CHICAGO — A volcanic ash cloud that shut down airports and tied up air traffic across Europe could turn into a long, costly headache for businesses, airlines and tourists in the United States.
Las Vegas police on Thursday arrested two people who might be linked to a string of violent home invasions that have plagued the valley this year.
WASHINGTON — The Tea Party Express said Thursday it is targeting Rep. Dina Titus for defeat in November, although organizers said it was not clear what actions it will take against her.
CARSON CITY — Scott Ashjian of Las Vegas can run for the U.S. Senate as a Tea Party of Nevada candidate because he “substantially complied” with state election laws when he filed his candidacy, a judge ruled Thursday.
Las Vegas is turning to the private sector for advice on dealing with the economic downturn, Mayor Oscar Goodman said Thursday.
Shares of MGM Mirage fell almost 6 percent Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange, the day after the company told investors it expected to report a $96.7 million loss in the first quarter. The casino operator also said it would report a $255 million operating loss at CityCenter.