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Senate missteps no longer dog veterinarian John Ensign

Doesn’t that guy sticking a needle in that cat’s butt look familiar?

X-ray vision might spot transparent district attorney selection

January 28, 2012 - 2:00 am

For more than an hour, seven county commissioners blathered before choosing Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson as the new district attorney.

Two women wait to break judicial nomination logjam

January 26, 2012 - 2:02 am

Yet another one of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s federal nominees isn’t moving forward, at least for now.

Like it or not, Obamacare forces drug company disclosure

January 23, 2012 - 1:59 am

President Barack Obama is poised to do what Nevada legislators wouldn’t — disclose the money and other benefits that flow generously from drug manufacturers to doctors in a myriad of ways.

Experience, personality, effectiveness to distinguish DA candidates

January 21, 2012 - 1:59 am

The marathon 4½-hour meeting Tuesday, when three candidates vying for district attorney were quizzed by county commissioners, revealed one shocking thing: They all essentially agree on major issues.

Something in a movie not necessarily fact

January 19, 2012 - 10:29 am

In matters of trust and betrayal, courts have no consistency

January 19, 2012 - 2:02 am

Whose betrayal is greater? A woman who betrayed her best friend? A lawyer who betrayed his clients? A banker and politician who betrayed his customers? An employee who betrayed his employer? A monsignor who betrayed his flock?

One-time organized crime fighter recalls brushes with the mob

January 16, 2012 - 1:59 am

Denial of license for Rosenthal called start of mob’s decline in Vegas

January 14, 2012 - 1:59 am

Las Vegas attorney Jeff Silver saved the best story for me.

Thieving priest deserves to be treated like any other criminal

January 12, 2012 - 2:00 am

The thieving, gambling monsignor who stole $650,000, mostly from his church’s votive candle fund, has his supporters who want him to receive probation Friday.

Foul-mouthed video may force overhaul of constables’ jobs

January 9, 2012 - 1:59 am

Las Vegas Constable John Bonaventura may go down in history as the guy who prompted an overhaul of constable offices across Nevada, reducing the independence of an elected job few know about and even fewer care about — until a foul-mouthed video surfaced featuring deputies in his office.

Book helps jog memories of mobsters, murders and corruption

January 7, 2012 - 2:01 am

My personal memory of hitman Tom Hanley dates to November 1979, when I was covering a federal court trial where he was a critical witness.

Women married to mobsters make up interesting excuses

January 5, 2012 - 1:59 am

Unable to get mob wife Nancy Spilotro to tell all about Tony, I did the next best thing and went to a panel Tuesday featuring four women with mob ties.

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Jewish community members call on action from UNLV to address incidents

Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.

Your airplane flight has severe turbulence. Here’s what to do

Experts said there are significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to airline passengers and crews. Injuries have piled up over the years.

Should Biden declare climate change an emergency? These Las Vegans think so

A coalition of residents and activists called on the Biden administration to issue heat protections for outdoor workers and declare climate change a national emergency.

Las Vegas Grand Prix Plaza could host concerts and more. But obstacles remain

Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.