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The Legislature’s attempt to craft an entertainment tax in 2003 read a little bit like the children’s story of the hen who couldn’t persuade her barnyard animal friends to help her gather and grow grain for the winter. Lawmakers then considered a proposal by the Nevada Taxpayers Association to tax admissions to nearly every form of entertainment and recreation. But when it came time to write the bill, a common refrain was sounded by many targeted for the tax. “Not I!” said the movie theaters. “Not I!” said the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Not I!” said the baseball parks, bowling...

MARION, Indiana (AP) -- A semitrailer crashed through a median on Interstate 69 and collided with a college van Wednesday night, killing five people, police said. The collision peeled open the side of the van, and several occupants were ejected, said state police Sgt. Rodger Popplewell. The semi driver was among five injured. About 2 miles of interstate in Grant County, midway between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, were closed.

Enthusiasm is building at California Motor Speedway in Fontana, Calif., as 21 unmanned ground vehicles prepare to face off against the clock this weekend while traversing 200 miles of rugged terrain. The first-of-its-kind DARPA Grand Challenge, sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, will pit an array of innovative vehicles against battlefield-like conditions between Barstow, Calif., and Primm, Nev. The event includes an enticing payoff for the top-placing team that completes the course in less than 10 hours: $1 million cash. Race time is 6:30 a.m. PST, March 13. The course — to be revealed just two hours before...

HotLanta!!! Looks Like RocketMan is refueled and ready to go... again! NASCAR Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday on NBC at Noon ET , 9am PT Sunday, October 26, 2003 Atlanta Motor Speedway Since being purchased by Bruton Smith in 1990, Atlanta Motor Speedway has become an ultra-modern, multi-purpose venue that has raised the bar of excellence. Amenities include a nine-story office/condominium complex, improved parking, over 53,000 additional permanent seats, a road course, a four-color electronic message center, a new ticket office and gift shop. Track Facts Banking/Turns: 24 degrees Distance: 1.54 mile Shape: Oval Support...