http://www.miamiherald.com/519/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/519/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com 5-Minute Herald 60 Wed, 14 May 2008 21:39:20 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532313.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532313.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT (AP) -- The Senate, in a direct challenge to President Bush, voted Tuesday to temporarily halt the shipment of thousands of barrels of oil a day into the government's emergency reserve. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532169.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532169.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT For the nation's top nuclear regulator, lapses by security guards at the Turkey Point power plant took a back seat Tuesday to concerns about its overworked reactor operators. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532171.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532171.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT With the economy down and needs up for the homeless, the hungry and the elderly, donations to South Florida churches and other religious institutions are straining to keep up with soaring needs, leaders say. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532173.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532173.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Adding a new wrinkle to the debate over sprawl and the South Florida environment, the chairman of the Miami-Dade Commission wants to draw a permanent development boundary in rural West Dade. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532183.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532183.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Hoping to crack down on school bullying and harassment, Broward School Board members on Tuesday discussed a new policy that emphasizes prevention, training and close monitoring of all complaints. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532184.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532184.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT The former President Bush calls him ''Zach,'' and the Bush currently in the White House calls him ``Zee Zee.'' He has been a repeat guest at the family's Crawford ranch, the White House and on Air Force One. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532186.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532186.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Broward commissioners played budget hardball with new Sheriff Al Lamberti on Tuesday, saying they'd hire an auditor to scrutinize his books and scour his proposed $719 million budget in search of fat. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532200.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532200.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT The surprise move by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to authorize the extradition of 14 notorious paramilitary warlords early Tuesday morning to the United States won applause from the Bush administration and was expected to raise his sky-high popularity in Colombia even higher. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532345.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532345.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Hillary Clinton easily won the West Virginia primary on Tuesday, hoping against hope that it was more than a hollow victory, since she has little prospect of slowing Barack Obama's march toward the Democratic presidential nomination. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532344.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532344.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Firefighters appeared to be winning their battle on Tuesday against wildfires that destroyed more than 60 homes in this Brevard County community -- fires that authorities believe were intentionally set. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532343.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532343.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Plucking birds from their nests sometimes brings Cameron Fritzson a few bucks. This week, it almost cost him his life. Fritzson, 20, was in critical condition Tuesday, a day after nearly being electrocuted while trying to capture monk parakeets from atop a Florida Power & Light tower in Pembroke Pines. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532342.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532342.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT A Greyhound bus was pulling out of El Paso, Texas, a few weeks ago when U.S. immigration officers stepped on board and asked for documents. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532341.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532341.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT A series of bombs exploded across the ancient city of Jaipur on Tuesday, killing at least 80 people and transforming busy markets, a jewelry bazaar and a Hindu temple into scenes of carnage. http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532340.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532340.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT (AP) -- President Bush said Tuesday he was disappointed in ''flawed intelligence'' before the Iraq War and was concerned that if a Democrat wins the presidency in November and withdrew troops prematurely it could ``eventually lead to another attack on the United States.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532326.html http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/532326.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT The 20-year-old waitress was camped outside a restaurant, a borrowed pink down jacket offering little protection against the dank spring night. She fought off sleep, fearing that an earthquake aftershock would bury her. http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/story/532330.html http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/story/532330.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT It is nearly impossible to imagine the enormity of the disaster that struck China on Monday when an earthquake estimated at a magnitude 7.8 shook the Earth to its core. One can only begin to sense the scale of the disaster by its ghastly toll on human life -- estimated at more than 9,000 and rising -- and its merciless destruction of schools, houses, factories, apartment blocks. Jolts were felt as far away as Bangkok, Thailand, which is 1,243 miles southwest of the earthquake's epicenter in China's... http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/532144.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/532144.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Counting on Finnish tourists and snowbirds to flock to South Florida for the warm weather, weak dollar and community of Finns, Finnair will begin flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in November. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/532146.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/532146.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Many co-workers enjoy the close bonds shared with their peers, and have even come to refer to one another as `office spouses.' http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/532169.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/532169.html Wed, 14 May 2008 10:16 EDT For the nation's top nuclear regulator, lapses by security guards at the Turkey Point power plant took a back seat Tuesday to concerns about its overworked reactor operators. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532163.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532163.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Agents for the Dolphins' top two unsigned draft picks say no talks have begun on contracts for their clients, but agents for picks at the other end of the Dolphins' draft say they expect things to happen quickly. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532296.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532296.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT The Marlins stormed into Great American Ball Park with a head of steam. Now their goal is to leave on even terms after losing 5-3 to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night for their second consecutive defeat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532164.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT With little public fanfare, the Pro Football Hall of Fame modified its bylaws several months back, quietly changing the time that coaches must wait to be considered for election from one year to five years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532342.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532342.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT A Greyhound bus was pulling out of El Paso, Texas, a few weeks ago when U.S. immigration officers stepped on board and asked for documents. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532167.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/532167.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT The Players Championship was just a few hours old last week when Ernie Els suggested the villainous island 17th at TPC Sawgrass ought to be ``blown up.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530937.html http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530937.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Retail may be in a funk, but designer Phillip Lim has a new angle on cinched waists and jagged-edged trim. This season, the Neiman Marcus darling introduced a sophisticated two-tone shift for $325 and orange tea dress for $225 -- both in girls' size 6 or smaller. http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/532171.html http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/532171.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT With the economy down and needs up for the homeless, the hungry and the elderly, donations to South Florida churches and other religious institutions are straining to keep up with soaring needs, leaders say. http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530931.html http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530931.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT The Miami Herald takes a look at a different day spa every week. Send nominations to spa@MiamiHerald.com. Le Boudoir Spa 1072 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530928.html http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530928.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT A man and a woman wake up next to each other in a big house on a hill, surrounded by water, a seemingly idyllic picture. But there's a problem. http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530933.html http://www.miamiherald.com/tropical_life/story/530933.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Fashion doesn't have it easy these days. Michael Fink came to town recently to talk style to a group at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami. He was dressed in a rather startling combination of a gray Ralph Lauren suit, purple and white gingham-print shirt and pink striped tie. http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532316.html http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532316.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT While Brad Pitt squires around his pregnant galpal Angelina Jolie and brood of four in France, ex Jennifer Aniston is living it up here with sexy singer John Mayer. The two stepped out to eat at Il Gabbiano in downtown Miami on Monday night, according to the upscale eatery. http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532321.html http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532321.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Before the results of Tuesday's Dancing with the Stars were shown, Jason Taylor said he was ''fooling America'' into voting for him. http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532322.html http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532322.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT In one of the blandest Top 3 American Idol finals to date, the remaining contestants David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado sang a song picked for them by the judges, the producers and their own choice. http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532324.html http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/532324.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT Miami.com hosts its first wine tasting to celebrate Dinkinish O'Connor's new diary series ''Wino Confidential'' Cost: $15. Wine69, 6909 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/531625.html http://www.miamiherald.com/358/story/531625.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:56 EDT Last season's Dancing with the Stars winner Helio Castroneves is sticking with his prediction: Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor will compete for the Mirrorball championship trophy. http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/532210.html http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/532210.html Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01 EDT SELECTED TUESDAY, MAY 13 CASH 3 7-5-6 PLAY 4 9-2-9-7 MEGA MONEY 21-28-36-41+14 FANTASY 5 8-13-22-24-36 SELECTED MONDAY, MAY 12 FANTASY 5 4-6-7-10-19 http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/530679.html http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/530679.html Tue, 13 May 2008 03:01 EDT SELECTED MONDAY, MAY 12 CASH 3 0-4-7 PLAY 4 6-0-7-2 FANTASY 5 4-6-7-10-19 SELECTED SUNDAY, MAY 11 FANTASY 5: 6-7-29-31-33 http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/529775.html http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/529775.html Mon, 12 May 2008 07:27 EDT SELECTED SUNDAY, MAY 11 CASH 3 5-2-2 PLAY 4 1-3-9-0 FANTASY 5 6-7-29-31-33 SELECTED SATURDAY, MAY 10 FANTASY 5 9-17-27-28-32 LOTTO http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/528827.html http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/528827.html Sun, 11 May 2008 03:01 EDT SELECTED SATURDAY, MAY 10 CASH 3 2-6-9 PLAY 4 5-9-0-7 LOTTO 11-15-22-23-25-42 FANTASY 5 9-17-27-28-32 SELECTED FRIDAY, MAY 9 FANTASY 5: 3-13-16-31-32 http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/528822.html http://www.miamiherald.com/506/story/528822.html Sun, 11 May 2008 03:01 EDT WEEK IN REVIEW LIVE LOTTO NUMBERS IN 5 MINUTE HERALD, BACK OF LOCAL SECTION LOTTO WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 2-14-15-25-46-52 6 of 6 -- $3 Play ROLLOVER