over and killed Wednesday afternoon and police have located a possible suspect vehicle. More>>

Las Vegas financial advisor warns of Facebook IPO Video included

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With upwards of $13 billion in shares expected to be sold on Friday, Facebook fans and those interested in its success will be going for the ultimate "Like" button. More>>

GLVAR to provide local vet with new home

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One local veteran in need will be the recipient of a new home, courtesy of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) and a $25,000 grant. With the grant provided by the National Association More>>

Active military to be granted free entrance to nat'l parks

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Beginning Saturday, May 19 – Armed Forces Day – active duty military members and their families may obtain an annual pass that grants free entrance to all of America's 397 national parks. "We all owe More>>

Las Vegas renames 3 city parks

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The Las Vegas City Council has approved the renaming of three city parks. Doolittle Park, 951 W. Lake Mead Boulevard; Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road and Justice Myron E. Leavitt Family Park, 2100 E. More>>

911 tape: Confusion at home where mom shot kids Video included

Neighbors of a Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself weren't sure who was injured after hearing gunshots and refused to admit three of the woman's kids who were trying to get in... More>>

Ownership of killer dog signed over to NY-based group

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The struggle over the fate of a valley dog that killed a 1-year-old boy continues. "Onion" was set to be euthanized after the deadly mauling more than two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the boy's family signed More>>

Las Vegas honors wounded military service members Video included

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Wounded military service members are being treated to a VIP week courtesy of the Palazzo, Southwest Airlines and Omaha Steak. More>>

Clark County Fire hiring for more than 60 positions

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It's a competitive application process but a highly rewarding career. Between June 19 and July 3, Clark County is accepting applications for firefighters and firefighter paramedics. During the specified More>>

3 names to be added to Vegas police memorial

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The Police Memorial Park is set to honor three fallen southern Nevada officers Thursday by etching their names at the park's memorial wall. More>>

Officers involved in K-9 shooting identified

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Las Vegas Metro police on Wednesday identified the three officers involved in the shooting of a K-9 as Officer Edward Renfer, Officer Michael Foster and Officer Jeffrey Corbett. More>>

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