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Archive for July 17, 2007

World Series of Poker: AP; What: The 38th annual World Series of Poker main event, featuring no-limit Texas Hold 'em with a $10,000 buy-in.; 11:01 a.m.

Motor sports fans get the drift: Dave Paquin, a 60-year-old truck driver from Sacramento , stood out from the raucous crowd that overflowed the grandstands behind him during the Las Vegas D1 Grand Prix at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor ...; 7:20 a.m.

Subtly, artist asks, is this what we want?: What: "Four Easy Pieces"; 7:19 a.m.

Jazz finds a place to call home: Just Jazz was hoping for a little boost from film stardom.; 7:19 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for Jul 17, 2007: Nevada always has to be different. Test your state politi- cal IQ: Who were the leaders in fundraising on each side of the presidential race? Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney? Barack Obama and Rudy Giuliani? ...; 7:19 a.m.

Editorial: Flowers or fire trucks?: An increasing number of companies claim they can determine the gender sooner - as early as five weeks after conception - by testing a pregnant woman's blood or urine. It's a promise that commonly lures ...; 7:19 a.m.

Editorial: Opportunity for peace: The situation is volatile, because the most extreme and violent of the Palestinian groups is now isolated in the Gaza Strip, while a more moderate government prevails in the larger West Bank.; 7:19 a.m.

Letter: Let history be our guide out of Iraq: Well, we stayed over a decade - we were driven out in 1975 - and Southeast Asia did not become totally communist. The U.S. survived a communist Vietnam government. However 58,000 young Americans did not ...; 7:19 a.m.

Letter: Respect people's will: Leave Iraq: If the Iraqis don't want us there either, then it is overtime for us to get out of Iraq. George Bush, it is time to make some changes.; 7:18 a.m.

Letter: Leadership, Bush don't go together: The president has made serious mistakes undertaking an unnecessary mission that he was warned might become a quagmire. He chose a defense secretary who beat down every general who said thousands more troops would be ...; 7:18 a.m.

Letter: Democrats need to get tough on terror: "We are the United States of America. We were forged in fire and are the mightiest nation on Earth. We stand for freedom and justice, and believe in the words of our great president, John ...; 7:18 a.m.

Editorial: Lack of intelligence: A story in Monday's edition of the Los Angeles Times detailed how the former Republican congressman from California bullied staff members on the Intelligence Committee, which he sat on, to direct millions of taxpayer dollars ...; 7:18 a.m.

Investigation doesn't stop pay raise at CSN: Click here for a printable graphic.; 7:17 a.m.

Online gaming in the shadows: By Liz Benston; The speedy passage last fall of legislation making it more difficult for Americans to gamble online has led to three bills that take aim at the restrictions.; 7:17 a.m.

No sleep for you, Reid tells senators debating war: WASHINGTON - Americans want out of the war in Iraq, but will they care if Congress stays up all night tonight trying to make it so?; 7:17 a.m.

800 renters ordered out: By Timothy Pratt; 800 renters ordered out; 7:17 a.m.

Witnesses testify in secret, for and against judge: Sam Skolnik; Most of the major players were there at the Sawyer State Office Building downtown, waiting their turn to testify before the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission on the fate of District Judge Elizabeth Halverson.; 7:17 a.m.

County: Whose side are lobbyists on?: When Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid looked over the agenda for today's meeting, a request from District Court officials left him shaking his head.; 7:16 a.m.

Rogers throws his weight behind Clinton: University system Chancellor Jim Rogers is again stepping into the political realm, endorsing Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., in her run for the presidency.; 7:16 a.m.

Mystery pageant contestant's talent scores low marks: The Mrs. United States Pageant is a contest for married women, with an emphasis on wholesome mothers who support noble causes (and look good in bikinis).; 7:16 a.m.

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