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In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Flamingo Las Vegas headliner Donny Osmond, center, arrives at the hotel to cheering fans after winning  Season 9 of ABC’s
In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Flamingo Las Vegas headliner Donny Osmond, center, arrives at the hotel to cheering fans after winning Season 9 of ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars,"...   (Associated Press)
This Sept. 30, 2009 photo shows the Richmond Bridge in Richmond, Calif. with San Francisco in background.  For a small group of Native Americans, the swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay more than a 100 miles from their reservation holds the promise of a better future. It's where they...
This Sept. 30, 2009 photo shows the Richmond Bridge in Richmond, Calif. with San Francisco in background. For a small group of Native Americans, the swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay more than...   (Associated Press)
This Sept. 30, 2009 photo shows a map of proposed energy facilities in Richmond, Calif. For a small group of Native Americans, a swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay more than a 100 miles from their reservation holds the promise of a better future. It's where they hope to...
This Sept. 30, 2009 photo shows a map of proposed energy facilities in Richmond, Calif. For a small group of Native Americans, a swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay more than a 100 miles from...   (Associated Press)
This Sept. 30, 2009 photo shows a train depot at Point Molate in Richmond, Calif. More than 100 miles from the tribe's current  land base, the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians is planning to build a $1.5 billion Las Vegas-style casino resort at this site. Across the country about...
This Sept. 30, 2009 photo shows a train depot at Point Molate in Richmond, Calif. More than 100 miles from the tribe's current land base, the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians is planning to build a $1.5...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009 file photo, Paulina Aguirre arrives at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, file)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009 file photo, Paulina Aguirre arrives at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, file)   (Associated Press)
The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar rocks the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of his signature Cabo Wabo Cantina. The hard rockin' dining and nightlife experience encompasses 15,000 square-feet inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Cabo Wabo Cantina brings the best of Cabo San Lucas...
The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar rocks the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of his signature Cabo Wabo Cantina. The hard rockin' dining and nightlife experience encompasses 15,000 square-feet inside Miracle...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this April 23, 2009 file photo, Jerald Vance, 50, is silhouetted as he waits to talk to a job counselor at a Nevada Jobconnect Career Center in Las Vegas.  Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in...
FILE - In this April 23, 2009 file photo, Jerald Vance, 50, is silhouetted as he waits to talk to a job counselor at a Nevada Jobconnect Career Center in Las Vegas. Economists expect the joblessness...   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Regis Philbin talks with Kelly Ripa during one of the episodes of
In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Regis Philbin talks with Kelly Ripa during one of the episodes of "Live! with Regis and Kelly" which are currently being taped in the Encore Theater...   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Regis Philbin jokes with Kelly Ripa during one of the episodes of
In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Regis Philbin jokes with Kelly Ripa during one of the episodes of "Live! with Regis and Kelly" which are currently being taped in the Encore Theater...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for Murray, says the doctor is returning to work at his...
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff,...   (Associated Press)
In this publicity image released by CBS, game show host Wayne Brady holds money to give to a contestant on the set of,
In this publicity image released by CBS, game show host Wayne Brady holds money to give to a contestant on the set of, "Let's Make A Deal," in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/CBS, Monty Brinton)   (Associated Press)
In this publicity image released by CBS, game show host Wayne Brady is shown on the set of,
In this publicity image released by CBS, game show host Wayne Brady is shown on the set of, "Let's Make A Deal," in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/CBS, Monty Brinton)   (Associated Press)
Golden Nugget Rush Tower Exterior.  (PRNewsFoto/Golden Nugget Las Vegas)
Golden Nugget Rush Tower Exterior. (PRNewsFoto/Golden Nugget Las Vegas)   (Associated Press)
Golden Nugget Rush Tower King Room.   (PRNewsFoto/Golden Nugget Las Vegas)
Golden Nugget Rush Tower King Room. (PRNewsFoto/Golden Nugget Las Vegas)   (Associated Press)
In this photo by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Holly Madison, left, and a Lucille Ball impersonator stomp grapes during Paris Las Vegas’ annual Beaujolais Nouveau wine celebration in Las Vegas Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. (AP Photo /Las Vegas News Bureau, Brian Jones) NO SALES
In this photo by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Holly Madison, left, and a Lucille Ball impersonator stomp grapes during Paris Las Vegas’ annual Beaujolais Nouveau wine celebration in Las Vegas Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Copper Mountain Resort and Ski area is pictured on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2009, west of Breckenridge, Colo. Intrawest ULC has agreed to sell its Copper Mountain ski resort in Colorado to Powdr Corp. Intrawest, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, said Tuesday it has reached a definitive deal with Powdr but...
Copper Mountain Resort and Ski area is pictured on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2009, west of Breckenridge, Colo. Intrawest ULC has agreed to sell its Copper Mountain ski resort in Colorado to Powdr Corp. Intrawest,...   (Associated Press)
Hampton(R) Hotels' volunteers (left to right) Connie Butcher, Kristen Corral, Robin Allen, Ramona Reynolds, Jason Diekman, Kathy Seager and Mabel Shelton pick up trash and pull weeds at The Neon Museum in Las Vegas in preparation for the next day's event, Tues., Nov. 17, 2009 when more than twenty volunteers...
Hampton(R) Hotels' volunteers (left to right) Connie Butcher, Kristen Corral, Robin Allen, Ramona Reynolds, Jason Diekman, Kathy Seager and Mabel Shelton pick up trash and pull weeds at The Neon Museum...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2008 file photo, attendees gather at the Vonage booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In a filing with the Securities Exchange Commission on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, Internet phone service provider Vonage Holdings Corp. has agreed to pay $3 million...
FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2008 file photo, attendees gather at the Vonage booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In a filing with the Securities Exchange Commission on Monday, Nov. 16,...   (Associated Press)
Dr. Conrad Murray, right, former doctor for the late pop star Michael Jackson appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court with his attorney Christopher Aaron, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, pool)
Dr. Conrad Murray, right, former doctor for the late pop star Michael Jackson appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court with his attorney Christopher Aaron, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009...   (Associated Press)
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, left, appears with attorneys Robert Blau, top, and David Chernoff appear at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, pool)
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, left, appears with attorneys Robert Blau, top, and David Chernoff appear at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Las Vegas....   (Associated Press)
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UNLV coach Kathy Olivier yells to her players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
UNLV coach Kathy Olivier yells to her players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
North Carolina's Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, left, guards UNLV's India Chaney as she drives up the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
North Carolina's Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, left, guards UNLV's India Chaney as she drives up the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac...   (Associated Press)
UNLV's Mia Bell passes over the North Carolina defense during the second half of an NCAA women's college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
UNLV's Mia Bell passes over the North Carolina defense during the second half of an NCAA women's college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell instructs her players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell instructs her players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
North Carolina's Cetera DeGraffenreid, right, and UNLV's Mia Bell scramble for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
North Carolina's Cetera DeGraffenreid, right, and UNLV's Mia Bell scramble for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac...   (Associated Press)
UNLV's Jamie Smith drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
UNLV's Jamie Smith drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
North Carolina guard Cetera DeGraffenreid, left, shoots over UNLV's Erica Helms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
North Carolina guard Cetera DeGraffenreid, left, shoots over UNLV's Erica Helms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
North Carolina guard Italee Lucas, left, drives to the basket past UNLV's Erica Helms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
North Carolina guard Italee Lucas, left, drives to the basket past UNLV's Erica Helms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Light-heavyweight Tito Ortiz attends a news conference Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, after losing a split decision to Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Neil Davidson)
Light-heavyweight Tito Ortiz attends a news conference Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, after losing a split decision to Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Neil...   (Associated Press)
Light-heavyweight Tito Ortiz attends the post-fight news conference Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, after losing a split decision to Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 Saturday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Neil Davidson)
Light-heavyweight Tito Ortiz attends the post-fight news conference Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, after losing a split decision to Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 Saturday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/The Canadian...   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin sits in his corner between rounds during a mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout against Tito Ortiz, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin sits in his corner between rounds during a mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout against Tito Ortiz, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac...   (Associated Press)
Josh Koscheck reacts after he was struck in the eyes during a mixed martial arts welterweight bout against Anthony Johnson, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Josh Koscheck reacts after he was struck in the eyes during a mixed martial arts welterweight bout against Anthony Johnson, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Tito Ortiz, right, kicks Forrest Griffin during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Tito Ortiz, right, kicks Forrest Griffin during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Tito Ortiz, left, and Forrest Griffin throw punches during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Tito Ortiz, left, and Forrest Griffin throw punches during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin, right, swings at Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin, right, swings at Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin, left, and Tito Ortiz grapple during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin, left, and Tito Ortiz grapple during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin, right, kicks Tito Ortiz  during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin, right, kicks Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin, right, punches Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin, right, punches Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin fights Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin fights Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Forrest Griffin, left, kicks Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Forrest Griffin, left, kicks Tito Ortiz during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
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  • Ex-CNN host Lou Dobbs weighs Senate run in NJ

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as a stepping stone to a possible White House bid - a congressional matchup that would pit one of illegal immigration's biggest... More »

  • Drywall investigation expands into US products

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    A federal probe of tainted Chinese drywall has broadened because a small number of homeowners are reporting that American-made drywall is causing some of the same problems: a sickening, sulfurous stench and corroded pipes... More »

  • CDC: Swine flu vaccine safe; no big problems seen

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    There's no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects, U.S. health officials said Wednesday, in their first report on the safety of the new vaccine. More »

  • Man stuck upside-down in Utah cave dies

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    A man stuck upside-down stuck in a cave for more than a day died early Thursday, despite the efforts of dozens of rescuers, authorities said. More »

  • Activist group posting 573,000 9/11 pager messages

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    An activist group has begun posting 573,000 pager messages purportedly sent on Sept. 11, 2001, from "Second World Trade Center tower collapses" to "I'm ok&love you..xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox." More »

  • Mom of teen set on fire: Son focused on recovery

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    In the days after 15-year-old Michael Brewer was set on fire by a group of teens, his mother, Valerie Brewer, sat at his hospital bedside and worried. More »

  • Wind-driven California blaze mostly contained

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    Santa Ana winds fanned a fire across 80 acres of Southern California hills before firefighters reduced it Wednesday to a smoldering - but still dangerous - black scar. More »

  • Mom befriends wife of PTSD vet charged with murder

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    When the envelope arrived, Windy Horner was talking with her husband, Nick - Windy on a cell phone, Nick in the Blair County jail. More »

  • Year after NY stampede, Black Friday gets makeover

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    Victoria Rogers had originally planned to make an early stop the day after Thanksgiving last year at the Walmart store in Valley Stream on Long Island. Her last-minute decision against it might have saved her life. More »

  • Tight economy forces some to stay home for holiday

    KNTV | 11/26/2009 2:48:00 AM

    There's still family, turkey and football, but one Thanksgiving tradition is taking a hit this year. More »

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