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Presidential debate brings prestige to UNLV

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas was dealt a big victory this week when it was chosen to host the final presidential debate before next year’s general election, an effort aimed at thrusting UNLV into the national spotlight as it strives to become a better-recognized research institution.

 
Bitcoin ATM scores Tyson endorsement

The Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM will bridge the gap between Bitcoin users and mainstream pop culture by providing consumers with the ability to use cash to purchase bitcoins instantaneously through their mobile devices. The Bitcoin ATM will be the first celebrity-sponsored Bitcoin product to date. 

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Reality meets reality TV in Las Vegas court for Wolfson ‘docudrama’

Fallen star of History channel’s “Ice Road Truckers,” Timothy Zickuhr, shackled in a blue jail jumpsuit, stood in the jury box with other inmates Tuesday, as cameras scanned from the gallery to the bench for a “docudrama” on District Attorney Steve Wolfson.

 
Disabled vet gets early Thanksgiving gift

Grateful for his service, the Bank of America gave disabled Army veteran Anthony Shepler a $250 gift card Monday to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family in their renovated Las Vegas home.

 
Judge wants Nevada juvenile centers’ restraining policies reviewed

A Las Vegas Family Court judge said Thursday that he wants to tour the Caliente Youth Center a week after ordering the removal of all Clark County’s juvenile offenders from a facility in Elko amid allegations of hogtying.

 
Woman pleads not guilty to throwing shoe at Clinton

The woman accused of throwing a shoe at Hillary Clinton during an April 10 speaking engagement in Las Vegas pleaded not guilty late Wednesday to misdemeanor charges and was ordered to remain in federal custody.