5 winter sports the US just isn’t very good at

There’s no denying that when it comes to the Olympics, the U.S. is just plain good. But sometimes we struggle.

Literary Las Vegas: James Bean

Stand-up comedian and casino host James Bean was “on the precipice” of suicide in the spring of 2004. “There I was, failed marriage, struggling father, floundering career in comedy, and absolutely no one to talk to,” he writes in his new book, “When the Humor is Gone.” Bean was well aware of the irony “of me being a comedian, bringing joy and laughter to so many when my own life was in turmoil and despair.”

Target breach may have come through HVAC business

The hackers who stole millions of customers’ credit and debit card numbers from Target may have used a Pittsburgh-area heating and refrigeration business as the back door to get in.

 
Woman charged with kidnapping baby found in Iowa

Federal prosecutors charged a Denver woman on Friday with kidnapping her half-sister’s newborn boy from a Wisconsin home hours after police discovered the infant in a storage crate outside an Iowa gas station, alive and well in single-digit weather.

 
Streep, Phoenix, Blanchett among stars at Hoffman’s private funeral

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s private funeral was held in Manhattan on Friday, with stars Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ethan Hawke, Brian Dennehey, Amy Adams and Ellen Burstyn paying their respects to an actor widely considered among the best of his generation.

800,000-year-old human footprints discovered in UK

Archaeologists announced Friday that they have discovered human footprints in England that are between 800,000 and 1 million years old.

Streets reopen after pool chemicals spill in crash

A pool chemical spill has been cleaned up and streets are reopen at Tropicana Avenue and El Capitan Way following a crash Friday morning.

‘Josephine’ told in be-bopping style as if Baker was singing the tale

Patricia Hruby Powell’s children’s book “Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker” is written almost like scat: quick lines, be-bopping here and shooby-loobing there, rising and falling as though Josephine Baker herself was singing the story. It’s infectious, even in the sad parts. Your little one might not notice that hoppity-bop but once you do, you won’t be able to not see it.

Genting, Chinese developer announce plans for $2.2 billion South Korea casino

HONG KONG — Casino operator Genting Singapore and Chinese property developer Landing International Development will develop a $2.2 billion casino resort in South Korea, joining global gaming firms rapidly expanding across Asia to court wealthy Asian gamblers.

In death, 10-day-old baby inspires a nation

Zion Isaiah Blick lived for only 10 days before a genetic abnormality proved to be too much for the newborn to overcome, but in his death, he inspired a nation.

Sweetheart ride

Towbin Motorcars is showcasing something special for this Valentine’s Day — the magenta 2014 Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible.

Findlay RV is known as the fix-it place

Findlay RV body shop Manager Rob Russell is a behind-the-scenes kind of guy who fixes things. From the simple fender bender to the full-blown, head-on accident with a giant deer, he has seen it all over the past 27 years.

Resale Listings Jan. 23-28

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

Ryland celebrates February

Ryland Homes kicks off a month of specials this weekend with its February “Live for the Moments” celebration. Throughout the month, every new Ryland homebuyer can get an upgraded gourmet kitchen and stainless steel General Electric appliance package at no additional cost. Ryland is also offering as much as $10,000 in upgrades or closing costs for homebuyers who select the builder’s preferred lender.

Ardiente introduces Shea3D in models

As homeowners become even more discerning about what they’re looking for in an resort community, homebuilders have ramped up their offerings to reflect the latest in design trends and technological advances while appealing to consumers’ lifestyle preferences and environmental sensibilities.

Condo owner wants to keep lattice on patio

Q: I bought my condo July 1, 1997. The patio was covered, and lattice was placed from the top of the fence to the top patio covering. I lived three doors down from the longtime vice president of the homeowners association. His unit also is covered with screening that is not lattice. He died this past summer, and the place is vacant with the screening still up.

Owner can list four-plex on Multiple Listing Service

Q: Hi, I have three four-plex units that I’ve held since 2009, and I seek to list them for sale soon. The Las Vegas multifamily market gets less attention in the local news, yet has experienced both growth yet volatility in the last year. My questions are:

A-Rod ends lawsuits against suspension

Alex Rodriguez has withdrawn his lawsuits against Major League Baseball, Commissioner Bud Selig and the players’ association to overturn his season-long suspension, a sign the New York Yankees third baseman may be prepared to accept the penalty.

The 7 wonders of Las Vegas

Seven years ago, we looked at the seven ancient wonders of the world and decided Las Vegas needed seven wonders of its own. Times have changed, though, so we’ve made some changes to our original list.

Speculation abounds around Wild Bob namesake

Wild Bob Way, like so many streets in Centennial Hills, remains something of a mystery. The provocatively named stretch of asphalt south of Santa Fe Station is a block long, barely more than a residential bend off North Rainbow Boulevard.

Matchmaker has helped couples connect since eighth grade

Patti Novak has been a matchmaker since she was in eighth grade, when her class voted her The Next Ann Landers, but she didn’t go pro until 2001.

Area Briefing, Feb. 11-17

FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE OFFERED MONTHLY AT THE GUN GARAGE

Allegiant Travel’s growth accelerates in January

After launching a flurry new flights since October, most involving Florida, Allegiant Travel Co. traffic growth accelerated in January.

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