Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized
A small plane crashed Friday morning near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.
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With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians, President Vladimir Putin appears ready to try to change the narrative around the conflict.
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MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.
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Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
DALLAS (AP) — An explosion and massive fire at a Dallas apartment building Thursday killed a child and at least two other people following a blast that shook nearby homes and happened while firefighters were rushing to a reported gas leak, officials said.
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U.S. Marshals capture Miami-Dade fugitive in Georgia after about 70 days on the run
A 37-year-old fugitive was in Georgia on Friday, waiting to be extradited to Miami-Dade County for allegedly trying to kill a father over their kids’ conflict.
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Man who sexually victimized 2 girls in Miami Gardens molested 3rd in Hialeah, police say
A man already facing charges after police said he molested and exposed himself to girls walking near their schools in Miami Gardens is facing a new charge after authorities said he molested a third girl in Hialeah.
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Pair arrested in connection with armed home invasion robbery in Miami, cops say
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in Miami last month in which investigators say masked suspects entered a home, pointed a gun at a victim and repeatedly demanded money before searching the residence.
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3 arrested, nearly $7M in cocaine seized off Miami coast
Federal authorities seized approximately 900 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $6.7 million and detained three suspected smugglers during a maritime drug interdiction operation off the coast of Miami, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday in a news release.
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Man accused of package thefts in Miami arrested; police seek possible additional victims
A 22-year-old man accused of stealing Amazon packages from a Brownsville-area home last month has been arrested, and Miami police believe he may be connected to additional unreported thefts.
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announces she will not seek re-election
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has announced that she will not be seeking re-election in the midterm election.
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DeSantis addresses immigration enforcement, property taxes during stop in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Florida Highway Patrol post in Davie to speak about immigration enforcement, but he also addressed another hot-button issue: property taxes.
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From 1 child’s tragedy, a legacy of hope: How Firewall Centers is transforming thousands of young lives
What began as a simple act of compassion in response to a heartbreaking tragedy has grown into Firewall Centers, a nonprofit organization serving thousands of Broward County students every day through free after-school education, mentoring and life-changing support.
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Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized
A small plane crashed Friday morning near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.
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Broward teacher accused of trying to have ‘inappropriate relationship’ with student
A Broward County public school teacher was arrested Thursday and booked into the Broward County Main Jail, records show.
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Caribbean music icons bring ‘A Journey to Kingston’ to Miramar
South Florida’s Caribbean culture will take center stage in Miramar this weekend as “A Journey to Kingston” brings together some of dancehall and reggae’s biggest names for a night of music and nostalgia.
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Man accused of leaving girl, 5, in hot car for nearly an hour in Coconut Creek
A 23-year-old Lauderdale Lakes man is accused of leaving a 5-year-old girl unattended in a locked vehicle for about 50 minutes Wednesday outside a restaurant in Coconut Creek, according to police.
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Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a massive chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, releasing a flood of caustic liquid capable of causing severe burns and lung injuries, officials said Thursday.
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Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 15 years at a convention center in suburban Maryland, the Scripps National Spelling Bee moved this year to a grand stage befitting the stakes of the competition: Constitution Hall, Washington's largest dedicated concert venue.
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Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska's Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday.
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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing Thursday night in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday.
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Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel’s air force carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital on Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military said, further straining a fragile ceasefire a day before crucial negotiations in Washington.
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AP Exclusive: Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms
Stop AAPI Hate, the organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on anti-Asian hate at the height of the pandemic, is channeling its resources into an initiative to rock the vote.
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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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Rep. Jared Moskowitz seeks re-election in South Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz on Thursday announced he is running for Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District.
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Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables
Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.
Video shows response to deadly Boynton Beach helicopter crash
Video showing the moments after a fatal helicopter crash in Palm Beach County was exclusively obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News.
South Florida family shows love of both show dogs and rescues equally
Joy Carr, the owner of a show dog, is dedicated to winning “Best In Show,” and is also passionate about rescuing animals in South Florida.
Police: 17-year-old duo arrested for stolen BMWs in Miami-Dade
Two teenage boys from Broward County who were arrested in Palm Beach County were in Miami-Dade County to face charges for thefts of BMWs in Coral Gables and Miami Beach.
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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.
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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.
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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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Surge of Caribbean moisture moves in, soaking parts of South Florida
The expected surge of Caribbean moisture has arrived with nearly 3 inches of rain in some spots Thursday morning.
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Racing to save Florida’s coral reefs before another bleaching crisis
As South Florida braces for what experts predict could be another record-breaking hot summer, coral scientists are racing against time to protect one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.
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Florida Keys couple in law enforcement recovers after surviving house fire killing 3 dogs
Mike Pettee and Tiffany Rodda are usually the ones responding to 911 calls for help in the Florida Keys, but a recent fire at their home changed that.
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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Crews resumed the grim search Wednesday for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured a day earlier in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in years.
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Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the “Friends” actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison, bringing an end to the legal saga surrounding the death of one of the biggest TV stars of his generation.
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Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct
Attorneys for former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon argued in a court filing Wednesday that recent examples of grand jury misconduct by the U.S. Department of Justice across the country warrant the release of transcripts from the normally secretive proceedings in his case.
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, despite a lower court's ruling that the redistricting plan intentionally discriminates against Black people.
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Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California's next governor — he’s running the most expensive political advertising campaign in the country this year.
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Israel and Hezbollah clash along a strategic Lebanese river after overnight strikes
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel's military clashed with the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group Tuesday along a strategic river in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops pushed farther north, days ahead of talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli delegations.
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Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A massive chemical tank holding nearly a million gallons of a highly corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others unaccounted for with no hope for rescue, authorities said.
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Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP) — Southern California officials lifted the final evacuation orders Tuesday night for residents who live near a damaged chemical tank, allowing 16,000 people to return home.
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
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Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Tuesday denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations pressed on toward a possible deal to end the war, and the Islamic Republic began restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns ever.
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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war, but Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. airstrikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue. Meanwhile, state media in Lebanon reports that Israel has killed 12 more people in another strike. Iran has demanded that any deal must include an end to hostilities in Lebanon and Gaza.
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Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999
NEW YORK (AP) — The song selection at the New York Knicks' watch party couldn't have been more obvious.
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North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, days after the leaders of Russia and China voiced their opposition to Western pressures on North Korea.
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
DALLAS (AP) — After three terms in the U.S. House and two unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Colin Allred said he’s heard plenty about voters’ suspicions that politicians are just trying to make a buck in Washington.
Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank
Emergency officials lifted an evacuation order Monday for some of the people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California after temperatures inside the tank fell enough to eliminate the risk of a catastrophic explosion.
Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open
PARIS (AP) — Two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz is out injured. Promising 21-year-old French player Arthur Fils also pulled out with a physical issue. Jack Draper has been bothered for months by a right knee problem.
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Animal Advocate: Great hammerhead sharks show temperature resilience, researchers say
Florida International University researchers are hopeful about great hammerhead sharks outsmarting ocean temperature swings.
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
A damaged chemical tank in Southern California has a crack, potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion, though an evacuation order remains in effect for some 50,000 area residents with no timeline on when they can return, fire officials said Sunday.
Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region.
Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters
Investigators were combing through a New York City shipyard on Saturday trying to find the cause of a fire and an explosion that killed one person and injured more than 30 firefighters and other first responders.
1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.
NEW YORK (AP) — One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that NASA is counting on to land astronauts on the moon.
NASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a home where first responders became sick after answering a call about suspected overdoses in a rural county in New Mexico, authorities said Friday.
Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — When acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed off on a nearly $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's allies for alleged political prosecution, he may have pleased his boss.
Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
NEW YORK (AP) — The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households grew wider Friday as U.S. stocks rose to the finish of their eighth straight winning week, the best such streak since 2023. That’s even though a survey showed U.S. consumers are feeling even worse about the economy.
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York that was supposed to be on the economy
SUFFERN, New York (AP) — President Donald Trump, from a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday, began testing his midterm message that was ostensibly on the economy.
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew
LONDON (AP) — British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct.
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
A developing El Nino that is forecast to get quite strong will likely dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't make the potentially deadly storms disappear, federal and outside meteorologists predict.
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
NEW YORK (AP) — Kamala Harris “wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient “negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released Thursday by the Democratic National Committee.
Tennessee fails to execute Tony Carruthers after IV difficulties. State won't try again for a year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials on Thursday called off the lethal injection of Tony Carruthers, who was convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in 1994, after his executioners tried and failed for over an hour to establish an intravenous line. Gov. Bill Lee announced soon afterward that the state would not try again for at least a year.
Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge on Thursday set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man, in a case that has stoked debate over the extents of free speech and the rights of content creators who profit from hate-filled interactions.
Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Thursday handed down an extraordinary prison sentence — nearly 42 years — to the former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit who was convicted in a staggering $250 million fraud case that helped ignite an immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones smashed into another Russian refinery overnight, starting a fire that produced huge clouds of black smoke, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, in what appeared to be the latest long-range attack on Moscow’s vital oil industry.
Documents show Queen Elizabeth was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy
LONDON (AP) — The late Queen Elizabeth II was “very keen” for former Prince Andrew to be named Britain’s trade envoy in 2001, according to documents released Thursday that showed his appointment received little scrutiny from government ministers.
Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match was put to death Wednesday, the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S.
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders in Southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes.
Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government has quietly watered down sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to shelter Britons from the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm
GENEVA (AP) — The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas militant group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The Latest: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP
Primary elections were held Tuesday in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania. The contests were seen as a further test of President Donald Trump 's grip on Republican voters.
Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has long been a target of Israeli authorities, saying the measure is a response to reports that he may be a target of international war crimes prosecutors.