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US Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,873
AP
The AP count is six higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Monday at 10 a.m. EST.
LOOKING IN ON: GAMING
By Liz Benston
Station Casinos' purchase of 45 acres in Henderson's Inspirada development is a sign the company is continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy after going private.
Deal could save hospital money, raise profile
By Marshall Allen
University Medical Center would shed some controversy, save $290,000 a year and gain prestige in a new deal with the Nevada Cancer Institute.
LOOKING IN ON: SUBURBS
By Mike Trask
There were some big-city issues in Boulder City last week, such as more talk about how to come up with $26 million to pay for a third water intake valve into Lake Mead and the formation of a committee to examine the city's finances.
Letter: Let's switch bulbs, prevent air pollution
Although these new bulbs cost more, they last six times as long and use one-fifth the electricity of the old bulbs, so they save money - and keep on saving in the long run.
Aid for Bangladesh Cyclone Relief
AP
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Hauler wants help paying for landfill fix
By Tony Cook
Republic Services is putting the squeeze on Clark County to increase collection rates to pay for the higher-than-expected cost of closing Sunrise Landfill, even though the garbage company's existing contract with the county says the business is responsible for the work.
USDA Revokes OK for Tyson Chicken Labels
AP
The world's largest meat processor said it has been in discussions with the USDA since at least September about the label it introduced this summer in a major marketing campaign for its fresh chicken.
Questions, Answers on Stem Cells
AP
They've pursued this through cloning, which uses embryos. But through a new method, "direct reprogramming," scientists have found a way to produce cells that appear virtually identical to stem cells, without using embryos.
Hillary Clinton's people must have been thrilled to see that Nevada poll released here the day of the debate showing her way ahead of Barack Obama...
By Jon Ralston
Hillary Clinton's people must have been thrilled to see that Nevada poll released here the day of the debate showing her way ahead of Barack Obama. But just a few days later, Team Clinton had to be shaken by Iowa poll numbers that showed Obama moving toward the outer edge of the margin of error ahead of her. But here's the dirty little secret about these early-state polls that the campaigns crowing about them don't want you to know: They mean very little. That's true in Iowa, where surprises happen every cycle, but especially here, where no one (that includes ...
2007 Sun Youth Forum Roundup
By Emily Richmond
Should the gaming industry have to pay higher taxes to raise funding for schools? How is Southern Nevada managing growth? And do you think Las Vegas would benefit from a major league sports team? These are just a few of the questions debated by the best and the brightest of Southern Nevada’s high school students at the 2007 Sun Youth Forum. More than 950 students from 45 high schools took part in the forum, held Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Gaming tax hike gets a 'No way!'
David McGrath Schwartz
Some Nevada casino companies would agree to discuss higher gaming taxes with schoolteachers, but MGM Mirage has put up a roadblock, sources familiar with talks between the industry and the teachers union told the Sun on Monday.
Hate Crimes Rose 8 Percent in 2006
AP
MOSTLY RACIAL: More than half the incidents were motivated by racial prejudice, but the report did not even pick up all the racially motivated incidents last year.
A Glance at CFE Treaty
AP
- INITIALLY SIGNED: Nov. 19, 1990, between NATO and Warsaw Pact nations in an area between Atlantic Ocean and Ural Mountains.
Panasonic plays placement to the max
By Liz Benston
When Planet Hollywood wanted to create a massive message board and video screen for its property, the company turned to Panasonic, the global electronics giant.
Rice's Highs and Lows
AP
LOW - Rice's January 2005 Senate confirmation hearings turn unexpectedly testy and her confirmation is held up by Democrats. The tally, though one-sided at 85-13, was still the largest "no" vote against any secretary of state nominee since 1825.
AP-Yahoo Poll: Methods and Results
AP
The survey was conducted online with a sample drawn from a panel of respondents Knowledge Networks recruited via random sampling of landline telephone households with listed and unlisted numbers. The company provides Web access to panel recruits who don't already have it. With a probability basis and coverage of people who otherwise couldn't access the Internet, the Knowledge Networks online surveys are nationally representative.
Deadly Helicopter Crashes in Iraq
AP
Aug. 22, 2007: A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in northern Iraq, killing all 14 U.S. soldiers aboard. The military said initial indications showed the aircraft experienced a mechanical problem and there were no indications of hostile fire.
County proceeding carefully on lawyer with possible conflict of interest
Clark County officials are taking an extra precaution before trying to resolve a potential conflict of interest involving the attorney who advises the county on Sunrise Landfill issues.
Letter: Casinos put strain on government services
Tax business and eventually the majority of that tax is incorporated into what a consumer pays for the product or service. If the tax is not directly reflected in what a consumer pays then it comes in the form of lower wages.
Editorial: No diamonds or pearls
Network's shallow questions left the issues out of the Democratic presidential debate.
AP-Yahoo Poll Highlights
AP
Hillary Clinton: 48 percent
Iowa Remains Three-Person Race
AP
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Monday's College Basketball
AP
Fairmont St. 90, Ohio-Eastern 50
Oil Prices Rise Above $95 a Barrel
AP
Oil prices recovered Tuesday from an early dip as the U.S. dollar hit a new low against the euro, making oil futures attractive to investors using other currencies.
White's OT Goal Gives Thrashers 4-3 Win
AP
White scored a power-play goal set up by Kovalchuk 2:49 into overtime to give the Thrashers a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.
CORRECTIONS
A story Monday incorrectly described John Schlegel as a former Clark County director of development services. He was the county's director of comprehensive planning.
Stem Cell Breakthrough Could Benefit GOP
AP
Bush's twin vetoes of bills to put taxpayer dollars behind embryonic stem cell research, Democrats said, showed that he would let ideology block progress in finding cures to diseases that afflict millions of people.
Editorial: Protecting Las Vegas
In a study for the Homeland Security Department touting a method of assessing risk, Rand used Las Vegas as a case study for how the government could better assess potential threats. It put Las Vegas in the third tier of possible targets, behind cities such as New York, Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles.
A MOMENT CAPTURED ARRIVING IN STYLE, AND COMFORT
Tiffany Brown, Las Vegas Sun
The parking garage at Mandalay Bay featured women dressed in their tightest brightly colored dresses. From left were Patty Garay, Patricia Morales and Griselda Gonzalez, 30-something Hispanic women from Los Angeles. They came prepared, in flip flops.
Cable Nielsen TV Ratings for Nov. 12-18
AP
1. NFL Football: 49ers vs. Seahawks (Monday, 8:30 p.m.), ESPN, 6.67 million homes, 8.96 million viewers.
Editorial: Clearing the air?
In a ruling issued last week, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco sought to close what it considered a loophole for SUVs, light trucks and some minivans in standards that are supposed to go into effect next year. The judges asked why such vehicles, which make up half of all vehicles on the nation's roads, were allowed to have miles-per-gallon standards that are more lax than those set for cars.
Letter: Zoo is small but needs an upgrade
I tweaked my knee twice and saw a child twist an ankle there. I swear there is not much level ground to walk on and potholes and slopes with broken cement are everywhere you walk.

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