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Job losses increase in January

WASHINGTON — The nation lost nearly 600,000 jobs last month, the worst showing in a third of a century, as a vicious cycle of cutbacks by consumers forced ever more layoffs by beleaguered employers. The unemployment rate catapulted to 7.6 percent, the highest in 16 years, and seems headed for double digits.

PUC gives inspectors OK to seek legal action

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved a motion Friday that gives field inspectors the authority to seek immediate legal action to shut down excavation or demolition sites for health and safety violations.

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Updated agreement will keep Oasis running

Troubled Stations seeks tribal casino

While Station Casinos plans to file for bankruptcy in March, a joint venture of the casino company plans to seek financing and break ground within weeks on a $200 million American Indian casino in Michigan.

Electric cars threaten gas engines

After more than 100 years, it appears that the internal-combustion engine is about to lose its fire.

Operator reaffirms interest in Strip property

Casino operator Penn National, which quashed rumors last month that it was buying The Mirage, said Thursday it was still interested in owning a casino on the Strip.

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