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Narrow definitions in new health care law could penalize some Nevada Indians: Culture:; Wednesday, May 22, 2013; Michelle Rindels, Associated Press; On one hand, Angie Wilson said she’s looking forward to when the health care overhaul takes full effect in 2014 — it’ll allow the Northern Nevada tribal health clinic she directs to maximize its limited resources. But on the other hand, the director of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is worried about the federal government’s plans to use a narrow definition of American Indian in the law — one that could mean an estimated one-third of her clinic’s 7,000 regular clients will be hit with a $695 annual fine for not carrying insurance.

‘Cake Boss’ star and pastry chef Buddy Valastro to open Italian-American restaurant at Palazzo: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Robin Leach; Buddy Valastro, one of America’s top pastry chefs, is opening an Italian-American restaurant at the Palazzo this fall. The handsome star ...

Strip Scribbles: Coco Austin shoots ‘Think Like a Man, Too’ and watches ‘Peepshow’ proposal: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; It was the first time a “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood audience had witnessed an onstage marriage proposal, and it also surprised stars ...

Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors: NASCAR, Britney Spears, Jerry Lewis, Liberace and Criss Angel: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; A jam-packed Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors on this torrid Tuesday: Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith said Monday that there’s a ...

Oscar Goodman's ‘Being Oscar,’ startling revelations and all, goes on sale today: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; Oscar Goodman, a Mob lawyer with a roster of clients that reads like a Who’s Who of organized crime and former 12-year mayor of Las Vegas, tells ...

Photos: Madonna, Psy, Ed Sheeran, Aaron Paul and Chloe Moretz at Lavo and Tao: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Music and Hollywood celebrities were out en masse at Tao in The Venetian and Lavo at the Palazzo after the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Photos: Bruno Mars hosts post-Billboard Music Awards bash at The Bank; Chris Brown, Jason Derulo join party: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars hosted and performed at The Bank in Belllagio late Sunday night, and the crowd included Chris Brown and Jason Derulo. ...

Photos: Missy Elliott gets her freak on at Haze in Aria: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Rapper, singer-songwriter, producer and actress Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott” hosted and performed at Haze in Aria, and contributing photographer ...

Shania Twain Q+A: Caesars Palace superstar talks new songs and album, rap music, Las Vegas residency — and more: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Robin Leach; Canadian country pop superstar Shania Twain took on the role of a redheaded Grecian goddess when she wore a stunning strapless, bare-shouldered, ...

Photos: Prince, Chris Brown, Above and Beyond, Will.I.Am, Michael Strahan, Kevin Hart at Encore: Sunday, May 19, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Superstar Prince joined a party of nine, including his three bodyguards, for late-night eats at Society Cafe in Steve Wynn’s Encore. He enjoyed tomato ...

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