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• Mysterious electric car startup looking to build $1B factory

  08-11-2015 23:54
  
  The luxury electric car market may be small, but it's lucrative enough to get another jolt - this time from a mysterious startup that says it wants to re-imagine how people interact with their autos.
  
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• Tampa Police write more tickets than many other agencies in Florida, report shows

  08-11-2015 23:46
  
  An analysis by The Tampa Bay Times showed that Tampa police wrote more tickets last year than sheriff's offices in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties combined and more per capita than cops in Jacksonville, Miami, St. Petersburg and Orlando, the state's four other largest cities.And no other law enforcement agency in the state arrests more people than the Tampa Police Department.The paper reported that each arrest, each ticket, feeds into a formula that calculates an officer's "productivit
  
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• 2nd train derails in Wisconsin in 2 days, spills crude oil

  08-11-2015 23:45
  
  A Canadian Pacific Railway train carrying crude oil derailed Sunday in Wisconsin, the second day in a row a freight train derailed in the state.
  
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• In Florida, beached baby sperm whale euthanized

  08-11-2015 23:43
  
  Wildlife officials have euthanized a baby pygmy sperm whale that had washed ashore on a beach in Florida.
  
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• Couple wins $14.5 million in lawsuit over 2004 uninsured motorist crash on Interstate 95

  08-11-2015 23:41
  
  A former chiropractor and his wife have won a $14.5 million jury verdict in a lawsuit filed over a 2004 car crash that involved a motorist with no insurance.Attorney Crane Johnstone says a Miami-Dade jury sided with David and Carrie Zucker, who claimed the insurance company Geico owed them because the others involved either had no insurance or were under insured.Johstone says the Zuckers' policy had benefits that under Florida law require auto insurance carriers like Geico to pay damages in such
  
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• Marco Rubio's presidential campaign released card statements containing personal purchases. bit.ly/1MQ1urY?utm_me… https://t.co/HMCaDKjJzr

  08-11-2015 23:31 via twitter.com
  
  Marco Rubio's presidential campaign released card statements containing personal purchases. bit.ly/1MQ1urY?utm_me… https://t.co/HMCaDKjJzr
  
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• Venezuela says US intelligence plane violated airspace

  08-11-2015 23:18
  
  Venezuela claims a U.S. Coast Guard plane it describes as an intelligence aircraft violated the South American country's airspace.
  
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• A Nice and HOT end to the weekend here across South Florida. @TrentAricTV has your forecast tonight at 5, 6 and 11pm https://t.co/SxD18nK9Zv

  08-11-2015 22:29 via twitter.com
  
  A Nice and HOT end to the weekend here across South Florida. @TrentAricTV has your forecast tonight at 5, 6 and 11pm https://t.co/SxD18nK9Zv
  
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• Watkins sparks Bills to 33-17 win over Dolphins

  08-11-2015 22:27
  
  Sammy Watkins had a career-best 168 yards receiving and a touchdown, and rookie running back Karlos Williams scored twice in leading the Buffalo Bills to a 33-11 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
  
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• The #Heat did not have further comment about Gerald Green --- he will not play tonight against the Raptors

  08-11-2015 22:26 via twitter.com
  The #Heat did not have further comment about Gerald Green --- he will not play tonight against the Raptors
  
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• Bills Complete Sweep of Dolphins

  08-11-2015 22:20 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The Dolphins were beaten by the Buffalo Bills for a second time this season on SundayPhoto Credit: Getty Images
  
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• AP News Guide: A look the University of Missouri's issues

  08-11-2015 22:16
  
  Racially charged incidents at the University of Missouri have led to numerous protests, a hunger strike by a graduate student and at least 30 black football players announcing they were on strike - with all of them calling...
  
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• The Latest on Missouri protests: Sen. McCaskill weighs in

  08-11-2015 22:15
  
  The latest on the protests and turmoil over racially charged incidents at the University of Missouri. All times local.
  
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• Good, not spectacular, preliminary ratings for Trump on SNL

  08-11-2015 22:15
  
  Donald Trump hadn't gotten far into his opening monologue before trouble occurred. An off-screen heckler interrupted with a cry of "You're a racist!"
  
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• Autopsy: Crime spree slaying suspect killed self

  08-11-2015 22:15
  
  An autopsy has confirmed that a man suspected in a North Carolina double slaying died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after police seeking another man stumbled upon him at a Philadelphia-area motel, authorities said.
  
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• Carson: Questions on background aren't "real" scandals

  08-11-2015 22:14
  
  Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said Sunday that he's facing an unprecedented level of scrutiny about the veracity of his life story and questioned whether the issues dogging him over his autobiography are...
  
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• Drummer dies to bring Romanian club fire death toll to 45

  08-11-2015 22:04
  
  The drummer of a heavy metal band playing when a fire broke out at a nightclub has died, bringing the death toll from last week's tragedy to 45.
  
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• SEASON SWEEP! The #Bills sweep both games from the #Dolphins... bit.ly/20F5Jup?utm_me… https://t.co/ZwVGdhSi93

  08-11-2015 22:02 via twitter.com
  
  SEASON SWEEP!The #Bills sweep both games from the #Dolphins... bit.ly/20F5Jup?utm_me… https://t.co/ZwVGdhSi93
  
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• A triumph over traffic? New ways for bikes to beat cars on Miami commute

  08-11-2015 21:57
  
  Multi-day bike events and conference will highlight cycling greenways from Maine to Key West and Miami’s M-Path and UnderlineEscorted bike commutes, fun rides and a Saturday all-day bike-bash in South MiamiOrganizers inspire people to try cycling by showing it can be simpler and faster than taking the car … Click to Continue »
  
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• Karlos Williams 38-yard touchdown run to put the #Bills up 33-14 on the #Dolphins with 8 minutes left in the 4th

  08-11-2015 21:39 via twitter.com
  Karlos Williams 38-yard touchdown run to put the #Bills up 33-14 on the #Dolphins with 8 minutes left in the 4th
  
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• The #Dolphins head to the 4th quarter down 26-14 to the #Bills

  08-11-2015 21:26 via twitter.com
  The #Dolphins head to the 4th quarter down 26-14 to the #Bills
  
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• Taylor to Watkins for a touchdown! The #Dolphins are now down to the #Bills 26-14

  08-11-2015 21:16 via twitter.com
  Taylor to Watkins for a touchdown!The #Dolphins are now down to the #Bills 26-14
  
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• Ryan Tannehill is stripped, fumbles, and the #Bills recover to stop a #Dolphins drive. Buff leads 19-14

  08-11-2015 21:10 via twitter.com
  Ryan Tannehill is stripped, fumbles, and the #Bills recover to stop a #Dolphins drive.Buff leads 19-14
  
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• MILLER TIME! Lamar Miller with his 2nd TD of the game--- #Dolphins now down to #Bills 19-14 with 10 minutes left in the 3rd quarter

  08-11-2015 20:54 via twitter.com
  MILLER TIME!Lamar Miller with his 2nd TD of the game--- #Dolphins now down to #Bills 19-14 with 10 minutes left in the 3rd quarter
  
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• Miami-Dade FD "Fill the Boot" drive for benefit Muscular Dystrophy Assn continues today. Help them meet their $100K goal !

  08-11-2015 20:49 via twitter.com
  Miami-Dade FD "Fill the Boot" drive for benefit Muscular Dystrophy Assn continues today.Help them meet their $100K goal !
  
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• #Dolphins come up short at the goal-line with :02 left --- #Bills lead at the half 19-7

  08-11-2015 20:31 via twitter.com
  #Dolphins come up short at the goal-line with :02 left --- #Bills lead at the half 19-7
  
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• Ruling on the field stands --- touchdown #Bills. They lead the #Dolphins 19-7 in the 2nd quarter

  08-11-2015 20:16 via twitter.com
  Ruling on the field stands --- touchdown #Bills. They lead the #Dolphins 19-7 in the 2nd quarter
  
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• Karlos Williams scores a touchdown --- but it's under review. Did he fumble before he crossed the goal-line? #Dolphins #Bills

  08-11-2015 20:15 via twitter.com
  Karlos Williams scores a touchdown --- but it's under review.Did he fumble before he crossed the goal-line?#Dolphins #Bills
  
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• Carpenter FG --- #Bills lead expands to 12-7 in the 2nd quarter over the #Dolphins

  08-11-2015 20:02 via twitter.com
  Carpenter FG --- #Bills lead expands to 12-7 in the 2nd quarter over the #Dolphins
  
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• As luxury construction rises, so do Italkraft kitchens

  08-11-2015 20:00
  
  Doral-based Italkraft produces high-end kitchens for luxury homesThe company’s principal, Alex Xakoustis, says the price depends on the materialThe most expensive kitchen he has ever made cost $900,000 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Lamar Miller TOUCHDOWN! The #Dolphins punch it in --- Fins now trail the #Bills 9-7 with 11:28 left in the 2nd quarter

  08-11-2015 19:48 via twitter.com
  Lamar Miller TOUCHDOWN!The #Dolphins punch it in --- Fins now trail the #Bills 9-7 with 11:28 left in the 2nd quarter
  
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• At the end of the 1st quarter, the #Dolphins are down 9-0 to the #Bills

  08-11-2015 19:41 via twitter.com
  At the end of the 1st quarter, the #Dolphins are down 9-0 to the #Bills
  
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• The Latest on Missouri protests: Gov. Jay Nixon weighs in

  08-11-2015 19:28
  
  The latest on the protests and turmoil over racially charged incidents at the University of Missouri. All times local.
  
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• Missouri football players pressure school leaders over race

  08-11-2015 19:28
  
  Student protests over the way leaders of the University of Missouri have responded to racially charged incidents escalated dramatically over the weekend when 32 black football players announced they will not participate in...
  
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• Federal standards keep young pilots from manning drones

  08-11-2015 19:28
  
  Megan Halek could be the best unmanned aircraft pilot coming out of the University of North Dakota's highly regarded aviation program this year: She's aced a training program and has enough air experience to fly...
  
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• World Series of Poker showdown begins, $7.6M at stake

  08-11-2015 19:27
  
  A three-day poker-playing marathon begins in Las Vegas as nine men battle for the annual World Series of Poker title and chance at $7.6 million.
  
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• 'Spectre' shoots to $73 million, misses 'Skyfall's' mark

  08-11-2015 19:27
  
  It took the combination of James Bond and Charlie Brown to save the box office after a disastrous few weekends of flops. Both "Spectre" and "The Peanuts Movie" reinvigorated moviegoers who turned out in droves to check out...
  
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• Solid, not spectacular, preliminary ratings for Trump on SNL

  08-11-2015 19:27
  
  The early ratings are in for Donald Trump's appearance on "SNL" and they're solid, but not "HUGE."
  
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• Missouri executions expected to slow

  08-11-2015 19:27
  
  Eighteen convicted killers have been executed in Missouri in the last two years, a pace that is expected to slow significantly with death sentences on the decline and many of the 28 remaining death row inmates still filing...
  
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• McCoy 48-yard touchdown run --- the #Bills now lead the #Dolphins 9-0 in the first quarter

  08-11-2015 19:17 via twitter.com
  McCoy 48-yard touchdown run --- the #Bills now lead the #Dolphins 9-0 in the first quarter
  
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• First play from scrimmage --- Pouncey snaps it over Tannehill's head for a safety --- #Dolphins down 2-0

  08-11-2015 19:11 via twitter.com
  First play from scrimmage --- Pouncey snaps it over Tannehill's head for a safety --- #Dolphins down 2-0
  
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• The #Dolphins will kick off as they face the #Bills in Buffalo

  08-11-2015 19:02 via twitter.com
  The #Dolphins will kick off as they face the #Bills in Buffalo
  
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• $5M fence project to protect panthers on Alligator Alley

  08-11-2015 19:00
  
  State officials are spending more than $5 million on a fencing project designed to keep panthers and other large animals off Alligator Alley.
  
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• GRIDIRON GRILL-OFF: Miami Dolphins legends and celebrity chefs to compete in a grill-off. bit.ly/1QmUEcM?utm_me…

  08-11-2015 17:30 via twitter.com
  GRIDIRON GRILL-OFF: Miami Dolphins legends and celebrity chefs to compete in a grill-off. bit.ly/1QmUEcM?utm_me…
  
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• FAMILY FEST: Head out to Holiday Park today to participate in today's Dolphins Cancer Challenge. bit.ly/1MsHvxa?utm_me…

  08-11-2015 17:06 via twitter.com
  FAMILY FEST: Head out to Holiday Park today to participate in today's Dolphins Cancer Challenge. bit.ly/1MsHvxa?utm_me…
  
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• Lauderhill police investigating fatal attempted robbery

  08-11-2015 16:47
  
  Police are searching for a shooter who was involved in a fatal tragedy in Lauderhill, Wednesday.
  
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• AP PHOTOS: Homeless struggle with high costs of Hawaii

  08-11-2015 16:38
  
  Hawaii has long been known as a tropical paradise, but in recent years another image has intruded into the state's carefully crafted one of idyllic beaches and relaxing resorts: homelessness.
  
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• Apple Watch Sweepstakes Official Rules

  08-11-2015 15:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Official Rules for Apple Watch Sweepstakes
  
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• Chicken Broccoli Alfredo/Belkys Nerey

  08-11-2015 15:28
  
  Today we begin with a special Bite with Belkys- with miss "B" herself- cooking up something yummy in the kitchen! Chicken and pasta are on the menu this morning as we grab a Bite with Belkys.
  
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• The family of a man who fell from a Royal Caribbean ship is considering filing suit bit.ly/1Oxg5bM?utm_me… https://t.co/mnFdX7tdzl

  08-11-2015 14:49 via twitter.com
  
  The family of a man who fell from a Royal Caribbean ship is considering filing suit bit.ly/1Oxg5bM?utm_me… https://t.co/mnFdX7tdzl
  
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