R&B diva Patti LaBelle files countersuit in beating case

HOUSTON — Veteran R&B diva Patti LaBelle says in a countersuit filed against a West Point cadet who claims she ordered her bodyguards to beat him up outside a Houston airport terminal that the altercation began after the cadet hurled racial insults at her.

Judge orders ex-ESPN commentator to stand trial

LOS ANGELES — Former ESPN commentator Jay Mariotti must stand trial on charges he stalked, injured and assaulted his ex-girlfriend, a judge ruled Tuesday.

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Restaurant Report

Archi’s Thai Bistro, 6345 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 25 demerits June 14. Violations included preparing produce and performing warewashing in three-compartment sink at the same time. GRADE: C.

Moody’s report says casino companies in fragile position

Nevada’s fragile recovery in gaming revenues could be shattered by even a minor blip in the national economy, causing major financial problems for many Las Vegas casino companies, a leading bond rating house said Tuesday.

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