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January 27, 2012 Updated 1 hour, 59 minutes ago

Traffic at McCarran surges to highest level since ‘08

Traffic at McCarran surges to highest level since '08

Posted 9:16 a.m.

In another sign of resurgence in the Las Vegas tourism industry, officials reported Friday that McCarran International Airport drew nearly 41.5 million passengers in 2011 — the highest annual total since 2008.

A view of Element, a LEED-certified hotel, in Summerlin Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. President Barack Obama stayed in the hotel during his recent overnight stay in Las Vegas.

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A view of Element, a LEED-certified hotel, in Summerlin Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. President Barack Obama stayed in the hotel during his recent overnight stay in Las Vegas.

Where does a president stay in Las Vegas? Small, eco-friendly hotel hosts guest-in-chief

Posted 2:00 a.m. 18

If you’re the president of the United States and are in Las Vegas, where do you spend the night? If you’re Barack Obama, you stay at the Element — an eco-chic, environmentally friendly hotel some 13 miles from the Strip that features such green amenities as in-room recycling bins for paper, plastic and glass, carpets made from recycled materials and energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs.

Sources: Unaware of being taped, Vermillion’s PR adviser says unkind things about her

Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak speaks at a news conference outside Metro Police Headquarters Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Sisolak said he has filed a criminal complaint against his former girlfriend and former Henderson Councilwoman Kathleen Vermillion alleging that she tried to extort  $3.9 million from him.

Posted 2:00 a.m. 15

Kathy Vermillion’s public relations adviser described his client as scary, out of control and determined to destroy the reputation of her ex-boyfriend, Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, according to persons who have heard a tape Sisolak secretly recorded of the meeting.

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Wynn sports book guru Johnny Avello posts ‘The Artist,’ George Clooney as Oscar favorites

Odds-making guru Johnny Avello heads the race and sports book at the Wynn. "The Artist" is listed ahead of "The Descendants" and "The Help" in the annual Oscar odds set by Wynn Las Vegas sports book overlord Johnny Avello, who also likes George Clooney to win Best Actor for "The Descendants."

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