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Las Vegas, officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada.

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Las Vegas paints lines on cement for homeless to sleep 6 feet apart A soccer stadium parking lot in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada has been set up as a temporary place for homeless people to sleep amid the coronavirus outbreak. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published 3 days ago

Tony Bennett hails Lady Gaga as the ‘ultimate entertainer' Tony Bennett has hailed Lady Gaga as the "ultimate entertainer" after he was left in complete awe following one of her recent Las Vegas residency, shows. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published 1 week ago

Bruno Mars pledges $1 million to Las Vegas unemployed Bruno Mars has become the latest star to pledge $1 million dollars to coronavirus relief. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago


Couple hold a surprise wedding in their kitchen after cancellation Brooke Meritt and Cody Wells One couple in America have not let the coronavirus pandemic ruin their big day, after their wedding in Las Vegas was cancelled. Brooke Meritt, 42, and Cody Wells, 35, from.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus turns Las Vegas into ghost town Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 2 weeks ago

Jonas Brothers axe Las Vegas residency Jonas Brothers have cancelled their Las Vegas residency - which they were due to start next month - over coronavirus concerns. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

Flight attendant beatboxes on US flight Aircraft passengers get entertained before takeoff. Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 00:17Published on March 10, 2020

Supreme Court rejects challenge to 'bump stocks' ban The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rebuffed a bid by gun rights advocates to overturn President Donald Trump's ban on "bump stocks" - devices that enable semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like a.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:01Published on March 2, 2020

Tyson Fury returns to UK after famous victory in Las Vegas Tyson Fury has arrived at Manchester Airport after winning the WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Fury produced a stunning performance to stop the previously unbeaten American.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published on February 25, 2020

Gigi Hadid claps back at YouTuber Jake Paul over Zayn Malik tweet Gigi Hadid has attacked YouTuber Jake Paul after he went after her boyfriend, Zayn Malik, on Twitter following a confrontation in Las Vegas. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published on February 24, 2020

Sanders Big Win In Nevada Democratic Vote LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Broad-based support across age, racial and ideological groups propelled Bernie Sanders to a dominant victory in Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, tightening his grip on the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published on February 23, 2020

Fury pummels Wilder to claim WBC heavyweight title Britain's Tyson Fury delivered a dominant performance in his heavyweight championship bout with Deontay Wilder on Saturday. Ciara Lee reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:16Published on February 23, 2020

'Not bad for an old fat guy who can't punch!' says Fury after defeating Wilder Tyson Fury says he expects to have a rematch with Deontay Wilder after taking the American's WBC heavyweight title in a seventh round TKO in Las Vegas. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:42Published on February 23, 2020

Fury pummels Wilder to claim WBC heavyweight title, wins by TKO in 7th Tyson Fury wins the WBC heavyweight title after defeating Deontay Wilder by technical knock-out in the seventh round. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:44Published on February 23, 2020

Trump's Position On Yucca Mountain Leaves Political Mess Of Nuclear Proportions Having narrowly lost the Battle Born state in the 2016, President Donald Trump is seeking to woo Nevada voters. He's doing it by abandoning the GOP’s decades of support for storing the nation’s.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:41Published on February 22, 2020

Fury v Wilder: Tale of the tape A look at the stats behind the fight, as Tyson Fury weighs in a stone heavier than his first WBC heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder for Saturday’s rematch in Las Vegas. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published on February 22, 2020

Fury, Wilder bulked up and ready for rematch Boxing heavyweight giants Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder weigh-in heavier than their controversial first bout that ended in a draw ahead of their rematch in Las Vegas. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:43Published on February 22, 2020

'These people are crazy' - Trump responds to new Russia report During a rally in Las Vegas Friday afternoon, President Trump tried quashing the latest report that Russia is again attempting to assist him in a presidential election. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published on February 21, 2020

Democratic candidates make final bid for Nevada votes Democratic candidates and volunteers are canvasing Nevada in cars, on foot, and even on horseback a day before the state holds a nominating contest in the 2020 race for the White House. This report.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:28Published on February 21, 2020

The Democratic Debate Brought In More Viewers Than Ever With more than 33 million total viewers Wednesday night, the Democratic debate set viewing records. According to Business Insider, the Las Vegas debate scored 19.65 million viewers according to.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 21, 2020

Peter Trubowitz on France 24: Elisabeth Warren was the most effective candidate in Las Vegas debate Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:32Published on February 20, 2020

Wilder, Fury engage in war of words ahead of rematch Fighters clash at pre-fight news conference, trading shoves and trash talk. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:36Published on February 20, 2020

Las Vegas debate, a major test o Bloomberg's gamble Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:21Published on February 19, 2020

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Nevada orders casinos, all other nonessential businesses to close Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak shut down all nonessential businesses, including the Las Vegas casinos at the heart of the state's economy, as part of steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
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Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua - biggest fight in British history - Mike Costello In the 5 Live Boxing with Costello and Bunce podcast, Mike and Steve discuss what's next for Tyson Fury following his victory over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas. BBC News - Published on February 24, 2020
Tyson Fury on his heavyweight title win over Deontay Wilder: 'Not bad for an old fat guy who can't punch' Watch the best moments from Tyson Fury's post-fight news conference following his WBC heavyweight title win over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas. BBC News - Published on February 23, 2020
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'Rod Stewart was our wedding singer' Sir Rod Stewart serenades a couple whose Las Vegas wedding was in jeopardy after Thomas Cook folded. BBC News - Published on October 4, 2019	Rod Stewart surprises Liverpool couple at Las Vegas wedding The newlyweds were left shocked when "legend" Sir Rod rocked up with a mic and sang for them. BBC News - Published on October 4, 2019
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