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Tornado levels Oklahoma town, killing at least 51

At least 51 people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City. More>>

iPad death tipster comes forward

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Metro police credited an anonymous tipster with helping them to capture Michael Solid, one of two men charged with the robbery and hit-and-run death of a 15-year-old boy.
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KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK

KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. A gas station he had just passed was destroyed by the tornado.
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CSN graduates largest class ever

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CSN graduated its largest class ever Monday night at the Thomas and Mack Center. More>>

Red Cross S. NV chapter ready to help OKC tornado victims

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Resources from southern Nevada could be sent to Oklahoma in order to help tornado victims there. More>>

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Dozens killed after huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb

A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. More>>

3 teens injured in high-speed crash

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A high-speed crash on Sunday sent three teens to a hospital. One of them is listed in critical condition.
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How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

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Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado. More>>

2nd conspirator pleads guilty in Turnberry embezzlement

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A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty to his part in embezzling nearly $5.6 million from Turnberry Associates, the parent company of the Residences at MGM, Town Square, Turnberry Place, Turnberry Towers and the Sterling Club. More>>

Police: Tip led to arrests in fatal iPad theft

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An anonymous tip led investigators to arrest two men accused of taking an iPad from a teen and running him over with a vehicle, according to Las Vegas Metro police. More>>

PD: Altercation ends with car crashing into house

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Metro police are investigating an apparent altercation on Monday afternoon that ended with a car crashing into a house. The incident occurred on Palisade Avenue, near Charleston and Nellis boulevards. More>>

2 busted for fraud at Mesquite casino

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Two suspects are facing a long list of charges related to fraud after being arrested Wednesday at the Casablanca Hotel and Casino. More>>

Health district: Rabid bat found at Las Vegas home

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The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) on Monday reported a bat found in the front yard of a Las Vegas home has tested positive for rabies. While there are no reports of human exposure, SNHD wants More>>

What are the job prospects for the class of 2013?

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For University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and College of Southern Nevada (CSN) graduates, job prospects are better today than they were for last year's class, but it's still not easy. More>>

2 sought in Vegas home assault, robbery

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Police released images of a man suspected in a home robbery in which a resident was attacked. More>>

Panel to review 2012 Henderson police shooting

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A panel is set to review the facts surrounding the Henderson police shooting of an armed man who was suspected of assaulting his ex-girlfriend last November. More>>

Officer ID'd in shooting of suspect with pellet gun

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Police released the name of an officer involved in the shooting of a suspect who held a pellet gun during a confrontation in east Las Vegas. More>>

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Senate to debate crop insurance in farm bill
Senate to debate crop insurance in farm bill
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.More >
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Tornado levels Oklahoma town, killing at least 51
Tornado levels Oklahoma town, killing at least 51
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:01:07 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >
Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.More >
By CHRIS TALBOTT and HILLEL ITALIE AP Entertainment Writers Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's...More >
Questions linger in shooting of NY college student
Questions linger in shooting of NY college student
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...More >
Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.More >
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Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe
Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe
The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including...More >
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Correction: Boston Marathon-Injured Officer story
Correction: Boston Marathon-Injured Officer story
With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he's determined to return to duty.More >
In a story May 19 about a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officer shot in a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, The Associated Press incorrectly spelled the officer's last name. He is Officer...More >
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
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It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >
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3 teens injured in high-speed crash
3 teens injured in high-speed crash
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:13:41 GMT
A high-speed crash on Sunday sent three teens to a hospital. One of them is listed in critical condition. The crash occurred in an area of the Valley known for speeding, the industrial zone located atMore >
A high-speed crash on Sunday sent three teens to a hospital. One of them is listed in critical condition.
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Police: Tip led to arrests in fatal iPad theft
Police: Tip led to arrests in fatal iPad theft
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:39:48 GMT
An anonymous tip led investigators to arrest two men accused of taking an iPad from a teen and running him over with a vehicle, according to Las Vegas Metro police. Michael Solid, 21, and Jacob Dismont,More >
An anonymous tip led investigators to arrest two men accused of taking an iPad from a teen and running him over with a vehicle, according to Las Vegas Metro police.More >
Downtown Grand opens hiring for 800 jobs
Downtown Grand opens hiring for 800 jobs
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:58:33 GMT
The owner of the soon-to-be reopened Downtown Grand casino announced it has begun taking applications to hire more than 800 positions.More >
The owner of the soon-to-be reopened Downtown Grand casino announced it has begun taking applications to hire more than 800 positions.More >
CSN graduates largest class ever
CSN graduates largest class ever
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:19:54 GMT
CSN graduated its largest class ever Monday night at the Thomas and Mack Center. It was a record number 2,735 students, 40 percent of whom graduated with honors or high honors.More >
CSN graduated its largest class ever Monday night at the Thomas and Mack Center.More >
Tornado levels Oklahoma town, killing at least 51
Tornado levels Oklahoma town, killing at least 51
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:01:07 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >
Coroner IDs teen killed in iPad theft
Coroner IDs teen killed in iPad theft
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:36:19 GMT
The Clark County Coroner's office released the name of a boy who died after, police say, he was run over by two suspects in a vehicle who took off with his iPad.More >
The Clark County Coroner's office released the name of a boy who died after, police say, he was run over by two suspects in a vehicle who took off with his iPad.More >
Coroner IDs 3 killed in wrong-way wreck
Coroner IDs 3 killed in wrong-way wreck
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:48:21 GMT
Authorities released the names of three people who died after a head-on collision involving a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 15 Sunday. According to the Clark County Coroner's office, the threeMore >
Authorities released the names of three people who died after a head-on collision involving a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 15 Sunday.More >
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Vegas woman arrested for sex with pit bull
Vegas woman arrested for sex with pit bull
Updated: Thursday, February 21 2013 3:40 PM EST2013-02-21 20:40:03 GMT
A woman arrested Tuesday was seen engaging in sexual acts with a pit bull while outside in a backyard and in view of neighbors, Las Vegas Metro police said. Metro Wednesday released the report describingMore >
A Las Vegas woman was arrested Tuesday after authorities caught her having sex with a pit bull in her back yard, according to Metro police.More >

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Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
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Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:20:42 GMT
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The Wanted, MGMT slated for Vegas summer shows
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Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:55:06 GMT
Proving its penchant for diverse acts, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced upcoming concerts featuring boy band The Wanted and indie rockers MGMT. The Strip property's Boulevard Pool will hold TheMore >
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Blue carpet rolled out at Billboard Music Awards
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Music celebrities walked down the blue carpet at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.More >
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Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards
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By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards.More >
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Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'
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No, Paul from 'The Wonder Years' is not Marilyn Manson
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Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:30:04 GMT
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Your week in music: Daft Punk leaks new album on iTunes
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Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:02:34 GMT
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KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK
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KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK
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Police: Tip led to arrests in fatal iPad theft
Police: Tip led to arrests in fatal iPad theft
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Vegas woman arrested for sex with pit bull
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