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Ariz. officials fight for trial in casino case

A ruling that allows the Tohono O'odham Nation to build a sprawling, Las Vegas-style casino in suburban Phoenix is improper because it is based on an objective interpretation of Arizona's gambling compact, state officials said in a court filing submitted Wednesday. Full story

The Experimental Nature of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh

In the first of a four-part series, a look at how the serial entrepreneur is betting on startups to revitalize Las Vegas with his $350 million Downtown Project. Full story

Jose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Vegas

Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco Jr. has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas, in an investigation that the former baseball slugger made public with postings on a social media website claiming that a woman falsely accused him of rape. Full story

Fallen officers to be remembered at Vegas ceremony

Southern Nevada law enforcement officers who died on duty since 1905 are going to be remembered at a twilight ceremony involving family members and friends at a commemorative site in Las Vegas. Full story

On top of big salaries, companies pile on perks

Wynn Resorts pays for founder and CEO Steve Wynn's residence at its tony Las Vegas hotel and casino at a cost of nearly $452,000. Full story

Jose Canseco Accused of Sexual Assualt

Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco Jr., who was raised in Miami, sexually assaulted her. Full story

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  Erica paints with Las Vegas’ Dolphin DaVinci

Cosmo, a 9-year-old dolphin, has learned to paint in a new program at the Mirage Education and Research Habitat in Las Vegas. Cosmo’s methods are anything but conventional, and he showed off his skills for TODAY’s Erica Hill.

  Simpson’s ex-lawyer: I could not have fought harder

He was once O.J. Simpson's attorney, but on Friday, it was Yale Galanter who was on the defensive, saying he could not have fought harder for his client. “I put every ounce of blood, sweat and soul I had into defending him,” Galanter said, as OJ Simpson asks to be granted a retrial. NBC’s Ayman Mohy

  OJ Simpson: ‘I didn’t break into anybody’s room’

In a Las Vegas courtroom Wednesday, OJ Simpson took the stand to ask for a new trial, arguing that his lawyer mishandled the case that resulted in his armed robbery and kidnapping conviction. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports.

  Arias penalty phase begins to teary family testimony

The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial began this week as the jury weighs whether or not to sentence her to death. NBC's Diana Alvear reports from the courthouse then The Cycle hosts get the latest from OJ Simpson's day in court.

  Las Vegas Sands Loses Suit

Las Vegas Sands has lost its breach-of-contract lawsuit against Taiwan businessman Richard Suen, reports CNBC's Tyler Mathisen.

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