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Running for a cause at the Miami Marathon

About one-third of the runners in Sunday’s Miami Marathon — nearly 9,000 — will be raising money for non-profit organizations.

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Doctor, nurse: UM administrator assaulted us

Former employees of South Florida’s only organ bank, which is run by the University of Miami, have filed lawsuits against an administrator they claim assaulted them.

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How sweet deal turned sour for Jeb Bush

The former governor picked up a $15,000-a-month consulting gig after leaving office, and it’s become a political headache as he readies a presidential run.

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Movie review: 'Mr. Turner' (R)

Timothy Spall shines in Mike Leigh's dramatization of the life of painter J.M.W. Turner.

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Jacobson: Much riding on efforts to restore relations with Cuba

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson visited the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald on Saturday on her way back from Cuba after leading the U.S. in normalization talks.

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Homeless veterans looking for a permanent residence in Miami

As part of a national initiative, Miami-Dade is working to count, identify and place homeless veterans by the end of 2015.

Tourism & Cruises

With dollar strong, S. Florida tourism industry watches for impact

As a stronger dollar makes European travel more affordable for Americans, tourism industry insiders say they don’t expect to see a major impact in South Florida.

Entertainment

Miss Universe shines spotlight on South Florida

The 63rd annual Miss Universe Pageant on Sunday at Florida International University has captured the attention of many residents, although critics say the competition objectifies women.

Outdoors

Cold snap arriving in time for Miami Marathon

More than 20,000 runners in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon should have perfect running conditions Sunday after a cold front hits South Florida.

Sen. Marco Rubio to aides: ‘Prepare for a presidential campaign’

Eight South Florida hospitals face Medicare fines for patient safety

U.N. Security Council backs Martelly, calls for elections

State Department negotiator meets with Cuban cardinal, dissidents

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One Hialeah ZIP Code leads the nation in Obamacare enrollment

Florida Prisons

'Daddy,' womanizing assistant warden, fired from troubled prison

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott won’t address disparities in Bright Futures program

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Cyclist’s death in Key Biscayne spotlights needed road protections

Navy relieves Guantánamo base commander amid death probe

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Beauty Pageants

In 1960 Harold Glasser brought the Miss USA pageant to Miami Beach from Long Beach, Calif., where he was born. Miss Universe, a spin-off of the original pageant, came along. In 1971 the Miss USA and Miss Universe shows left Miami Beach after 11 straight years. While pageants have come and gone since then, for that decade the girls of summer confirmed the notion that the bathing beauty was most at home in South Florida.

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