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Thu, Aug 27, 2009 (midnight)
Lawsuit alleges builders used defective Chinese drywall in some Las Vegas neighborhoods. Thank goodness no one owns a house in Las Vegas anymore.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid trails GOP challenger by 11 points in recent poll. We don’t know about the rest of you, but we’re really starting to trust this Mayweather guy’s judgment.
Chinese tout the quality of their products at Las Vegas trade show. Well, the quality of everything except drywall, we’re guessing.
Reports: Michael Jackson planned 50-foot-tall robot to walk desert as part of Las Vegas residency. Apparently the eventual tramplings were considered part of the experience.
Two Honolulu cops arrested on drug charges in Las Vegas. Metro police officers will be taking their vacations in the Caribbean this year.
Jobless rate at 13.1 percent in Las Vegas. Quick, where’s that Michael Jackson robot?
Las Vegas-bound tourist gets naked on flight. Once the guy’s out of jail, we hear he’s already been tapped to host Las Vegas’ next pool party.
Police search Floyd Mayweather’s Rolls Royce as part of shooting investigation. No arrest made, but he was cited for excessive ride-pimpage.

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