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Child survives apparent “drive-by” that leaves one dead one wounded
A brazen gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon at a parked car in an apparent drive-by shooting in a quiet Miami Gardens neighborhood, killing one man and wounding the female driver. A young boy in the car survived the violent attack, police said. “There was a call for shots fired in the area and officers responded and they found a white vehicle that was hit by bullets,” said Miami ...
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Slowey on target for Tuesday start
Email CHICAGO -- Marlins right-hander Kevin Slowey threw a bullpen session before Saturday's game in Chicago and said he felt no pain in the lat muscle that tightened up on him during his start on Wednesday. Manager Mike Redmond said Slowey is on target for his next start on Tuesday, which will be in his regular spot in the rotation and provide six days of rest because of Miami's ...
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Solano close to beginning rehab assignment
Email CHICAGO -- Marlins manager Mike Redmond said second baseman Donovan Solano (strained left intercostal muscle) will be called to extended spring camp on Monday to participate in baseball activities. If all goes well, Solano could start a Minor League rehab assignment as soon as next week. "He's been feeling better every day," Redmond said. "We need to get guys healthy ...
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Dietrich impressive in first big league exposure
Email CHICAGO -- Marlins second baseman Derek Dietrich successfully reached base in each of the first 13 games he played since his ascension to the Major Leagues on May 8. On Friday, Dietrich rounded the bases on his two-run home run to right field in the fourth inning of a 4-3, 11-inning loss in the series opener against the White Sox. "He's done a really nice job," Marlins ...
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Raw Train Derails After Overpass Collapse
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a cargo train collision in southeast Missouri. Authorities say a highway overpass collapsed early today when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after the collision. ...
Movie Review
The Queen
As a fictionalized peak behind the walls of Buckingham Palace during the seven days following the unexpected death of Princess Diana in 1997, The Queen offers an intriguing glimpse at a key evolutionary moment in the ancient institution of the British monarchy. The films central theme is ... ...
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Delray Beach man pulls tire for 24 hours on bridge to train for ultramarathon raise money for Haiti
Frank McKinney, 49, of Delray Beach, pulls a 25-pound tire over the Jack L. Saunders Bridge along Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach Saturday, May 25, 2013. McKinney will attempt to pull the tire for 24 consecutive hours as he trains for the Death Valley Badwater 135-mile Ultramarathon. (Gary Coronado/The Palm Beach ...
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Raw Rescues From San Antonio Flooding
It's a real mess in south-central Texas. Heavy rains have led to massive flooding. Fire officials say about 130 people have been rescued from their homes and cars in the San Antonio area. (May ...
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Educational series to provide Alzheimer’s support
A series of classes to educate and empower both adults in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and their caregivers begins next month at the community center.Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter, the five-week free program provides information, guidance, support and ...
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Raw French Soldier Stabbed in Throat Near Paris
A French soldier has been stabbed outside Paris. France's military spokesman says the soldier was wounded in the throat but his life is not in danger. (May ...
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Royal Palm Beach makes slow progress on dog park at Commons Park
Last year the village council unanimously agreed to spend $63,000 to add a dog park to Commons Park. Nearly one year later, the park is no closer to being built.Delays in the opening of Commons Park and the more pressing roadway improvement project along Crestwood Boulevard have put the 0.7-acre dog park on the back burner, village officials ...