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Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise
Read full article: Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exerciseA procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square Thursday.
Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 1 person
Read full article: Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 1 personViolent storms have cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found
Read full article: Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies foundThe death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago has risen to 3,085 as search and rescue teams find more bodies.
Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police say
Read full article: Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police sayA 29-year-old woman was behind bars Wednesday to face charges for the murder of a Jamaican-American father of two last year in Broward County.
Local auto, lumber businesses preparing for impact of Trump tariffs
Read full article: Local auto, lumber businesses preparing for impact of Trump tariffsIn his 28 years as owner, Jose Gil of SS Performance Automotive in South Miami has survived the great recession and pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, and now comes the era of Trump tariffs.
Miami Lakes insurance agent personally ‘pocketed’ HOA’s $220K premium, authorities say
Read full article: Miami Lakes insurance agent personally ‘pocketed’ HOA’s $220K premium, authorities sayA Miami Lakes insurance agent is facing multiple felony charges after state investigators said he personally “pocketed” a more than $220,000 insurance premium on a condominium association’s policy.
Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police say
Read full article: Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police sayA 29-year-old woman was behind bars Wednesday to face charges for the murder of a Jamaican-American father of two last year in Broward County.
BSO back at Tamarac triple murder victim’s home amid custody dispute over surviving child
Read full article: BSO back at Tamarac triple murder victim’s home amid custody dispute over surviving childBroward deputies were called out to the Tamarac home of 34-year-old Mary Gingles, who authorities said was killed by her husband in a February triple murder, along with her father and neighbor.
Tortuga Music Festival blends entertainment with education on ocean protection
Read full article: Tortuga Music Festival blends entertainment with education on ocean protectionBeginning Friday Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Shaboozey are just some of the big names that will take the stage on Fort Lauderdale Beach for this weekend’s 12th annual Tortuga Music Festival.
Police: 3rd crime at same Fort Lauderdale home is an unsolved sexual battery
Read full article: Police: 3rd crime at same Fort Lauderdale home is an unsolved sexual batteryDetectives were investigating the third crime at the same home near the Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale’s Croissant Park neighborhood.
Dania Beach man accused of firing shots near 8 deputies during domestic incident with wife
Read full article: Dania Beach man accused of firing shots near 8 deputies during domestic incident with wifeA man is accused of endangering eight Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies during a SWAT standoff Tuesday in Dania Beach after a domestic violence call led to an hours-long confrontation, authorities said.
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Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar
Read full article: Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to QatarPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is once again ensnared in scandal after police arrested two of his close associates this week on suspicion of accepting money from Qatar to promote a positive image of the Gulf Arab state in Israel.
The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffsSweeping new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump have provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer.
Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators
Read full article: Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislatorsNorth Carolina enacted a rare energy law in the South in 2021 that directed power plant emissions be sharply reduced.
Measuring the cost of extending Trump's tax cuts becomes a flashpoint in Congress
Read full article: Measuring the cost of extending Trump's tax cuts becomes a flashpoint in CongressAn obscure bookkeeping matter has become the latest flashpoint in Congress as Democrats accuse Republicans of violating Senate norms.
South Florida man drives SUV into Tesla protesters, cops say
Read full article: South Florida man drives SUV into Tesla protesters, cops sayA 44-year-old West Palm Beach man is facing a felony charge after sheriff’s deputies said he tried to purposely drive his SUV into a group protesting at a Tesla dealership over the weekend.
Coral Gables police chief address concerns over immigration agreements
Read full article: Coral Gables police chief address concerns over immigration agreementsCoral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak is addressing concerns surrounding the city’s participation in the 287G agreements, which assist federal immigration authorities.
Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies say
Read full article: Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies sayA McDonald’s worker in the Florida Keys was the victim of a disturbing crime on Tuesday, deputies said.
MCSO: Billiards game in the Keys leads to man being attacked with pipe wrench, Taser
Read full article: MCSO: Billiards game in the Keys leads to man being attacked with pipe wrench, TaserA 52-year-old man from Big Coppitt Key was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly attacked another man after playing a game of billiards, authorities said.
Man accused of punching woman in fit of road rage during brush fire backup in Key Largo
Read full article: Man accused of punching woman in fit of road rage during brush fire backup in Key LargoA Tampa man is facing a felony charge in the Florida Keys after deputies said he went into a fit of road rage Thursday afternoon during a backup on U.S. 1 caused by a brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County that’s led to frequent delays and closures.
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Indian parliament's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments
Read full article: Indian parliament's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowmentsIndian parliament's Lower House has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments.
Stock market today: Trump's tariff hikes pull Asian shares, US futures sharply lower
Read full article: Stock market today: Trump's tariff hikes pull Asian shares, US futures sharply lowerMarkets have skidded in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures tumbled following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.
Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police say
Read full article: Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police sayA 29-year-old woman was behind bars Wednesday to face charges for the murder of a Jamaican-American father of two last year in Broward County.
BSO back at Tamarac triple murder victim’s home amid custody dispute over surviving child
Read full article: BSO back at Tamarac triple murder victim’s home amid custody dispute over surviving childBroward deputies were called out to the Tamarac home of 34-year-old Mary Gingles, who authorities said was killed by her husband in a February triple murder, along with her father and neighbor.
US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations draw dismay, calls for negotiations
Read full article: US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations draw dismay, calls for negotiationsTariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer.
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Read full article: Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkoutBoxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday.
Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffs
Read full article: Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffsAfter weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.
Local auto, lumber businesses preparing for impact of Trump tariffs
Read full article: Local auto, lumber businesses preparing for impact of Trump tariffsIn his 28 years as owner, Jose Gil of SS Performance Automotive in South Miami has survived the great recession and pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, and now comes the era of Trump tariffs.
Miami Lakes insurance agent personally ‘pocketed’ HOA’s $220K premium, authorities say
Read full article: Miami Lakes insurance agent personally ‘pocketed’ HOA’s $220K premium, authorities sayA Miami Lakes insurance agent is facing multiple felony charges after state investigators said he personally “pocketed” a more than $220,000 insurance premium on a condominium association’s policy.
Tortuga Music Festival blends entertainment with education on ocean protection
Read full article: Tortuga Music Festival blends entertainment with education on ocean protectionBeginning Friday Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Shaboozey are just some of the big names that will take the stage on Fort Lauderdale Beach for this weekend’s 12th annual Tortuga Music Festival.
Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech
Read full article: Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speechDemocratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration — as they cling to election results from Wisconsin and Florida that offered a glimmer of hope for their party.
Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding
Read full article: Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research fundingA group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures.
Execution nears for man convicted in Miami Herald employee’s murder in Florida Keys
Read full article: Execution nears for man convicted in Miami Herald employee’s murder in Florida KeysNearly 25 years after Janet Acosta, a beloved Miami Herald employee, was kidnapped and killed, her convicted murderer, Michael Tanzi, is scheduled to be executed in less than a week.
Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal
Read full article: Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legalU.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday questioned a Department of Justice attorney over whether the Environmental Protection Agency violated the law when it terminated $20 billion in green bank grants allegedly without following the proper process.
Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport
Read full article: Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airportAir traffic controllers at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss two months after a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.
NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032
Read full article: NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list.
Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
Read full article: Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contractsThe Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital.
Police: 3rd crime at same Fort Lauderdale home is an unsolved sexual battery
Read full article: Police: 3rd crime at same Fort Lauderdale home is an unsolved sexual batteryDetectives were investigating the third crime at the same home near the Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale’s Croissant Park neighborhood.
Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies say
Read full article: Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies sayA McDonald’s worker in the Florida Keys was the victim of a disturbing crime on Tuesday, deputies said.
This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood
Read full article: This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year floodWeather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash such unusual rainfall that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods.
Dania Beach man accused of firing shots near 8 deputies during domestic incident with wife
Read full article: Dania Beach man accused of firing shots near 8 deputies during domestic incident with wifeA man is accused of endangering eight Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies during a SWAT standoff Tuesday in Dania Beach after a domestic violence call led to an hours-long confrontation, authorities said.
US revokes visas of Mexican band members after cartel leader's face was projected at a concert
Read full article: US revokes visas of Mexican band members after cartel leader's face was projected at a concertThe U.S. State Department revoked the visas of members of a Mexican band after they projected the face of a drug cartel boss onto a large screen during a performance at a music festival in the western state of Jalisco over the weekend.
Man jailed after murder victim’s body found in cooler behind Miami-Dade bar
Read full article: Man jailed after murder victim’s body found in cooler behind Miami-Dade barEmployees servicing an ice cooler behind a northwest Miami-Dade bar made a disturbing discovery, deputies said: a man’s bloodied body.
Teenage girl among shooters targeting boys in Miami-Dade, deputies say
Read full article: Teenage girl among shooters targeting boys in Miami-Dade, deputies sayA girl who turned 17 in November faced felony charges as an adult Wednesday in Miami-Dade County after detectives accused her of trying to kill a teenage boy in Naranja.
Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate publicly quashes shouts that the other side cheated
Read full article: Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate publicly quashes shouts that the other side cheatedThe conservative-backed loser of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election promptly conceded the race as it was called, angering his own supporters, who yelled for him to stay in the fight.
US Army identifies 4th soldier who died in training accident in Lithuania
Read full article: US Army identifies 4th soldier who died in training accident in LithuaniaThe Army has released the identity of the fourth soldier who died in a training accident in Lithuania, a day after his body was recovered during a weeklong search that took hundreds of troops and other rescuers from three nations.
Gunfire as thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violence
Read full article: Gunfire as thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violenceThousands of protesters in Haiti have clashed with police as they denounce a surge in gang violence and demand that the government keep them safe.
Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
Read full article: Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned himAn iconic pet reindeer beloved by many in Alaska's largest city has been euthanized, just weeks after someone tampered with his cage and possibly poisoned him.