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• Gables ‘streetscape’ project among four city initiatives denied state funding

  26-06-2015 23:50
  
  Four Coral Gables projects were denied state funding Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott, most notably the downtown streetscape project.… Click to Continue »
  
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• The Latest: Police block roads where escaped prisoner killed

  26-06-2015 23:39
  The latest on the hunt for two inmates who escaped from a maximum-security prison (all times local):
  
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• Obama sings and eulogizes victims of South Carolina massacre

  26-06-2015 23:38
  
  After a string of triumphs, President Barack Obama's eulogy for those killed in a South Carolina church massacre was supposed to bring an extraordinary week to a somber close.
  
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• So. Fla. Celebrates SCOTUS Ruling on Gay Marriage

  26-06-2015 23:26 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Many in South Florida are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court's monumental decision on same-sex marriage. Friday's SCOTUS ruling confirmed what millions have been fighting decades for.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• AP PHOTOS: Gay couples celebrate after Supreme Court ruling

  26-06-2015 23:25
  
  By The Associated Press Same-sex couples won the right to marry nationwide Friday as a divided Supreme Court handed a victory to the gay rights movement, setting off a jubilant cascade of weddings in...
  
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• Gay couples wed on historic day as conservatives resist

  26-06-2015 23:09
  Gay couples across the South and Midwest are rushing to marry at county clerk's offices and judge's chambers following the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. They are young and old. They are...
  
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• The Latest: 1 of 2 escaped prisoners shot and killed

  26-06-2015 23:08
  The latest on the hunt for two inmates who escaped from a maximum-security prison (all times local):
  
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• Obama delivers unvarnished race lecture at eulogy

  26-06-2015 23:08
  
  President Barack Obama used his eulogy for a slain pastor to deliver an unvarnished lecture on America's racial history Friday, and then boldly sang "Amazing Grace," a spiritual meant to summon hope in the darkest of...
  
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• Beheading, attack at US factory in France; suspect detained

  26-06-2015 23:07
  
  SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER, France -- A truck driver once under surveillance for radical Islamic ties crashed into an American-owned chemical warehouse in southeastern France on Friday and hung his employer's severed head on a factory gate, along with banners with Arabic inscriptions.
  
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• Mother, Uncle Arrested After Twins Rescued From House Fire

  26-06-2015 23:02 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The mother and uncle of twin girls who were rescued from a house fire in Miami-Dade are facing serious charges related to the alleged arson, officials said.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections
  
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• Official: 1 escaped murderer fatally shot, other is on run

  26-06-2015 22:55
  
  MALONE, N.Y. -- One of two convicted killers who staged a brazen escape from an upstate maximum-security prison and had been hunted for three weeks was shot and killed Friday, but the other is still on the run.
  
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• Escalating feud, Donald Trump bans Univision employees from Doral resort

  26-06-2015 22:50
  
  The presidential candidate also called for a boycott of the Spanish-language network, and for an executive’s resignation, after Univision severed ties with the Miss Universe pageant. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Historic gay marriage ruling stirs emotion across US

  26-06-2015 22:39
  
  By The Associated Press Some snapshots of Americans reacting to Friday's Supreme Court ruling declaring that same-sex couples have a right to marry in all 50 states.
  
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• The Latest: Police converge on area near Canadian border

  26-06-2015 22:38
  The latest on the hunt for two inmates who escaped from a maximum-security prison (all times local):
  
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• Reports: escaped convict ??Richard Matt? shot and killed by police

  26-06-2015 22:37
  CHARM FALLS, NY -- Escaped convict ??Richard Matt? has been shot and killed in fugitive search, according to reports.
  
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• Locals react, plan rally in same-sex ruling

  26-06-2015 22:33
  
  WILTON MANORS, Fla. -- After the Supreme Court announced that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States, residents in one South Florida neighborhood are celebrating and planning for a rally Friday.
  
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• In South Florida, Supreme Court decision on gay marriage amazes many, angers others

  26-06-2015 22:31
  
  LGBT and anti-gay activists throughout South Florida reacted Friday to the Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples have a right to marry throughout the entire United States. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Recovery effort resumes after deadly Alaska plane crash

  26-06-2015 22:11
  
  Crews resumed recovery efforts Friday at a remote site in southeast Alaska where a sightseeing plane crashed, killing all nine people aboard.
  
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• Teed off at Univision, Trump drives dispute off course

  26-06-2015 22:10
  
  Donald Trump to Univision: Get off my lawn.
  
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• Obama urges reckoning with racism's 'uncomfortable truths'

  26-06-2015 22:10
  
  Invoking scripture and song, President Barack Obama stood Friday before those grieving the deaths of nine black people slain in church and called on Americans to confront the "uncomfortable truths" of the racial prejudices...
  
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• At Northwestern High, dancers dedicate recital to to loved ones lost

  26-06-2015 22:07
  
  An 11-member dance company performed with poise and grace Saturday night in remembrance of lives cut short by violence.… Click to Continue »
  
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• Obama delivers passionate race lecture at eulogy

  26-06-2015 21:38
  
  President Barack Obama delivered a passionate discourse on America's racial history Friday in his eulogy for a state senator and pastor slain in what police called a racial attack on a historic African-American church.
  
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• Mayweather-Pacquiao boosts casino winnings above $1 billion

  26-06-2015 21:26
  Huge crowds and high rollers in Las Vegas for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight helped Nevada casinos make more than $1 billion off gamblers in May.
  
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• Common, Oyelowo diversify film academy membership

  26-06-2015 21:26
  
  Kevin Hart, David Oyelowo, Common, Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Stone are now members of the film academy.
  
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• Supreme Court declares nationwide right to same-sex marriage

  26-06-2015 21:11
  
  Gay and lesbian Americans have the same right to marry as any other couples, the Supreme Court declared Friday in a historic ruling deciding one of the nation's most contentious and emotional legal questions....
  
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• Foreclosure rate falls in Miami-Dade County

  26-06-2015 20:56
  
  The foreclosure rate dropped in April by nearly 45 percent compared to the same time last year. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Thousands attend Obama's eulogy for church shooting victims

  26-06-2015 20:55
  
  Thousands of mourners joined in song, sorrow and applause Friday before President Barack Obama's eulogy for nine black churchgoers who police said were slain in a racially motivated attack.
  
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• Police around country gather to honor slain Cincinnati cop

  26-06-2015 20:55
  
  Police officers from around the country turned out Friday for a slain Cincinnati officer's funeral, where city officials, family and colleagues spoke of his devotion to duty and love for his family and his city.
  
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• Avoiding future freeway congestion could come with a cost

  26-06-2015 20:55
  Fewer of tomorrow's freeways will be free. In exchange, drivers willing and able to pay will avoid the traffic congestion that bedevils everyone else.
  
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• Doctor who found Holmes insane didn't watch much of video

  26-06-2015 20:53
  
  A defense psychiatrist who found James Holmes was insane when he killed 12 people in an attack on a suburban Denver movie theater testified Friday that he made his decision without reviewing all of his medical records and...
  
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• Common, Cumberbatch, Mendes among new film academy members

  26-06-2015 20:53
  
  Kevin Hart, David Oyelowo, Common, Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Stone are now members of the film academy.
  
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• Free Fourth of July fireworks show at Homestead-Miami Speedway

  26-06-2015 20:49
  
  The sixth annual Race to the 4th event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway with live music, food trucks and children’s rides.… Click to Continue »
  
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• Council to consider approval for a charter school

  26-06-2015 20:41
  
  Pinnacle Investment Properties seeks approval of a conditional use application to convert the 58,428 square feet of office space in the building at 10750 Caribbean Blvd. into Virtus Academy K-10 Public Charter School.… Click to Continue »
  
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• The Latest: Gay-marriage ruling another blow to GOP beliefs

  26-06-2015 20:39
  
  The Latest on the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage. (All times Eastern)
  
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• Swollen Colorado rivers force rafters to seek calmer waters

  26-06-2015 20:25
  Rapidly melting snow and heavy spring rains are sending Colorado's rivers tumbling out of the mountains, so far claiming the lives of at least 11 people and forcing some whitewater rafting companies to seek out calmer...
  
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• Recovery effort to resume after deadly Alaska plane crash

  26-06-2015 20:25
  
  Officials on Friday plan to resume recovery efforts at a remote site in southeast Alaska where a sightseeing plane crashed, killing all nine people aboard.
  
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• Doctor who found Holmes insane didn't review whole history

  26-06-2015 20:25
  
  A defense psychiatrist who found Colorado theater shooter James Holmes was insane when he killed 12 people says he made his decision without reviewing all of Holmes' medical records.
  
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• July 4, 2015 Fireworks and Celebrations

  26-06-2015 20:18
  
  South Floridians have several options as to locations where they can watch fireworks. We have compiled a thorough list of celebrations in Miami-Dade and Broward. 
  
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• Burned Cat, Rescued Chihuahuas in Need of New Homes

  26-06-2015 20:09 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Eleven rescued animals at the Humane Society of Broward County are in need of loving homes.Photo Credit: Humane Society of Broward County
  
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• Homestead Hospital named second most beautiful of 2015

  26-06-2015 20:06
  
  Baptist Health South Florida Homestead Hospital was named the second most beautiful hospital in the country in an annual contest by Soliant Health, a national healthcare staffing company. … Click to Continue »
  
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• 1 hurt, 2 in custody following shooting in Fort Lauderdale

  26-06-2015 20:06
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Two people are in custody, and one adult had to be transported to the hospital after a shooting in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Friday morning.
  
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• 2 Charged in Death of Missing Boater

  26-06-2015 20:04 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two people have been arrested in the death of a woman who went missing while boating near Matheson Hammock Marina over Memorial Day Weekend.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections, Osceola County Sheriff
  
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• A look at gay marriage reaction from across US

  26-06-2015 19:54
  
  By The Associated Press Some snapshots of Americans reacting to Friday's Supreme Court ruling declaring that same-sex couples have a right to marry in all 50 states.
  
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• CARE Elementary offers Overtown students alternative, private education

  26-06-2015 19:53
  
  CARE Elementary School in Overtown will open its doors for the first time in August. The private, faith-based school plans to bridge the educational gap looming over Miami’s low income students, while offering parents state and community financial support.… Click to Continue »
  
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• Vice Chair seat up for grabs for the Homestead Housing Authority

  26-06-2015 19:50
  
  The Homestead Housing Authority re-elected current chair Michael Goodman for another term, but the vice chair is between Commissioner Carmen Rodriguez and Russell Black. In Thursday’s meeting, the board also revisited decorum policy.… Click to Continue »
  
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• The Latest: More evidence of 2 escaped prisoners is found

  26-06-2015 19:40
  The latest on the hunt for two inmates who escaped from a maximum-security prison (all times local):
  
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• The Latest: Gay marriage ruling has swift impact in states

  26-06-2015 19:40
  
  The Latest on the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage. (All times Eastern)
  
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• Meeting to address residents’ concerns over Pizzi’s car accident

  26-06-2015 19:27
  
  A special call meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 1 in Town Hall, 6601 Main St. to follow up on residents’ concerns that Mayor Michael Pizzi did not respond properly to his June 15 car accident. … Click to Continue »
  
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• SpaceX capsule to deliver new parking spot for space station

  26-06-2015 19:25
  SpaceX stands ready to launch a much-needed load of supplies to the International Space Station this weekend on the heels of a failed supply run by Russia.
  
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• Searchers edge north on Day 21 of hunt for prison escapees

  26-06-2015 19:09
  
  A search for two convicted murderers who escaped from a maximum-security prison three weeks ago edged slightly north Friday to a town near the Canadian border.
  
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