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Nevada’s licensed brothels, many of which have struggled financially since the recession, face a more uncertain future after former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom was found unconscious in one on Tuesday.
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Governor Brian Sandoval cast himself as the voice of reason between northern and southern Nevada last week at the UNLV campus.
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When Edgar Montano first moved here two years ago, his work at a carwash offered sporadic hours, dismal pay and no job security.
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In its 14th year, the Vegas Valley Book Festival is loaded with so many interesting writers and educators that whittling down your options will be excruciating. Here’s a look at five of the free talks taking place October 17 at Downtown’s Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth Street.
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Sex workers do business in every state, but only in Nevada is prostitution legalized, specifically in brothels.
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A Playboy redesign expected this Spring will eliminate completely nude photos of women. Moving forward, the iconic magazine will only include provocative poses. We discuss the Playboy legacy and how pornography has changed with the internet.
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When the economy crashed in 2008, Rocky Jones was doing electrical work at the Fontainebleau, a $3-billion casino resort under construction on the Strip.
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Will what happens in Congressional District One stay in Congressional District One?
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