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Derek Stonebarger, from left, Lance Johns and Kent Johns, pictured April 29, 2013, are the new owners of Atomic Liquors in downtown Las Vegas, a bar that celebrates the city's nuclear tourism at the start of the Cold War.

Back in business: Raising a glass to an Atomic history

May 18, 2013 (2 a.m.)

By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times

On a nearly deserted downtown Las Vegas block, a small brick building fronted by a curvy neon sign heralds a bygone era here: That’s when the big bombs went boom and awestruck Las Vegas residents watched the mushroom clouds billow into the bright desert sky. At Joe and Stella Sobchik’s liquor store and bar on Fremont Street, downtown denizens walked up to the roof, cocktails in hand, for a better view of the sky show.

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Bills live and die on deadline day in Carson City

May 18, 2013

By Anjeanette Damon

The legislative grim reaper struck again Friday as the Nevada Legislature hit yet another milestone on the 120-day march to its finish.
Scarlet and Gray to observe golden anniversary commencement Sunday

May 18, 2013

By Paul Takahashi

UNLV is celebrating its 50th commencement, a milestone that represents incredible growth for the university. UNLV began as an extension campus of UNR in 1951 with 12 full-time students and 16 part-time students who met in the dressing rooms of Las Vegas High School's auditorium.
From music to TV to the Strip: UNLV’s famous grads

May 18, 2013

By Paul Takahashi

ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne, longtime NBA owner George Maloof and Food Network personality Guy Fieri are among the famous who have earned degrees from UNLV.
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Oddsmakers like Orb’s Triple Crown chances; Vegas picks for the Preakness

May 18, 2013 (2:00 a.m.)

By Case Keefer

Orb’s nose had barely crossed the finish line in the Kentucky Derby and the goop from the sloppy Churchill Downs track was still pelting the 19 horses and jockeys in the field when everyone started asking the perennial question.
Grand Canyon wildlife event to honor memory of park biologist

May 17, 2013

By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times

Eric York was obsessed with the big cats — their health, temperaments and survival rates amid the Grand Canyon National Park's annual tourist invasion. Today, officials will hold a Celebrate Wildlife Day at the national park in honor of York, who died in 2007.
Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California

May 17, 2013

By Ed Komenda,
Richard N. Velotta

Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company’s Nevada gaming license.
Reid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy bill

May 17, 2013

By Andrew Doughman

NV Energy’s plan to shut down coal plants in Nevada moved forward today with strong support from some of Nevada’s most influential politicians and business interests.
Boy, 15, run over by SUV and killed during theft of iPad

May 17, 2013

By Tovin Lapan,
Paul Takahashi,
Jackie Valley

A teenager died Thursday after a man grabbed an iPad out of his hands and fled in an SUV that ran over the boy as he struggled to hold on to the device.

Panel finalizes plan to send $37.5 million more to Southern Nevada colleges: May 18, 2013; By Andrew Doughman; The four Northern Nevada colleges and universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education would receive less money during the next two years, according to the new higher education funding formula plan legislators approved Saturday.

Celebrity chef and alumnus Guy Fieri, '90 BS Hotel Administration, received an honorary doctorate at the Dec. 18, 2012, winter commencement ceremony. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

From music to TV to the Strip: UNLV's famous grads: May 18, 2013; By Paul Takahashi; ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne, longtime NBA owner George Maloof and Food Network personality Guy Fieri are among the famous who have earned degrees from UNLV.

Nevada Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, left, talks with Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, on the Senate floor at the Legislative Building in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Bills live and die on deadline day in Carson City: May 18, 2013; By Anjeanette Damon; The legislative grim reaper struck again Friday as the Nevada Legislature hit yet another milestone on the 120-day march to its finish.

UNLV President Neal Smastrek speaks during UNLV's commencement Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Scarlet and Gray to observe golden anniversary commencement Sunday: May 18, 2013; By Paul Takahashi; UNLV is celebrating its 50th commencement, a milestone that represents incredible growth for the university. UNLV began as an extension campus of UNR in 1951 with 12 full-time students and 16 part-time students who met in the dressing rooms of Las Vegas High School's auditorium.

Presidential candidate John Edwards toasts Star Hotel bartender Natalie Carter with a house specialty, a Picon Punch, while making a campaign stop in Elko Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.

Last-minute amendment could create the state drink: May 18, 2013; By Andrew Doughman; Lawmakers killed a bill earlier this year that would’ve made the Blue Weimaraner the state dog, but Assemblyman William Horne, D-Las Vegas, now has a measure to make the Basque alcoholic beverage Picon Punch the official state drink.

Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013, in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut.

Nearly 50 injured as N.Y.-area commuter trains collide: May 17, 2013; By Susan Haigh, Associated Press; Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities.

Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California: May 17, 2013; By Ed Komenda,
Richard N. Velotta; Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company’s Nevada gaming license.

Taylor Swift at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

Celebrity preview: Tiger Woods, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Prince, Madonna and Kid Rock: May 17, 2013; By Robin Leach; It’s one of the fiercest and most competitive entertainment weekends Las Vegas has ever seen, even with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and their country ...

Reid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy bill: May 17, 2013; By Andrew Doughman; NV Energy’s plan to shut down coal plants in Nevada moved forward today with strong support from some of Nevada’s most influential politicians and business interests.

Legislative action may leave Nevada school districts in a budget bind: May 17, 2013; By Cy Ryan; A technical amendment adopted by the legislative money committee could cause major problems for school boards now adopting their budgets for the coming fiscal year.

Amendment adds expiration date for proposed sales tax hike: May 17, 2013; By Cy Ryan; A bill permitting the Clark County Commission to increase the sales tax to support the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been approved by the Senate Revenue and Economic Committee.

Two apparent shooting victims found dead at apartment complex: May 17, 2013; By Brian Nordli; Two people were found dead in an apartment Friday afternoon from apparent gunshot wounds.

Court cites errors, overturns murder conviction in Las Vegas gang slaying: May 17, 2013; By Cy Ryan; The Nevada Supreme has overturned the murder conviction of Christian D. Williams in a gang shooting in Las Vegas because of errors by the prosecution and police.

Former Sen. John Ensign hit with fine over contributions: May 17, 2013; By Karoun Demirjian; The Federal Election Commission announced Friday a $32,000 fine against former U.S. Sen. John Ensign of Nevada and his former campaign committee treasurer, Lisa Lisker, for failing to disclose “excessive in-kind contributions” from Ensign’s parents.

Children find rabid bat in North Las Vegas: May 17, 2013; By Ed Komenda; At least two rabid bats have been found in the Las Vegas Valley this year, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

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