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Henderson PD still seeking clues in cold case slaying

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Police reaffirmed Wednesday its commitment to finding a suspect in a Henderson woman's slaying that took place nearly 17 years ago. More>>

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115K expected at Electric Daisy Carnival in Vegas

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Up to 115,000 ravers are expected each night this weekend for a dusk-to-dawn sensory overload of electronic dance music, partying and mingling at a sprawling racing complex outside Las Vegas. More>>

Police: 1 dead in 2-vehicle wreck in North Las Vegas

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One person has died in a two-vehicle wreck in North Las Vegas. The accident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near Camino Al Norte and Edna Crane Avenue, just south of Ann Road. A female More>>

James Gandolfini, 'Sopranos' actor, dead at 51

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Actor James Gandolfini, who famously played Tony Soprano, has died in Italy of an apparent heart attack.
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North Las Vegas to mull eminent domain for at least 2 months

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There won't be a decision anytime soon on whether the city of North Las Vegas will use eminent domain to obtain mortgages from underwater homeowners. More>>

Obesity treatment could improve with 'disease' classification

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Obesity is a problem weighing heavily on the minds of healthcare professionals for years. Now the American Medical Association has labeled the condition a disease.
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2 Metro police dogs die within days of each other

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Las Vegas Metro Police are mourning two police dogs that died within days of each other. More>>

Resorts World Las Vegas gets go-ahead for preview exhibit

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Clark County commissioners have given the go-ahead for a preview exhibit on the site of Resort World Las Vegas.
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Family prepares to bury woman killed in Hwy 95 crash

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As law enforcement steps up patrols to keep Valley roads safe, a Henderson family is seeing firsthand how tragedy can unfold in a matter of seconds.
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Firefighters struggle with construction wood blaze

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High winds, grass and a huge pile of wood created the perfect storm for a fire that could be seen across the Valley on Wednesday afternoon. Las Vegas Fire and Rescue said a grass fire shortly after 2 More>>

Wranglers release 2013-14 schedule

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Summer starts Friday, but it's never too early to start thinking about hockey. The Las Vegas Wranglers on Wednesday released the team's schedule for the 2013-14 season. More>>

Waterspout forms in Grand Isle, LA

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The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon. More>>

Henderson man gets 15 years for child porn

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A Henderson man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison in connection to possession child pornography. More>>

With more money coming, Metro recruits officers

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After a hiring freeze, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is once again opening its police academy to recruits. More>>

2 injured in Carson City prison brawl

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An inmate at the Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City was stabbed multiple times in a brawl on Tuesday, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
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Recall: Beef products possibly have E. coli contamination

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National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. More>>

Man sought in 2 Las Vegas bank hold-ups

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Police believe one man is responsible for holding up two banks in the Las Vegas Valley this month. More>>

Bicyclist struck, killed by dump truck near Sloan

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Nevada Highway Patrol said a bicyclist died after a collision involving a dump truck south of Las Vegas Wednesday. More>>

Person shot in east Vegas neighborhood

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Police are seeking a gunman who shot another man in a neighborhood east of the Las Vegas Strip. More>>

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"Would you like a tour?" Rapper Drake asked fans this week while also announcing a full slate of live shows for a fall concert series. More>>

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Burger Wars 2013: Round 1
Burger Wars 2013: Round 1
Check out pictures from the first round of Burger Wars 2013.
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Check out pictures from the first round of Burger Wars 2013.
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'Polercoaster' proposed for Las Vegas Strip
'Polercoaster' proposed for Las Vegas Strip
A 650-foot high thrill ride called the "Polercoater" could soon tower above the Las Vegas Strip.
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A 650-foot high thrill ride called the "Polercoater" could soon tower above the Las Vegas Strip.More >
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Happy Garbage Man Day!
Happy Garbage Man Day!
Monday was National Garbage Man's Day. See what it takes to the trash of Las Vegas.More >
Monday was National Garbage Man's Day. See what it takes to the trash of Las Vegas.More >
Union protest spills into Las Vegas Strip
Union protest spills into Las Vegas Strip
Members of the Culinary Union and the Bartenders Union again picketed in front of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Friday, blocking lanes of the Las Vegas Strip during rush hour. More >
Members of the Culinary Union and the Bartenders Union again picketed in front of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Friday, blocking lanes of the Las Vegas Strip during rush hour. More >

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Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2
Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2
The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night.More >
After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece.More >
James Gandolfini, 'Sopranos' actor, dead at 51
James Gandolfini, 'Sopranos' actor, dead at 51
Updated: Thursday, June 20 2013 12:50 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:50:01 GMT
Actor James Gandolfini has died.More >
Actor James Gandolfini, who famously played Tony Soprano, has died in Italy of an apparent heart attack.
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Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.More >
Paula Deen admits to use of racial slurs during deposition
Paula Deen admits to use of racial slurs during deposition
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >
Best-selling author Vince Flynn dies at age 47
Best-selling author Vince Flynn dies at age 47
Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.More >
Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate...More >
Mueller: FBI uses drones for surveillance
Mueller: FBI uses drones for surveillance
FBI Director Robert Mueller (MULL-er) says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely.More >
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.More >
Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech
Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech
President Barack Obama's 26-hour whirlwind visit to Berlin caps three days of international summitry for the president, and marks his return to a place where he once summoned a throng of 200,000 to share his...More >
Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by...More >
'Audit the IRS' rally held in DC
'Audit the IRS' rally held in DC
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:31:03 GMT
(CNN) – Hundreds headed out to a rally Wednesday in Washington, DC, in protest of the IRS. TV and radio host Glenn Beck, Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY; and Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MN, were among the speakersMore >
TV and radio host Glenn Beck, Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY; and Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MN, were among the speakers calling to "audit the IRS."More >
James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next
James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next
Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.More >
LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.More >
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >

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Cat nurses orphaned pit bull puppy in Ohio
Cat nurses orphaned pit bull puppy in Ohio
A cat caring for four newborn kittens is nursing an orphaned week-old pit bull puppy in Cleveland.More >
A cat caring for four newborn kittens is nursing an orphaned week-old pit bull puppy in Cleveland.More >
Fluffy cows: Old beauty practice gains attention
Fluffy cows: Old beauty practice gains attention
Grooming cows so they look like unusually large poodles is a well-known beautification practice in the show cattle industry.More >
Grooming cows so they look like unusually large poodles is a well-known beautification practice in the show cattle industry.More >
Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet
Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet
A Minnesota mother and her 18-year-old son are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.More >
A Minnesota mother and her 18-year-old son are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.More >
Ed Koch's tombstone engraved with wrong birth date
Ed Koch's tombstone engraved with wrong birth date
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch meticulously planned his own funeral, but his tombstone has the wrong birth date.More >
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch meticulously planned his own funeral, but his tombstone has the wrong birth date.More >
Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior
Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >
Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon
Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.More >
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.More >
Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city
Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city
This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes.More >
This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes.More >
Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.More >
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.More >
NJ Transit probes bizarre bus trip into New York
NJ Transit probes bizarre bus trip into New York
Some New Jersey bus commuters apparently have gotten an unexpected tour of the New York metro area they'd rather forget.More >
Some New Jersey bus commuters apparently have gotten an unexpected tour of the New York metro area they'd rather forget.More >
Charlie Trotter accused of selling bogus $46K wine
Charlie Trotter accused of selling bogus $46K wine
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.More >
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.More >

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Recall: Beef products possibly have E. coli contamination
Recall: Beef products possibly have E. coli contamination
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:14:11 GMT
National Beef Packing Co., a Liberal, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discoveredMore >
National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.More >
Dry pet food recalled due to salmonella
Dry pet food recalled due to salmonella
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:41:58 GMT
Concerns over possible salmonella in dry pet food prompted a voluntary recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said six different brands of dry and treat-sized pet food from manufacturerMore >
Concerns over possible salmonella in dry pet food prompted a voluntary recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration.More >
Bicyclist struck, killed by dump truck near Sloan
Bicyclist struck, killed by dump truck near Sloan
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:17:45 GMT
Nevada Highway Patrol said a bicyclist died after a collision involving a dump truck south of Las Vegas Wednesday.More >
Nevada Highway Patrol said a bicyclist died after a collision involving a dump truck south of Las Vegas Wednesday.More >
2 Metro police dogs die within days of each other
2 Metro police dogs die within days of each other
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:55:52 GMT
Las Vegas Metro Police are mourning two police dogs that died within days of each other.More >
Las Vegas Metro Police are mourning two police dogs that died within days of each other.More >
Person shot in east Vegas neighborhood
Person shot in east Vegas neighborhood
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:11:08 GMT
Police are seeking a gunman who shot another man in a neighborhood east of the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas Metro police reported the shooting in the 5000 block of Gray Lane, near Tropicana Avenue and MarylandMore >
Police are seeking a gunman who shot another man in a neighborhood east of the Las Vegas Strip.More >
Plans call for world's tallest rollercoaster at Vegas Strip
Plans call for world's tallest rollercoaster at Vegas Strip
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:39:14 GMT
Plans for the world's tallest rollercoaster slated to be built on the Las Vegas Strip are getting reviewed for possible air traffic hazards.More >
Plans for the world's tallest rollercoaster slated to be built on the Las Vegas Strip are getting reviewed for possible air traffic hazards.More >
Can employers legally hire on the basis of attractiveness?
Can employers legally hire on the basis of attractiveness?
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:45:40 GMT
It's no secret that the qualifications for numerous jobs in the Las Vegas service industry include good looks. The Strip is a sea of beautiful people, and the hiring process is largely taken for granted.More >
It's no secret that the qualifications for numerous jobs in the Las Vegas service industry include good looks. The Strip is a sea of beautiful people, and the hiring process is largely taken for granted.More >
Metro officer fired over drug charges
Metro officer fired over drug charges
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:04:28 GMT
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday announced one of its officers has been relieved of duty without pay after pleading guilty to drug charges. Ramin Amely, a six-year veteran of theMore >
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday announced one of its officers has been relieved of duty without pay after pleading guilty to drug charges.
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Henderson PD still seeking clues in cold case slaying
Henderson PD still seeking clues in cold case slaying
Updated: Thursday, June 20 2013 12:42 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:42:51 GMT
Police reaffirmed Wednesday its commitment to finding a suspect in a Henderson woman's slaying that took place nearly 17 years ago.
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Police reaffirmed Wednesday its commitment to finding a suspect in a Henderson woman's slaying that took place nearly 17 years ago.More >
5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church
5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >

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Here’s how to ask the NSA for your records (but don’t hold your breath)
Here’s how to ask the NSA for your records
After the PRISM leak, you probably want to know exactly what the NSA has on file about you.More >
After the PRISM leak, you probably want to know exactly what the NSA has on file about you.More >
Facebook users really 'liked' organ donor option
Facebook users really 'liked' organ donor option
Adding an organ donation option to the average Facebook user's profile prompted a dramatic rise in potential donors, researchers report.More >
Adding an organ donation option to the average Facebook user's profile prompted a dramatic rise in potential donors, researchers report.More >
Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl
Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.More >
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.More >

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Justin Bieber cleared in alleged hit-and-run
Justin Bieber cleared in alleged hit-and-run
Justin Bieber has been cleared following a brief investigation for an alleged hit-and-run, TMZ reports. More >
Justin Bieber has been cleared following a brief investigation for an alleged hit-and-run, TMZ reports. More >
Miley Cyrus: Alcohol is way more dangerous than marijuana
Miley Cyrus: Alcohol is way more dangerous than marijuana
Miley Cyrus won't comment on her relationship with Liam Hemsworth, but she will talk openly about her stance on marijuana.More >
Miley Cyrus won't comment on her relationship with Liam Hemsworth, but she will talk openly about her stance on marijuana.More >
Selma Blair is not returning to Anger Management
Selma Blair is not returning to Anger Management
Selma Blair is officially exiting FX's Anger Management.More >
Selma Blair is officially exiting FX's Anger Management.More >
Here’s how to ask the NSA for your records (but don’t hold your breath)
Here’s how to ask the NSA for your records
After the PRISM leak, you probably want to know exactly what the NSA has on file about you.More >
After the PRISM leak, you probably want to know exactly what the NSA has on file about you.More >
7 clever uses for old colanders
7 clever uses for old colanders
Colanders - also called strainers - offer especially excellent potential for creative repurposing.More >
Colanders - also called strainers - offer especially excellent potential for creative repurposing.More >
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >
Eight mobile toilets for convenience and sanitation
Eight mobile toilets for convenience and sanitation
Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable...More >
Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable chemical...More >
Olympic diver Greg Louganis gets engaged
Olympic diver Greg Louganis gets engaged
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis got engaged to his partner Johnny Chaillot, People reports.More >
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis got engaged to his partner Johnny Chaillot, People reports.More >