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One dead in Miami Gardens head-on crash
A head-on crash Sunday morning in Miami Gardens has left one man dead and closed traffic on Northwest 199th Street.
West-bound 199th Street is closed from Northwest 27th Avenue to the Turnpike entrance, Miami Gardens police said.-
TROPICAL WEATHER
Ida becomes a Cat 1 and could grow stronger
Hurricane Ida steamed toward the Yucatan Channel on Sunday, a Category 1 storm that could grow stronger, and last longer, than forecasters had expected earlier and bring strong winds and rain to much of Florida by midweek.
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1 Florida Lotto player wins $28 million jackpot
One ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers to take a jackpot of $28 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
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Agencies sweep across Broward, announce more than 130 arrests
More than 130 people were arrested after a team of law enforcement agencies swept across Broward County for two straight nights, ending early Saturday.
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SEVERE WEATHER
Ida strengthens, expected to become hurricane by Sunday
Fueling on the warm Caribbean Sea, Tropical Storm Ida gained speed and strength and was expected to become a hurricane Saturday night or Sunday morning as it moved north on a path that could threaten Florida Panhandle and other Gulf Coast states by next week.
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Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence
President Barack Obama said Saturday that the training designed to keep U.S. forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended the rampage at Fort Hood.
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High court to look at life in prison for juveniles
Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack.
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Muslim leader had troubling talks with suspect
An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader was deeply troubled by it, the leader said Saturday.
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Florida bristle fern, bonneted bat may be shielded
A bat and a fern found only in Florida may be added to the federal list of endangered and threatened species.
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Police: Fla. shooting suspect was angry at company
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one worker and wounding five others at the firm where he once work...
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Injured Crowder, Ferguson inactive for Dolphins
Linebacker Channing Crowder and nose tackle Jason Ferguson are inactive for the Miami Dolphins against the ...
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Thomas, FIU face long odds in opener at No. 6 UNC
Isiah Thomas was midway through a question-and-answer session with some FIU alumni last month when someone ...
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Patriots sign DB Arrington from practice squad
The New England Patriots have signed defensive back Kyle Arrington from their practice squad.
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Italy routs Williams-less US team to win Fed Cup
The Williams sisters were conspicuous by their absence on Sunday when Italy completed a shutout of the Unit...
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Chiefs activate RB Kolby Smith, release WR Engram
The Kansas City Chiefs have activated running back Kolby Smith off the physically unable to perform list ju...
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Iginla nets winner in Flames' 3-1 win over Rangers
Jarome Iginla scored the go-ahead goal and Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the Ne...
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Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats
House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their ...
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Obama prods House to pass health care bill
President Barack Obama says now is the time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and approve legisl...
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Holiday airfares close to last year but climbing
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread...
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Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike
In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line ins...
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China offers Africa more trade, investment
China is offering to abolish import duties on some commodities from Africa and make sure Chinese exports to...
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G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus
Finance officials from rich and developing countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their e...
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Teen stabbed at amphitheater, 2 others injured
A Daytona Beach teen was stabbed to death and two others were injured at an amphitheater.
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Man grabs Bible from car, robbed at gunpoint
A Delray Beach man who went to grab his Bible from his car was robbed at gunpoint.
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1 Florida Lotto player wins $28 million jackpot
One ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers to take a jackpot of $28 million, lottery officials said S...
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Hurricane watch issued for coastal La., Miss.
A hurricane watch has been issued for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Ida begins making its ...
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8 wandering cows shut down traffic in Collier co.
Eight wandering cows caused some headaches for drivers on a major road in Collier County.
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Exotic animals turned over at amnesty day
Burmese pythons, turtles and albino skunk are among the animals that are settling in to their new homes fol...
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Fla. man accused of shooting wife attends memorial
A central Florida television station reports that a man accused of fatally shooting his wife inside their m...
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Beauty and tragedy in global network of war graves
It is the British empire of the dead.
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Correction: Immigrant Hate Crimes story
In a Nov. 7 story about the racial issues in a New York community a year after the stabbing death of an Ecu...
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Murder case a glimpse into stresses of caretaking
The scenes seared into the minds of those who know Bobby Yurkanin differed only in place: Whether in the po...
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Police: 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting near Vail
Gunfire erupted inside a bar near the ski town of Vail Saturday night, leaving one man dead and three other...
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Va. Tech advises Army on Texas shootings response
Virginia Tech administrators have been advising Pentagon officials on how to respond to the mass shootings ...
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Army: Officer shot at Fort Hood in good condition
Authorities say one of the officers who has been hailed as a hero in the Fort Hood massacre has had a secon...
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Brazil student expelled after wearing mini-dress
A Brazilian university expelled a woman who was heckled by hundreds of fellow students when she wore a shor...
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Press group: Latam governments moving in on press
Latin American governments are increasingly intervening in the news business, creating and favoring officia...
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AP interview: Pablo Escobar's son asks forgiveness
The son of the late notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar is back in the public eye 15 years after fleeing Colo...
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Iraqi parliament passes key election law
Iraq's parliament has passed a long-delayed electoral law, paving the way for nationwide elections.
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Afghan vows to keep corrupt officials out of govt
The embattled Afghan president pledged Sunday that there would be no place for corrupt officials in his new...
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Pakistani gov't pressured on post-offensive plan
As Pakistan's army plows ahead with its offensive in South Waziristan, its success is at risk because the g...
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Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend
Jim Carrey's Scrooge is collecting holiday donations from movie fans with a $31 million opening weekend to ...
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New York City Opera revives 'Esther' _ and itself
Launching its comeback in perilous financial times, the New York City Opera might well have played it safe ...
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Guests for the Sunday TV news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
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Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony
Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives i...
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Hopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancer
Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.
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Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, b...
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Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts
The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptc...
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