LAS VEGAS, July 15 (UPI) -- Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker owes $822,500 in gambling debts at three Las Vegas casinos, Nevada prosecutors say in a felony criminal filing.

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LAS VEGAS, July 14 (UPI) -- Las Vegas's famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign has been marked on its main face and one of its structural legs with red graffiti, officials said.

LONDON, July 13 (UPI) -- Danny Huston has agreed to play Richard the Lionheart in the big-screen Robin Hood adventure Ridley Scott is shooting in England, The Hollywood Reporter said.

LAS VEGAS, July 13 (UPI) -- The trial of a former Clark County, Nev., teacher charged with sex offenses has been set for March 15, 2010, a district attorney's office spokesman said.

LOS ANGELES, July 13 (UPI) -- The author of a new book about Michael Jackson claims he interviewed two of the late U.S. pop star's alleged male lovers.

WASHINGTON, July 12 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., is facing a tough political future as revelations about a sexual affair keep coming out, state Republicans say.

MIAMI, July 8 (UPI) -- Bankruptcy court documents say it will take another $1.5 billion to complete construction of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel and casino.

LAS VEGAS, June 16 (UPI) -- Federal law enforcement officials say the number of Ponzi scheme investigations in the Las Vegas area are likely to grow.