HOLLYWOOD

Woman walking on I-95 ramp in Hollywood is killed by car

A 26-year-old woman died Saturday morning when she was hit by a car while walking along an Interstate 95 ra...

NORTH MIAMI-DADE

Police look for man who raped, robbed teenager in North Miami-Dade

Police are searching for a man who raped and robbed a teenager at gunpoint inside her North Miami-Dade home...

FORT LAUDERDALE

Man detained in Fort Lauderdale bank robbery was customer

A man quietly walked into a Fort Lauderdale Citibank on Friday morning, showed a teller a note implying he ...

BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK

Shark bites woman at Biscayne National Park

A woman was bitten by a shark as she swam near a sandbar in Biscayne National Park Saturday afternoon. The ...

MIAMI

Miami priest reflective as he marks a special anniversary

A monsignor, expelled from Cuba as a young priest, looks back on a half-century of serving his church and h...

Patriotic women earn medals after decades of unrecognition

HOUSE DISTRICT 91

In House District 91 race, Democrats search for candidate

While Democrats struggle to find a viable candidate for a hotly contested open house seat, Republicans are ...

At Body Slam U., students practice flips, piledrivers and dream of fame and glory.

An out-of-work trucker and a biology major-turned-barmaid are careening around an 18-by-18-foot wrestling r...

REAL ESTATE

How Jeff Soffer's Vegas gamble went sour

South Florida has plenty of Fourth of July events

Itstarted at first light, with 5Ks and Peace Walks, and didn't stop till long after dark, with the grand fi...

COCONUT GROVE

Pedestrians taking over Coconut Grove's Commodore Plaza on car-free Saturday nights

In the heart of old Coconut Grove, Commodore Plaza is attempting a comeback by closing down -- to cars -- f...

Tucson rainwater harvesting law drawing interest

Long dependent on wellwater and supplies sent hundreds of miles by canal from the Colorado River, this dese...

Texas teen says father wrapped chain around him

Authorities in Texas have accused a man of wrapping a 20-foot chain around his teenage son's neck and spray...

Bus tips over in Adirondacks, killing 1, hurting 9

A bus rolled onto its side and plowed into a rock ledge early Sunday on a highway in the Adirondacks in nor...

Walt Disney World monorail crash kills employee

Emergency officials say two monorail trains crashed in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, kill...

California water plan aims to save Puget Sound orcas

A plan to restore salmon runs on California's Sacramento River also could help revive killer whale populati...

Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking

Post publisher apologizes for paid dinner plan

The Washington Post's publisher apologized to readers Sunday for a plan to charge business leaders and lobb...

Coast Guard plucks French kayaker from Bering Sea

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter has rescued a French kayaker who became fatigued in the Bering Sea during his...

Teacher's mission: Guide vets back to campus

John Schupp pulled his car onto a country road lined with half-grown corn. Dark clouds obscured the sun, an...

Meeting Saturday, OAS prepares to shun Honduras over coup that ousted Zelaya

Ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya vowed to return to the polarized Central American country Sunday am...

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren addresses US Muslims

Estonians sing to lift spirits amid slump

More than 20,000 choir singers gathered Sunday to fill the air with positive vibes as Estonians took their ...

Russian president: We want better Vatican ties

Russia's president says Moscow plans to improve its ties with the Vatican.

Spain: 3 arrested Basque suspects were armed

Three suspected members of the Basque separatist group ETA who were captured in France were wanted for viol...

Israel's Barak seeks peace 'understanding' with US

Israel's defense minister said Sunday he hopes to reach a "wider understanding" on regional peace when he m...

Zimbabwe vows to pull troops out of diamond fields

Zimbabwe has pledged to remove its troops from diamond fields in the east, an official newspaper reported S...

Iraqis skeptical about significance of US pullback

Iraqis are skeptical that much will change after last week's pullback of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad an...

Somali fighting kills at least 12 in Mogadishu

Heavy shelling between Somali rebels and government forces near the presidential palace killed at least 12 ...

Bulgarian voters expected to punish government

Bulgarians voted Sunday in parliamentary elections expected to deal a blow to the corruption-tainted govern...

Obama backs Medvedev's judicial reforms

President Barack Obama said strengthening human rights and the rule of law in Russia should be a part of th...

Iran: British-Greek reporter held for weeks freed

French: Sub hears signal from Yemenia black boxes

Dance of a lifetime: Hialeah choreographer Rosie Herrera brings a unique South Florida mix to the prestigious American Dance Festival

The grand pillars and ornate interior of Baldwin Auditorium here on the oak-covered grounds of Duke Univers...

HISPANIC THEATER FESTIVAL

On with the show, despite tough times

The plays, the companies and the experience change from year to year. But Mario Ernesto Sánchez knows that ...

Bodies of art: Museum of Art show matches brawn with brains

MUSIC

Wilco connects with its rock fans

When it's remarked to Jeff Tweedy while walking backstage at the recent Bonnaroo Music Festival that it's a...

Celebration of life: Michael Jackson, 1958-2009

Celebrate the singer's life with a commemorative poster page of photos from throughout his four-decade care...

READING

Will electronic devices make books obsolete?

FICTION | EXILES IN THE GARDEN

Review | Price of politics: Family connections run deep in 'Exiles in the Garden'

FICTION

Review | Siblings' shifting reality in 'The Story Sisters'

The characters are finely drawn in this novel about power and love.

FICTION

Review | Dreams of a vampire carnival with freaky fashions in 'The Show that Smells'

This innovative novel has a black sense of humor.

SOUTH FLORIDA ARTS SCENE

Before moving, gallery shows some Picasso

The Americas Collection is consolidating its two Coral Gables locations into the gallery's Andalusia Avenue...

SCREEN GEMS

A look ahead at the week in TV and movies

BIG SCREEN I Love You, Beth Cooper (PG-13) -- Chris (Home Alone) Columbus returns to the director's chair f...

MARLINS 5, PIRATES 3

Ramirez, Bonifacio spark Marlins against Pirates

Hanley Ramirez belted a two-run homer and Emilio Bonifacio went 4 for 4 and scored twice as the Marlins bac...

U.S. Junior Olympics girls' volleyball championships: Participants show patriotic flair

The U.S. Junior Olympic girls' volleyball championships are played on red, white and blue courts with a red...

NASCAR SPRINT CUP | COKE ZERO 400

Stewart prevails amid chaos on final lap to win Coke Zero 400

Tony Stewart smacked into Kyle Busch on the last lap, sending Busch spinning, and earned a controversial vi...

RANDOM EVIDENCE OF A CLUTTERED MIND

July 4 was day for the dogs

What a battle Saturday! Did you see it? A highly anticipated duel, full of high drama, with athleticism at ...

NASCAR's Mayfield thanks fans for their support

Embattled Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield put out a joint news release with his wife, Shana, thanking tho...

Brazilians rout Dominicans, win title

Brazil took a little more than an hour to take out the defending champion Dominican Republic 25-18, 25-20, ...

What South Florida sports fans are talking about:

1 Hot Hanley, Marlins fight for first: Hanley Ramirez had an RBI in 10 consecutive games and the Marlins we...

Marlins notebook: Decisions looming for outfield, bullpen

Whether the Marlins make a move or not before the July 31 trade deadline, manager Fredi Gonzalez and presid...

FIU readies as host of Gold Cup matches

A notable fixture since 1998, South Florida again will be a site for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which bega...

MIAMI FC 0, PUERTO RICO 0

Blues let scoring chances slip away against top team in USL-1

Miami FC missed a golden chance to climb in the USL-1 standings after a scoreless tie against first-place P...

CALDER

Charlie Papa would be likely favorite in Connie Ann Stakes at Calder

Connie Ann looms as a competitive fillies sprint stakes at Calder on Sunday afternoon, whether it is run on...

AS SEEN ON TV

Clayne Crawford's not a bad guy -- but he plays them on TV

You may not know Clayne Crawford's name yet, but if you watch hot shows like 24 and Burn Notice, you will. ...

ON THE WEB

Who's hot? Ask Chickipedia

Who's the hottest of them all? Chickipedia, a wiki-based database (as in, it's entirely user-generated), kn...

THE WEEK THAT WAS

Palin to Obama: Eat my dust!

SARAH PALIN: The athletic Alaskan governor says she could outrun Barack Obama in a foot race. Bet she could...

The Calendar

Relax and enjoy the day at the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch. This month features Alex G., Jazzberry Patch, M...

The Calendar

Nikki Beach hosts an all-day July Fourth bash featuring DJs Denis the Menace and Big World, Ralph Falcon, S...

SCENE IN THE TROPICS

Beyoncé looks fierce at Delano

Beyoncé, in town for her I Am ... Sasha Fierce show at BankAtlantic Center on Monday night, was seen...

AS SEEN ON TV

What's more American than the Duke? His grandson

What actor wouldn't want to star in a movie? Brendan Wayne. He was content to take a supporting role in Ang...

MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009

Would King of Pop have risen again?

Michael Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died -- music that is almost c...

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hollywood's single ladies, celebrate!

Kate Gosselin, don't feel so bad about Jon wanting out. OK, granted, taking care of eight children under th...

LOCAL TALENT

You got the look?

Calling all models. (Even the ones whose agency may have closed during the recession.) The search is on for...

CELEBRITY ROUNDUP

One Jonas brother down, two to go

Sorry, tweens. Kevin Jonas is engaged. The oldest J brother popped the question to his girlfriend Danielle ...

Ousted president to return to Honduras

Honduras's ousted president will return to the embattled country Sunday, seeking "tranquility'' not violen...

OAS suspends Honduras over president's ouster

The Organization of American States voted late Saturday to suspend Honduras from the group over the militar...

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya plans return despite warnings...

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya plans return despite warnings of danger The Organization of America...

COUP IN HONDURAS

In Honduran debate over coup, lines between rich and poor never so stark

The public debate in Honduras over the recent ouster of President Zelaya by the military underscore deep cl...

HONDURAS

OAS: New government in Honduras can't withdraw from us

An OAS official said the group does not recognize the government that ousted Manuel Zelaya from office and ...

Archbishop asks Honduras ousted president to give up

A top church leader called on ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya to reconsider his return, and to reca...

COUP IN HONDURAS

Opinion mixed in 'Mel's' hometown

HONDURAS

Honduras quits Organization of American States

The newly installed Honduran government withdrew from the Organization of American States Friday night, af...

U.S. RELATIONS

Honduran envoys are called home, but some stay at post

Honduran diplomats have had to choose sides, with some returning home after Sunday's military coup.

Top Honduran military lawyer: We broke the law

The military officers who rushed deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya out of the country Sunday committ...

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president

Republican: Sotomayor had ties to extreme group

Obama uneasy over indefinite Guantánamo detentions

President Barack Obama said Thursday he is uneasy about his own proposal to indefinitely imprison some of t...

Sanford's vow to stay on growing stronger, friends say

Gov. Mark Sanford's "feet are in concrete" in resisting calls for him to leave office, say close friends wh...

Obama pitches health care plans in Virginia

President Barack Obama says he recognizes the heavy price tag of revamping the health care system but that ...

Obama wants to give leverage to small businesses

President Barack Obama says his health care plan would benefit small businesses and people who are self-emp...

Sen. DeMint urges Gov. Sanford to make 'right decision'

In yet another sign that South Carolina Republican powers want Gov. Mark Sanford to resign, U.S. Sen. Jim D...

Obama team members to fan out on summer rural tour

President Barack Obama is dispatching top administration officials and Cabinet members on a "rural tour" th...

Sheheen, 2010 S.C. governor candidate, calls for Sanford's resignation

South Carolina State Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-Camden), who is a Democratic candidate for governor in 2010, i...

MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Franken wins, but don't get all excited about those 60 votes

Senate Democrats to Pawlenty: certify Franken

Senate Democrats are urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to certify Democrat Al Franken's election to the Se...

SC gov gambles to 'lay it all out' about affair

After days of assuring the public he was firmly in control after admitting a scandalous affair, South Carol...

FAYETTE PINKNEY, 61

Fayette Pinkney | Singer lent voice to '70s hits

Fayette Pinkney, an original member of the Three Degrees who lent her strong, soulful voice to the 1970s hi...

Karl Malden | Academy Award-winning actor

Karl Malden, an Academy Award-winning actor who excelled in plainspoken, working-class roles, including the...

PAUL ANDREW TERESI, 44

Paul Andrew Teresi | DEA agent died in I-95 crash

He followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a special agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administra...

CHARLES ELISHA 'ANDY' TAYLOR III, 79

Charles Elisha 'Andy' Taylor III | Veteran journalist fed the homeless

Charles Elisha ''Andy'' Taylor III, a longtime journalist who specialized in space-shots and snakes, inmate...

GALE STORM, 87

Gale Storm | 1950s sitcom star known for wholesome appearance

(AP) -- Gale Storm, whose wholesome appearance and perky personality made her one of early television's big...

BILLY MAYS, 50

Billy Mays | Boisterous pitchman had 'innovative' style

Billy Mays, the burly, bearded television pitchman whose boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo ...

ANTHONY WILLIAM PALMORE SR., 86

Anthony Palmore | First black postmaster in Miami-Dade

Anthony William Palmore Sr., who served in the military and had a lifelong passion for fishing, died of a h...

GEORGE K. FRAENKEL, 87

George K. Fraenkel | Chemist pioneered electronic study of molecules

George K. Fraenkel, one of the first chemists to use electronic techniques to explore the fundamental struc...

ANTONIO BIANCO, 57

Antonio Bianco | Master diamond cutter

Whenever Antonio Bianco started singing at his workbench, it meant that the lump of carbon he had spent mon...

Rosemary Holmes Usher Jones | Former Miami-Dade judge

Myrna Arleeta Range Lee | Daughter of M. Athalie Range

Myrna Arleeta Range Lee, the only daughter of community matriarch M. Athalie Range, died June 18 of breast ...

South Floridians seek financial peace

Some South Floridians are for the first time turning to their faith for advice on personal financial planning

ROMANCE

Markets stutter, hearts flutter

In this time of economic difficulties, some singles are dating more frequently and reconsidering who they s...

THE COLOR OF MONEY

Entitled to spend? No way

Long before his death, we heard more about Michael Jackson's financial troubles than his incredible music. ...

ASK MEG

Jackson's will appears; still a reminder we all need one

Whew! They found it. I'm referring to Michael Jackson's will. It seemed a very long five days from the time...

HOT DOG KING

Miami hot dog king expands into reality TV

All American Hot Dog wants to serve its franks with a little reality TV on the side.

HOME OWNERSHIP

Home-buyers' cash plan hits roadblock

A state program is in place to give first-time home buyers up to $8,000. But it appears there will be some ...

U.S. ECONOMY

U.S. jobless rate hits 26-year high of 9.5 percent

U.S. unemployment hit 9.5 percent in June -- that means nearly 1 in 10 willing workers don't have a job. Th...

SMALL BUSINESS

Hollywood bar owner having tough time

Longtime bartender Mark Rowe finally saved the money to open his own pub, but before he could even pour his...

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

House panel meets on catastrophe insurance

Members of Congress heard how a national catastrophe insurance pool could help Florida.

TOURISM

W Hotels set to open a Miami Beach location

South Florida's hottest place for nightlife got yet another bar Wednesday. Actually, make that six. The new...

REAL ESTATE

Lenders foreclose on Related Group property

An investor group is taking control of a 420-unit West Palm Beach condo tower from the Miami-based Related ...