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RJtv Weekend: Las Vegas Unemployment and Nuclear Testing in Nevada

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

January 21, 2011 - 7:47 pm

RJtv for Jan. 22-23, 2011, is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv. The webcast features a look at the latest unemployment numbers for Las Vegas and Nevada. It also previews a report from the Children's Advocacy Alliance and advances the UNLV Rebels basketball game Saturday with New Mexico. In addition, the webcast previews a Sunday story and interactive video marking the 60th anniversary of nuclear testing in Nevada. Details, photos and video are all just a click away at lvrj.com/rjtv -- and don't forget our iPhone-friendly version at www.lvrj.com/rjtv.p">www.lvrj.com/rjtv.p.

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