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Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Read full article: Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las VegasAmazon’s Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides through parts of the entertainment mecca for anyone willing to gamble on the safety of a driverless vehicle.
Longtime head of Mexican megachurch is indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking charges
Read full article: Longtime head of Mexican megachurch is indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking chargesA New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Troopers seek suspect after shots fired on Palmetto Expressway in Miami
Read full article: Troopers seek suspect after shots fired on Palmetto Expressway in MiamiTroopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are seeking a suspected gunman after they said shots were fired during a “road rage incident” on the Palmetto Expressway Thursday afternoon.
Miami-Dade jurors find ex-charter school employee guilty of 4 out of 7 crimes against students
Read full article: Miami-Dade jurors find ex-charter school employee guilty of 4 out of 7 crimes against studentsJurors announced Thursday in Miami-Dade County court that they found a former Downtown Doral Charter Upper School employee guilty of four out of the seven crimes against students that he was accused of while he worked at the charter school.
Miami man faces attempted murder charge after DoorDash dispute turns into gunfire, cops say
Read full article: Miami man faces attempted murder charge after DoorDash dispute turns into gunfire, cops sayA Miami man is facing several felony charges after police say he shot at a woman during an argument while the two were out making DoorDash deliveries together over two months ago.
Miami Gardens chief fires back against discrimination claims, says she’s ‘not afraid’ of suit
Read full article: Miami Gardens chief fires back against discrimination claims, says she’s ‘not afraid’ of suitMiami Gardens Police Department Chief Delma Noel-Pratt held a news conference Thursday morning responding to discrimination allegations from a group of five Latino officers.
Fort Lauderdale police announce siblings’ arrests in 2022 food store murder
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police announce siblings’ arrests in 2022 food store murderFort Lauderdale police announced two arrests in connection with the 2022 murder of a man at a since-demolished food store in the city.
Deputies locate man with Alzheimer’s reported missing from Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Deputies locate man with Alzheimer’s reported missing from Fort LauderdaleThe Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit have safely located a 76-year-old man who they say went missing Sunday morning in Fort Lauderdale.
Miami-Dade commissioners vote to move forward with new incinerator amid growing debate over location
Read full article: Miami-Dade commissioners vote to move forward with new incinerator amid growing debate over locationIt could be decision day for Miami-Dade County commissioners as they weigh whether to move forward with building a new waste-to-energy incinerator — a project that’s drawn passionate opposition and could affect residents across both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
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Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities
Read full article: Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilitiesEx-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year.
4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Read full article: 4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and BangladeshThe deadly protests in Nepal that forced the country's prime minister to resign on Tuesday were a result of long-simmering discontent ignited by the government’s ban on major social media platforms.
EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions
Read full article: EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensionsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers.
Brightline responds to investigative findings involving highspeed railway death toll
Read full article: Brightline responds to investigative findings involving highspeed railway death tollJim Kovalsky, the president of the Florida East Coast Railway Society, was among the experts reacting on Tuesday to a new investigation on Brightline, the first high-speed passenger train in South Florida.
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold at South Florida 7-Eleven
Read full article: Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold at South Florida 7-ElevenOne lucky Powerball player hit the $1 million prize after purchasing a second-tier winning ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Lake Worth, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Thursday.
Man wouldn’t pay New Orleans woman $500 to ‘get busy’ at Hard Rock, so she stole his Rolex, cops say
Read full article: Man wouldn’t pay New Orleans woman $500 to ‘get busy’ at Hard Rock, so she stole his Rolex, cops sayA New Orleans woman who authorities said is suspected in multiple thefts targeting men in South Florida was booked into the Broward County jail on four felony charges on Wednesday.
WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Read full article: WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of FameWPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Expert calls Tesla Autopilot ‘defective’ in Miami federal trial
Read full article: Expert calls Tesla Autopilot ‘defective’ in Miami federal trialA critical voice took the stand Wednesday in the first-ever federal jury trial involving Tesla’s Autopilot system: a safety expert who says the technology is defective and promoted in ways that encourage misuse.
Key West woman accused of using bear spray on pair to avenge death of chicken crossing road
Read full article: Key West woman accused of using bear spray on pair to avenge death of chicken crossing roadA Key West woman claimed she used bear spray on another driver to “teach her a lesson” for running over a chicken crossing the road, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Miami federal jury hears testimony, sees body cam video in Tesla Autopilot civil trial
Read full article: Miami federal jury hears testimony, sees body cam video in Tesla Autopilot civil trialJurors in Miami federal court heard witness testimony and saw graphic body camera video Tuesday in a high-profile civil trial centering around Tesla’s autopilot system, stemming from a deadly crash in Key Largo.
FWC: No one-day lobster season in 2025, despite online misinformation
Read full article: FWC: No one-day lobster season in 2025, despite online misinformationThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is pushing back against false information circulating online about spiny lobster season.
Marathon boat captain accused of threatening kayaking tourists for fishing: ‘The fish are his pets’
Read full article: Marathon boat captain accused of threatening kayaking tourists for fishing: ‘The fish are his pets’A Marathon boat captain is facing two felony and two misdemeanor charges after sheriff’s deputies said he threatened two out-of-state tourists, one of whom was a teenager, as they fished from kayaks near a resort where they were staying.
Bondsmen bailed out couple who never hired them, then extorted them, authorities say
Read full article: Bondsmen bailed out couple who never hired them, then extorted them, authorities sayTwo bail bondsmen working for a South Florida company are accused of bailing out a couple who never even hired them and then demanding that they pay up.
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Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power
Read full article: Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military powerAs Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged him to send a message to drug cartels.
UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities
Read full article: UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran's nuclear facilitiesAn agreement between Tehran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog provides for U.N. inspectors to access all of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Explosions heard in Lithuania's capital after railcars loaded with liquefied gas catch fire
Read full article: Explosions heard in Lithuania's capital after railcars loaded with liquefied gas catch fireLithuanian authorities say powerful explosions have been heard in the suburbs of the capital, Vilnius, after several rail cars loaded with liquefied gas caught fire.
The Latest: EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza
Read full article: The Latest: EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel over the war in GazaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza.
EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza
Read full article: EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in GazaThe European Commission president says she will seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in the Gaza Strip.
US homeland security chief and Belgian prime minister pledge joint efforts to tackle drug smuggling
Read full article: US homeland security chief and Belgian prime minister pledge joint efforts to tackle drug smugglingU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Antwerp to discuss increasing intelligence sharing efforts to combat transnational drug smuggling.
French police arrest 250 during clashes with protesters while Macron installs a new PM
Read full article: French police arrest 250 during clashes with protesters while Macron installs a new PMProtesters have blocked roads and set fires in Paris and across France, clashing with police in a bid to pressure President Emmanuel Macron.
Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha
Read full article: Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in DohaQatari security forces and emergency fire personnel have surrounded the site of an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered in the capital of the energy-rich Middle East country to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine
Read full article: Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on UkrainePoland says that multiple Russian drones entered its territory over the course of several hours and were shot down with help from NATO allies.
Nepalese army moves to restore order after protest violence intensifies
Read full article: Nepalese army moves to restore order after protest violence intensifiesNepalese soldiers are guarding the streets of the country's capital and ordering people to stay at home as they try to restore order after protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians.
Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump's 2020 fake electors
Read full article: Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump's 2020 fake electorsThe dismissal of fraud charges against 15 Michigan Republicans is the latest and most dramatic setback in the cases against the fake electors who were part of President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida
Read full article: DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.
From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed 'disparaging' to US
Read full article: From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed 'disparaging' to USDoes Florida’s Everglades National Park represent a slight to development in America.
Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troops
Read full article: Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troopsA federal judge who ruled last week that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area says he will not immediately consider a request to bar the ongoing use of 300 Guard troops.
South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid
Read full article: South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in immigration raidSouth Korean media reports a charter plane has left for the U.S. to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia.
Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her
Read full article: Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire herThe White House insists President Donald Trump “lawfully removed” Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook despite a court ruling she can remain in her position while she fights efforts to fire her.
Judge blocks Trump administration's subpoena of trans kids' medical records from Boston hospital
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration's subpoena of trans kids' medical records from Boston hospitalA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to subpoena medical records from a prominent children’s hospital about transgender patients and gender-affirming medical treatment.
Buy now, pay later company Klarna is set to make its debut on Wall Street
Read full article: Buy now, pay later company Klarna is set to make its debut on Wall StreetSwedish buy now, pay later company Klarna is making its highly anticipated public debut on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings this year.
Trump dines at a restaurant near the White House to promote his federal law enforcement surge in DC
Read full article: Trump dines at a restaurant near the White House to promote his federal law enforcement surge in DCPresident Donald Trump had dinner at a seafood restaurant near the White House as part of his effort to promote deploying the National Guard and federalizing the police force in the nation's capital.
Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short for now of decrying another ally
Read full article: Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short for now of decrying another allyPresident Donald Trump is trying to walk a delicate line following Israel’s attack against Hamas officials in Qatar.
New York City police hunt for man suspected of killing elderly couple and burning their home
Read full article: New York City police hunt for man suspected of killing elderly couple and burning their homeA New York City couple in their 70s was killed in what the police commissioner said was a “horrific double homicide, robbery and arson."
UN chief argues that investing in fighting poverty instead of wars would make a more secure world
Read full article: UN chief argues that investing in fighting poverty instead of wars would make a more secure worldThe United Nations chief is warning that soaring global military expenditures are reducing essential investments in health, education and job creation and don’t guarantee peace.
Chief Justice Roberts keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions in foreign aid
Read full article: Chief Justice Roberts keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions in foreign aidChief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.
Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment
Read full article: Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgmentFar-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of the $1.4 billion judgment a Connecticut jury and judge issued against him for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.
Top officials with Hamas and its allies killed by Israel over the past 2 years
Read full article: Top officials with Hamas and its allies killed by Israel over the past 2 yearsIsrael has killed multiple senior officials with Hamas and its regional allies since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas-led militants in southern Israel that triggered the war in Gaza.
Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores
Read full article: Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid storesAs the nation’s third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines.
Princeton doctoral student kidnapped in Iraq has been freed. 'We both started sobbing,' sister says
Read full article: Princeton doctoral student kidnapped in Iraq has been freed. 'We both started sobbing,' sister saysAn Israeli-Russian doctoral student from Princeton University who was kidnapped in Iraq has been released.
Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs
Read full article: Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffsThe Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs.
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killing
Read full article: Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killingA Democratic mayor secured a comfortable win in a primary election despite days of intense backlash following the deadly stabbing of a young Ukrainian woman on a commuter train in Charlotte, North Carolina.
US pilot Ethan Guo donates $30,000 to children's foundation after Antarctica plane landing
Read full article: US pilot Ethan Guo donates $30,000 to children's foundation after Antarctica plane landingAmerican pilot and influencer Ethan Guo has made a $30,000 donation to a cancer foundation under an agreement to avoid prosecution for landing a light plane without authorization in Antarctica.
Man pleads guilty to charges that he meant to blow up a Nashville power site with a bomb-laden drone
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to charges that he meant to blow up a Nashville power site with a bomb-laden droneProsecutors say a 24-year-old man with ties to white nationalist groups has pleaded guilty to charges that he attempted to use a drone to bomb a Nashville electricity substation.
Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raid
Read full article: Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raidGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp has welcomed foreign investment and talked tough against illegal immigration.