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PHOTOS: Haven’t I seen you …

Celebrity look-alikes and impersonators converged upon the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas for Celebrity Impersonators Convention on Monday. The event, in its 12th year, drew attendees from around North America to compete in a talent showcase, red carpet and awards ceremony. It is scheduled to run through Wednesday.

Beer Pong 101: Toss, drink, repeat

There was face-slapping, some pushing, kicking and even a table flipping at the seventh annual World Series of Beer Pong on Wednesday night.

Tropicana joins New Year’s fireworks show on Strip

At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, Las Vegas skies will shine brighter than ever as fireworks flare up from eight Strip hotel rooftops.

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Skating Aratas take ‘Absinthe’ audiences for a spin

Victor Arata and his wife and partner, Jenny Oborska, have captivated many visitors as The Skating Aratas during the “Absinthe” show at Caesars Palace.

Tropicana gives sneak preview to Las Vegas Mob Experience

The Las Vegas Mob Experience at the Tropicana held a soft opening “preview” Tuesday. Participants were given “name tags” that boast radio frequency identification technology. Just for fun, they then could have whacked one another. Or they could have gotten “made.”

Miss Nebraska captures Miss America crown

For the first time, a Miss Nebraska was crowned Miss America on Saturday night at Planet Hollywood. Teresa Scanlan, 17, received the customary crown and roses from the outgoing Miss America, Caressa Cameron. She also won a $50,000 scholarship.

Las Vegas to greet new year dazzling

With spark fountains firing, confetti falling and showgirls smiling, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and other local boosters announced the Strip’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show.

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