Calif. governor joins thousands in honoring firefighters killed fighting huge LA County blazeSeptember 12th, 2009 Calif. gov hails 2 firefighters killed in LA blazeLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined thousands of firefighters from around the country in honoring two veteran firemen who died last month fighting the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history.
Las Vegas Sands plans to raise up to $600 million in proceeds from exchangeable bonds saleSeptember 2nd, 2009 Las Vegas Sands plans exchangeable bonds saleLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday that it plans to raise up to $600 million in proceeds from an exchangeable bonds sale, as the casino operator looks to boost its liquidity.
Firefighters battle California forest firesAugust 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO - More than 2,000 firefighters continued to battle a fire in the Santa Cruz mountains south of San Francisco Sunday. Firefighters had managed to carve containment lines around about half of the blaze burning about 100 kilometres south of the city, the San Francisco Chronicle reported online.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at Massachusetts boat yard, no injuries reportedAugust 7th, 2009 Firefighters at 3-alarm blaze at Mass. boat yardIPSWICH, Mass.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. declares quarterly dividend of $2.50 per share of preferred stockAugust 1st, 2009 Las Vegas Sands declares quarterly dividendLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it plans to pay a quarterly dividend of $2.50 for each share of its preferred stock.
Casino operator Wynn Resorts' net income falls in 2nd qtr but tops analyst expectationsJuly 30th, 2009 Wynn Resorts' 2Q profit falls but beats estimatesLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Thursday its second-quarter net income fell 91 percent, hurt by lower gambling revenue and the continuing costs of opening the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas casino, but the profit topped forecasts.
About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant; nearby residents told to leaveJuly 6th, 2009 About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. plantCUDAHY, Wis.
Firefighters in SC battle big blaze at shuttered mill; dense smoke visible across state lineJuly 4th, 2009 Firefighters battle big blaze at shuttered SC millROCK HILL, S.C. — A shuttered mill in northwestern South Carolina has caught fire, spewing clouds of dense, black smoke visible for miles.
More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at high-rise apartment in London; residents trappedJuly 3rd, 2009 Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-riseLONDON — Firefighters are battling a blaze that has trapped about 30 people in a London high-rise. London Fire Brigade says 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are at the scene of the blaze in Camberwell, south London.
Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy with new ownersJuly 3rd, 2009 Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcyLAS VEGAS — Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners. Toronto-based Onex Corporation and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian acquired a majority stake in the Las Vegas hotel-casino this week, as it completed its yearlong bankruptcy process.
6 San Antonio firefighters hospitalized after exposure to chlorine gas during cemetery blazeMay 10th, 2009 6 San Antonio firefighters treated for chlorineSAN ANTONIO — Authorities in Texas say six firefighters in San Antonio have been hospitalized after being exposed to chlorine gas while battling a blaze at a cemetery. Assistant fire chief David Coatney told the San Antonio Express-News that the firefighters experienced burning skin and some had trouble breathing after dealing with the blaze early Sunday.
Crews begin demolition of historic Moulin Rouge casino in Las Vegas hours after blazeMay 8th, 2009 Crews demolish historic Vegas casino after blazeLAS VEGAS — Demolition crews began bulldozing the charred structure of a historic hotel-casino even as parts of the building were still smoldering hours after a blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were immediately reported in the fire at a vacant two-story wing of the Moulin Rouge, Las Vegas's first integrated gambling hall.
Judge orders Dennis Rodman to pay $225K to Vegas casino employee who accused him of assaultApril 28th, 2009 Judge orders Rodman to pay Vegas casino employeeLAS VEGAS — A federal judge in Las Vegas has ordered former NBA star Dennis Rodman to pay a former casino employee $225,000 for grabbing and humiliating her at work in March 2006. A lawyer for 28-year-old Sara Ure says Rodman never responded to the civil lawsuit filed against him in November 2007.
Casino co. Las Vegas Sands refuses to comment on report it is selling Macau propertyApril 27th, 2009 Sands declines commment on report about Macau saleLAS VEGAS — Casino company Las Vegas Sands Corp. is declining comment on a Hong Kong newspaper report that it could sell the first foreign-owned casino in the Chinese island of Macau under a lease-back arrangement worth $1.3 billion.
Firefighters fear heavy winds could keep spreading SC wildfire near popular Myrtle BeachApril 23rd, 2009 SC wildfire chars 3,000 acres near popular beachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Firefighters fear another day of strong winds and low humidity could keep spreading a coastal wildfire that has charred thousands of acres and spread smoke over some of the busiest tourist spots in South Carolina.
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