How a wedding cake became a cause

The encounter at Jack Phillips’ Masterpiece Cakeshop lasted less than a minute.

Eatery at center of Paula Deen controversy closes

Paula Deen and her younger brother, Bubba, have shut off the fish fryer and locked the doors at the Savannah seafood restaurant that served as the backdrop to a workplace discrimination lawsuit that stained the celebrity cook’s reputation.

51s Syndergaard shines in almost every way

Top prospect throws high hard ones in Cashman Field debut, but he still has much to learn as a volunteer first-base coach.

Sarah Palin: ‘The First Lady of the Outdoors’?

Here’s a look at Sarah Palin’s new series, “Amazing America,” which is full of what the CEO of the Sportsman Channel calls “some really fun stories about terrific people and places across Red, Wild and Blue America.”

Documentary captures ‘crazy’ tour life of science celebrities

Think of it as a rock ’n’ roll documentary. Like maybe, “Don’t Look Back” without Dylan, or “Gimme Shelter” without Mick and Keith, or “Spinal Tap” without the succession of unfortunate drummers.

Phoenix murder defendant accused in cellmate death

A Phoenix man who told police he killed his 12-year-old half brother last month because he “just felt like killing” is now accused of fatally stabbing a cellmate, authorities said Thursday.

Judge asks for more time on GM recalled cars request

A federal judge in Texas said she would consider arguments made Friday and await additional information before deciding whether to grant an emergency injunction that could force General Motors to tell owners of more than 2 million cars with a defective ignition to not drive them until repaired.

Firechat app ignites new way of phone communication

A new mobile messaging application called FireChat is empowering nearby smartphone users to stay in touch even when there’s no cellular service or Internet connection.

Review: Ups and downs with Google Glass apps

Google Glass is like a fickle friend. Surprises await, such as the time it took a photo of my ceiling while I was making carrot and ginger soup.

Milwaukee group wants to buy Pabst Blue Ribbon

Long before it was known for fine cheddar cheese or the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin was famous for beer, especially the national brands brewed in Milwaukee: Schlitz, Blatz and Pabst Blue Ribbon.

New York warden reassigned in inmate’s death in hot cell

The warden of the 2,100-inmate New York City jail where a homeless, mentally ill veteran “baked to death” in an overheated cell in February has been demoted and transferred to another unit that doesn’t house mentally ill inmates.

Letterman’s departure will reshape late-night

Jimmy Fallon’s fast start replacing Jay Leno on the “Tonight” show the past two months had a secondary effect: David Letterman suddenly seemed old.

‘Drago’ eager to strike fear into hearts of PCL batters

Imagine stepping into the batter’s box and seeing “Rocky IV” villain Ivan Drago on the mound. That’s essentially the scenario hitters will encounter this season when they face 51s starter Noah Syndergaard — the 6-foot-6-inch, 240-pound right-hander armed with a fastball that was clocked at 100 mph last season.

Copa Girls kick off four-part Sands salute

The late, great Sands — “A Place in the Sun” for the Rat Pack and their followers — inspires a four-part entertainment and exhibition series focusing on the Copa Room and its mystique.

Ogden remains humbled by his football immortality

When he was giving his induction speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame last August, Jonathan Ogden kept coming back to how special a life he has lived.

UNLVino returns for its 40th year

The Founders’ Grand Tasting — the centerpiece of the four-day UNLVino, which begins April 9 — will take on a new look in this, the 40th anniversary of the event. Instead of being held in a hotel ballroom, as has been the case in many of the previous years, it’ll be in the Keep Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health near downtown.

Kip Moore stockpiling songs while surging up country charts

It’s all good today for Georgia singer Kip Moore, who turned 34 on Tuesday. He’s up for the Academy of Country Music’s New Artist of the Year in Sunday’s televised awards. And he performs twice this weekend in Las Vegas.

Tuff-N-Uff teams with top all-women mixed martial arts fight business

Tuff-N-Uff, the amateur MMA fight organization, is teaming with the sport’s top all-women mixed martial arts fight business so that a Tuff-N-Uff amateur female fighter can win a professional contract with the all-women Invicta Fighting Championships.

Special needs student finds his niche on Faith Lutheran mock trial team

Faith Lutheran High School’s Luke Kecman, 18, is known for being artistic with a fascination for video games and a knack for mimicking character voices. He also is a special needs student who will graduate this spring with an adjusted diploma for meeting his individualized goals.

Legal pot in Colorado hasn’t stopped black market

A 25-year-old is shot dead trying to sell marijuana the old-fashioned, illegal way. Two men from Texas set up a warehouse to grow more than they would ever need. And three people buying pot in a grocery store parking lot are robbed at gunpoint.

Celebrity reporter: 5 stars who surprised me

The five stars who most surprised Vegas’ US Weekly reporter were Lindsay Lohan, Gary Busey, Aubrey Plaza, Michael Phelps and Ian Ziering.

Shea to host grand opening today

Be one of the first to see the Shea3D Refresh plan and experience the Taste The Good Life Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Shea Homes at Ardiente’s grand opening celebration and official launch of its patent-pending Shea3D approach to building.

Smokin’ Notes at Providence

The first Smokin’ Notes jazz and barbecue event will debut April 19 at Providence, a master-planned community in northwestern Las Vegas. The event is free to attend and will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community’s Knickerbocker Park at 10695 Dorrell Lane. The public is invited to enjoy music, food and other festivities against the backdrop of city views. Smokin’ Notes is presented by Providence, Providence Master Homeowner’s Association and KXPT-FM (97.1) “The Point.”

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