Nevada’s taxable sales down 8.1 percent

New taxable-sales statistics show some long-suffering sectors of the Nevada economy enjoyed growth in January.

High wind warning issued for Las Vegas Valley

Strong wind gusts and swirling dust blew through the valley Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record

GENEVA — The world’s largest atom smasher conducted its first experiments at conditions nearing those after the Big Bang, breaking its own record for high-energy collisions with proton beams crashing into each other Tuesday at three times more force than ever before.

Ricky Martin is livin’ la vida open, says he’s gay

NEW YORK — Ricky Martin is no longer denying the rumors: He’s gay. In a statement posted via Twitter in both Spanish and English, and later confirmed with his representative, Martin said: “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.”

Study: Chocolate could reduce heart risk

LONDON — The Easter Bunny might lower your chances of having a heart problem. According to a new study, small doses of chocolate every day could decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke by nearly 40 percent.

IN BRIEF

Cougars roll to victory

Coronado’s baseball team entered spring break hoping to continue to ride the momentum of a five-game win streak.

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