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DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

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A southern Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm

BEIJING (AP) — A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak.

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Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

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Charges filed against Indian crime boss in assassination that strained Canada-India ties

Authorities announced charges against the leader of an Indian criminal group on Tuesday in connection with the political assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada — a high-profile killing that strained the diplomatic relationship between Canada and India at the time.

Miami Dade

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Otto Lopez’s unlikely journey leads to 1st All-Star Game appearance with Marlins

Otto Lopez’s journey to his first All-Star Game appearance is one of perseverance, patience and making the most of a second chance.

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Father continues search for missing daughter last seen in Orlando 1 year ago

It’s been a little more than a year since 10-year-old Gabrielle Terrelonge disappeared.

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Coral Gables commission votes in favor of 8-story building that would house Crystal Academy

It’s a project that has divided a community for years.

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Video shows arrest at Miami hotel as authorities continue crackdown on human trafficking

Exclusively obtained police body camera footage shows a woman being arrested in Miami-Dade County for human trafficking.

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Miami-Dade man accused of swiping $33K in cash, jewelry, TVs from senior’s home

A Miami Gardens man is facing charges after investigators said he allegedly broke into a Miami-Dade senior’s home and stole about $33,000 in cash, along with televisions and jewelry.

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FBI offering $150K reward, adding fugitive to ‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ list

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has added a new fugitive to its Most Wanted Fraudster list.

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17-year-old arrested for Weston attempted sexual battery to be charged as adult

A 17-year-old who was arrested on accusations of attempted sexual battery will be charged as an adult.

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Police release 911 calls from Miramar fatal shooting

Authorities have released the 911 calls stemming from a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in Miramar.

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Russian national facing DUI charges in fatal Dania Beach crash makes first court appearance

The man arrested for allegedly causing a deadly crash was in a Broward County courtroom on Tuesday.

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Mother accidentally strikes 1-year-old son with SUV in driveway of West Park home, deputies say

The Broward Sheriff’s Office released more details Tuesday about a car crash in West Park that left a 1-year-old boy dead.

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Hot car child fatalities can be prevented by adopting a few safety steps

A 2-year-old child’s death on Sunday in Hallandale Beach served as a reminder of the safety steps that can prevent a tragedy.

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Mother, 12-year-old son, attacked with stick while walking in Fort Lauderdale

A woman and her 12-year-old son were attacked Tuesday morning while walking in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.

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The Latest: Video shows Tyler Robinson before and after killing Charlie Kirk, investigators say

The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk entered its second day on Tuesday.

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George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.

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Prepared not scared. Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be forgiven for thinking the city is constantly beset by tornadoes that turn outdoor concerts into scenes of carnage and blow scooter-riding tourists onto the tops of water towers.

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The Latest: President Trump pleases Turkey, angers other allies ahead of NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, announcing that the U.S. will lift sanctions, opening the possibility of selling F-35 jets to Turkey over Israel's objections.

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Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead, mostly inmates

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 25 people, most of them inmates, and injuring more than 100, officials said Monday.

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Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

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South Florida under July 4 Heat Advisory as storms loom

South Florida residents and visitors celebrating the Fourth of July should prepare for dangerous heat and afternoon thunderstorms before conditions improve in time for evening fireworks.

Police in Boynton Beach search for missing, endangered 68-year-old man

Boynton Beach police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 68-year-old man who they consider to be endangered.

Pop star Hilary Duff begins Lucky Me tour in South Florida

Global pop star Hilary Duff is on tour once again.

Miami chop shop suspect faces 77 charges in 4 new cases

A 34-year-old man faced 77 charges on Monday after Miami detectives accused him of working at a “chop shop” in Model City, records show.

Rescued beagles begin new journey after being removed from Wisconsin research facility

Fifteen beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research breeding facility are getting a second chance, thanks to a cross-country effort helping them find new homes.

Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility get new lease on life in South Florida

Hundreds of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research facility made their way to a South Florida rescue organization.

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Video shows ‘ammo-cado’ in Florida Keys kitchen

A couple in the Florida Keys said they found a spent bullet casing lodged in an avocado.

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MCSO: Florida Keys woman jailed after threatening deputies with knife

A Florida Keys woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening deputies with a knife, authorities said.

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2 hurt after boater slams into bridge off Sugarloaf Key

Two people were hurt after a boater crashed into a bridge in the Florida Keys on Sunday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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Couple accused of neglecting 2 ‘young children’ at Key Largo resort

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a South Florida couple after they said the pair left two “young children” alone in a room at a Key Largo resort on Saturday afternoon while they drank at the pool.

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MCSO: 3 escape injury after sleeping driver plunges vehicle into water off Sugarloaf Key

Three people escaped injury Saturday after a driver who fell asleep at the wheel drove a car into the water off Sugarloaf Key, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Miami-Dade woman accused of leaving dog in hot SUV in Key Largo

A 20-year-old Miami-Dade County woman was arrested Thursday after authorities said she left a dog inside a hot SUV without food or water in Key Largo.

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China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific, a rare act that drew protests and concern from countries in the region and the United States.

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Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 22 people in attacks that exposed widening gaps in the country’s air defenses more than four years into Moscow's full-scale invasion, authorities said.

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BSO: 1-year-old boy dies after being struck by vehicle in West Park

A 2-year-old boy died after being struck by a car on Monday afternoon in West Park, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Police: Woman accused of firing Taser at driver in Allapattah

A 25-year-old woman faced a felony charge on Monday in Miami-Dade County, after police officers accused her of firing a Taser at a driver, records show.

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Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Their appearance projected unity, defiance and confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war.

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Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town.

Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding

NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Powell flew a thousand miles from Little Rock, Arkansas, to the heart of New York City for just one reason: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. She and two friends came “just to celebrate Taylor's wedding and congratulate her on her big day,” she said.

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori on Friday was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru, which was dominated by people’s concerns over surging crime.

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The fallout from Venezuela's powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one as her mandate as interim leader expires Friday.

3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest

LONDON (AP) — Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the 2019 killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a riot in Northern Ireland.

Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim

ROME (AP) — The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See.

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO’s top commander told The Associated Press on Friday that European allies have filled most of the holes created by a U.S. decision to cut back military contributions in times of crisis.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government that’s trying to reform the sluggish economy, and eyeing promising prospects of power in an eastern region this fall.

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts

Louisiana’s attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city.

'Right under our noses and nobody was able to help them.' 16 kids found in squalor shocks Ohio town

HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — Just days after authorities removed 16 siblings from a squalid home and arrested their parents and grandparents, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here?

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems.

The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election

ATLANTA (AP) — The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

NEW YORK (AP) — A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church.

The Latest: Trump administration plans new rule that could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP. The rule expected Thursday comes as the Republican administration tries to show it’s tackling the challenges of affordability for U.S. families.

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.

The Declaration's forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. She has championed a founder mostly remembered, when remembered at all, as the man who wouldn't sign the Declaration of Independence — the lawyer and statesman John Dickinson.

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks

ROME (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence.

Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says

The FBI has discounted some of the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as nothing more than extortion attempts, but the agency said Wednesday it's still evaluating others that might be legitimate.

Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes could trigger a widening medical crisis marked by untreated injuries, infectious diseases and a healthcare system already on the brink.

16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say

HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday.

More than 130 new Florida laws go into effect. Here is a look at 16

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed about 220 bills into law this year, and more than half went into effect on Wednesday.

US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest — and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle.

Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center roof collapse

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Mourners gathered Wednesday in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore to bury 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed on Tuesday.

The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

DETROIT (AP) — Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

US stocks rise and trim their losses for June

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Tuesday and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June.

Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment.

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation

It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they'll communicate. Trump’s special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner plan meetings with Qatari mediators.

Florida senator introduces bill aimed at protecting military service members from squatters

Lawmakers in Washington are considering a new bill that would crack down on squatters illegally living in the homes of U.S. military servicemen and women.

3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border were trying to shield themselves from flames by deploying tent-like shelters when they were overcome, authorities said.

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. “at any level” after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war.