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Archive for June 30, 2008

Technical challenges delay Criss Angel’s Cirque show
By Robin Leach
Cirque du Soleil officials confirmed early this afternoon that the premiere of Criss Angel's new Believe magic spectacular has had to be pushed back to a new October 9 gala opening. They are hoping that ...
12:07 p.m.
New warming threat
Those who believe in global warming point to the dangerous buildup of greenhouse gases that occurred during industrialization and the potentially catastrophic effects rising temperatures can have on the environment. Thanks to the chairman of ...
2:08 a.m.
Revisit old mining law
A House committee has banned the federal government from issuing new mining claims on land abutting Grand Canyon National Park.
2:07 a.m.
She’s earned this promotion
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody was nominated last week for a fourth star. With Senate confirmation, she would become the first female four-star general in the nation’s history.
2:06 a.m.
An easier way to lower gas prices in the U.S.
Terry E Peele, Las Vegas
Crude oil is selling for more than $130 a barrel.
2:05 a.m.
People have right to own guns responsibly
Frank Musaraca, Henderson
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment was a welcome ruling for Americans’ constitutional rights in light of the current administration’s list of constitutional trashings.
2:04 a.m.
Supreme Court can’t be called liberal now
Wallace J. Henkelman, Henderson
I hope that last week put an end to conservative complaints about the “liberal” judiciary in this country.
2:03 a.m.
McCain must explain health care position
Virgil A. Sestini, Las Vegas
Conservatives and John McCain continue to cry out against a national health care system.
2:02 a.m.
The national media are having a field day ...
By Jon Ralston
... with photos published in the state capital’s newspaper ...
2:01 a.m.
Embracing commercialism
By Joe Brown
Photo: Donovan When you get a moment with a real rock legend, you want to connect.
2:00 a.m.
When Cubs’ wall-scaling outfielder was ‘Jimmy’ Edmonds
By Rob Miech
Twenty years and $86 million ago, he was Jimmy Edmonds.
2:00 a.m.
Late comedian’s friends collect money for trees to honor his memory
By Jerry Fink
Comedian Bernie Allen left behind a host of friends who are now raising money to plant a living memorial to the man who made Frank Sinatra laugh.
2:00 a.m.
OSHA a no-show at safety session
By Alexandra Berzon
Photo: On the dais, from left, Southern Nevada Building a It took 12 deaths, a massive worker protest and a hearing on Capitol Hill to bring about Saturday’s meeting at the Clark County Government Center.
2:00 a.m.
New class of lightweight division
By Jeff Haney
Photo: Manny Pacquiao, right, approaches a defeated David From the moment he decided to leave behind boxing’s super featherweight division to take on the sport’s best lightweights, Manny Pacquiao encountered myriad variations on the same question. Would he retain his signature combination of ...
2:00 a.m.
Boyd’s bid for new casino site could open door to competitor
By Mike Trask
North of Interstate 215 in North Las Vegas, Losee Road turns to gravel and then ends altogether at a chain-link fence. Beyond, in the empty desert, is where Boyd Gaming wants to build a casino. ...
2:00 a.m.
When a gallon of gas is not exactly a gallon
By Brian Eckhouse
Photo: gas A gallon of gasoline isn’t quite a gallon of gas in the summer, and that has Southern Nevadans in a court battle to get motorists more for their money.
2:00 a.m.
Union turns a worried eye on construction cranes
By Alexandra Berzon
Nevada has some of the most strict construction crane laws in the country, but labor officials want them improved.
2:00 a.m.
Haunted by his prison job
By Abigail Goldman
Photo: Dahn Shaulis worked for the Nevada Department of C The inmates run this place. Not the staff. That’s the reality of it.
2:00 a.m.

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