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UNLV unveils timeline for massive studio project

The movie studio would be built at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas, but that depends on a bill clearing the Nevada Legislature.

DEA to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug, sources say

The proposal would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use, but it would represent a seismic shift in American drug policy.

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Back-to-school on a budget

Stephanie Fournier can’t stop kids from growing but she can make it a lot cheaper for parents to keep up.

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Eastside Cannery taps manager, director: Cannery Casino Resorts named Maria Lee Cates marketing manager and Mark Roberts surveillance director for the Eastside Cannery.

U.S. foreclosure filings surge 55 percent

WASHINGTON — The number of homeowners stung by the dramatic decline in the U.S. housing market jumped last month as foreclosure filings grew by more than 50 percent compared with the same month a year ago, according to data being released today.

Power users may face shutoff

When temperatures dip, utility will disconnect customers with past-due bills.

Vital signs improve at Valley

A Las Vegas hospital won national plaudits for boosting profits, reducing expenses and improving quality of care.

Officials urge utility to back off Ely plant

State officials are recommending that Nevada Power Co. back off development of a giant coal-fired power plant at Ely and consider building a smaller coal-fired power plant in Northern Nevada.

Agency rethinks project slate

A slump in Las Vegas conventions and tourism has Southern Nevada boosters reconsidering the schedule for an $890 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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New nightclub set to debut Friday at Palazzo