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  U.S. to ban import of some snakes

  The U.S. intends to ban importation of the Burmese python and other “injurious species” to help protect the Everglades and other natural lands from the exotic invaders.
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  The Everglades

  U.S. set to approve python ban

  After five years of debate and hearings in Washington, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expected to announce the Burmese python will soon be illegal to import.
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  2012 CAMPAIGN

  Is Mitt Romney's Mormon faith an issue? South Carolina is test case

  South Carolina may represent a test to see whether Mitt Romney's Mormon faith is truly a campaign issue for voters.
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  Riviera Beach couple recalls MLK Jr. speech

  RIVIERA BEACH — Victoria and Joseph Kingdom were among the first to gather in Washington at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, several hours before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have a Dream speech before about 200,000 people.
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  South Florida

  ‘Dear John’ campaign aims to protect kids

  A new campaign takes aim at men who exploit children, and rallies support for legislation to reduce sex trafficking.
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  Haunting images of Costa Concordia cruise disaster could be a lasting problem

  The cruise industry will have to battle fear of cruising in the aftermath of the Concordia disaster, where dramatic photos and accounts present a “nightmare” on the sea. But most vacationers usually end up fearless.
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  2012 REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN

  Newt Gingrich stumps in Miami and Orlando, slamming Mitt Romney

  A caffeinated Newt Gingrich kicked off his Florida campaign in Miami, where he talked about Mitt Romney, Cuba politics and immigrants learning English.
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  In My Opinion

  Mercedes’ use of Che an offensive blunder

  The makers of Mercedes Benz — or, as some pundits are now calling the luxury car brand, “MerChedez Benz” — have issued a tepid apology for the colossal gaffe of linking the image of Ernesto “Che” Guevara to a green initiative promoting carpooling.
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  Army officer recommends trial in WikiLeaks case

  An Army officer recommended a general court-martial for a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged with causing the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.
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  2012 CAMPAIGN

  Gingrich takes on Romney, immigration and Castro brothers

  In a Miami Herald interview, Newt Gingrich insisted he would keep pressure on Cuba’s Castro brothers and push for a “humane” immigration policy. He also defended his attacks against Mitt Romney.
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  CUBA

  Iran’s president visits Havana during Latin American swing

  Ahmadinejad agrees with Fidel Castro that capitalism is on its way out
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  2012 CAMPAIGN

  Romney close to securing nomination even before Florida primary

  With his money, organization and the accidental help of his own opponents, Mitt Romney is getting close to walking away with the nomination even before the Jan. 31 Florida primary.
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  Fight escalates over legal mail at Guantánamo

  The chief defense counsel for the Guantánamo Bay war crimes tribunals said Wednesday that he has instructed attorneys not to follow a new rule subjecting legal mail to a security review, escalating a dispute with the prison’s commander.
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  2012 CAMPAIGN

  Poll: Florida voters prefer Mitt Romney over President Obama

  A new poll by Quinnipiac University shows President Obama and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson are in tough reelection fights. But there are glimmers of hope for them.

• In My Opinion

  Romney will have big problem: Hispanic voters

  Republican hopeful Mitt Romney will have two big problems if, as expected, he clinches the Republican nomination for the November election: his business background and Hispanic voters.
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  Guantanamo

  Guantánamo Bay prison camps turn 10

  Prisoners declared sit-ins and hunger strikes on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the detention center; prison spokeswoman says they’ll be tolerated so long as they’re peaceful
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  Ahmadinejad Trip

  Iran, Venezuela call U.S. a global danger

  Amid fresh concerns about Iran’s nuclear intentions and a growing diplomatic squabble, Iran’s president began a four-day Latin American trip in Venezuela.

• 2012 CAMPAIGN

  More Republicans settle for Romney, though doubtful he’s GOP’s best bet against Obama

  More conservatives concede that he is likely the GOP’s best bet to beat the president.
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  2012 CAMPAIGN

  As opponents attack Romney, he could make history in New Hampshire

  With Mitt Romney the heavy favorite in the New Hampshire primary, the question is who will place second, third and fourth?
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  DIPLOMACY

  Venezuelan consul in Miami ordered to leave U.S. for discussing cyber-attacks

  Venezuela’s consul general in Miami is being expelled after allegations surfaced that she discussed possible cyberattacks on U.S. soil.

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