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Vegas attorneys say victim’s wealth buys court secrecy in extortion case

The government’s unprecedented effort to keep secret the identity of a wealthy Las Vegas businessman who reported he was extorted after a tryst with a stripper is alarming, say veteran defense lawyers and former prosecutors.

Spring Mountain Youth Camp gives young offenders chance for fresh start

Spring Mountain Youth Camp is about an hour outside of Las Vegas and more than 8,000 feet above sea level, but it isn’t the sea or the city that the camp’s residents are trying rise above — it’s their past.

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Reports say Lamar Odom opens eyes, says ‘good morning’

Former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham, a Las Vegas pastor, told his Facebook followers that Lamar Odom opened his eyes Friday morning and said “good morning.”

’48 Hours’ looks at murder of Palms cocktail waitress Tiaffay — VIDEO

Former Las Vegas firefighter George Tiaffay was convicted last month of having his estranged wife, Shauna Tiaffay, murdered. The story is being presented as “Vengeance in Vegas,” this week’s episode of “48 Hours.”

Coroner IDs Las Vegas man who died in hit-and-run

A Las Vegas man who died Thursday after he tried to chase down a driver and got run over in the process has been identified.

Animal hoarding often leads to social isolation

Pet addiction or animal hoarding is one of the cases where it’s very easy for a mental health problem to become a physical health problem.

Perio problems can go beyond just teeth

It’s a short word, but it can spell major issues. Perio, short for periodontitis, is an oral health issue that starts with gingivitis.

 
Trial opens for Strip gunman accused of killing three

A shooting on the Strip that left three people dead was the result of mistaken identity, prosecutors said Thursday as a death penalty trial for the gunman opened.