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It's Time to Walk Fluffy
Did you take Fluffy out for a walk (or fly) this morning? Whether Fluffy is an adorable puppy, a colorful bird or a scaly reptile, snap a pic and send it to us. Your pet could be featured online in our gallery or on-air during one of NBC 6 meteorologist Adam Berg’s morning forecasts. Hashtag your photos #ItsTimeToWalkFluffy on social…...Promoted By Pet Supermarket -
Miami Parents Arrested After 6-Month-Old Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries: Police
A Miami mother and father are facing charges after their 6-month-old son was hospitalized with severe injuries including multiple bone fractures, police said. Sheyla Stephanie Arauz, 28, and Joshua Avila, 30, were arrested Friday on charges of child neglect causing great bodily harm, according to arrest reports. The reports said the couple’s ... -
Medical Ruling: Capitol Cop Sicknick Died of Natural Causes
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Mass Fossil Site May Prove Tyrannosaurs Lived in Packs
New research shows ferocious tyrannosaur dinosaurs may not have been solitary predators as long envisioned, but more like social carnivores such as wolves
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Coast Guard: Search for Missing Crew to Be Suspended
The U.S. Coast Guard says the search for crew members who disappeared when a lift boat capsized off Louisiana will be suspended at sunset Monday
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Judge in Chauvin Trial Calls Waters' Comments ‘Abhorrent'
The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd says recent comments by U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters are “abhorrent” and says they could lead to a verdict being appealed and overturned
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Demolition Begins on Epstein's Former Florida Mansion
Demolition has begun on a South Florida mansion that once belonged to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Marlins CF Starling Marte Sidelined With Broken Left Rib
Miami Marlins center fielder Starling Marte will be sidelined for at least a few games with a broken left rib
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NFL Star Deshaun Watson's Legal Team Responds to Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Him
Attorneys for football star Deshaun Watson filed a response Monday to lawsuits making allegations of sexual misconduct, denying the claims based partly on the assertion that some of the women continued to work with Watson after they say he acted inappropriately toward them. Twenty-two women have filed lawsuits against the standout Houston Texans qu... -
Pressure Mounts for Release of Knoxville Shooting Video
Pressure is mounting on authorities to release police body camera video of a shooting at a Knoxville, Tennessee, school that left a student dead and a police officer wounded
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US Under Biden Will No Longer Call Migrants ‘Illegal Aliens'
The Biden administration wants federal employees to drop use of the word “alien” to refer to noncitizens and migrants in official communications
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Gaetz, Greene Flaunt New Paths to Power, Testing GOP Leaders
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are presenting top House Republicans with a test of how to handle a new breed of Trump-era, social media-savvy firebrands
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Miami Police Search for Serial Robber in Allapattah
There was a carpenter at Rena Underwood’s house today in Allapattah. He was fixing her front door after an unwanted visitor kicked it in and barged into her home. “And he said he was looking for money, he said I know you got money, I told him I didn’t have no money,” Underwood said. Miami Police released security camera...
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Police Arrest Man Accused of Berating Team USA Karate Athlete Training at Park for Olympics
A man accused of assaulting an Asian couple and threatening s U.S. Olympian at an Orange County park has been arrested.
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Florida Adds Over 4,200 New Covid Cases, Reports 32 More Resident Deaths Monday
Florida’s confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by over 4,200 Monday, as the state’s virus-related death toll increased by more than 30. The 4,237 new confirmed COVID-19 cases brought Florida’s total to 2,173,138 since the outbreak began, according to figures released by the state’s department of health. Another 32 new virus-re... -
Leaders of Proud Boys Ordered Jailed on Capitol Riot Charges
A federal judge on Monday ordered two leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group to be arrested and jailed while awaiting trial on charges they planned and coordinated an attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
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‘It's Not Safe': Parents of Trans Kids Plan to Flee Their States as GOP Bills Loom
George and Emily Spurrier are leaving their home of 16 years in central Arkansas due to a new law that will ban the health care that they say their 17-year-old transgender son needs, NBC News reports.
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GOP Targets Ballot Drop Boxes in Georgia, Florida, Elsewhere
Ballot drop boxes were enormously popular during the 2020 election
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Indianapolis FedEx Shooter Didn't Have ‘Red Flag' Hearing, Prosecutor Says
A former employee who fatally shot eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis never appeared before a judge for a hearing under Indiana’s “red flag” law
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Cuba's Communist Party Chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as Leader
On Monday, Cuba’s Communist Party congress — as expected — chose Miguel Díaz-Canel to be its leader, adding that crucial post to the title of president he assumed in 2018. In both cases, he replaces his mentor Raul Castro, 89, sealing a political dynasty that had held power since the 1959 revolution.
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Body Found After Trailer Fire Extinguished in NW Miami-Dade
Detectives are investigating after human remains were found inside a burning trailer in northwest Miami-Dade Monday morning. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the fire just after 10 a.m. in the 800 block of Northwest 98th Street. Footage from the scene showed the trailer completely gutted by the fire with firefighters sifting through the rubble. ... -
Police Search for Man Suspected in Miami Home Invasion Robberies
Detectives in Miami are searching for the man they say is behind two home invasion robberies that occurred within blocks of each other in early April. The Miami Police Department released surveillance video of the incidents, with the first taking place April 2nd near the area of Northwest 12th Avenue and 30th Street. The homeowner, an 86-year-old w... -
Gov. DeSantis Signs Florida's ‘Anti-Riot' Bill Into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law Monday that aims to crack down on violent protests in the state. DeSantis signed the so-called “anti-riot” bill during a news conference in Polk County. “It is the strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement piece of legislation in the country,” DeSantis said. Under the la... -
Ex-Texas Deputy Wanted in Deaths of 3 Is Arrested, Police Say
A manhunt is underway for a former sheriff’s deputy wanted in the fatal shooting of three people in Austin, Texas.
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How to Get a Stimulus Payment If You Don't Have a Permanent Address Or a Bank Account
Those eligible for a stimulus check need to file a tax return to receive the money, regardless of if they earned any income in 2020 or not.
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Federal Investigators to Probe Central Florida School District's Policing Plan
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into whether a Florida school district broke federal law when it shared private information about students with the local sheriff’s office
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Mother of Slain Tenn. Student's Girlfriend Says She Regrets Calling Police After Couple's Fight
A Tennessee woman says she called police about a physical fight involving her daughter and the girl’s boyfriend before he was fatally shot by officers in a high school bathroom
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New Migrant Facilities for Unaccompanied Minors Crop Up to Ease Crowding
U.S. officials are scrambling to handle a dramatic spike in children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border alone
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NASA's Mars Helicopter Takes Flight, 1st for Another Planet
NASA’s experimental Mars helicopter rose from the dusty red surface into the thin air Monday, achieving the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
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A Look Inside the Most Expensive Home for Sale in Bal Harbor, Florida
One of Villa Magnolia’s biggest selling points is its 221 feet of water frontage.
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7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Drive-Thru of Chicago McDonald's
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a 7-year-old girl was killed and her father wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon while sitting inside a vehicle at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Chicago’s Homan Square neighborhood, according to police.
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1 Man Dead, 6 Injured After Hit-and-Run Crash in NW Miami-Dade
One man was killed and six others injured in an early morning hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade Monday. Chopper video from the scene showed the intersection of Northwest 119th Street and 22nd Avenue closed by officers after the crash, with two cars being involved. According to Miami-Dade Police, the incident happened around 12:35 a.m. when ... -
Hot, Stormy Start to Work Week in South Florida Before Latest Front's Arrival
After quite the hot weekend across South Florida, residents and visitors won’t get much relief to start the work week – but some could be on its way in the coming days. We continue to be stuck in this warm and humid pattern Monday with scattered afternoon storms on the docket. Highs are expected to hit 90 degrees this afternoon...... -
Putin Foe Navalny Sent to Prison Hospital Amid Hunger Strike
A lawyer says Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, was moved to a hospital in another prison after his doctor said he could be near death
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THE 6IX: Major Racing Event Coming to Hard Rock Stadium, Milestone Number Reached in Vaccines Distributed
It’s Monday, April 19th – and NBC 6 has the top stories for the day. No. 1 – Miami Beach Police arrested a man early Sunday morning after receiving multiple complaints of reckless driving. According to the arrest affidavit, three officers responded to the scene in an unmarked police vehicle at the intersection of South Pointe and Ocean ... -
Florida Vaccine Updates: Several New Walk-Up Sites Opening on Monday
Two cities in Miami-Dade County will be opening their doors to new sites on Monday aimed at helping get doses of the vaccine out to the general public. Here’s what we know today about the coronavirus outbreak in Florida, and the effort to stop it. The sites will open as a coordinated effort between the cities and the Florida...
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Pig's Head Left at Former California Home of Chauvin Defense Witness
Santa Rosa police say a bizarre crime in the area is related to the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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As Session Wanes, Florida Lawmakers Race to Complete Agenda
Florida lawmakers are finalizing their work on a state budget and a package of legislative proposals central to the governor’s agenda
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Search for 9 Missing From Capsized Boat in Gulf on 6th Day
The search for nine crew members missing from a capsized lift boat in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana is continuing for a sixth day.
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12 European Soccer Clubs Launch Breakaway League
The 12 European clubs pursuing a Super League have told the leaders of FIFA and UEFA that legal action is already being pursued to stop them from action intended to thwart the launch of the breakaway competition, according to a letter obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
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Bam! Adebayo's Jumper Lifts Miami Heat Past Brooklyn Nets
Bam Adebayo’s 13-foot jumper rattled in as time expired, and the Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-107 to snap a three-game slide
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Key Moments at Derek Chauvin's Trial in George Floyd's Death
The case is expected to head to the jury Monday after closing arguments. Here’s a look back at some of the most compelling moments of the trial.
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Hurricanes Red Zone: Can Miami Football be a True 2021 National Title Contender?
For a period of nearly two decades, the Miami Hurricanes were arguably the best team in college football with five national titles won over a 19-season period. Fast forward to the last 19 seasons and the ‘Canes have been hardly the same dynasty with nearly as many losing seasons (three) as bowl wins (four). Yet, even with the way the… -
Egypt Says 11 Killed in Train Crash North of Cairo
Egyptian authorities say a passenger train accident north of Cairo has killed at least 11 people.
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Faith Leaders Across US Join in Decrying Voting Restrictions
In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access or face a boycott.
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Wood, 4 Relievers Help San Francisco Giants 3-Hit Miami Marlins in Win
Alex Wood pitched five innings in his season debut and four relievers completed a three-hitter as the San Francisco Giants used an unearned run to beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 and avert a series sweep
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GOP White House Hopefuls Move Forward as Trump Considers Run
Donald Trump ended his presidency with such a firm grip on Republican voters that party leaders fretted he would freeze the field of potential 2024 candidates and delay their preparations as he considered another run.
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Half of US Adults Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Shot
Half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot
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Florida Adds 6,800 COVID-19 Cases, Reports 35 Resident Deaths Sunday
Florida’s confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by more than 6,800 Sunday, as the state’s virus-related death toll rose by 35. The 6,834 new confirmed COVID-19 cases brought Florida’s total to 2,168,901 since the outbreak began, according to figures released by the state’s department of health. Another 35 new virus-related deaths among Flo... -
Driver Arrested After Doing Donuts in Miami Beach Intersection, Fleeing Cops: Police
Miami Beach Police arrested a driver early Sunday morning after he was spotted doing donuts in an intersection then fled from officers, officials said. According to the arrest affidavit, three officers responded to the scene in an unmarked police vehicle at the intersection of South Pointe and Ocean Drive in Miami Beach after dispatch advised multi... -
‘No One Was Driving' in Tesla Crash That Killed Two Men in Spring, Texas, Report Says
The Tesla vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames, according to the reports.
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Suspect on the Run in Fatal Shooting of 3 in Texas, Police Say
A manhunt is underway for a former sheriff’s deputy wanted in the fatal shooting of three people in Austin, Texas.
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Otters at Georgia Aquarium Test Positive for COVID-19
The aquarium expects the otters to make a full recovery.
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Body Pulled From Car Engulfed in Flames in Hollywood
The Hollywood Police Department crime scene unit is investigating after a body was pulled from a car that was engulfed in flames Sunday morning. At about 7 a.m., Hollywood Fire Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire. Once they arrived on scene, they realized the fire was coming from a parked car in the alley on the 2300 block...... -
Wunderkind Ex-Mayor to Face Jurors in Fraud, Bribery Case
The upcoming trial of a former Massachusetts mayor first elected at the age of 23 will showcase the dramatic rise and fall of the wunderkind accused of stealing from his investors and extorting marijuana companies.
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Workers Are a Year Into Collecting Unemployment Benefits. It's Causing Problems
Some workers are reaching the end of their “benefit year.” That could mean a gap in relief and other problems.
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Miami Grand Prix to Join Formula 1 Calendar in 2022
Formula 1 announced Sunday that it is heading back to Florida, as the brand-new Miami Grand Prix joins the racing calendar in 2022. The race – the first in Florida since 1959 – will be held on a new layout at the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens. Although the exact date of the race has yet to be…
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Police: FedEx Shooter Legally Bought Guns Used in Shooting
Police said the former employee who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis legally purchased the two assault rifles used in the attack despite red flag laws designed to prevent that.
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Several People Displaced After Fire Breaks Out Inside Miami Duplex
City of Miami Fire-Rescue responded to a 911 call early Sunday morning for a house fire at a single story residential duplex. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the duplex located on the 2400 block of Southwest 29th Avenue. Immediately, the incident was upgraded to a Code 1 working fire requesting ad... -
Florida Panthers Beat Tampa Bay Lightning to Move Into 2nd in Central
Brandon Montour, Patric Hornqvist and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3
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Alfaro Helps Miami Marlins Rally in 9th, 10th to Beat San Francisco Giants
Jorge Alfaro hit a game-ending, two-run double and the Miami Marlins rallied from two-run deficits in the ninth and 10th innings to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6
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ICYMI: Pharrell Williams, Dave Grutman Open New Miami Beach Hotel, Businesses Have More Time to Apply for PPP Loans
Here are some of the top stories from the last week from NBC 6 News: The curfew has been lifted in Miami-Dade, just in time for entrepreneur Dave Grutman and singer Pharrell Williams to once again leave their mark on the Magic City. Grutman, Miami’s “King of Nightlife,” and Williams, a globally-acclaimed artist, have teamed up to ... -
Florida Vaccine Updates: More Vaccination Sites Opening in Miami-Dade
As a supply of the coronavirus vaccine becomes available across Florida, residents are understandably anxious to know when they will be able to get vaccinated. A return of the Pfizer vaccine for first dose use will take place at several sites across the state – while the case rise in Florida has been a lot less alarming of late than…... -
Hazy, Hot, Humid Conditions Ahead as South Florida Sees Near-Record High Temperatures
If you are planning to head outside today, wear light clothing. It’s going to be quite hot and muggy. Sunday morning begins with some patchy fog but will end with hazy, hot and humid conditions across South Florida. Expect near-record highs in the lower 90s with some spots experiencing the hottest afternoon since mid-October. A cold front app... -
Some Jan. 6 Defendants Try to Use Journalism as Riot Defense
Some people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not join a deadly insurrection
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Driver Accused of Tossing Molotov Cocktail at NYC Cops Faces Federal Arson Charges
A traffic stop in Brooklyn turned violent Saturday morning when a driver pulled over for running a red light hurled a Molotov cocktail at police, the NYPD said.
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Suspect Apprehended in Fatal Shooting at Wisconsin Tavern
Authorities say they have apprehended a person in connection with a shooting at a busy tavern in southeastern Wisconsin early Sunday that left three men dead and three men injured.
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Luke Bryan Wins Top ACM Award, But Female Acts Own the Night
Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church
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Hester Ford, Oldest Person in the US, Dies
The oldest person in the United States has died.
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In Minneapolis, Armed Patrol Group Tries to Keep the Peace
As the nightly protests over Daunte Wright’s death intensify outside a police station in a Minneapolis suburb, some in the crowd are trying to prevent protests from escalating into violence
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Man Walks Back Aaron Donald Assault Allegation, Apologizes to NFL Star
The attorney for a man who accused NFL star Aaron Donald of assaulting him at a Pittsburgh nightclub last weekend has apologized, saying it was a case of mistaken identity.
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Businesses, Nightclubs Breathing Sigh of Relief After Miami-Dade County Weekend Curfew Lifted
Romain Zago is the owner of Mynt Lounge and Myn-Tu Restaurant on Collins Avenue in South Beach. Zago says he’s breathing a sigh of relief now that Miami-Dade County’s midnight curfew has been lifted. “People are happy,” Zago said. “People are celebrating. They’ve been away for so long. It’s like they discovered Disneyland.” The celebration is being... -
WW II-Era Plane Makes Emergency Ocean Landing at Air Show
The pilot of a restored World War II-era plane made an emergency ocean landing Saturday during the Cocoa Beach Air Show.
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On Immigration, the Confusion Is Coming From Inside the White House
President Joe Biden appears to be confounded by the substance and politics of immigration.
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Founder of Adobe and Developer of PDFs Dies at Age 81
Charles “Chuck” Geschke — the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81
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California Mass Shooting Suspect Was Barred From Buying Guns
The man accused of going on a shooting rampage at a Southern California business, killing four people, should not have been allowed to buy or own guns because of a California law that prohibits people from purchasing weapons for 10 years after being convicted of a crime.
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US Orders Diplomats to Leave Chad as Rebels Near Capital
The State Department has ordered non-essential diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Chad to leave the African nation due to potential insurgent attacks on the capital.
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Facility for Teen Immigrant Girls in Houston Being Closed
A facility in Houston that housed girls who crossed the U.S. border unaccompanied is being closed and the girls immediately moved, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
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No Charges, But Consequences Still Possible From Prude Death
Newly released grand jury transcripts shed more light on why police officers who restrained Daniel Prude avoided criminal charges in his death.
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Hopelessness Continues Driving Hondurans to Migrate
More than 200 Honduran migrants stepped off six buses at a converted seaside hotel this week following a wearying trip overnight across Guatemala after being deported by Mexico.
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2 Passengers Sue United Airlines Over Engine Explosion
Two passengers who were aboard a United Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing after one of its engines blew apart in Colorado are suing the company.
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CT Teacher Who Fundraised to Help Families During Pandemic Now Facing Hefty Tax Bill
In the early weeks of the pandemic, one thing became clear to Louis Goffinet: he needed to help. “As a teacher I was able to see pretty closely how COVID was impacting families,” said Goffinet, who teaches in a Connecticut middle school. With no charity or fundraising background, Goffinet started an online fundraiser to help his Mansfield neighbors... -
Historic, Maybe Haunted, 1928 Jail for Sale in Florida
A historic jail from the 1920s is for sale in Florida. Buyer bonus: It might even be haunted. Although the property surrounding the Old Gilchrist County Jail, which opened in 1928 and operated for 40 years, is somewhat dilapidated, the interior is well preserved, with original cell doors, bunks and bath fixtures in place. There’s also running water... -
Navalny's Doctor: Putin Critic ‘Could Die at Any Moment'
A doctor for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike, says his health is deteriorating rapidly and the 44-year-old could be on the verge of death.
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Black Americans Experiencing Collective Trauma, Grief
Many Black Americans are facing a collective sense of grief and trauma that has grown more profound with the loss of each life at the hands of police in America.
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NASA's Mars Helicopter Flight Rescheduled for Early Monday
NASA officials said Saturday they’re targeting Monday for a historic flight of a small helicopter on Mars that was postponed last weekend due to a technical problem.
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Brush Fire Shuts Down Road in Davie: Police
A major road in Davie was closed Saturday afternoon due to a brush fire in the area. The Davie Police Department said State Road 84’s eastbound lanes were closed off east of Flamingo Road due to “a nearby brush fire.” The department issued a statement shortly after 3:30 p.m. regarding the traffic alert. Officers urge commuters to ... -
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Multiple Trees in Fort Lauderdale
Police in Fort Lauderdale are investigating a fatal crash that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday. Officers said the crash took place in the 200 block of SW 17th Street. An initial investigation showed the car was headed westbound on SW 17th Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck several trees. Footage shows officers resp...