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Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America • Mar. 21, 2025, 4:39 PM ET (AP)
Norm Clarke, a Las Vegas celebrity columnist and former AP sports writer, dies at 82 • Mar. 20, 2025, 5:00 PM ET (AP)
Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas score • Mar. 16, 2025, 8:37 PM ET (AP)
A's announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move • Mar. 7, 2025, 10:56 PM ET (AP)
Raiders acquire quarterback Geno Smith from Seahawks for a 3rd-round pick, AP source says • Mar. 7, 2025, 10:33 PM ET (AP)

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