May 21, 2013

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FBI Closes E-mail Treat Case From Carson City

The investigation into a threatening e-mail sent New Year's Eve to the White House from Carson City has been closed with no arrests made and no suspect identified, authorities confirmed Friday.

Storey County Brothel Case Reversed

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a lower court erred in rejecting part of a developer's effort to block construction of a Storey County brothel near an industrial park about 20 miles east of Reno.

Democrats Trageting Nevada

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee said Thursday that Nevada's five electoral votes are key to a Democratic presidential win and the party hopes to take back the state this year.

Harrah's Completes Purchase Of Binion's Horseshoe

Harrah's Entertainment said Thursday that it had completed a deal to purchase the legendary Binion's Horseshoe Hotel & Casino and would reopen the closed downtown Las Vegas property in time for the World Series of Poker tournament.

Judge Chosen to Preside Over Peterson Case

Scott Peterson's double-murder trial will be presided over by a retired judge known for evenhanded treatment of suspects and praised for work in another high-profile case.

Nevada Open Meeting Law Violations Targeted

Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval says he'll seek legislation next year to give his office more authority to punish repeated violations of the state's open meeting law, including civil financial penalties.

IGT Has Solid First Quarter Earnings

International Game Technology continued a four-year winning streak Thursday, reporting first quarterly net income of $176 million, or $0.50 a share.

Nevada High Court Moves to Fill Vacancy

Chief Justice Miriam Shearing said Wednesday the state Commission on Judicial Selection has started work on filling a Nevada Supreme Court vacancy caused by the Jan. 9 death of Justice Myron Leavitt.

Lease-Purchase Ok'd for Nevada Gov't Building

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A state panel voted Wednesday to approve a lease-purchase plan for a new, 120,000-square-foot Nevada government building despite an argument from one panel member that the financing plan violates the wishes of voters.

Republicans Urge Court to Overturn Tax Decision

A group of Republican lawmakers asked the nation's top court to overturn a Nevada Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a requirement that a tax increase get the support of two-thirds of the state Legislature.

Nevada's Republicans Praise Bush; Dems Have Questions

Nevada's representatives in Congress praised President Bush for his election-year pledge to focus on pushing down health-care costs, but Democrats questioned his commitment to funding health care and other social programs.

Bush Sees Stronger Economy, Safer Nation

President Bush, wrapping the themes of his re-election campaign in his State of the Union address, asserted Tuesday night that America is strengthening its economy and successfully combatting terrorism.

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