Taming Brazil's favelas (Daily Telegraph)

With the World Cup and the Olympics coming to Rio, Brazil is desperate to wrest control of its lawless slums.

Vegas gamble pays off for vacationing family (The Tampa Tribune)

The Encore resort at Wynn Las Vegas provides plenty of entertainment for gamblers and non-gamblers alike.

'American Idol' recap: Octo fuss (Entertainment Weekly)

By Michael Slezak A pair of also-rans raise their games at exactly the right moment

New business venture combines fitness with fun (Fort Bend Sun)

Chris and Kim Cunningham wanted to launch a business that would fill a void in the community.

Community helps injured BF airman (Valencia County News-Bulletin)

Bosque Farms The Village of Bosque Farms is a “village in motion” according to one resident.

GDC: Nourishing Your Indie Community (Gamasutra)

One benefit of being an indie developer is that there is a community out there made up of people who want to see the scene flourish. But organizing that community can be a challenge. Jeff Lindsay, contributor to indie community events such as TIGJam and SuperHappyDevHouse, offered 10 ways to nurture your local indie game community, at GDC's Indie Game Summit on Tuesday: 1. Hold Events "Nothing ...

Shining Star ready to kick off walk: Fundraiser key to center’s mission of dealing with child sexual abuse cases (SaukValley.com)

DIXON – The waiting area at Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center for child sexual abuse looks more like a pediatrician’s office with its comfortable couches and general offices.

Restaurant's success story: Owner of Kiki's has made eatery popular for 3 decades (El Paso Times)

EL PASO -- When Paula Yardeni was teaching her daughter, Raquel, how to say her name, "Kiki" was all that came out. Now, 35 years later, it's still her nickname and the name of her mother's well-known restaurant in Central El Paso. "I was looking for something to do, and my husband's the one that found the business for sale," Yardeni said.

Midland couple's new business brings video games to the customer (Midland Reporter-Telegram)

Midlanders Marc and Deborah Dimmig are launching a new business that brings popular video games to the customer.

Mercyhurst Prep to celebrate spring (Erie Times-News)

Dr. Joseph and Deanna Cacchione and Dennis and Tara Prischak did a great job as co-chairs of this year's Heart Ball.