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The Latest: Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals

Proposed $8B transformation of NYC’s Penn Station features Roman-style columns, ornamental design

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Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said.

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Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked.

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Gordon S. Wood, eminent scholar of the American Revolution, dead at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Gordon S. Wood, the eminent and prolific scholar who forged a highly influential and sharply debated narrative of the country’s early years of independence through such prize-winning works as “The Creation of the American Republic” and “The Radicalism of the American Revolution,” has died. He was 92.

Miami Dade

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AR-15 seized, man in custody after he chased ex, crashed after Turnpike pursuit: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they took a man into custody on Monday afternoon after he chased his ex-girlfriend in traffic in Miami-Dade County.

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Haiti’s World Cup dream inspires South Florida’s next generation

For many in South Florida’s Haitian community, the road to the FIFA World Cup is about much more than soccer.

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Opening statements continue in George Pino boat death trial after ‘emotional behaviors’ derail day 1

Opening statements are continuing Tuesday in the vessel homicide trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino after his “emotional behaviors” derailed the first day of his trial.

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BSO: Miami-Dade couple travels to Broward with daughter to steal SUV

A couple from Miami-Dade County was arrested last Friday after they traveled to Broward County with their daughter in order to steal a vehicle, authorities said.

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History needs your story — inside ‘Wolfson Archives’

The next big artifact documenting South Florida’s past probably isn’t behind glass, it’s likely forgotten, collecting dust. Wherever it is, whatever it is, the team at Wolfson Archives wants to find it — preserving history while adding to it.

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‘A wound that will never heal:’ Family of slain Doral woman, 2 girls releases statement

The family of a Doral woman who was slain alongside her daughters in what police said was a murder-suicide carried out by the girls’ father released a statement this week to the media.

Broward

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BSO: Miami-Dade couple travels to Broward with daughter to steal SUV

A couple from Miami-Dade County was arrested last Friday after they traveled to Broward County with their daughter in order to steal a vehicle, authorities said.

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Man accused of masturbating near girl on Broward County Transit bus

A 30-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Margate police, nearly two weeks after he allegedly masturbated in front of an 11-year-old girl while they were riding a Broward County Transit bus, authorities said.

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Woman fatally struck by car in Fort Lauderdale

Authorities in Broward County are investigating after a pedestrian was stuck by a vehicle.

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Arrest made in fatal Lauderhill shooting

Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday in Lauderhill.

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Worker at Fort Lauderdale food store shoots at man after argument, police say

A woman grinned big in her Broward County booking photo after police said she had just opened fire on someone and his vehicle while working at a food store in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Authorities said the victim’s 1-year-old was inside the car at the time.

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Off-duty first responders help save boy, 5, who nearly drowned at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea resort

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released new video showing the moments two off-duty first responders jumped into action to save a child’s life.

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Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival

A search for suspects in Ohio who opened fire near a busy street festival stretched into Sunday after 12 people were wounded in the weekend shooting that sent crowds scrambling for cover in a historic Toledo neighborhood.

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Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing a reservist and wounding five other people, according to Israeli police and the military. The attacker was killed by police.

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Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenians voted in a parliamentary election Sunday as the incumbent government, under mounting Russian pressure, sought to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West.

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Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years

MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.

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North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a U.S. push for the denuclearization of North Korea an “anachronistic dream,” saying Sunday the North will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal in the face of U.S.-led threats.

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At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say

Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims.

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South Florida woman makes FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudster list

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a South Florida woman who has made the agency’s Most Wanted Fraudster list.

Man facing attempted murder charges for shooting outside popular Boca Raton restaurant

Police officers in Boca Raton announced the arrest of a man in connection to a double shooting that occurred outside a restaurant.

Florida sets records in human trafficking, child predator arrests, attorney general says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scheduled to hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Miami-Dade County.

Palm Beach deputies link Miami Beach murder to Belle Glade gang’s grief

The “Nawf Way” gang operated in western Palm Beach County’s Belle Glade, an agricultural town near the edge of Lake Okeechobee.

South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say

FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of children being sexually abused ― and discussing attempts to get explicit photos of his students.

Traffic stop goes viral after Florida deputy accuses driver missing right hand of holding phone

Video of a traffic stop in Palm Beach County is going viral over an awkward exchange between the driver and a deputy who accused her of holding a phone while driving.

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Big Pine Key man threatens rape during arrest for child neglect, DUI, cops say

A Big Pine Key man is facing several charges after authorities said he was found drunken behind the wheel of a pickup truck with his 6-year-old girl inside on Wednesday; they said he then threatened to rape a sheriff’s deputy’s family members.

Google wants to flood South Florida with millions of mosquitoes ― but these fight disease

They suck blood, spread illness and swarm, and now tech giant Google wants to unleash tens of millions oGoogle offering to help fight mosquitoes in South Florida by unleashing millions that are infected f mosquitoes in Florida and California.

Massachusetts duo arrested after Mercedes burglary, dumpster fire in Key Largo, cops say

A man and woman from Massachusetts are facing felony charges in South Florida after a vehicle burglary and arson in Key Largo on Monday, deputies said.

Cudjoe Key man murders wife in brutal attack, claims bloody scene was from ‘rough sex,’ cops say

A Cudjoe Key man is facing a second-degree murder charge after sheriff’s deputies said he killed his wife in a bloody attack on Thursday morning.

Key West police officer hailed as hero after rescue

Police officers recently responded to a report of someone yelling for help near the Cow Key Bridge in Key West.

Watch out for phone scammers impersonating South Florida cops, authorities warn

A South Florida law enforcement agency is warning the public about persistent phone scam attempts.

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Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been championed by his critics.

Graham Platner holds Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner, the insurgent Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, held his first major campaign rally on Friday night as reports continue emerging about his history with women.

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Law enforcement warns of undercover operations during FIFA World Cup in Miami

Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said on Friday that human trafficking and crowd control will be their priority during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market continues to show surprising strength — good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the surging gasoline prices that followed U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S.

The Latest: Judge blocks Trump administration’s asylum freeze on 39 countries

A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to enter and stay in America — things like asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship applications.

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island’s leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana.

Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser

A judge on Thursday dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas man who won the GOP nomination for sheriff while awaiting trial for the shooting death of his teenage daughter's alleged abuser.

The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Thursday after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks. Banks, small companies and other stocks that had earlier been left behind by the euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology led the way.

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President Donald Trump a week after a federal judge ruled that his name had been illegally added to the performing arts center.

University of South Florida student stabs 2 before being found dead nearby, deputies say

Two students were stabbed this week at a Tampa apartment complex near the campus of the University of South Florida, authorities confirmed.

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the location on Chicago's South Side to textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home.

Doral to swear in new police chief on June 17

Matthew Castillo will be leaving his post as Miami Springs police chief to take over the Doral Police Department in about 13 days, city officials announced on Thursday.

Suspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say

A man was shot and killed by the FBI early Wednesday after taking 10 school employees hostage inside a Southern California office building and warning that he had strapped explosives to himself and some of the hostages, police said.

Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the three-month-long war. Opposition to the war has only grown as the conflict drags on and as Trump struggles to negotiate a quick resolution.

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A museum in Georgia's oldest city on Wednesday welcomed a truckload of treasures from the earliest period of U.S. history — 17 cannons that experts believe sank to the bottom of the Savannah River during the American Revolution and remained undiscovered for nearly 240 years.

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

A no-holds-barred bout of partisan redistricting has been won by Republicans. Now it's up to voters to decide whether it matters for control of Congress.

Temple Beth Emet starts Holocaust Survivor Day celebration early with nearly 130 stories in Cooper City

Hana Altarac, whose Jewish family, including her father and sister, died at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany, marked her 106th birthday on Jan. 31.

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian appeals court judges reserved their decision Wednesday on whether an activist can prosecute Britain’s King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people.

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change.

The Latest: Karen Bass advances to runoff election for Los Angeles mayor

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race. It’s a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is running for mayor as the city prepares to host the Olympics.

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

CBS News fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, a day after he reportedly said Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “slender qualifications” for the job.

Police locked in negotiations with man in Bakersfield holding hostages

Police were locked in negotiations Tuesday night with a man holding hostages inside a building that houses a Chase bank branch and school district office in the Southern California city of Bakersfield, officials said.

Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138 others, authorities said Tuesday.

Deerfield Beach commissioners approve resolution to potentially take legal action against BSO

Deerfield Beach commissioners meet on Tuesday night, and their agenda includes a resolution to take “all necessary actions” against the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Police: Woman forges 90 checks to steal from Hialeah jewelry store owner

A 39-year-old woman stands accused of stealing $46,455 from her former boss in Hialeah, according to a police officer’s arrest report.

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has moved forward with a vast overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and ink controversial deals to build detention centers abroad. Rights groups have criticized it, comparing the new regulations to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies.

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state's congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to counter GOP redistricting in Texas. Tuesday’s primary will be the first indication of whether that will pay off.

North Carolina cop fired after being caught on camera punching woman in handcuffs

A North Carolina police officer has been fired from the force after he was caught on camera throwing a woman to the ground and repeatedly punching her.

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Monday following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records.

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

DENVER (AP) — Tina Peters, the former county clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from state prison Monday after the president successfully pressured Colorado’s Democratic governor into commuting her sentence.

Deputies arrest Miami Fire Rescue veteran for domestic violence

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Miami Fire Rescue 16-year veteran on Saturday after accusing him of domestic violence, records show.

Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia

PARIS (AP) — The French Navy, with support from the United Kingdom, has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was traveling from Russia, the most recent effort by nations that support Ukraine to target Russian oil exports helping to finance President Vladimir Putin’s war.

Philippine senator charged with plunder says he will surrender

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine senator said he will surrender to authorities after a special anti-graft court ordered his arrest on Monday on a non-bailable charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project in the latest crisis to hit the upper chamber.

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro who questioned the results of the election.