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Las Vegas, Nevada

Population: 478,434

The lights, glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas' Strip are world-famous, and the centerpiece of activity in this modern desert oasis. Whether splurging for an incredible Cirque du Soleil performance or strolling the Strip, the city has much to offer in every price range. In addition to gambling, many of the hotel casinos offer their own unique attractions, from dolphins to roller coasters to replicas of European cities. Hot in the daytime and quickly cooler after dark, nightlife reigns in Las Vegas, where performers entertain diverse audiences in bars and clubs open late into the night. State and national parks, including the popular Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon, occupy the surrounding desert, offering scenic vistas and adventure-filled getaways.
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Construction Begins on New McCarran Cargo Terminal

KOLO-TV Reno - Tue Nov 10

Developers are marking the start of construction on a $29 million air cargo center at McCarran International Airport.

First Child H1N1 Death in Clark County

KXNT-AM Las Vegas - Mon Nov 09

The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified a young boy who died last week from complications of the H1N1 virus.

Marnell breaks ground on McCarran cargo center

Las Vegas Sun - Mon Nov 09

A rendering of the new air cargo center that Marnell Properties broke ground on during a Monday ceremony at McCarran International Airport.

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