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Lawyer: Dad, asleep, not at fault in shooting death of boy

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In this photo taken May 22, 2018, members of the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226, assemble for a presentation in a university arena before an evening vote on whether to authorize a strike in Las Vegas. The union representing Las Vegas casino-hotel workers has reached tentative agreements for new contracts with two companies that employ more than two-thirds of the 50,000 workers threatening to strike and is now focusing on negotiations with smaller casino operators. The Culinary Union on Monday, June 4, 2018, said it is turning its attention to 15 properties that still need contracts, including Tropicana, Treasure Island, Golden Nugget and SLS. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Union negotiates with smaller Vegas casinos to avoid strike

By REGINA GARCIA CANO - Associated Press

FILE - This April 29, 2015 file photo shows the Orlando Eye, the city's new 400-foot observation wheel in Orlando, Fla. Officials in tourist hotspots like Las Vegas and Orlando are cheering a Trump administration decision to send more money in anti-terrorism grants to cities that see large numbers of visitors. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Tourist hotspots Vegas, Orlando get more anti-terror money

By MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press

Members of the the Culinary Union paint a wall at a union hall Friday, June 1, 2018, in Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment and the union have reached a tentative labor agreement on Friday that would cover about a quarter of the 50,000 casino-hotel workers that are threatening to strike in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Vegas MGM union workers reach deal with casino

By ANITA SNOW - Associated Press

Entertainer Pat Sajak, a Washington Capitals season ticket holder, introduces the players for the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights before Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joe Gibbs, Pat Sajak, Sting among celebs supporting Capitals at Game 3

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Confessed Nevada child killer seeks parole, cites immaturity

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Nevada electric utility seeks to partner with 6 solar firms

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

FILE--In this March 20, 2013, file photo, Culinary Union workers demonstrate along Las Vegas Boulevard outside the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino while protesting their contract negotiations with Deutsche Bank in Las Vegas. The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers estimates that the two largest resort operators would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike at any time starting Friday, June 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, file)

The Latest: Vegas casino worker contracts close to expiring

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Illusionist David Copperfield appears in court Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Las Vegas. Copperfield testified in a negligence lawsuit involving a British man who claims he was badly hurt when he fell while participating in a 2013 Las Vegas show. (AP Photo/John Locher)

David Copperfield not responsible for vanishing act injury, jury says

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FILE – In this July 21, 2017, file photo, Dan Ott, of Altoona, Pa., competes at the final table during the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. At just 25 years old, Ott won $4.7 million as runner-up of the World Series of Poker, but for a new millionaire, he's played it pretty conservative. In the year that followed, Ott, now 26, and still living in Altoona, played sparingly in live tournaments while grinding at least 20 hours a week in online play. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Poker competition runner-up eager for another hand

By MIKE BOYTIM and The (Altoona) Mirror - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin speaks during an NHL hockey media day for the Stanley Cup, Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Stanley Cup Game 1: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Vegas Stadium Authority approves $546M fiscal year budget

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320K visitors expected in Las Vegas for Memorial Day weekend

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Culinary Union members file into a university arena to vote on whether to authorize a strike Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Las Vegas. A potential strike would affect 34 casino-hotels. A majority yes vote would not immediately affect the casinos, but it would give union negotiators a huge bargaining chip by allowing them to call for a strike at any time starting June 1. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Las Vegas strike would have far-reaching effect

By REGINA GARCIA CANO - Associated Press

Volunteer Jenifer Murias yells into a megaphone as Culinary Union members file into a university arena to vote on whether to authorize a strike Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Las Vegas. A potential strike would affect 34 casino-hotels.A majority yes vote would not immediately affect the casinos, but it would give union negotiators a huge bargaining chip by allowing them to call for a strike at any time starting June 1. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

The Latest: Las Vegas casino strike would have ripple effect

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FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, drapes billow out of broken windows at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, following a mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. Police in Las Vegas plan to release witness statements and officer reports of the Oct. 1 gunfire that killed 58 people and injured hundreds in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The scheduled release of documents on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, comes more than seven months after the shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

The Latest: Vegas shooting witnesses describe police heroism

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FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, drapes billow out of broken windows at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, following a mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. Police in Las Vegas plan to release witness statements and officer reports of the Oct. 1 gunfire that killed 58 people and injured hundreds in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The scheduled release of documents on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, comes more than seven months after the shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Stylist: Man with Vegas gunman’s name talked concert attack

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press

Union organizers Angie Qin, left, and David Saba hold signs as members of the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226, file into a university arena to vote on whether to authorize a strike Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Las Vegas. A potential strike would affect 34 casino-hotels. A majority yes vote would not immediately affect the casinos, but it would give union negotiators a huge bargaining chip by allowing them to call for a strike at any time starting June 1. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

The Latest: Vegas casino workers OK strike for June or later

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Culinary Union members exit a university arena after voting on whether to authorize a strike Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Las Vegas. A potential strike would affect 34 casino-hotels. A majority yes vote would not immediately affect the casinos, but it would give union negotiators a huge bargaining chip by allowing them to call for a strike at any time starting June 1. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Vegas casino workers OK strike that may hobble famed resorts

By REGINA GARCIA CANO - Associated Press

Washington Mystics guard Elena Delle Donne (11) goes against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball semifinals, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Elena Delle Donne scores 23 as Mystics top Aces

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