L.A. County voters mandate condom use on porn sets

Los Angeles County voters have approved a measure requiring porn performers to wear condoms while filming sex scenes, prompting a pledge by the adult entertainment industry to sue to overturn the measure.

Rihanna a rock star on Victoria’s Secret catwalk

Rihanna rocked the lingerie look at Wednesday night’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, providing the highlight of the live-music soundtrack and holding her own on the catwalk with some of the world’s top models.

Nearly 67 million viewers watch 2012 Election Day coverage

President Barack Obama’s re-election was well watched but wasn’t the TV ratings record-breaker his first victory four years proved to be. An estimated 66.8 million viewers watched election returns on broadcast and cable networks Tuesday, the Nielsen Co. said Wednesday.

Election lessons: Latino vote, ticket-splitters rule the day

Nevada didn’t matter, not in the 2012 presidential race and not in U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s successful bid to keep the Senate in Democratic hands – his – since he didn’t need Rep. Shelley Berkley to move up after all.

Inquest plan awaits panel, public review

Changes that would get the inquest process back on track likely won’t come until December – at the earliest – Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani said Wednesday.

Greyhound starts new faster runs between Las Vegas, Los Angeles

Greyhound launched its express service from its downtown station next to the Plaza to Los Angeles on Wednesday, shaving about one or two hours off the standard one-way trip by eliminating all but one stop.

Tight supply limits sales of high-rise condos in Las Vegas

Sales of high-rise condos declined in the third quarter because of a limited supply of lower-priced units, with very few bank-owned properties on the market, Marc Ehrlich of Las Vegas-based HiRiseLiving.com said.

Foundation tries to help Nellis air show, hits federal hurdle

With the specter of defense budget cuts clouding future air shows at Nellis Air Force Base, a private Las Vegas-based foundation is poised to offer financial help if only the Pentagon will let it.

Nevada brothel owner wins county commission post

Mustang Ranch brothel owner Lance Gilman has a new job.
He defeated fellow Republican Mathew Conley 62 percent to 38 percent Tuesday to win a seat on the Storey County Commission in Northern Nevada.

North Las Vegas, county approve deal on pipeline

Clark County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved an agreement with the city of North Las Vegas that would build a pipeline and stop the city’s discharge of treated wastewater into a county storm channel.

New York man who lost leg in crucifix mishap sues church

ALBANY, N.Y. – David Jimenez was so elated over his wife’s recovery from cancer that he offered to clean the large crucifix outside the Hudson Valley church where he spent many hours praying for her to beat the disease. On Memorial Day 2010, he was scrubbing grime off the cross when the 600-pound marble statuary toppled over, crushing his right leg.

Reid, Heller mend relationship after tough Senate race

Sen. Harry Reid on Wednesday moved to reset his relationship with newly elected Republican Sen. Dean Heller following a tough campaign where the two were at odds for months.

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