Nov
24

Miami-Dade Police: One dead, one wounded in Friday night shooting

Miami-Dade homicide detectives are investigating a Friday night shooting that killed one man and sent another to a hospital.The shooting started about 8:11 p.m. in the area of 17th Avenue and Northwest 92nd Street in West Little River, according to police. People began arguing and then fighting, and then “several shots were fired,” according to a police statement.One victim,...
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6 ways to tweet yourself out of a job

Hate your job? Want to leave without giving two weeks notice? Thanks to Twitter, it’s never been easier to get fired, says Rob Lammie at Mental FlossStep 1: Drunk tweetAs any Spring Break partier knows, drinking impairs your judgment. It seems to have also impaired the judgment of Major League pitcher-turned-sports-radio-host Mike Bacsik, who put on quite a show during a San Antonio Spurs and Dallas...
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Larry Hagman Dies

Larry Hagman, best known for playing Dallas villain J.R. Ewing, died Friday morning from complications stemming from his recent battle with cancer.He was 81 years old.Video: Larry Hagman Talks 'Dallas', Cancer and Veganism "Larry was back in his beloved Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved most," the family said in a statement via The Dallas Morning News. "When he passed, he was surrounded...
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Queens man murdered after gun-toting teen followed him off train

A Queens man was murdered after a gun-toting teen followed him off a train, police sources said today.Peren Phillippe, 21, of Rockaway Park boarded the A train yesterday evening with a pal at the Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue stop and got off at the Beach 44th Street stop shortly before 8:15 p.m., sources said.Diamonte Alexander, 18, of Far Rockaway followed...
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For Miami, new cruise ships a cause for celebration

Miami’s ship has come in. And it looks more like a fleet. The Carnival Breeze, which starts regular sailings from its new year-round home Saturday, will be joined Thursday by Oceania Cruises’ Riviera and Dec. 1 by Celebrity Reflection. All three launched earlier this year in Europe and make their U.S. debut in Miami. After a three-year dry stretch that saw no shiny new vessels...
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Nov
23

Small plane makes emergency landing in Southwest Ranches, no injuries reported

A small, single-engine airplane made an emergency landing onto an open field in Southwest Ranches on Friday. No one was injured, Broward Sheriff’s Office reported, and the airplane did not appear to suffer significant damage. An investigation into the cause of the emergency landing will be conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, police said.BSO is asking drivers...
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Stars Pose for Ultimate Pin-up Calendar

The Pirelli Calendar is one of the most exclusive calendars in publication, featuring well-known photographers and even more famous models, and we have behind-the-scenes footage from shoots for the upcoming issue.RELATED: Kate Moss Denies Drug & Anorexia ClaimsThe calendar -- famous for its limited availability -- has featured legendary models like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell as well as Oscar-winning...
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Santas march along Fifth Avenue in annual post-Thanksgiving parade

REUTERSDozens of Santas ring their bells while marching through Midtown Manhattan during the Volunteers of America's 110th Annual Sidewalk Santa Parade today.It's another post-Thanksgiving tradition: a huge serving of ho-ho-ho along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.The 110th annual Sidewalk Santa Parade has been around since 1902.Fifty fully suited, bell-ringing...
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Allure of Brickell, downtown Miami drives up rental rates

When Brett Smith rented a condo at Axis Brickell last year, there were still sweet deals to be found, but when the lease came up for renewal last month, he got a sour note: The rent was spiking 15 percent.The three-bedroom, three-bath condo would cost $3,800 a month, up from $3,300. “We actually looked around at other places, and most looked to be around the same price range,”...
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Nov
22

What’s open and closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday is Thanksgiving. Here is a list of what’s open and closed for the holiday on Thursday and Friday. Federal offices: Closed Thursday State offices: Closed Thursday and Friday Miami-Dade and Broward county offices: Closed Thursday and Friday Miami-Dade and Broward courts: Closed Thursday and Friday Public schools: Closed Thursday and Friday Post offices:...
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