Family History Jamboree scheduled

The Sandstone Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a Family History Jamboree on Sept. 26 at the LDS Family Center, 221 S. Lorenzi St.

O.J. co-defendant opposes appeal delay

A lawyer for convicted O.J. Simpson co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart is opposing the Clark County district attorney’s request for a 30-day extension to answer his appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.

Beltway project bids to be reconsidered by court order

A road-widening project that can be likened to a boomerang will be put before Clark County commissioners for the third time, and two commissioners won’t participate.

Jobless rate jumps in Nevada, Las Vegas

Unemployment continues to set records in Nevada and Las Vegas, and experts forecast higher joblessness in coming months even as the city’s biggest resort begins hiring Monday.

Challenge of estate allowed

LOS ANGELES — A judge has ruled that Michael Jackson’s mother can challenge the men administering her son’s estate without losing her stake.

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Kidnapped woman asks for pets back

ANTIOCH, Calif. — Jaycee Dugard wants her pets back after they were taken from the property where she was held since being kidnapped 18 years ago.

Judge drops tax case

A federal judge has granted a request from prosecutors to dismiss the tax charges filed last year against the son and daughter-in-law of former Clark County Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson Gates.

‘Pulling back’ on campaign finance

Less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court hinted it may come down on the side of free speech in a closely watched campaign finance reform case, a federal appeals court has done precisely that.

Ground broken for Indian casino in Michigan

A decade after initiating the idea and five years after Las Vegas-based Station Casinos became involved, a Michigan Indian tribe is a step closer to opening a gambling hall some 20 minutes outside the state’s second-largest city.

Analysts say Penn unlikely suitor

Penn National Gaming reportedly is in talks to acquire the bankrupt Fontainebleau project, although analysts Friday were skeptical that the regional casino giant would complete a deal for the stalled Strip resort.

No check-in flying? Believe it

If you thought the airline industry only thinks about new fees it can add to sweeten its bottom line, think again.

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Judge fines former PurchasePro chief

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Floyd dominates Juan Manuel Marquez by unanimous decision

It was as if Floyd Mayweather Jr. had never left.

The six-time world champion, who retired from boxing 21 months ago, made a triumphant return by dominating Juan Manuel Marquez and scoring a 12-round unanimous decision in their welterweight nontitle fight Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden.

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