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Flowers, candles and other items surround the famous Las Vegas sign at a makeshift memorial for victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas, October 9, 2017. (AP/John Locher)
October 10, 2017, 12:43 pm
1,000 leads later, authorities still stumped by Vegas gunman
Stephen Paddock left no note and his behavior ahead of deadly mass shooting provides no clue to his motive
By Ken Ritter and MICHAEL BALSAMO
Investigators load bodies from the scene of a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip on in Las Vegas, October 2, 2017. (AP/Chris Carlson)
October 10, 2017, 7:45 am
Before firing on crowd, Vegas gunman shot 200 bullets in hotel hallway
Authorities say security officer was injured in hail of gunfire and alerted others, minutes before deadliest mass shooting in US history
By regina garcia cano and Ken Ritter
Melissa Gerber, left, and Sandra Serralde, right, comfort each other beside 58 white crosses for the victims of Sunday night's mass shooting on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, October 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (AFP Photo/Robyn Beck)
October 7, 2017, 5:39 am
Stymied police seek help in uncovering Vegas gunman’s motive
Nevada authorities say no 'clear motive' in mass shooting, appeal to public for help in ongoing investigation
By Ken Ritter and MICHAEL BALSAMO
Part of Reno Ave. near South Las Vegas Blvd is blocked with police tape in the aftermath of a mass shooting Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
October 5, 2017, 8:46 pm
Did the Las Vegas gunman target other music festivals?
Stephen Paddock rented rooms overlooking two other music festivals in Las Vegas and Chicago, authorities say
By Ken Ritter, MICHAEL BALSAMO and SADIE GURMAN
This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows him at left with his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock at right. (Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP)
October 2, 2017, 11:59 pm
A ‘regular’ retiree, little in Vegas shooter’s past pointed to murder spree
Despite father's history as fugitive, relatives and others describe Stephen Paddock as a 'normal guy' who liked to gamble, as police search for clues behind mass killing
By Ken Ritter and Gene Johnson
Former NFL football star OJ Simpson enters for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nevada, July 20, 2017. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
October 1, 2017, 1:03 pm
OJ Simpson freed from Nevada prison after serving 9 years
Florida authorities determined to keep former football star, convicted of armed robbery, out of their state
By Ken Ritter
Former NFL football star O.J. Simpson reacts after learning he was granted parole at Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nevada, July 20, 2017. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
July 20, 2017, 11:32 pm
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
Commissioners cite low risk he might commit another crime, and his plan to move to Florida, among reasons to justify early release
By Ken Ritter
The FBI logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, DC on July 5, 2016. (AFP Photo/Yuri Gripas)
November 30, 2016, 9:52 am
Indian citizen in US pleads guilty to terrorism conspiracy
Plea deal reveals Balwinder Singh, 42, plotted terror attacks against Indian officials from his home in Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER and Ken Ritter
A US MH-60S Seahawk helicopter launches flares during a drill in the skies above the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Mediterranean Sea on July 25, 2012. (photo credit: Seaman Joshua E. Walters/ US Navy, Department of Defense)
August 19, 2016, 10:46 pm
2 US crashes, no serious injuries, at joint air exercises with Israel, Pakistan
4 hurt when chopper goes down, hours after jet pilot forced to eject; no confirmation of nationalities of wounded
By Ken Ritter
In this Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, file photo, an exterior sign for the Las Vegas Review-Journal is seen in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
December 24, 2015, 3:33 am
Vegas newspaper editor steps down after sale to Adelson
'My resignation probably comes as a relief to the new owners,' says Mike Hengel after paper bought by casino tycoon
By Ken Ritter
Sheldon Adelson, 2014 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images, via JTA)
December 24, 2015, 3:26 am
Feud with Nevada judge said linked to Adelson newspaper purchase
Las Vegas Review-Journal editor Mike Hengel steps down after refusing to publish story about judge
By BRADY McCOMBS and Ken Ritter
Casino magnate and Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson in Las Vegas, Nevada, 2014. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP)
May 10, 2015, 8:08 pm
Beheading plot raised during Adelson court testimony
Casino magnate defends his multibillion-dollar empire from accusations of bribery, organized crime links
By Ken Ritter
Mazen Alotaibi appears in Las Vegas Justice Court for a hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas on Thursday. Alotaibi faces kidnapping, sexual assault with a minor and felony coercion charges. (AP Photo by Leila Navidi/Las Vegas Sun)
January 18, 2013, 10:55 pm
Bail $1.22M for Saudi sergeant in Vegas rape case
Aircraft mechanic jailed since New Year's Eve on charges of raping a minor will plead not guilty, says defense attorney
By Ken Ritter
Businessman Sheldon Adelson, left, and his wife, Miriam, on a trip to Israel (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90/File)
July 19, 2012, 1:40 am
Adelson fires back at prostitution claim
Casino magnate blasts former exec for 'inflammatory and personally derogatory' accusation
By Ken Ritter
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