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RJtv Weekend: Death of a gaming giant and a stolen petroglyph’s journey home

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 15, 2011 - 5:47 pm

RJtv for the weekend of July 16 and 17 is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv. It features photos of longtime MGM chief Terry Lanni whose death at age 68 was reported Friday.

Find out about a practice terror attack on Las Vegas. And get an advance look at a video coming Sunday to the RJ website about the long journey home of a stolen petroglyph rock in rural southern Nevada.

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.

Damage is seen from mudslides after storms in Yucaipa, Calif., Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Phot ...

Storms cause chaos in California; 2-year-old drowns in floodwaters — PHOTOS

By Damian Dovargenes and Amy Taxin The Associated Press

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Sudden heavy rain east of Los Angeles unleashed mudslides that plowed into homes and trapped drivers for hours on roadways, authorities said.

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Teen arrested in ‘sophisticated cyber crime’ attacks against Las Vegas casinos

By Mark Davis / RJ

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A new leader is running the FBI’s Las Vegas office, which has undergone multiple management c ...

FBI Las Vegas office has a new leader after reported firing of predecessor

By Noble Brigham / RJ

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The office has undergone multiple management changes since the start of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Debris covers Artist Drive after rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario. (National ...

Remnants of Tropical Storm Mario closes roads in Death Valley National Park

By Tony Garcia / RJ

September 19, 2025 - 2:40 pm

The remnants of Tropical Storm Mario brought significant rainfall to Death Valley National Park on Thursday, closing several roads.

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Want a COVID-19 shot? That’s up to you, vaccine advisory panel says

By Mike Stobbe and Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

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A panel of advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to recommend this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone, leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding measure Friday, raising the risk of a partial ...

Nevada members of Congress vote down party lines in government funding dispute

By Jessica Hill / RJ

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In a 48-44 vote, the Senate rejected a Republican-backed resolution that would have extended funding at current levels until mid-November and added funding for government officials’ security.

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‘This is perfect’: Tuition-free college offers pathway to degree for working Nevadans

By Spencer Levering / RJ

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FILE- A police officer stands guard outside The New York Times building in New York, on June 28 ...

Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against New York Times

By Curt Anderson The Associated Press

September 19, 2025 - 2:08 pm

U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday ruled that the president’s lawsuit was overly long and was full of “tedious and burdensome” language that had no bearing on the legal case.