Imagine Dragons doesn’t disappoint in homecoming celebration

On their first headlining tour, with Las Vegas being its second date, Imagine Dragons seemed more at home on a larger stage than they did back when they were playing smaller local clubs like Beauty Bar and The Bunkhouse.

From food to pheromones, lovers still search for secrets to attraction

To be or not to be smitten? To try to ensure the man of her dreams went gaga over her so he’d never even ask that question on Valentine’s Day or any other day, a woman in Shakespeare’s England used what was then considered the best aphrodisiac –– the aroma of her armpit.

Wearing gloves shouldn’t be optional

Dr. Farolyn McSweeney, the president of the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine, likes to tell people “you can never be too careful” when it comes to the possible spread of infections.

‘Argo’ named best film at Britain’s Oscars

LONDON — Iran-hostage drama “Argo” continued its journey from awards-season outsider to favorite Sunday, winning three prizes, including best-picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.

Book signings and events, Feb. 10-16

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

‘Full Chicken Poetry Slam’ back at Double Down

The “Full Chicken Poetry Slam” returns to the Double Down. The winner gets $100 and The People’s Whiskey will perform. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the saloon at 4640 Paradise Road. The show is free; call 791-5775.

B&Bs are rare in Las Vegas Valley

So you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas, but resorts on the Strip, their poorer cousins downtown or one of the scores of name-brand, cookie-cutter places in scattered commercial zones around the valley are not your cup of tea.

Kirk’s big output not enough for Lobos

New Mexico came to Las Vegas in first place in the Mountain West and left atop the conference standings.

Billingsleys lift Lowry to fifth straight crown

RENO — Michael Billingsley won his fourth individual state title, and his brother Beau won his second Saturday to lead Lowry to the Division I-A state wrestling championship, the school’s fifth consecutive state title.

As Harper’s profile soars, his accessibility shrinks

If you’ve been watching UNLV play home basketball games on TV, you’ve probably noticed that whereas the cameras used to show Greg Maddux watching the Rebels hoop it, now they mostly show young Bryce Harper. You’ve probably noticed, too, how the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year also appears to have scored primo seats.

Snow not chief worry for New York-area Super Bowl

Woody Johnson owns the New York Jets, so he’s no stranger to making big proclamations. Consider this one, just after the New York area won the bid for the first Super Bowl in an outdoor stadium in a cold weather market.

Retired general helped end ban on women in combat

She was the first woman graduate from the U.S. Military Academy to achieve the rank of brigadier general, and she helped design the framework for lifting the ban on women in combat.

House votes to require budget-balancing plan

WASHINGTON — The House, voting largely along party lines, approved a bill last week that would require the president to estimate when the federal budget will be balanced.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Reporters’ notebook

Many people who frequent The District at Green Valley Ranch are passionate about the shopping center’s pedestrian mall.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Top news

The 77th session of the Nevada Legislature opened Monday with tears and talk of harmony, but it couldn’t completely escape the ongoing drama involving troubled Assemblyman Steven Brooks, D-North Las Vegas.

Inmate gets $70,000 in mistreatment claim

ELKO — An Elko County man has been awarded $70,000 in a settlement of his lawsuit alleging mistreatment while in the county jail.

Network lets seniors keep independence

Dad needs to go to the doctor’s office. Or the bank. Or perhaps he wants to stop by a gardening supply store to pick up a few items so he can indulge his retirement hobby.

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