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2016: The Year in Review — VIDEO

The Las Vegas Review-Journal takes a look at the top moments from 2016.

Criminal probe launched into FBI agent’s leak in Las Vegas gambler’s case

The U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog has opened a criminal probe of an FBI agent’s leaks to journalists about an insider trading probe involving a Las Vegas sports gambler and professional golfer Phil Mickelson, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.

Saddle up, Santa! Cowboy Christmas draws shoppers, rodeo fans in Las Vegas

Thousands of rodeo fans came to Cowboy Christmas on Sunday for some retail therapy and entertainment. The 31st annual shopping spectacular features more than 400 vendors occupying a 440,000-square-foot space at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Giunchigliani wants separate talks, votes for tax increases for stadium, convention center

When Clark County commissioners convene for their Nov. 15 meeting, they’ll have the option of codifying two hotel room tax increases to fund the upgrade of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the construction of a domed stadium in one fell swoop. But if Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani has her way, commissioners will take their time before raising the tax to finance $750 million in bonds for the $1.9 billion stadium project.

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