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RJTV: Senator Ensign not running for re-election and Hostel Makeover

By NATHAN TANNENBAUMLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 7, 2011 - 7:30 pm

RJtv for Tuesday, March 8th is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv featuring video from Sen. John Ensign's announcement Monday that he will not be running for a third term next year. Find out why. RJtv also has the story of a Las Vegas Judge changing his mind about when to start the trial for Dr. Dipak Desai and two nurses facing charges in connection with hepatitis-c cases linked to the doctor's now-closed endoscopy centers. And you'll get a look at the cover story of this week's Las Vegas Business Press on the growing number of hostels near the downtown area. 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

Emergency personnel gather on Waterman Street at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Satur ...

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The Associated Press

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This undated, redacted photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Donal ...

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Adam Sullivan, Nevada’s state engineer and water chief, is no longer serving in the position ...

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Henderson Police Department (Las Vegas Review-Journal/File)

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