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Agassi makes a big serve via foundation: Victoria Sun; The praise 18-year-old Anthony Yglesias has for tennis star Andre Agassi mirrors the respect Agassi has for the college-bound teenager.; 11:50 a.m.

Mountain West Conference golf tourney results: Team Standings; 11:41 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Harbour Crossing - Draws good post, hustling bug boy Baze aboard Sadler trainee, good spot. Glowing Gold - Solis scales Stute trainee, draws inside, lasix and adds blinkers for this. Value Play ...; 11:36 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 11:35 a.m.

Monday's prep results: Cimarron-Memorial 197, Mojave 223 Medalist: Matt Lisiewski (CM) -- 37; 11:33 a.m.

Park Place beats profit estimates: David Strow; Park Place Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas today reported a 16 percent increase in quarterly net income, growth primarily caused by its recent acquisition of Caesars World Inc. and a powerful quarter in Atlantic City.; 11:17 a.m.

Bryan, Reid stir up veto debate: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Sharp words were exchanged in the Senate today as Sens. Richard Bryan and Harry Reid, both D-Nev., urged the rest of the Senate to sustain President Clinton's veto of a bill that would ...; 11:17 a.m.

Measure on pain control faces ax: Something hurts. See the doctor. He makes it stop.; 11:15 a.m.

Higher profit for LV mall owner: Net income rose 22 cents to 43 cents on a per-share basis. Net income was pushed down $8.7 million in the 1999 quarter by the early retirement of debt.; 11:14 a.m.

55 charged in gambling case: Among the more than 40 suspects arraigned in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Monday were the general counsel and the operations vice president of the Bay 101 card club, and the owner of The ...; 11:11 a.m.

Park Place proposing 2,000-room resort in N.Y.: David Strow; Park Place Entertainment Corp. took a big step toward opening a resort in New York's Catskills Monday, picking up an option to acquire a 1,400-acre resort that would be home to a massive new tribal ...; 11:10 a.m.

Expert disputes claim of suffocation: A veteran medical expert hired by the defense testified Monday that it is premature to call Ted Binion a homicide victim.; 11:09 a.m.

Profit improves for LV insurer: PacifiCare said it earned $74.6 million or $2.04 per share, up from $74 million or $1.61 per share. The number of shares outstanding in the most recent quarter was less than in the 1999 quarter.; 11:09 a.m.

Radioactive chlorine stirs Yucca controversy: Two government scientists disagreed publicly Monday on whether atomic bomb fallout reached inside Yucca Mountain, a critical issue that could indicate whether underground water poses a threat to a proposed high-level nuclear waste repository.; 11:08 a.m.

Request to move channel considered once again: Adrienne Packer; Despite continued pressure from a developer and a Clark County commissioner who want a planned drainage ditch relocated to the east of Durango Drive, McCarran International Airport officials who oversee the land refuse to change ...; 11:07 a.m.

Republicans open drive for Nevada Assembly: CARSON CITY -- Republicans are banking on the Mormons and businessmen to propel them into the driver's seat of the Nevada Assembly in the 2001 Legislature.; 11:07 a.m.

Nichols top interim chancellor candidate: CARSON CITY -- Jane Nichols, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs since 1997, is emerging as a leading candidate to temporarily take over the top job at the University and Community College System of ...; 11:06 a.m.

DOE advocacy office to focus on radiation claims: The U.S. Department of Energy has opened its advocacy office -- a big step toward reversing the longstanding policy of fighting compensation claims of workers who say they were poisoned by radiation.; 11:06 a.m.

Key Wells Fargo LV exec resigns: Phil Levine; Wells Fargo & Co. Southern Nevada Regional Manager Bryan Waters has resigned to join a high-technology start-up company in California.; 11:05 a.m.

Goodman for governor?: Erin Neff; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman was honored as the Outstanding Democrat of 1999 on Monday night.; 11:05 a.m.

LV union in dispute over merger of bus companies: Officers of a union representing 230 drivers, mechanics and service line employees of a Las Vegas bus operation say the new owners are trying to break the union and aren't negotiating in good faith on ...; 11:04 a.m.

Local news briefs for May 2, 2000: The FBI in Las Vegas is asking the public for help in finding a bank robber who has struck five times in the last month.; 10:51 a.m.

New U.S. 95 exit proposed: The interchange would alleviate traffic congestion on the Lake Mead and Sunset interchanges and provide direct access to the Valley Auto Mall and other nearby businesses.; 10:50 a.m.

LV man denies killing toddler: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas man on trial for a toddler's beating death two years ago told jurors Monday he didn't touch the child, but he feels responsible for his death.; 10:49 a.m.

Board of Education post filled: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn today named retired educator Marvin Iverson of Las Vegas to the state Board of Education.; 10:49 a.m.

Opponents seek to stop mining company from desert dumping: Scott Sonner; The opponents say it marks the first time the Bureau of Land Management has granted permission to drain waste materials from a cyanide leach heap into the ground.; 10:43 a.m.

Summer camp can bring kids together: The teen is described by those around her as a friendly girl who would benefit greatly from peer interaction and activities in a camp setting with her sister.; 10:42 a.m.

Gun smuggling operation broken up in Canada, Nevada: Tom Cohen; The smuggling ring operated in Toronto, Montreal and Reno, Nevada, according to a Toronto police statement that said more than 1,700 M1 Garand semi-automatic rifles were seized, along with more than 20,000 M1 firing mechanisms, ...; 10:42 a.m.

Ely mayor dreams of gambling train to Utah: "It would be kind of a gambling train, party train," Miller said. "We are trying to broaden our economy."; 10:41 a.m.

Human Rights Network criticizes Martz over shovel protest: After three years of study, the Forest Service proposed that the Jarbidge Road be replaced by a trail to keep erosion from harming the river's bull trout, now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species ...; 10:40 a.m.

Lawyers seek to get Pope case tried in Juvenile Court: Kim Smith; Attorneys for a 15-year-old boy accused of shooting his father to death in January are fighting to have his case handled in Juvenile Court.; 10:39 a.m.

Prosecutors: Killer shouldn't get appeal: Greg Tuttle; A three-time killer sentenced to death for the fatal stabbing of a fellow inmate inside a maximum-security prison should not be allowed to appeal his case in U.S. District Court, federal prosecutors said Monday.; 10:39 a.m.

Man accused of violating release terms: Anthony Watkins tested positive for marijuana use three times in March, a violation of his supervised release, according to David Sanders, chief U.S. probation officer for Nevada.; 10:39 a.m.

State to pay for P.I. for Morse: Kim Smith; A private investigator has been appointed to aid the defense of a man charged with critically injuring Megabucks winner Cynthia Jay-Brennan and killing her sister in a drunken-driving accident in March.; 10:38 a.m.

Documents delayed regarding sale of Greektown Casino shares: "They will complete the documents and submit them in the next couple of days," said Nelson Westrin, executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. "At this time, obviously, we want it sooner rather than ...; 10:36 a.m.

Developers propose plans for Mapes site: The most detailed proposal unveiled on Monday involves construction of Bugsy Malone's Speakeasy hotel-casino. The $150 million project envisions a 624-room hotel-casino with a Roaring Twenties theme.; 10:36 a.m.

Growth in housing, wetlands, trigger new mosquito menace: As pastures across the valleys have been turned into housing in the past 20 years, a new mosquito has taken over. It lives year round in the shallow, still waters of the enhanced wetlands that ...; 10:35 a.m.

Connecticut casinos ban smoking from poker rooms: "Basically, there was a significant demand from poker customers," said Mitchell Etess, the executive vice president of marketing at Mohegan Sun.; 10:32 a.m.

Obituaries for May 2, 2000: Marylou Black; 10:32 a.m.

Accident could sideline star Silverado catcher: Spencer Patterson; FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS; 10:32 a.m.

All-American SportPark losses widen: Sports Entertainment Enterprises Inc. reported revenues of $9.8 million in 1999 compared with $4.5 million in 1998. The company's net loss was $3.5 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with $1.1 million, 17 cents ...; 10:31 a.m.

Robinson tourney spots open: Marcus Allen, the 1981 Heisman Trophy winner who was recently voted a member of the 2000 Class of the College Football Hall of Fame, tops the star-studded field which also includes former NFL rushing great ...; 10:24 a.m.

Assemblyman poised to fight deconsolidation: Valerie Miller; Assemblyman Wendell Williams says he will fight a petition to break up the Clark County School District if enough signatures are gathered to bring the issue to the 2001 Legislature.; 10:23 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: New speedways yield boring NASCAR races: Gentleman, start your e-mails. And start rattling off your angry faxes.; 10:22 a.m.

First Mother of the Year Romeo dies: Barbara L. Romeo, a retired longtime registered nurse and the first-ever Clark County Mother of the Year, died Sunday at Valley Hospital Medical Center. She was 70.; 10:17 a.m.

Community news briefs for May 2, 2000: The American Diabetes Association will host the seventh annual Tour de Cure Saturday at Bruce Trent Park in Summerlin.; 10:13 a.m.

Domestic violence reports increase: CARSON CITY -- Domestic violence cases jumped by 15 percent in the last six months of 1999, but that may be due to better reporting by law enforcement agencies.; 10:08 a.m.

Three Nevada Supreme Court justices file for re-election: CARSON CITY -- Chief Justice Bob Rose and Justice Myron Leavitt were bitter political rivals in the past, but they joined as a team Monday to file for re-election to the Nevada Supreme Court.; 10:07 a.m.

Horizon Ridge residents fight development: Greg Harman; Some Henderson residents along Horizon Ridge Parkway are fighting a proposed commercial development on 3.8 acres that would increase traffic in a mainly residential neighborhood.; 10:04 a.m.

LV woman to film Taiwan documentary: Producer Jenyng Wu's autobiographic narrative of a second-generation Chinese American's quest to find her roots will be focus of the documentary.; 9:55 a.m.

Letter: Binion seance in paper absurd: By placing such a ridiculous story on the cover of your newspaper, you have diminished your credibility to the level of interest a majority of us Vegans have in the Binion case.; 9:55 a.m.

Letter: Highway growth good for future of Las Vegas: Rarely do I move up and down U.S. 95 without seeing at least one accident, usually involving multiple cars. Now I am beginning to see heavy congestion and accidents on Summerlin Parkway.; 9:54 a.m.

Editorial: Doing the right thing, but too late: Clinton's proposed legislation would end some of these abuses, and Congress should pass a bill affording at least minimum privacy protections, but the damage was done in 1999 when Clinton signed into law the fatally ...; 9:54 a.m.

Editorial: Don't toy with our safety: The roofing companies and Washington, who has drafted recommendations he will submit to the Legislature in January, dispute union claims that these proposals would set standards below minimum federal requirements -- and result in more ...; 9:53 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Don't vacate the arena: The military people in the Pentagon respond to the orders of civilians assigned by each new occupant of the White House. Some things never seem to change, and other practices ebb and flow with the ...; 9:53 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Look out, world: She's comin' through: It's hard to believe Stephanie Esbin is only 13.; 9:48 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Bon Jovi brothers share marital milestones: Kate Maddox; If Jon Bon Jovi has trouble remembering his wedding anniversary, now he can just ask his brother. Tony Bongiovi, brother of actor/rocker Jon, tied the knot here on Saturday at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. Now ...; 9:44 a.m.

A primer on High Definition TV, which recently debuted in Las Vegas: Kirk Baird; On April 6 KLAS Channel 8 began broadcasting in high definition, beginning with its CBS prime-time lineup, which includes 16 of the network's 21 hours of evening programming. Additionally KLAS has broadcast two leading sporting ...; 9:40 a.m.

Vegas star to headline in Tokyo: Burton, who headlines at the Monte Carlo hotel-casino here, will perform at the 5,000-seat Tokyo International Forum Hall Wednesday through Friday. It is the first time he has taken his show outside the United States ...; 9:40 a.m.

His hamstring healthy, Agassi prepares for Paris: Victoria Sun; An injured hamstring forced Las Vegas' Andre Agassi to retire during his second-round match against Jiri Vanek at the AT&T Challenge in Atlanta a few weeks ago.; 9:36 a.m.

Ringside's renaissance: Dean Juipe; Year after year would go by and Johnny Tocco would sit in his office and repeat a familiar refrain.; 9:35 a.m.

Tough route to state looms: Spencer Patterson; Winner take all.; 9:34 a.m.

Senate fails to override nuclear waste veto: H. Josef Hebert; WASHINGTON - The Senate, in yet another struggle over nuclear waste, failed Tuesday to override President Clinton's veto of legislation that would have sent thousands of tons of highly radioactive garbage to Nevada.; 5:33 a.m.

In A.C., Trump World's Fair still in trouble, even after closing: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Snakebitten almost from the day it opened, a Boardwalk casino is still causing problems - seven months after closing its doors for good.; 5:30 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: City should court NFL's Cardinals: Dean Juipe; With the mayor himself expressing the obvious, Las Vegas has lost its enthusiasm for enticing a National Basketball Association or National Hockey League franchise to relocate here.; 1:54 a.m.

Charitable foundation's record of giving: Proposed Andre Agassi Charter School: $750,000 Boys & Girls Club: $189,716 Assistance League: $150,000 UNLV Scholarship: $100,000 Inner-City Games: $75,000 Boys Hope of Nevada: $50,000 Girls Hope of Nevada: $25,000 I Have a Dream Foundation: ...; 1:19 a.m.

Gambling opponents in New Hampshire fight Senate move: Gene Johnson; A group that included likely gubernatorial candidates from both parties held a news conference Tuesday to urge lawmakers not to consider the bill, which would allow video gambling at the state's four racetracks and at ...; 1:06 a.m.

Deliberations halted in Edwards trial as judge holds inquiry: Natalie Gott; U.S. Judge Frank Polozola told reporters about his inquiry after a closed-door meeting with attorneys and defendants. That meeting lasted about an hour Tuesday morning.; 1:05 a.m.

Critics say Park Place's casino deal could take years: Anny Kud; Opponents said Park Place Entertainment's deal with Kutsher's Resort Hotel and Country Club would mean spending years to get federal approval before any actual work could begin.; 1:04 a.m.

Bad-check charges against former isle developer dropped: Those charges were dropped Monday, but Sia still faces charges of writing bad checks at Caesars Palace. A meeting to review the remaining charges is scheduled for July.; 1:04 a.m.

Two teens arrested in shooting death of Reed High School student: Authorities identified the older teen as the alleged trigger man. The 13-year-old is accused of assisting him by providing a gun and identifying the victim as a target.; 1:03 a.m.

Law agencies responded to more abuse calls in 1999: "Greater familiarity with the reporting form and process has likely resulted in more consistent and complete participation by local agencies and, therefore, greater accuracy in their reporting."; 1:03 a.m.

Dawn Gibbons seeks re-election to Nevada Assembly: Gibbons won her first election two years ago, defeating challenger Patty Cafferata in the GOP primary.; 1:02 a.m.

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