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Firefighters called to apartment after cooking mishap ignites blaze: May 16, 2013; By Brian Nordli; A cooking accident sparked a fire that charred the inside of a second-floor apartment Wednesday afternoon on Twain Avenue.

2013 Billboard Music Awards preview: Prince, Madonna, Bieber and Swift at MGM Grand: May 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; The BBMAs will be hosted by comedy actor Tracy Morgan of “30 Rock” fame. Las Vegas DJ residents David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Deadmau5 and ...

Nevada unemployment falls to 9.6 percent in April: May 16, 2013; By Cy Ryan; Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to 9.6 percent in April as the economic recovery gains momentum.

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71: May 16, 2013; Associated Press; Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

State OKs $1.5 million in tax abatements for distribution facility: May 16, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; he Governor’s Office of Economic Development conducted a meeting today in Las Vegas, with most of the agenda dedicated to considering tax abatement incentives to companies considering expansion or relocation to Nevada.

LV attorney faces 30 years behind bars for role in securing 9 bogus mortgages: May 16, 2013; By Jackie Valley; A Las Vegas attorney pleaded guilty Wednesday to a mortgage fraud crime that could land him in federal prison for up to 30 years, Nevada’s U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden announced Thursday.

Photos show suspect in two southwest Las Vegas robberies: May 16, 2013; By Dave Toplikar; Police described him as being a 30- to 35-year-old Asian man who is about 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-7 and weighed 150 to 160 pounds.

Obama picks budget official to run troubled IRS: May 16, 2013; By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press; President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over agents targeting tea party groups.

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home getting more complicated: May 16, 2013; By Eli Segall; Deciding whether to rent or buy a house in Las Vegas seemed pretty simple last summer: owning was cheaper than renting within two years of purchase.

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.

Court reverses North Las Vegas murder conviction: May 16, 2013; By Cy Ryan; The Nevada Supreme Court has reversed the murder conviction of Jose A. Fernandez in a case involving a love triangle in North Las Vegas.

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.

‘Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night’ at MGM Grand airs Sunday on CBS: May 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; It’s one of the most incredible star-studded lineups of country artists for The Venetian headliner Tim McGraw’s 2-hour CBS special “Tim McGraw’s ...

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.