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Las Vegas says goodbye to historic Tropicana hotel with huge implosionThe iconic hotel and casino was brought down in a planned implosion that featured a fireworks and drone show and thousands of pounds of explosives.U.S. NewsOct 9
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The Mirage closing: Landmark Las Vegas resort rebranding as Hard Rock HotelThe Mirage, which has been a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip for the last 34 years, laid-off about 3,300 employees on May 15, 2024.TrendingMay 16
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Shop dazzling Black Friday deals on jewellery – from Mejuri to Jenny BirdLooking to surprise a loved one with a stunning accessory this season? Save on the splurge with Black Friday deals on coveted jewellery brands like Mejuri, Jenny Bird and more.The CuratorNov 24, 2023
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Poker player admits he lied about having terminal cancer to get donationsAmateur poker player Rob Mercer accepted thousands of dollars in donations so he could play in the World Series of Poker tournament.U.S. NewsSep 21, 2023
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MGM hotels, casinos ‘operating normally’ after cyberattack, company saysCasino company Caesars Entertainment was also hit by a cyberattack, although it said casino and online operations were not disrupted.CrimeSep 20, 2023
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Caesars becomes 2nd major casino giant after MGM to report cyberattackCaesars told U.S. regulators it could not guarantee personal data wasn't stolen, while MGM Resorts reported some of its operations were still impacted from its own cyberattack.TechSep 14, 2023
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MGM Resorts in U.S. go offline as ‘cybersecurity issue’ affects casinos, hotelsThe incident began Sunday and the extent of its effect on reservation systems and casino floors in Las Vegas and several states was not immediately known.U.S. NewsSep 11, 2023
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‘We can’t blame anybody but the coronavirus’: Popular B.C. restaurants, pubs forced to close for goodCasualties of COVID: Several beloved B.C. restaurants, pubs and hotels lost due to pandemic after trying to make ends meet for months.HealthNov 22, 2021
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Kyrou earns fastest skater title at NHL All-Star skills competitionSt. Louis' Jordan Kyrou was the fastest skater event during an NHL All-Star skills competition with a distinct Vegas flavour Friday night.SportsFeb 5, 2022
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Casino mogul Wynn denies threat to kill ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder Joe Francis in slander trialLOS ANGELES, Calif. - Steve Wynn and porn producer Joe Francis faced off before jurors Tuesday, with the casino mogul denying that he threatened to kill the "Girls Gone Wild" founder and saying the accusation is threatening his upscale casinos.WorldSep 4, 2012
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Jury adds $20M punitive damages to slander verdict against ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founderLOS ANGELES, Calif. - A jury doubled its verdict against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Tuesday, ordering him to pay an additional $20 million in punitive damages to Steve Wynn for claiming the casino mogul threatened to kill him.WorldSep 11, 2012
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Thousands of Indonesians line up to buy the new, BlackBerry Bold 9790sJAKARTA, Indonesia - It was the kind of buzz beleaguered BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (TSX:RIM) would ordinarily dream about.WorldNov 25, 2011
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Fireworks, hope and worry as NYC, world ring in 2012, leaving a tough year behindNEW YORK, N.Y. - Revelers erupted in cheers amid a confetti-filled celebration in New York's Times Square to welcome in the new year, part of star-studded festivities and glittering fireworks displays around the world to usher in 2012.WorldJan 1, 2012
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Vancouver man pursues James Cameron for $100 million over Avatar feudScriptwriter says filmmaker’s evidence that Avatar does not borrow from his work disproven by computer experts.Mar 15, 2012
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Maserati driver killed in Las Vegas Strip shooting and crash was aspiring rapper Kenny ClutchLAS VEGAS, Nev. - Police searched Friday for a Range Rover with dark tinted windows and custom rims that set off a fiery crash on the Las Vegas Strip when someone in the luxury SUV opened fire on a Maserati driven by an aspiring rapper.CanadaFeb 22, 2013
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Car-to-car shooting latest violent incident to brand Vegas as dangerous even as crime dropsLAS VEGAS, Nev. - Variously known as an adult playground and Disneyland for grown-ups, Las Vegas brands itself as a place where tourists can enjoy a sense of edginess with no real danger.WorldFeb 23, 2013
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Nicolas Cage files for annulment 4 days after getting marriedActor Nicolas Cage married 35-year-old makeup artist Erika Koike earlier this week in Las Vegas.EntertainmentMar 29, 2019
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Hamilton selects 12 community safety zones for photo radar enforcementFines will be doubled for those caught speeding within the community safety zones.TrafficJul 8, 2020
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Obama mixes with Los Angeles celebrities as he tries to attract major California dollarsLOS ANGELES, Calif. - President Barack Obama waded into the domain of the stars Monday as he hit the California fundraising circuit in one of his busiest donor outreach trips of the season.WorldOct 24, 2011
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RIM’s Indonesia head suspect in BlackBerry promotion stampedeJAKARTA, Indonesia - The outgoing country director of Canada's Research In Motion is a suspect in last month's stampede at a BlackBerry promotion in Indonesia, police said Monday.WorldDec 4, 2011