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• Obama, Putin open talks on deep differences over Syria

  28-09-2015 23:59
  
  With a stony-faced handshake, U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday began their first formal meeting in more than two years, a discussion expected to lay bare their deep differences...
  
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• Full Bloom

  28-09-2015 23:59
  
  Delicious and decadent are not usually words used to describe healthy food, but one place on Miami Beach is redefining vegan food with the help of a killer view.
  
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• Cuban Migrants Come Ashore in South Florida

  28-09-2015 23:57 via nbcmiami.com
  
  More than a dozen Cuban migrants survived the treacherous Florida Straits and landed in South Florida. They were spotted ashore the Florida Keys.Photo Credit: Adianez Garcia
  
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• Neighbors in Religion: Arts at St. Johns founder still enjoys promoting local artists

  28-09-2015 23:55
  
  Rock ’N Run at Temple Beth AmSt. Sophia Greek Orthodox dinnerSukkot celebration in West Miami … Click to Continue »
  
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• Nick Jonas talks Fillmore concert, 'Scream Queens' role

  28-09-2015 23:38
  
  A superstar is coming to South Florida in the "Nick" of time, but he's not just performing on the stage.
  
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• Gas leak shuts down SR-112 ramp in Miami Springs

  28-09-2015 23:33
  
  The exit ramp from State Road 112 to Northwest 36th Street in Miami Springs was shut down during rush hour Monday because of a gas leak.Miami-Dade and Miami Springs police urged drivers to avoid the area as crews worked to clean up the leak.Sky 10 was above the scene just after 5 p.m. as traffic backed up in the area.The cause of the leak was not immediately released.Watch Local 10 News or refresh this page for updates.Follow Local 10 News on Twitter @WPLGLocal10
  
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• Man Killed, Officer Hurt in Shooting on I-95

  28-09-2015 23:31 via nbcmiami.com
  
  An officer from the Miami-Dade Police Department was involved in a shooting after a subject bit him, almost severing his finger, according to police.Photo Credit: MDPD
  
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• NYC mayor meets with Cuban President Castro

  28-09-2015 23:06
  
  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has met with Cuban President Raul Castro.
  
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• Miami-Dade’s Jackson Health on track for profitable year

  28-09-2015 23:03
  
  Miami-Dade’s public hospital system projects $65 million profitHospital administrators credit increased patient services, local taxesOperating margin would be negative without taxpayer support … Click to Continue »
  
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• Jackson Health on track for profitable year

  28-09-2015 23:03
  
  Miami-Dade’s public hospital system projects $65 million profitHospital administrators credit increased patient services, local taxesOperating margin would be negative without taxpayer support … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fence funding is first step for North Bay Village dog park activists

  28-09-2015 23:00
  
  Commission budgeted $10,000 for fencingNot much available land on the islandActivists brought dogs to protest at Village Hall … Click to Continue »
  
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• FIU Students Using Dogs, Drones to Protect Important Crops

  28-09-2015 22:49 via nbcmiami.com
  
  FIU has made headlines for its research on hurricanes and the oceans, but now FIU is getting attention for research that could save us some money at the grocery store.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• North Miami Beach police chief retires after three decades of law enforcement service

  28-09-2015 22:40
  
  Police chief Scott Dennis retired after two years in North Miami BeachDeputy Chief William Hernandez is now interim police chief City manager considering setting up committee to begin search for permanent chief… Click to Continue »
  
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• FIU Conducting Historic Research Expedition of Arctic

  28-09-2015 22:35 via nbcmiami.com
  
  FIU gets more than $130 million a year to conduct research of all kinds.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Off-ramp closed SR-112 WB at US-27. Delays extend 2 miles starting at NW 17th Ave #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/IxXEzET3zx

  28-09-2015 22:30 via twitter.com
  
  Off-ramp closed SR-112 WB at US-27. Delays extend 2 miles starting at NW 17th Ave #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/IxXEzET3zx
  
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• North Miami mayor removes red-light cameras from city

  28-09-2015 22:30
  
  North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph is removing red-light cameras from all intersections throughout the city."You elected me to look out for the best interests of the city, as well as the best interests of the residents," Smith said in a statement Monday. "We cannot balance the city's budget on the backs of our residents.  We need more police on the streets, not more red-light cameras. This is a new day in North Miami."No more red-light camera citations will be issued in the city beginning Thurs
  
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• Hialeah Literacy Fair, library, a learning hub for bilingual families

  28-09-2015 22:27
  
  Hundreds of families attend annual Literacy FairMost at Literacy Fair are first or second-generation U.S. citizensHialeah one of largest Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Importance of Landing Solid Internship During College

  28-09-2015 22:16 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Landing that first great job is a huge priority for college students and it can also be a big stress. Stats show one of most critical things students can do to break into the career they're pursuing is securing...Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Shell move dims oil prospects, delights environmentalists

  28-09-2015 22:03
  Royal Dutch Shell has abandoned its long quest to become the first company to produce oil in Alaska's Arctic waters, darkening the nation's long-term oil prospects and delighting environmental groups that tried to...
  
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• Oklahoma appeals court says Glossip's execution can proceed

  28-09-2015 22:03
  An Oklahoma appeals court on Monday narrowly denied a death row inmate's last-minute request for a new hearing and ordered that his execution may proceed.
  
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• Georgia Aquarium loses legal battle over beluga whales

  28-09-2015 22:03
  A federal judge in Atlanta has upheld a government agency's denial of a permit that would have allowed the Georgia Aquarium to import 18 beluga whales from Russia.
  
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• Don't get drunk: advice college kids may not get from docs

  28-09-2015 22:03
  Government researchers say "deplorably" few college students are warned by doctors about the danger from alcohol and drugs or encouraged to reduce drinking or substance use.
  
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• Obama, Putin spar over Assad's role in Syria's future

  28-09-2015 22:02
  
  U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply disagreed Monday over the chaos in Syria, with Obama urging a political transition to replace the Syrian president but Putin warning it would be a...
  
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• Win a new Mercedes-Benz C300 in the #Local10.com #ClickDriveandWin Giveaway ENTER HERE http:bit.ly/1VjVGW7 http://t.co/Sr9e9JXi5A

  28-09-2015 22:00 via twitter.com
  
  Win a new Mercedes-Benz C300 in the #Local10.com #ClickDriveandWin Giveaway ENTER HERE http:bit.ly/1VjVGW7 http://t.co/Sr9e9JXi5A
  
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• Broken down car on I-95 NB express lanes at NW 135th St #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/zE4O0AX0ac

  28-09-2015 21:51 via twitter.com
  
  Broken down car on I-95 NB express lanes at NW 135th St #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/zE4O0AX0ac
  
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• Nicaraguans cheer with pride at Miami Marlins’ National Heritage Day

  28-09-2015 21:48
  
  Baseball is the No. 1 sport in NicaraguaMore than 500 Nicaraguans attended Sunday’s Miami Marlins gameNicaraguans got to meet their hero, former pitcher Dennis ‘El Presidente’ Martinez… Click to Continue »
  
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• Debris on road causing some delays on I-95 NB at Commercial Blvd. Speeds at 28mph #traffic #miami @jenisefernandez http://t.co/iVBBPM59vU

  28-09-2015 21:48 via twitter.com
  
  Debris on road causing some delays on I-95 NB at Commercial Blvd. Speeds at 28mph #traffic #miami @jenisefernandez http://t.co/iVBBPM59vU
  
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• Taxi cab driver killed in police-involved shooting on I-95

  28-09-2015 21:43
  A taxi cab driver was killed in a police-involved shooting in northwest Miami-Dade County that shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 for several hours Monday morning.Miami-Dade police said Junior Prosper, 31, was killed at the scene near I-95 southbound at Northwest 125th Street, causing traffic to be diverted. Police said officers were called to a crash involving a taxi cab that ran into a road sign on the southbound entrance ramp to I-95 at Northwest 119th Street.When police arr
  
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• New 836 widening project gets rolling

  28-09-2015 21:38
  
  Miami-Dade officials on Monday formally broke ground for a new construction project on State Road 836, the Dolphin Expressway, that will cost $149.5 million and take three years to complete. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Heat are thinking big, and Dwyane Wade understands why

  28-09-2015 21:34
  
  Even after not making the playoffs last season, the Miami Heat aren't shy about entering this year talking about having championship aspirations.
  
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• Crash I-95 NB at NW 62nd St. Speeds at 20mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/6Y9a89cZYh

  28-09-2015 21:33 via twitter.com
  
  Crash I-95 NB at NW 62nd St. Speeds at 20mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/6Y9a89cZYh
  
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• Arm wrestle mania Suh vs Buffett #LoveLocal10 #TheRematch #WarrenBuffett #Dolphins #NdamukongSuh #NgumSuh http://t.co/nuDAB2Q5KL

  28-09-2015 21:27 via twitter.com
  
  Arm wrestle mania Suh vs Buffett #LoveLocal10 #TheRematch #WarrenBuffett #Dolphins #NdamukongSuh #NgumSuh http://t.co/nuDAB2Q5KL
  
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• Motorcyclist without license accused of riding more than 100 mph

  28-09-2015 21:26
  
  A man from Summerland Key was arrested early Sunday after riding his motorcycle more than 100 mph, Monroe County sheriff's deputies said.Sean Kenny, 32, was arrested on charges of failing to register his motorcycle in Florida, driving with an expired license and possession of cocaine.According to authorities, a deputy saw Kenny tailgating another vehicle in Rockland Key and attempted to stop him.Deputy David Lariz said he attempted to catch up with the motorcycle, but it was speeding at more tha
  
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• Russian media talk up Putin's speech

  28-09-2015 21:20
  
  In an hours-long marathon of commentary, Russia's two main TV stations on Monday talked up President Vladimir Putin's speech at the U.N. General Assembly as tough and uncompromising.
  
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• Crash on I-95 NB at NW 95th St. Speeds at 35mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/K4yGeQl3m2

  28-09-2015 21:12 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-95 NB at NW 95th St. Speeds at 35mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez http://t.co/K4yGeQl3m2
  
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• Crash on I-95 SB before the Airport Expy. Speeds at 25mph #traffic #miami @jenisefernandez http://t.co/VoCnlpmtDi

  28-09-2015 21:02 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-95 SB before the Airport Expy. Speeds at 25mph #traffic #miami @jenisefernandez http://t.co/VoCnlpmtDi
  
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• Man accused of pimping women at Miami-area strip clubs

  28-09-2015 20:59
  
  A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges after pimping at least two women at Miami-area strip clubs, an arrest report said.Jeffrey Garcia was arrested Saturday on charges of human trafficking, taking proceeds from prostitution and possession of marijuana.According to police, one of the victims asked employees at a night club for help because she said she was being forced to prostitute herself. Police said she pointed out Garcia, who was in a nearby white Lexus, as the trafficker.Detectives i
  
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• Man snatches expensive Rolex watch from Deerfield Beach jewelry store

  28-09-2015 20:42
  
  A man posing as a customer at a Deerfield Beach jewelry store snatched an expensive watch from the hand of a store clerk.The Sept. 10 theft at Class Jewelers was caught on surveillance video.Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Gina Carter said a man walked into the store about 30 minutes before closing time and asked to see a two-toned Rolex watch with diamonds on the faceplate, valued at almost $4,000, that was in the store's display window.The man spoke with the clerk for a few minutes, handl
  
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• Fort Lauderdale police search for man suffering from dementia

  28-09-2015 20:16
  
  Fort Lauderdale police need the public's help in locating a man said to be suffering from dementia.
  
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• Life on Mars? NASA says planet appears to have flowing water

  28-09-2015 20:10
  Mars appears to have flowing rivulets of salty water, at least in the summer, scientists reported Monday in a finding that could have major implications for the possibility of life on the red planet.
  
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• U.S. pays highest prices in the world for prescription drugs

  28-09-2015 20:02
  
  The United States spends some of the lowest amounts of its total healthcare on prescription drugs relative to other developed nations. But Americans also pay some of the highest prices for those drugs, relative to the rest of the world.
  
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• Lindsey Madore, 17, dies after being found unresponsive in hot tub

  28-09-2015 19:32
  
  A teenager has died after she was found unresponsive in a hot tub in west Boca Raton, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.Lindsey Madore, 17, was found unresponsive Sunday morning in a hot tub in the 9900 block of Bridgebrook Road inside the Oaks at Boca Raton development.Sheriff's spokeswoman Teri Barbera said the teen was taken to West Boca Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death, but Barbera said no foul play is s
  
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• Whole Foods to cut about 1,500 jobs over next 8 weeks

  28-09-2015 19:23
  
  Grocery chain Whole Foods is cutting about 1,500 jobs over the next eight weeks as it looks to lower prices and keep up with competition.
  
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• Man Accused of Mutilating Girlfriend Appears in Court

  28-09-2015 19:19 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The man accused in a grisly murder in Sunrise made an appearance in a Broward County courtroom Monday afternoon.
  
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• Weather: Coastal Flood Advisory Monday

  28-09-2015 19:16 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A coastal flood advisory is in effect until midnight. Ryan Phillips says our rain chances will increase this afternoon, and will continue to climb mid-week.
  
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• High tides cause massive flooding in South Florida

  28-09-2015 19:15
  
  South Florida is under a coastal flood advisory Monday until midnight because of "high astronomical tides due to the lunar cycle," according to the National Weather Service.Beach communities felt effects of flooding the most. 
  
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• Obama, Putin clash over vision for resolving Syrian crisis

  28-09-2015 19:12
  
  U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin clashed Monday over their competing visions for Syria, with Obama urging a political transition to replace the Syrian president but Putin warning it would be...
  
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• Spinning top, puppet among 12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists

  28-09-2015 19:08
  The spinning top, coloring book, Wiffle Ball and puppet are vying for a place in the National Toy Hall of Fame. The simple classics are among 12 finalists for this year's class.
  
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• Police sergeant paints woman's home to help get it to code

  28-09-2015 19:07
  
  A South Florida woman who was physically and financially unable to paint her home after repeatedly being cited was able to breathe a sigh of relief after a Wilton Manors police sergeant stepped in to help.
  
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• Philadelphia mayor says media scared people from seeing pope

  28-09-2015 19:07
  The mayor of Philadelphia says news reports about security measures that would be in place for Pope Francis' visit may have deterred people from attending events over the weekend.
  
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