Mesquite police investigate possible double-homicide

Two days after a 50-year-old man in Mesquite was killed, Mesquite police discovered a second victim whose death may be connected to the case.

Security beefed up worldwide after Boston blasts

LOS ANGELES — Police in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Washington and other cities worldwide stepped up security Monday following explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Catch Zack Wheeler before he’s gone

One of the cool things about old ballparks is many don’t have bullpens. So when a special pitcher — i.e., one who can throw a baseball through a proverbial brick wall — is scheduled to take the mound, you often can work your way down there, close to the pseudo bullpens along the outfield foul lines, to watch him warm up.

Straight answers scare in HPN trial

Every so often in a trial where a jury has found that a company’s behavior has put people in harm’s way, you can find exchanges between an attorney and a key witness that seem to capture that company’s embarrassment and shame.

On the Move, April 15

Announcements of new hires, promotions and professional awards. Want to see your accomplishment here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Hagel cancels creation of new drone, cyber medal

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is canceling the creation of a new military medal for drone and cyber warriors, and instead wants military leaders to develop a special pin or device that would be attached to already existing medals or ribbons.

Actress asked to leave MTV Movie Awards

LOS ANGELES — Aubrey Plaza interrupted Will Ferrell’s acceptance speech at the MTV Movie Awards, then left the building.

Baseball’s shift from city to suburbs

Setting the financial details aside, the proposal to move the Las Vegas 51s from their dilapidated downtown digs to a sparkling new stadium in Summerlin is just about perfect.

With gym buddy, take workouts to the power of two

Yes, Laura really can do pistol squats. After the pistol squat column (March 18), gym members wanted to see if she could really do them. Even after teaching two group classes back-to-back, she demonstrated single-leg squats to prove the point.

Masters title draws cheers in Las Vegas

It was the top of the third inning at Cashman Field on Sunday. The Las Vegas 51s brain trust was gathered around the press box TV watching the Masters unfold when someone asked about the leaderboard.

Researchers make progress in treating autism

ameron Myers, a 4-year-old charmer with curly brown hair, hops onto a rectangular mat hanging from the ceiling, lies down and asks Deborah Meinberg for a hand.

Benefit gala sees top performances

Barbra Streisand didn’t make it but there was plenty of A-list starpower to light up the night Saturday at the 17th Keep Memory Alive/Power of Love benefit gala at the MGM Grand Garden.