15 things you didn’t know you could buy from Amazon

When Amazon launched in 1995, it sold only books. Now the largest online retailer sells millions of products. In fact, you might wonder if there’s anything Amazon doesn’t sell.

BLAZER BASH: Porter’s slam keys Palo Verde rally

Blake Porter”s grand slam with two outs in the top of the seventh inning Monday keyed a seven-run uprising that helped the Palo Verde baseball team to an 8-4 win over Carson (California) in the Blazer Spring Bash at Centennial.

After High Roller escapade, tryst partners moved on, woman says

They met, they coupled, they went their separate ways. Chloe Scordianos, of Hicksville, New York, became instantly famous last month after police said surveillance video caught her having sex with Philip Panzica, in cabin 16 of the High Roller on the Strip.

Deadbeat Judah gives boxing another black eye

Boxing fans were surely disappointed to learn of the late-hour cancellation of a March 12 event downtown headlined by former five-time world champion Zab Judah.

UNLV gets permission to interview Cincinnati basketball coach Cronin

Cincinnati has granted UNLV permission to interview Bearcats basketball coach Mick Cronin for the Rebels’ job. Whether Cronin agrees to an interview is the next big question. He had not agreed to fly to Las Vegas, but two sources said they thought he was interested in the position.

EDITORIAL: All states should require photo ID to vote

Voter identification laws have broad support among voters of all stripes, who are overwhelmingly comfortable reaching into their wallets to prove their identity for business far less important than voting.

Valley temperatures moving closer to normal

Thanks to Monday evening’s cooling, temperatures should be “a little closer to normal” through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

 
Skye Canyon holds grand opening — VIDEO

Skye Canyon, a 1,700 acre community along U.S. 95 near Sky Canyon Park Drive, held its grand opening over the weekend.

It’s not just Kenny G’s music that soars

Kenny G isn’t just a great saxophonist and golfer who occasionally hits under par. He’s also “an excellent pilot” who has landed his amphibious plane on Lake Las Vegas.

Interior secretary visits site of Oregon armed protest

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday visited the Oregon wildlife refuge seized during a 41-day occupation by armed anti-government protesters and met with federal employees, local officials and tribal leaders in the area.

New York might be close to sanctioning MMA

Tuesday could be a monumental day in the UFC’s yearslong journey to have professional mixed martial arts sanctioned in New York. The issue will be considered Tuesday, and the bill could be passed to the Assembly floor for a full vote.

Nevada task force prepares for election contingencies

A task force of state, local and federal officials is preparing for contingencies to ensure Nevada’s upcoming primary and general elections are fair and accurate.

Bundy son, another defendant held without bail in Bunkerville standoff

Two more defendants, including one of Cliven Bundy’s sons, were ordered held without bail Monday as they await trial on felony charges stemming from the 2014 armed standoff with law enforcement near Bunkerville.

 
Bishop Gorman’s Vashti Cunningham turns pro, signs with Nike

Rising track and field star Vashti Cunningham of Las Vegas said Monday she will turn professional and signed an endorsement deal with Nike. By signing, she is ineligible to compete for Bishop Gorman High School and at the college level.

Starwood takes higher $14.4 billion offer from Marriott

Starwood said Monday it has accepted a sweetened $14.41 billion bid from Marriott, just days after a Chinese insurance company appeared to steal it away from the hotel chain with an offer valued at $14.15 billion.

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