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Sacramento mayor says deal to sell Kings has been signed: May 17, 2013; By Tracie Cone, Associated Press; Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

After $7 million renovation, Terrible’s casino now the Silver Sevens: May 17, 2013; By Ed Komenda; The Terrible’s cowboy is taking the next horse and buggy right outta town. The Affinity Gaming casino has a new name: The Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino.

One dead in blast at Las Vegas truck repair facility: May 17, 2013; By Joe Schoenmann; One man is dead after an explosion Friday morning at truck-repair operation near Nellis Air Force Base. The explosion at Nevada Truck & Repair, 4915 N. Sloan Lane, is under investigation.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million: May 17, 2013; Associated Press; Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Cause unknown in fire that damages two homes in Henderson: May 17, 2013; By Tovin Lapan; The Henderson Fire Department battled a blaze that damaged two homes early Friday.

Man found dead with gunshot wound at apartment complex: May 17, 2013; By Tovin Lapan; Metro Police are investigating the death of a man found early Friday in the parking lot of a northeast valley apartment complex.

Former lawyer says O.J. Simpson knew about guns: May 17, 2013; By Ken Ritter and Linda Deutsch, Associated Press; The lawyer who defended O.J. Simpson on armed robbery charges delivered a potentially heavy blow to the former football star's bid for a new trial Friday, testifying that Simpson knew his buddies had guns when they went to a hotel room together to reclaim some sports memorabilia.

Boy, 15, run over by SUV and killed during theft of iPad: May 17, 2013; By Tovin Lapan,
Paul Takahashi,
Jackie Valley; A teenager died Thursday after a man grabbed an iPad out of his hands and fled in an SUV that ran over the boy as he struggled to hold on to the device.

Mosque, funeral bombings kill 47 in Iraq: May 17, 2013; By Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press; Twin explosions ripped through a crowd of Sunni worshippers in Baghdad on Friday, an attack which, combined with a second deadly bombing at a Sunni funeral just outside the city, deepened fears Iraq may be headed toward a new round of sectarian conflict.

$1 million in jewels stolen near Cannes film fest: May 17, 2013; By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press; Suspected thieves ripped out a small safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with about $1 million worth of jewelry inside, a French police official said Friday.

UMC not the only drag on Clark County’s budget outlook: May 17, 2013; By Conor Shine; Most of the services provided by Clark County are paid for using revenues from property tax collections. But several county functions — ranging from airports to the Las Vegas Township Constable’s Office — are expected to pay for their operations using fees and other charges they collect from customers, much like a private business. While some of these “self-funded” operations make enough money each year to cover their expenses, many find their budgets in the red. When that happens, the department has several options, including cutting staff, keeping vacant positions open, raising prices or drawing on their reserves.

Economic diversification office grants major tax breaks to one of its own: May 17, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; The Governor’s Office of Economic Development carefully considered the largest request for tax abatements in its history on Thursday — carefully, because the request came from one of the members of the board making the decision.

Pot dispensaries could mean green for state coffers, advocates argue: May 17, 2013; By Andrew Doughman; Advocates for medical marijuana argued Nevada could bring in $10 million to $30 million a year for state coffers if lawmakers approve a bill to create a dispensary system.

Grand Canyon wildlife event to honor memory of park biologist: May 17, 2013; By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times; Eric York was obsessed with the big cats — their health, temperaments and survival rates amid the Grand Canyon National Park's annual tourist invasion. Today, officials will hold a Celebrate Wildlife Day at the national park in honor of York, who died in 2007.

Las Vegas is a hot destination — maybe even more so this summer: May 17, 2013; By Dave Toplikar; Las Vegas might be in for a hotter summer than usual. "Nothing is ever definite, but all the signs are favoring a warmer-than-normal summer," said meteorologist Chris Stachelski.