FOOTBALL

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban on cusp of returning to Dolphin Stadium

Vilified when he left the Dolphins in 2006, Nick Saban's Crimson Tide could return to Dolphin Stadium if they beat UF in the SEC championship game Saturday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | GATORS COACH URBAN MEYER

Off the field, UF coach changes in attitudes

University of Florida coach Urban Meyer is intense on the field but relaxes to Jimmy Buffett music when not coaching. 1228453861

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BROWARD COURTS

Racial slur causes mistrial in Broward County tobacco case

The first of about 8,000 tobacco cases in Florida ended in a mistrial after a witness used the 'N word' in testimony.

COLOMBIA

Colombian town of Trujillo slowly begins dealing with painful, violent past

The town of Trujillo, associated for years with Colombia's violence, is also a symbol of the country's attempt to acknowledge victims and search for truth and justice.

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THE FINANCIAL CRISIS | AUTOMAKERS

Humbled Big 3 drive for new deal

America's automakers said they would alter their practices in exchange for up to $34 billion.