Romantic rendezvous

Today is a red-letter day. In fact, today is a day for all things red. It is Valentine’s Day.

Lisa Lampanelli also one mean journalist

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli should be considered a hero in journalism. She rose to the top — Rolling Stone and Spy magazines — and then she got the hell out of journalism and became rich and famous.

What about jobs?

In his State of the Union speech Tuesday, President Barack Obama made a few favorable references to his erstwhile opponent, Mitt Romney.

Mob Museum touts strong start

A year ago today, when The Mob Museum opened its doors to the public, critics were still casting doubt on the project.

Rocker lives good life, keeps attitude

Remember when Vegas tried that whole ‘Let’s appeal to families’ thing in the early ’90s?

Asian celebration on tap

Much like Rolexes and emailed pleas from Nigerian millionaires, Chinese New Year celebrations are best when they’re authentic.

Men, women view lingerie differently

You know what they say: The couple that shops for lingerie together, stays together.

Nevada has second-highest foreclosure rate for fourth consecutive month

Nevada posted the nation’s second-highest foreclosure rate for the fourth consecutive month with one in every 344 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in January, RealtyTrac was expected to report today.

Boards approve merger to create the world’s biggest airline

DALLAS — American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world’s biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.

Closing arguments made in dispute over timeshare work

After four months of legal sparring and sometimes painfully technical testimony, the dispute over the construction of the former PH Towers Westgate time share tower wound up as something of a draw.

Wildcats put clamps on Foothill

LaShondra Rayford turned to one of her assistants during the fourth quarter Wednesday and mentioned that it had been awhile since the Las Vegas High girls basketball team allowed a basket.

HEAD OF THE CLASS

■ ARBOR VIEW — Girls basketball player Ariona Gill totaled 28 points in wins over Sierra Vista and Shadow Ridge. Boys basketball player Justin Burks hit a 3-pointer that gave Arbor View the lead for good in a 47-45 win over Shadow Ridge to clinch the Northwest League title.

Calhoun, UConn stun No. 6 Syracuse

HARTFORD, Conn. — Freshman Omar Calhoun scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers in the deciding second-half run, and Connecticut beat No. 6 Syracuse 66-58 on Wednesday night in the last scheduled game between the national powers.

Blackwater, Wranglers drill Grizzlies to claim eighth straight victory

Judd Blackwater had two goals to lead the Wranglers to a 5-2 ECHL victory over the Utah Grizzlies on Wednesday night in West Valley City, Utah. Blackwater and Mike Madill put the game away with third-period goals for Las Vegas (26-19-5), which won its eighth straight game.

Lady Rebels coast to win vs. Air Force

The UNLV women’s basketball team rolled over Air Force 80-53 on Wednesday night at Cox Pavilion.

FISHING REPORT

■ LAKE MEAD — Fishing has been slow with the cold, windy weather. With a forecast for warmer temperatures this weekend, it would be a great time to try your luck. Experiment with a variety of lures to find what might work best for that day.

Tate contends it’s her time to shine

There is a generally accepted theory in the mixed martial arts world that the Ultimate Fighting Championship created a women’s division just for Ronda Rousey.

Spider bite doesn’t end golf round

Hockey and football players are known for being tough and playing hurt.

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