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MGM Averts Bankruptcy at Project in Las Vegas

Mar. 27, 2009
The casino operator staved off a bankruptcy filing for its CityCenter development by making a $200 million construction payment.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa