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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)
Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009,  in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, pool)
Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, pool)   (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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  • Salvation Army's iconic kettles now credit ready

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:08:00 AM

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards. More »

  • Authorities: Hanged Ky. census worker killed self

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    When an eastern Kentucky census worker was found naked, bound with duct tape and hanging from a tree with "fed" scrawled on his chest, suspicion fell on the hardscrabble Appalachian area where bad news seems like a way of... More »

  • Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month. More »

  • Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California. More »

  • Doctor's help sought in failed Ohio execution try

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    As an Ohio execution team tried to find a vein during an unsuccessful lethal injection attempt, prison staff sought help from a doctor - a move generally discouraged by ethical and professional medical rules - federal court... More »

  • Honolulu police posting DUI mug shots on Internet

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    Mug shots of drunken driving suspects are landing on the Honolulu Police Department's Web site, creating a virtual wall of shame long before suspects get their day in court. More »

  • Americans searching for cheaper Thanksgiving trips

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    The Miles family is changing it up this year in the annual American race to make it to the table for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of booking plane tickets, they opted to take the 1,100-mile trip by train. More »

  • 3 airlines fined in Minnesota tarmac stranding

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Transportation Department said Tuesday. More »

  • Off-reservation Indian gambling raises concerns

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    An Indian tribe wants to build a grand, $1.5 billion, Las Vegas-style casino resort on a swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay - a spot more than 100 miles from its tribal lands. More »

  • Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge

    KNTV | 11/25/2009 3:07:00 AM

    With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies... More »

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