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Decline in loan delinquency, foreclosures may bode well for commercial sector

The buzzword in commercial real estate for the last two years has been “distressed,” which is often placed before the word “assets” and best describes the state of the industry that many analysts predicted would be the next shoe to fall in the Great Recession.

Velasquez dominates Lesnar, takes crown

ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Brock Lesnar found himself in trouble early against Shane Carwin in July, he turtled up, survived the onslaught and regrouped in the second round to claim a submission victory.

Between the Lines

Three reasons to like PATRIOTS-CHARGERS
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Shriners’ care knows no bounds

Mike and Linda Babin named Shriners Hospitals as owner and beneficiary of a $1.8 million life insurance policy collectable upon their deaths for the care they provided to their son Michael, who was burned on more than 85 percent of his body.

Top News

With early voting under way and Election Day fast approaching, the Battle Born State looked more like a battleground last week.

Harry Reid grows more Democratic

WASHINGTON — As Sen. Harry Reid has moved from back-bencher to majority leader, he has fallen more in line with the Democratic Party, according to a review of his voting record over the past 24 years.

Democrats, Republicans differ on approach to mortgage firms

Nevada’s congressional Democrats, up for re-election next month, agree that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must improve to protect taxpayers from future bailouts, but Silver State Republicans argue taxpayers would be off the hook if the government-sponsored companies were replaced by private interests.

Silver State has extra helping of bad debt to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae

When Fannie Mae, one of two troubled government-backed mortgage-finance companies, guaranteed mortgage loans in Southern Nevada, homes were more expensive, and the average loan was worth 75 percent of the value of the home that secured it.

Water Cooler

Micah Roberts’ NASCAR Sprint Cup driver ratings

When NASCAR wagering at Las Vegas sports books began to take off in the late 1990’s, races at Martinsville Speedway were highly anticipated by bettors because there were always opportunities to cash in on a long shot underdog. The likes of Bobby Hamilton (25/1), Ricky Rudd (50/1), John Andretti (40/1) and Ricky Craven (25/1) all cashed in with high paying odds.

UFL: Locos edge Colonials in OT, 24-21

Steve Hauschka kicked a 53-yard field goal with 17 seconds remaining in overtime today to lift the Las Vegas Locos to a dramatic 24-21 victory over the Hartford Colonials in front of an announced crowd of 8,451 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

State Tennis Pairings and Results

Follow the link for the pairings and results from the state team and individual tennis tournaments, which begin Thursday at Caughlin Club in Reno. Results will be updated on a round-by-round basis for team matches and on a match-by-match basis for singles and doubles, so check back frequently.

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