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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The Two-Way

Prince Harry Exposed: Photos Show Up Of Naked Royal 'Cavorting' In Vegas

Prince Harry, fully clothed, watching a beach volleyball match at the Olympic Games in London on Aug. 8.

August 22, 2012 What happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas for the nearly 28-year-old son of Prince Charles and Diana. Photos from his "strip billiards" game are now all over the Web.

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Friday, May 25, 2012

The Two-Way

Man At Center Of Federal Agency's Las Vegas Scandal Leaves His Job

Jeff Neely during an April 16 hearing on Capitol Hill. He declined to answer any of the lawmakers' questions.

May 25, 2012 Jeff Neely, the regional official at the General Services Administration who hosted a 2010 taxpayer-funded conference that became a scandal as details about excessive spending, gifts and lavish parties were revealed, is no longer with the agency.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Two-Way

Diners Not Fazed By Second Collapse At 'Heart Attack Grill'; Would You Be?

One of the Heart Attack Grill's "triple bypass" burgers.

April 24, 2012 The news that for the second time this year someone has collapsed while dining at Las Vegas' Heart Attack Grill doesn't seem to bother the restaurant's fans.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

The Two-Way

Outrage, Apologies At Hearing Into Federal Agency's Vegas Scandal

April 16, 2012 General Services Administration officials spent excessively on a Las Vegas conference. So far, the agency's top official has resigned and several others have been fired.

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Friday, December 30, 2011

The Two-Way

Are You Being Paid $600,000 To Party?

She'll be paid well to party: Kim Kardashian.

December 30, 2011 That's what Kim Kardashian reportedly will earn for being in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve and again during some "special appearances" in 2012. But in the celebrity world, it's not unusual.

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Saturday, November 05, 2011

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Tech Companies Roll The Dice On Vegas

More tech start-ups are now considering the City of Lights as a destination to grow and prosper.

November 5, 2011 Las Vegas has seen better days — the unemployment and foreclosure rates are well above the national averages. But there are signs of hope. Tech companies that seemed destined to flourish in Silicon Valley are setting up shop in Sin City, in an effort to revitalize the downtown area.

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Monday, March 21, 2011

The Two-Way

He Prosecuted Paris Hilton; Now He's Been Charged With Cocaine Possession

Clark County, Nev., prosecuting attorney David Schubert. He was arrested March 19 on a charge of cocaine possession.

March 21, 2011 David Schubert led the high-profile drug cases against Hilton and singer Bruno Mars. This weekend, police allege, he was seen buying crack cocaine.

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Wednesday, December 08, 2010

It's All Politics

Sen. Harry Reid Tries Shoehorning Online Gambling Into Tax Deal

Harry Reid

December 8, 2010 Reid is trying to repay political donors from the gambling industry, critics say.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

The Two-Way

Vegas Mayor Optimistic; Vegas Cop A Hard-Hitting Dance Man

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman's office reflects his buoyant personality.

November 12, 2010 Mayor Oscar Goodman is a tireless pitchman for his town. And officer "Hitman" Anthony Brown is a cop by day and a dancer by night.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Using Your iPhone For More Than Solitaire

February 17, 2009 Think you already know what your iPhone can do? Think again.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Bette Midler

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May 22, 2008 Bette Midler joins us to talk about her career, and new show in Vegas!

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