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RJtv: Inside the new McCarran terminal — and — The Cirque guy’s incredible “first pitch”

June 29, 2011 - 5:25 pm

RJtv for Thursday is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv featuring video of construction crews working on the new "E" terminal at McCarran airport.

RJtv has one of the latest YouTube sensations: a Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil performer whose acrobatics while throwing out a first pitch at a Major League Baseball game were topped only by his making that pitch a perfect strike. Find out his name and how to learn more about him.

These stories and more, all just a click away at lvrj.com/rjtv - and don't forget our iPhone-friendly version at www.lvrj.com/rjtvip

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