MIAMI-DADE COURTS

Former UM student to serve three years prison for DUI death

Ivanna Villanueva, 21, was drunk when she killed Eyder Ayala, a grandmother driving home from work in 2011.

Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eru...

COLLEGE TUITION

Gov. Rick Scott asks university presidents to lobby for caps on tuition increases

Gov. Rick Scott is reaching out to an unlikely group — university presidents — to build a ca...

Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos authorities drop gun charges against American tourists

Authorities in the Turks and Caicos have dropped charges against a retired Florida neurosurgeon and Texas b...

Healthcare

Jackson Health System solvent for first time in five years

For the first time in five years, Jackson Health System is solvent, administrators say, but many financial ...

CRIME

19-year-old Bradenton woman charged with biting boyfriend's penis

A 19-year-old Southeast High school student was arrested after she allegedly bit her boyfriend's penis whe...

FLORIDA PRISONS

Kosher prison food lawsuit goes forward

Angels again lose 3-0 to Sale and White Sox

The only saving grace for C.J. Wilson after another quiet night by the Los Angeles' bats was that he won't ...

Mistakes cost Giants in 10-9 loss to Rockies

Tracy's HR in 10th lifts Nats over Padres 6-5

Adam LaRoche hit two towering home runs and Chad Tracy's solo shot in the 10th inning lifted the Washington...

Rangers' offense falls short in 2-1 loss to Tigers

With a little help from slugger Miguel Cabrera, Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers slowed down the Texas ...

Twins pen loses lead in 3-2 loss to Red Sox in 10

For the second time in two weeks, the Minnesota Twins scored enough to win against Boston's unbeaten ace, C...

Freese hits slam, Brewers lose 7-6 to Cardinals

The first inning had been the Milwaukee Brewers' strongest suit all season. This time, the St. Louis Cardin...

Adam Rosales' go-ahead homer lifts A's past Royals

Adam Rosales hit a go-ahead home run leading off the eighth inning, Josh Donaldson also connected and the O...

Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

It's the narcissist rally.

Cyprus drops limits on 8 more foreign banks

Cyprus on Friday got rid of limits on money transfers and withdrawals for international clients of another ...

Groups divided on Bangladesh safety overhauls

The nation's largest retail industry organization fired back Friday, outlining reasons why a legally bindin...

Mexico cuts growth outlook from 3.5 to 3.1 percent

The Mexican government says it has cut its economic growth forecast for 2013 from 3.5 percent to 3.1 after ...

Marketo jumps in 1st day trading on Nasdaq

Shares of Marketo, a provider of cloud-based marketing software, leaped in their trading debut on Friday.

GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years

Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offer...

European car sales up for first time since 2011

The European auto industry may be showing the first signs of a slowdown in its sales free-fall, according t...

UM Hospital teams rescues NCIS agent in Panama

A team from the University of Miami Hospital is sharing their story after being summoned to Panama to rescu...

Heroes rescue disabled Fla. vet from pond

Two Good Samaritans are being praised after authorities say they rescued a disabled veteran whose wheelchai...

Fla. toddler dragged underneath car

A 14-month-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle and dragged for several feet.

Man dies after crashing into school bus

A man driving a pickup truck died after crashing into a Tampa Bay area school bus.

Pill mill doc pleads guilty to drug, tax charges

A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges ...

Miami Art Museum gets $15 million gift

A new art museum being built in South Florida has received a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor

AA flight bound for Miami gets diverted to Aruba

An American Airlines flight that was headed to Miami from Brazil has made an emergency landing in Aruba bec...

New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines'

New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people inju...

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the countr...

After nearly 30 years, Camp Lejeune coming clean

Purple wildflowers sprout in abundance around the bright-yellow pipe, one of several jutting from the sandy...

Marine daughter seeks dignity for `Devil Dog pups'

As she flipped through the cemetery register, Mary Blakely's eyes filled with tears. On line after line, th...

Marine who dumped toxins felt illness was payback

Ron Poirier couldn't escape the feeling that his cancer was somehow a punishment.

Victims: Marines failed to safeguard water supply

Conn., NTSB officials to tour train crash site

Officials in Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's office say the governor will meet with representatives from the Nation...

Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil

Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, ta...

Rescuers spot bodies at collapsed Indonesian mine

Rescuers searching for 23 trapped workers at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia spotted s...

New board to oversee Trinidad's Caribbean Airlines

Trinidad's finance minister has appointed a new interim board to oversee Caribbean Airlines after announcin...

AP Impact: Myanmar sanctions list languishes

If you're American and want to do business in Myanmar, there's a list of people and companies you have to s...

Egypt Muslim-Christian clashes leave 1 dead

Egyptian security officials say clashes between Muslims and Christians in the Mediterranean port city of Al...

64 including Saudi Arabian woman scale Everest

Mountaineering officials say 64 climbers, including a Saudi Arabian woman, have successfully scaled Mount E...

Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, made a q...

A Native American tale with international pedigree

Hot off the press: Seen and heard in Cannes

Denmark favorite to win Eurovision Song Contest

An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovisio...

Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect

The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

In Miami, Donna Karan showcases Haitian artisans

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

"The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.