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Dean Heller disapproves of federal judge nominee because of contributions to Harry Reid: May 16, 2013; By Karoun Demirjian; The Senate Judiciary committee voted down party lines to endorse the nomination of Jennifer Dorsey, President Barack Obama’s pick to fill one of the two remaining seats on the federal bench in Nevada. But when her nomination comes up for a confirmation vote in the Senate, Dorsey won’t have the full support of Nevada’s delegation, also divided down party lines.

Primm Valley Lotto Store sells near-winner for $360M Powerball drawing: May 16, 2013; By Sun Staff; A Primm Valley retail outlet long favored by Las Vegans playing California Lottery games sold a ticket this week that came just shy of winning a $360 million Powerball jackpot.

These new eateries, stores are opening at Town Square: May 16, 2013; By Eli Segall; On the heels of some store closings, Town Square has snagged several new retail tenants. But like any other retail hub, Town Square, located south of the Strip, has had turnover.

Water delivery rates headed up, but residents shouldn’t notice: May 16, 2013; By Conor Shine; The cost of pumping water from Lake Mead into the Las Vegas Valley is going up, but residents shouldn’t expect to see any changes in their water bills.

Obama promises action on a trio of controversies: May 16, 2013; By Julie Pace, Associated Press; President Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn't abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and promising to seek "a balance" between national security and a need to protect freedom of the press.

Old Lady Luck on track to reopen this fall as Downtown Grand: May 16, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; The Nevada Gaming Commission conducted its monthly meeting today in Las Vegas.

California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot: May 16, 2013; By Barbara Rodriguez and Julie Watson, Associated Press; The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.

Nevada jobless rate down to 9.6 percent in April: May 16, 2013; Associated Press; Nevada jobless rate down to 9.6 percent in April; state added 5,600 jobs between March, April

What was the IRS thinking?: May 16, 2013; Leonard Pitts Jr.; Well, this is a fine mess.

After 51s deal finalized, it's business as usual at Cashman Field; but what's next?: May 16, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; Now that a deal has been finalized to sell the Las Vegas 51s to a group that intends to move the team to Summerlin, the clock is ticking on its lease at Cashman Field. But the deadline is far away, and Cashman officials say it's business as usual.

House-flipping TV star says risk, reward available in Las Vegas market: May 16, 2013; By Brian Nordli; The radio advertisement sounded almost too good to be true. Than Merrill, star of the reality show “Flip This House” and CEO of Fortune Builders, offering a free, one-time-only, two-hour real estate investment workshop to teach you how to make riches.

From red to black: How CityCenter pulled out of the economic morass and started making money: May 16, 2013; By Ed Komenda; CityCenter never had it easy. MGM Resorts International announced plans to build the $4 billion development in 2004 during the height of Las Vegas' boom.

What's new at the 2013 World Series of Poker: May 16, 2013; By Case Keefer; Two years ago, the World Series of Poker naysayers were out in full effect. Following the US Justice Department shutting down the three most popular online poker sites, detractors argued the tournament wouldn’t be the same for the foreseeable future. The WSOP responded emphatically, notching the two most successful years in the event’s 43-year history in terms of total entrants. Based on Wednesday’s conference call to preview the 2013 WSOP, however, tournament officials’ biggest takeaway from the past two years was that 2011’s series outdrew 2012. The total number of players to enter an event two years ago was 75,672 ...

North Las Vegas throws out bids on project to raze vacant apartments: May 15, 2013; By Brian Nordli; The abandoned, boarded-up Buena Vista Apartments in North Las Vegas will stand for at least a little while longer.

Joe Downtown: Shared memories of the Huntridge could be crucial to its revival: May 15, 2013; By Joe Schoenmann; If the walls of the Huntridge theater could speak, they might tell the story of Bob Coffin's first kiss. Or of seeing John Angus in stitches at the hilarious musings of Danny Thomas.