As a ‘professional’ casino cheat, John Vaccaro set the bar high

John Vaccaro was sure he had something big working. But in the world of the professional casino cheat, good help can be hard to find. It’s not all “Ocean’s 11” reruns, baby. Putting together a competent crew isn’t easy.

Man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for fraud

A four-time convicted telemarketer was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison Tuesday for his role in a scheme that defrauded struggling small businesses out of millions of dollars.

Kentucky governor restores voting rights for 180,000 felons

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear on Tuesday signed an executive order restoring voting rights to most felons in state in an action he said will affect some 180,000 people.

 
Unlicensed day care shut down after guns, drugs found at home

The Department of Early Day Care and Learning said a day care in Snellville, Ga., that was unlicensed has been shut down after authorities raided the home and seized guns and drugs.

Paris authorities issue alert for new terror suspect — PHOTOS

The ringleader behind the November 13 shootings and bombings in Paris was on the verge of launching an attack on a financial district in the city when he was killed in a raid last week, Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said Tuesday.

 
Casino owner Phil Ruffin buys Primm Ranch — PHOTOS

Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin purchased the 10-acre Primm Ranch estate at 7000 Tomiyasu Lane in the southeast valley near Sunset Park in an October auction for slightly more than $6.7 million,

 
College yoga class canceled due to ‘oppression and cultural genocide’

A yoga class at the University of Ottawa, designed to include disabled students, was canceled due to concerns that the practice of yoga was taken from a culture that “experienced oppression,” among other things.

South Point to have 2 steakhouses during NFR

From Dec. 2 through Dec. 13 — which coincides with the staging of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV — the South Point will convert its Don Vito’s Italian Restaurant into a steakhouse.

Woman found dead near downtown earlier this month IDd

The second of two people shot and killed near downtown earlier this month has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Chaminade

The Rebels are 22-point favorites when they face Chaminade today in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

 
2 charged with murder of pastor’s pregnant wife plead not guilty

Two men arrested in connection with the Indianapolis murder of a pregnant preacher’s wife pleaded not guilty Tuesday, according to defense attorney Dominic Martin.

 
Russia says 1 pilot killed after Turkey shot down warplane near Syria

One of the world’s most volatile regions was roiled further Tuesday when Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Turkish-Syrian border. Turkey said it hit the plane after it repeatedly violated Turkey’s airspace and ignored 10 warnings.

 
Dorothy’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress auctions off for $1.56M

Dorothy, living on a Kansas farm in the 1930s, probably never would have imagined her dress traveling to Oz — let alone New York, where decades later it would be valued at over $1 million.

 
Murder suspect indicted in death of NYPD cop

The 31-year-old man who allegedly fatally shot a New York City police officer in the head during a chase has been indicted on murder charges, Manhattan’s district attorney announced Tuesday.

 
4 killed in US Army helicopter crash at Fort Hood

Four crew members on an Army helicopter died when it crashed at Fort Hood, the Texas base’s press office said.

 
Spiders invade Tennessee neighborhood

If you’re scared of spiders, one’s enough. Two? That’s cause for a squishing party. Thousands? Millions? Time to really freak out.

 
Amazon founder’s rocket company passes landing test

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said on Tuesday his space transportation company, Blue Origin, plans about two more years of test flights before it will offer rides to passengers.

Two suffer burns in North Las Vegas house fire

Two people were hospitalized in serious condition after a blaze in the east valley Tuesday morning, the North Las Vegas Fire Department said.

Las Vegas working on new utilities deal with NV Energy

After a monthslong back-and-forth that included quiet threats to leave the grid, Las Vegas may soon reach a new utilities deal with NV Energy.

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