Goldfield area's fading boom echoes Nevada's ghost towns
In 1906 Goldfield drew crowds for the Joe Gans versus Battling Nelson fight and thrived as Esmeralda County boomed. Now Goldfield and nearby Esmeralda County shrink amid empty streets, shuttered motels, and a population around 350, with minimal services and vast federal land.
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Nelson
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Guy Louis Rocha
Esmeralda County
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U.S. Census Bureau
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Ed McMahon wins 7.2 million mold settlement in Beverly Hills
Insurers and others agree to pay Ed McMahon and his wife Pamela 7.2 million to settle a mold case over toxic contamination in their Beverly Hills home after a water-damage incident. The suit claimed breach of contract negligence and emotional distress.
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Los Angeles Times
Ed McMahon
Beverly Hills
Calif
Chicago
Michael Childress
American Trial Lawyers Association
McMahon
Pamela
American Equity Insurance Co
McMahons
Muffin
Allan Browne
Browne
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Buy Two Georgia Homes
Actor Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez acquire two 10,000 square foot houses on Hampton Island Georgia. The Big House features an antebellum style with a columned veranda while the Oyster House shows a rustic design with hammocks and porch seating. Prices were not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez
Georgia
Barrier Islands
Hampton Island
Wallaby Priscilla Goes On Two Mile Las Vegas Escape
Wayne Newton's pet wallaby Priscilla escaped his home in south Las Vegas triggering a two mile chase. A local cowboy and animal control officers pursued the marsupial until Priscilla was captured and returned unharmed.
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Associated Press
Wayne Newton
Las Vegas
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Priscilla
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Newton
Hammer waves bye to Malibu home of Stacy Keach
Actor Stacy Keach and wife Malgosia Tomassi list their Malibu California residence for just under 5.3 million. Keach, known for Mike Hammer, built the country house in Poland and plans to spend more time there after a 20 year Malibu ownership. He recently concluded a run at the Mark Taper Forum in Ten Unknowns.
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Los Angeles Times
Stacy Keach
Malibu
Calif
Malgosia Tomassi
Poland
Keach
Los Angeles
Mark Taper
Jon Robin Baitz
Mike Hammer
Mickey Spillane
Today’s Birthday List Recalls Notable Names
The list includes Katharine Hepburn Yogi Berra Bruce Boxleitner Ving Rhames Emilio Estevez Vanessa Williams Kim Fields and Billy Squier plus Kix Brooks and George Carlin. Activities highlight actors musicians and sports legends born on this date across generations.
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Katharine Hepburn
George Carlin
Steve Winn
Bruce Boxleitner
Billy Squier
Kix Brooks
Ving Rhames
Emilio Estevez
Vanessa Williams
Kim Fields
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John Dobra
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Walt Kremin
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