Nevada News

• Escape to Vegas and Save up to $100 on Packages With Southwest Airlines Vacations
  
  ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - May 20, 2013) - Southwest Airlines Vacations is offering travelers savings of up to $100 when booking Las Vegas vacation packages.
  Marketwire.  Mon, 20 May 2013 16:46:51 EDT.
• VIDEO: Highlights from the Billboard awards
  
  Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber scooped the main prizes at the Billboard awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas.
  BBC News.  Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:21 GMT.
• VIDEO: OJ Simpson testifies in Nevada court
  
  Former football star and actor OJ Simpson is testifying at a Nevada court hearing on his request for a new trial in an armed robbery case.
  BBC News.  Wed, 15 May 2013 20:57:01 GMT.
• Is 2013 WWDC A Make or Break Event For Apple?
  
  What to do with Apple shares -- buy them or sell them? That’s one of the questions I was asked during a presentation I gave at the Las Vegas MoneyShow this week. ...
  By Christopher Versace.  Forbes.  Wed, 15 May 2013 17:24:21 GMT.
• Discussion Of Offshore Trusts Leads To Asset Freeze In Las Vegas
  
  Husband was an officer and agent of an investment fund (hereinafter "Fund"). ...
  By Jay Adkisson.  Forbes.  Sat, 11 May 2013 04:21:56 GMT.
• Bryan, Lambert Shine at ACM Awards in Las Vegas
  
  U.S. country music newcomer Luke Bryan and veteran Miranda Lambert took home the top awards at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas. ...
  Voice of America.  Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:42:21 -0400.
• 7 Marines Killed in Nevada Explosion
  
  The deadly accident is under investigation.
  U. S. News & World Report.  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:08:00 -0400.
• Winners and losers at the CES 2013 tech circus
  
  With the conclusion of another Consumer Electronics Show, it's time to take stock of the annual tech convention in Las Vegas. Every year, thousands of technology companies gamble through the release of new products at the event. ...
  Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:43:41 EST.
• Canadians stuck with Netflix lite for foreseeable future
  
  With a host of announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas, it appears that Netflix is not going to get any better, Peter Nowak reports.
  Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:43:14 EST.
• GOP Leaders Already Jockeying for 2016
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Louisiana's Bobby Jindal is urging the Republican Party to rethink its pitch to voters. Bob McDonnell of Virginia says Republicans should look to outsiders to fix partisan gridlock in Washington. ...
  U. S. News & World Report.  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:35:00 -0500.
• Royal Bank of Scotland Settles Nevada Case Over Home Loans
  
  The Royal Bank of Scotland agreed on Tuesday to pay $42.5 million to Nevada to settle an inquiry over lending practices during the housing boom.
  By Gretchen Morgenson.  International Herald Tribune.  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:27:54 GMT.
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• Kings Beat Winless Lakers in Las Vegas
  
  Marcus Thornton scored 19 points, while DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings over the winless Los Angeles Lakers, 103-98 Friday night.
  By The Associated Press.  International Herald Tribune.  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:56:20 GMT.
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• Las Vegas hails Prince Harry as a true son of Sin City
  
  Las Vegas is making the most of its role in a royal scandal -- and young Britons are flocking to it for full-on fun.
  Mail & Guardian.  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:05:00 +0200.
• Mswati's wives prepare to jet off to Las Vegas
  
  Swaziland's King Mswati III has sparked renewed criticism as three of his wives prepare to jet off for a holiday in the US gambling mecca Las Vegas.
  Mail & Guardian.  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:21:11 +0200.
• Remarks by the President on Energy
  
  Release Time:  For Immediate Release Copper Mountain Solar Project Boulder City, Nevada 1:10 P.M. ...
  The White House.  The White House.  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:46:00 +0000.

In 2008, the estimated population of Nevada was 2,600,167, whereas in 2006, the population of Nevada was about 2,484,196.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Nevada's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Nevada web page.  For maps of Nevada, visit this Nevada Map website.

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