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Simpson sees self as victim

O.J. Simpson cast himself as a victim of an ambitious Nevada prosecutor who the former NFL star, actor and celebrity criminal defendant blamed for pressing a kidnapping and armed robbery case that he says even the alleged victims don’t want to pursue.

Lawrence to cover Carlin’s show dates

Las Vegas singing legend Steve Lawrence will fill the dates of his late friend and comedy icon George Carlin on Aug. 15-17 at the Orleans, it was learned Thursday.

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County employee arrested

A Clark County Family Services employee was arrested this week on a string of charges that includes domestic violence and child endangerment, Las Vegas police said Thursday.

Leno thinks globally, acts locally

Jay Leno raised $100,000 for Iowa flood victims Wednesday night at The Mirage. And he’s performing there again tonight to collect more cash for the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.

40 staff members at UNR receive notices of layoffs

RENO — The University of Nevada, Reno has notified about 40 upper-level staff that they will lose their jobs within a year because of the state’s escalating budget crisis.

$275 million more cuts

CARSON CITY — Without much, if any, input from Gov. Jim Gibbons, legislative leaders reached a bipartisan agreement Thursday evening on a plan to cut state spending by $275 million.

Suspect to appear in court

A Las Vegas judge reviewed charging documents and scheduled a court date for today for a man to face allegations he robbed and beat NFL player Javon Walker, a court officer said.

Raggio challenged on term limits

CARSON CITY — Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, the dean of the Legislature, on Thursday became the latest of a growing number of Nevada politicians whose right to run for another term has been challenged.

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