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As of 9 p.m. Saturday:

1. Adelson loved aviation, and his jets brought customers from afar

The late Sheldon Adelson, the chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., had “a passion for aircraft” and the Sands aircraft fleet has 19 jets of varying sizes, all brought up to VIP standards.

2. Seven dead, dozens sick: Lawsuit claims Clark County headquarters to blame

Clark County employees were exposed to toxic chemicals while working at the county’s government center, leading to seven deaths and many becoming ill, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

3. Woman accused of attacking man with blowtorch in Las Vegas

A transient has been charged with using a blowtorch to try to kill a man Sunday morning in central Las Vegas, according to police and court records.

4. How and where to get a COVID vaccine in Las Vegas Valley

COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in Clark County and other parts of the state, with those 70 and older now eligible. As of Jan. 15, more than 90,000 first doses have been administered, according to state health officials.

5. He brought $5 for dinner date. She’s now charged with attempted murder, arson

Authorities say a North Las Vegas woman angered because a friend showed up to a dinner date with only $5 in his pocket later set fire to the man’s apartment in an attempt to kill him.

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As of 9 p.m. Saturday:

1. Tourism titan, philanthropist, Israel champion Sheldon Adelson laid to rest in Jerusalem

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon G. Adelson, who died Monday night, was remembered Tuesday morning by leaders and others who recalled his business acumen, love of country as well as his philanthropy.

2. Legendary illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher dies from cancer

Siegfried Fischbacher, who with his performing partner Roy Horn amazed the world with feats of magic, has died.

3. Largest COVID vaccination site in Nevada to open after dress rehearsal

COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Cashman Center.

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