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Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200
Read full article: Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said Wednesday.
An underground detector in China will sniff out mysterious ghost particles called neutrinos
Read full article: An underground detector in China will sniff out mysterious ghost particles called neutrinosScientists in China have almost finished building a massive underground detector to sniff out mysterious particles called neutrinos.
Indiana shrouds executions in secrecy, defying long tradition of public oversight
Read full article: Indiana shrouds executions in secrecy, defying long tradition of public oversightExecutions have historically been carried out with at least some public scrutiny, from public hangings in the town square to lethal injections in prisons witnessed by journalists.
Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a year
Read full article: Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a yearA Sunny Isles Beach man is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of inflicting nearly a year of physical abuse, threats, and intimidation.
New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tension
Read full article: New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tensionSurfside’s new police chief is speaking to Local 10 News in the wake of the arrest of a suspect in a “series of thefts” — and the wake of his ascension to the position, which came after the town’s police chief resigned after mere months on the job amid drama between the mayor and the police union.
Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more felonies
Read full article: Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more feloniesThe felonies keep piling up for a Miami man accused of running a “fraudulent insurance school” near the airport.
Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami Beach
Read full article: Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami BeachA weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for a man who says he was drugged and robbed of $200,000 in jewelry by a woman he initially met on Instagram.
Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koala
Read full article: Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koalaZoo Miami announced with heavy hearts the loss of Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday following a rapid decline in health, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.
Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom first
Read full article: Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom firstAt a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel experienced a unique approach to understanding a defense expert’s opinion: He used a virtual reality headset. It’s believed to be a historic moment in a Florida courtroom.
Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds say
Read full article: Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds sayA since-fired cruise ship worker appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal courtroom on Monday after agents arrested him at Port Everglades over the weekend after they said he had “several videos and photos of child sex abuse material” on his cellphone.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort LauderdaleA 33-year-old man has been arrested, just over a week after an Amazon driver was stabbed after getting a flat tire in Fort Lauderdale, authorities announced Tuesday morning.
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Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a year
Read full article: Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a yearA Sunny Isles Beach man is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of inflicting nearly a year of physical abuse, threats, and intimidation.
Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her
Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass herHip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion has asked a court to issue a restraining order against rapper Tory Lanez.
RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL
Read full article: RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFLThe Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.
Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTC
Read full article: Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTCGrubhub Inc. will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission.
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest
Read full article: 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make meaningful changes after an arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.
New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tension
Read full article: New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tensionSurfside’s new police chief is speaking to Local 10 News in the wake of the arrest of a suspect in a “series of thefts” — and the wake of his ascension to the position, which came after the town’s police chief resigned after mere months on the job amid drama between the mayor and the police union.
Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from school
Read full article: Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from schoolA Palm Beach Gardens mother is demanding answers after her 8-year-old daughter was left bruised and bloodied following an alleged altercation with another child after school.
Man badly injured by deputies in rough arrest now suing Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Man badly injured by deputies in rough arrest now suing Palm Beach County Sheriff’s OfficeMonths after a rough arrest was caught on camera in Palm Beach County, the man beaten by police is now filing suit against the agency.
South Florida animal shelter rescues dogs from puppy mills, seeks forever homes
Read full article: South Florida animal shelter rescues dogs from puppy mills, seeks forever homesMany South Florida pet owners unknowingly buy purebred dogs from stores that source their animals from puppy mills, fueling an industry criticized for inhumane conditions. Now, a local no-kill shelter is stepping in to give these dogs a second chance.
Dentist awaits sentencing after admitting to planning to sexually abuse child in South Florida
Read full article: Dentist awaits sentencing after admitting to planning to sexually abuse child in South FloridaA 51-year-old dentist was awaiting sentencing for charges related to planning to abuse an 8-year-old child in South Florida after writing he was in search of “mother-daughter to play with.”
Police identify suspect wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run from August
Read full article: Police identify suspect wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run from AugustThe talk at Wild Hare Salon and Spa in Boca Raton is the critical case update Fort Lauderdale police shared Tuesday about a devastating hit- and-run that occurred over the summer.
Iguanas force closure of Florida high school pool, leaving swim team dry
Read full article: Iguanas force closure of Florida high school pool, leaving swim team dryAn invasion of iguanas has rendered the pool at Lake Worth High School unusable, forcing its closure after the reptiles left behind overwhelming amounts of waste.
Florida Keys teenage thieves use Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp
Read full article: Florida Keys teenage thieves use Facebook Marketplace, OfferUpDeputies accused three teenage boys of stealing tens of thousands of dollars of fishing gear from their Stock Island neighbors and using Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp to profit from their thefts.
Wild FHP video shows driver jump off Seven Mile Bridge after chase: ‘I got stoned’
Read full article: Wild FHP video shows driver jump off Seven Mile Bridge after chase: ‘I got stoned’ew dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows a man jumping off the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys as troopers chased him along U.S. 1 late last month.
Key West police ID man they say fired gun in Duval Street parking lot fracas
Read full article: Key West police ID man they say fired gun in Duval Street parking lot fracasKey West police arrested a man they said opened fire off Duval Street early Tuesday morning amid a brawl that sent the victim — headbutted by another participant — to the hospital.
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Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more felonies
Read full article: Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more feloniesThe felonies keep piling up for a Miami man accused of running a “fraudulent insurance school” near the airport.
Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
Read full article: Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policiesUnited Methodist News Service reports that a religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze.
Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from school
Read full article: Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from schoolA Palm Beach Gardens mother is demanding answers after her 8-year-old daughter was left bruised and bloodied following an alleged altercation with another child after school.
Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami Beach
Read full article: Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami BeachA weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for a man who says he was drugged and robbed of $200,000 in jewelry by a woman he initially met on Instagram.
Shooting in Madison is the latest carnage at a US school or college over the past 25 years
Read full article: Shooting in Madison is the latest carnage at a US school or college over the past 25 yearsHundreds of people in the U.S. have died in shootings over the past 25 years in places like offices, stores and theaters.
Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom first
Read full article: Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom firstAt a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel experienced a unique approach to understanding a defense expert’s opinion: He used a virtual reality headset. It’s believed to be a historic moment in a Florida courtroom.
Brazilian Santa swaps sleigh for Jet Ski to deliver toys — and joy — to disabled children in Rio
Read full article: Brazilian Santa swaps sleigh for Jet Ski to deliver toys — and joy — to disabled children in RioDozens of children with disability gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach on Tuesday to receive presents — and joy — from the white-bearded man, a joint effort by the city’s firefighters and nonprofit associations.
After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney
Read full article: After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz CheneyWrapping up their report on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, House Republicans have concluded it’s former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney who should be prosecuted for her work probing the riot.
Attack on 2 apparent Venezuelan migrants in Denver area seems gang-related, police chief says
Read full article: Attack on 2 apparent Venezuelan migrants in Denver area seems gang-related, police chief saysPolice say over a dozen people tied up and terrorized a man and woman at a crime-riddled suburban Denver apartment in what's being described as an apparent gang-related attack on two Venezuelan immigrants.
Mom to Mom: South Florida woman prepares for South America trek to support pediatric cancer patients
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida woman prepares for South America trek to support pediatric cancer patientsThis week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spoke to a South Florida woman who is taking her own challenging experiences losing her child to cancer and turning them into something positive by embarking on a trek in South America to raise money for a foundation that helps children and families fighting pediatric cancer.
A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
Read full article: A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forcesA senior U.S. military official says a couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded in battle in the Kursk border region.
Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koala
Read full article: Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koalaZoo Miami announced with heavy hearts the loss of Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday following a rapid decline in health, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.
Former Church of England leader resigns as priest after claims he mishandled an abuse case
Read full article: Former Church of England leader resigns as priest after claims he mishandled an abuse caseA former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest following allegations that he failed to properly handle the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct.
Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for 'election interference' after pre-election poll
Read full article: Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for 'election interference' after pre-election pollPresident-elect Donald Trump is accusing the Des Moines Register newspaper and its pollster of “brazen election interference” for publishing a poll the weekend before the election that showed Democrat Kamala Harris was leading by three percentage points in the midwestern state.
Roadside bomb kills 3 police officers escorting polio workers in northwest Pakistan
Read full article: Roadside bomb kills 3 police officers escorting polio workers in northwest PakistanPakistan's police say a roadside bomb has exploded near a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan.
Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
Read full article: Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gasEnergy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the incoming Trump administration should proceed cautiously as it considers proposals for new natural gas export terminals.
'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' advance in Oscars shortlists
Read full article: 'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' advance in Oscars shortlistsThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled shortlists in 10 categories, including for documentary, international feature and best song and score.
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
Read full article: US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prisonThe U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club” because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct.
What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
Read full article: What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January.
Police: Video shows man stabbing couple after argument near Miami Beach cafe
Read full article: Police: Video shows man stabbing couple after argument near Miami Beach cafeA violent stabbing outside a popular Miami Beach cafe last month was caught on surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Iran pauses the process to implement a new, stricter headscarf law for women, official says
Read full article: Iran pauses the process to implement a new, stricter headscarf law for women, official saysAn Iranian official says authorities have paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab.
US border facilities for migrant children are improving but still need work, court monitor says
Read full article: US border facilities for migrant children are improving but still need work, court monitor saysThe U.S. is still separating some migrant children from parents while holding them after they cross the border despite broad improvements at detention centers in Texas.
Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
Read full article: Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissedPresident-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are alleging that his hush money conviction was tainted by juror misconduct, opening a new front in their fight to overturn the verdict and throw out the historic case.
Russian opposition figure says fears of his mother's poisoning in Berlin proved false
Read full article: Russian opposition figure says fears of his mother's poisoning in Berlin proved falseA prominent Russian opposition politician freed as part of the largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War says that fears of his mother’s poisoning in Berlin have proven false.
Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it
Read full article: Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize itThe archivist and deputy archivist of the United States have issued a rare joint statement to say that the 1970s-era Equal Rights Amendment cannot be certified without further action by Congress or the courts.
Tech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Read full article: Tech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob LeeA San Francisco jury has found a tech consultant is guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
Read full article: Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aidCongressional leaders have unveiled legislation that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters.
Woman who stowed away on flight to Paris arrested again in Buffalo
Read full article: Woman who stowed away on flight to Paris arrested again in BuffaloA Russian woman who was arrested after she stowed away on a flight from New York City to Paris last month has been arrested again in Buffalo.