Topic: Las Vegas Strip

Bellagio robbery foiled: Thief loses wig in $155,000 attempted heist

Bellagio robbery that wasn't. Two thieves sprayed a blackjack dealer at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas with mace and tried to steal $115,000 in casino chips. One was tackled and caught. The other escaped.

Is Sin City turning into the Motor City?

The financial crisis knocked Las Vegas flat. Will it suffer the same woeful fate as Detroit?

Trump tirade: Calls leaders 'stupid' in profanity-laced Vegas stop

Trump tirade: During a 30-minute stump speech focused mostly on foreign affairs, Trump sprinkled in a number of insults directed toward the nation's leaders.

Casino security chooses $1.5M loss over shootout

Security at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas had to make the split-second decision, Tuesday. They decided to let a bandit escape with $1.5 million rather than starting a shootout.

Bellagio robbery results in $1.5M in chips stolen by armed bandit

Bellagio robbery: The thief took chips ranging in value from $100 to $25,000 early Tuesday, police said. However, he might find it hard to redeem the chips at any other casino except the Bellagio.

Why Wayne Newton wants you to visit his Las Vegas home

Wayne Newton is saying he wants to open his home to the public. Why, and what can you see inside?

Sharron Angle fails to topple Nevada Sen. Harry Reid

Sharron Angle, a tea party favorite, couldn't ride the Republican wave that swept across the nation. Democrat Sen. Harry Reid survived for a fifth term. Angle hints her political ambitions may not be over.

'Terrorist attack' on Las Vegas canceled: Politics over preparedness?

At Sen. Harry Reid's request, the Obama administration canceled a mock 'dirty bomb' terrorist attack exercise in Las Vegas. Critics say the administration is playing politics with national preparedness, but others say a shift to secret surprise tests is a better way to prepare for the worst.

Earth Hour 2010 aims to get 1 billion to turn off the lights

For this year's Earth Hour, set for 8:30 p.m. Saturday, more businesses and governments are expected to take part in the campaign to turn off the lights. The aim: at least 1 billion participants.

Is Earth Hour a threat to the NCAA basketball tournament?

More than 100 countries will turn out the lights on March 27 for Earth Hour, casting normally illuminated icons such as Sydney's Opera House and Beijing's Birds Nest into darkness. But expect the NCAA basketball tournament to stay on TV.

Nevada politicians slam Obama's Vegas comment

Nevada politicians, including Democratic Sen. Harry Reid, took umbrage at President Obama's comments about Las Vegas at a town hall meeting this week.

Las Vegas shooting: rage against the courts

Las Vegas shooting suspect Johnny Lee Wicks had a long rap sheet and was reportedly upset about the dismissal of his lawsuit against the Social Security Administration. Experts say it's not easy to tell whether a disgruntled plaintiff will become a violent one.

Avatar: the real-life science behind the fantasy

Floating mountains? Glowing plants? They're in 'Avatar,' and they're not beyond the realm of scientific possibility.

Lottery's lure lost

Gambling in general, once largely recession proof, is down. Risk ignorance is now too risky.

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