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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

May 27, 2012 - 1:01 am

Here are a few things in news, entertainment and pop culture that caught our eye last week.

■ A suspect is arrested in connection with an attempt to steal high-value chips from Bellagio. Once again, people: "Oceans Eleven" is a movie, not a documentary.

■ "Sophia" and "Anthony" were Nevadans' top baby name picks in 2011. Narrowly edging out "Siegfried," "Carrot Top" and "Zzyzx."

■ The private company SpaceX successfully sends an unmanned capsule on its way to the International Space Station. For some reason, "One small step for man, one giant leap for our stockholders" doesn't have quite the same ring.

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

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