US indexes edge lower; travel companies sink after attacks

U.S. stock indexes edged mostly lower in midday trading Tuesday as airlines, cruise companies and travel booking sites declined following the attacks in Belgium. European markets fell slightly. Oil prices veered lower.

Northwest Arizona fire victim identified

The victim of a Thursday residential structure fire in the northwest Arizona community of Meadview has been identified as Ruth Camille McDowell, 58.

 
Cubans cheer Obama as he talks of lifting economic embargo

President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Cubans to look to the future with hope, casting his historic visit to the communist nation as a moment to “bury the last remnants of the Cold War in the Americas.”

10 longstanding businesses in the Las Vegas Valley — PHOTOS

In addition to the Review-Journal, which began operations in 1909, there have been several establishments that have weathered the storm and become staples in the Las Vegas Valley.

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies of cancer

Rob Ford, the pugnacious, populist former mayor of Toronto whose career crashed in a drug-driven, obscenity-laced debacle, died Tuesday after fighting cancer, his family says. He was 46.

Cooler and still windy on Tuesday in Las Vegas Valley

Following long stretches of higher-than-normal temperatures, Las Vegas will see a few days of cooler temperatures, the National Weather Service said.

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.

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