Woman dies after boat crashes in Biscayne Bay

A woman died after the boat her husband was piloting crashed into a concrete piling underneath the McArthur Causeway bridge late Saturday, officials said.The woman, who has not been identified, tried to push the red and white 18-foot boat in another direction when they began to veer toward a piling underneath the bridge, said Jorge Pino, spokesman for the Florida Fish and...

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RIM shares climb as investors bet on new BlackBerry

TORONTO (Reuters) – Shares of Research In Motion rallied on Friday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the launch of its new make-or-break BlackBerry 10 smartphones at the end of the month.Morningstar analyst Brian Colello did not see any one news story driving the stock, which climbed steadily through much of the day. The new phones are to be formally unveiled on January 30.“The stock has...

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Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Engaged

Olivia Wilde, 28, and Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis, 38, are engaged, ET can confirm.The pair, who went public in December of 2011, moved in together last year and have been seemingly inseparable since.Related: Olivia Wilde Divorces Italian RoyalAccording to People, Sudeikis proposed to the Tron: Legacy star shortly after the holidays."They are so excited," says a source. "And very, very...

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Everybody off! City school bus strike is likely to happen Wednesday

A school bus strike that threatens to strand 152,000 children is likely to begin on Wednesday — and could be announced as early as tomorrow, sources told The Post. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 has already printed strike posters, assigned members to future picket lines at bus yards across the city, and distributed a list of “do’s and don’ts”...

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Miami Beach builder Robert Turchin looks back — and ahead

If former Miami Beach vice mayor Robert Turchin had been a Miami decision maker during the recent vote that decided the fate of The Miami Herald building, he would probably have voted with the ‘nays’ allowing its demolition. “There’s nothing special about it,” says the 90-year-old Turchin as he cruises Collins Avenue between 63rd and 48th streets, a strip dense with buildings...

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Jurors hear secret tape recording in Miami police corruption trial as feds rest their case

As rain began to fall on a June evening, Miami Police Sgt. Raul Iglesias told an undercover detective in his drug-fighting squad to turn off his cell phone and take out the battery as both officers stood outside the boss’s home.Iglesias, already relieved of duty on suspicions of being a dirty cop, feared Roberto Asanza’s phone could be recording him. And his instincts were...

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In gun debate, video game industry defends itself

WASHINGTON (AP) — The video game industry, blamed by some for fostering a culture of violence, defended its practices Friday at a White House meeting exploring how to prevent horrific shootings like the recent Connecticut elementary school massacre.Vice President Joe Biden, wrapping up three days of wide-ranging talks on gun violence prevention, said the meeting was an effort to understand whether...

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Britney Spears Split with Jason Trawick

After more than three years together, Britney Spears and her fiance Jason Trawick have split, her rep confirmed to People. RELATED - Britney "Working Hard" on New Music"Jason and I have decided to call off our engagement," Spears says in the statement. "I'll always adore him and we will remain great friends." Trawick adds, "As this chapter ends for us a new one begins. I love and cherish her and her...

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No charges for NBC host David Gregory over ammunition magazine

APWASHINGTON — NBC journalist David Gregory won't face charges for displaying a high-capacity ammunition magazine on his "Meet the Press" news program last month, District of Columbia prosecutors announced Friday.The city's Office of the Attorney General, which handles low-level crimes, said criminal charges wouldn't serve the public's best interests even...

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What the week’s big mortgage moves mean for consumers

This week brought three big developments to the nation’s beleaguered mortgage landscape. For consumers, the complex moves have been mostly mystifying, but experts say they all aim at turning the page.“There is a strong desire to put behind us all this period of time — the aftermath of the darkest period in American finance. All these things [announced this week] are intended...

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Sen. Bill Nelson is going python hunting

Sen. Bill Nelson has taken some ribbing for his focus on Pythons in the Everglades. But the problem is real. So little surprise the 70-year-old Democrat will participate in Florida’s first snake hunt, which begins Saturday and offers cash prizes.Nelson will go out Thursday with a rancher in Davie.“He’s had a hand in drawing attention to the problem and it has, in fact, proven...

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Academy Launches Oscar App on Android, Amazon

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – The Academy launched its official Oscars app on Android and Amazon on Thursday, expanding its initiative to direct fans’ attention from the television to the second screen.The app, already available on the iPad and iPhone, was made available for free on the Google Play store and the Amazon app store, the Academy said. According to iTunes, the iPad app was updated earlier...

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First Look: Kesha's C'Mon Music Video

Ke$ha's getting frisky with some furry, fun-loving friends in the new music video for her single C'Mon, and we have your exclusive first look!Related: Kesha on Justin Bieber: 'I Would Hit That' Straight off her album Warrior, you can catch the premiere of the full C'Mon video Friday on Vevo.com.Ke$ha also graces the cover of Seventeen magazine, so make sure to pick up a copy on stands n...

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First alleged thug in fatal parka mugging arraigned on murder, weapon possession charges

The first alleged thug busted in a senseless fatal parka mugging is claiming all he did was supply the gun."I saw the guy shoot the kid," Timothy Montalvo, 16, said of the January 4 fatal shooting of Raphael Ward in front of a church at 49 Columbia Street. Ward, who is also 16, resisted demands to relinquish the $600 parka, and paid with his life, cops...

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Walmart redesigns plans for Midtown Miami store

In an effort to garner increased support for its store in Midtown Miami, Walmart late Thursday submitted redesigned plans to the City of Miami that buffers the store with independent shops and restaurants along Midtown Boulevard.The 16,000-square-feet of retail would line the ground floor of one side of the Walmart store, providing a more interactive streetfront for pedestrians...

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Dems at odds over future Florida Democratic Party chair

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has the ear and the loyalty of President Barack Obama, and loads of influence among Democrats in Washington and across the country. Democratic activists in her home state of Florida, however, are poised to deliver an embarrassing snub to Wasserman Schultz later this month with the heated race to lead the state...

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Golden Globes Dates George Clooney Bradley Cooper Brad Pitt

Before we see the nominees and their plus-ones at Sunday's 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, we're looking back at the past dates of the star-studded event.PICS: Golden Globes PresentersIf the Globes had an award for unpredictability, it might be a toss-up between George Clooney and Bradley Cooper.In 1997 and '98, Clooney showed up with then-girlfriend Celine Belitran, but for his next four Globes...

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Unidentified 9/11 remains will be safe: city

The remains of unidentified victims of 9/11 to be interred at the World Trade Center memorial site will be safe from flooding and other disasters, city attorneys argued today in state appellate court in Manhattan.“There’s no evidence in the record that there is a problem with flooding,” argued Ellen Ravitch, of the city’s Law Department.But a group of families...

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Florida company provides electrical power for the world

More than 4,000 miles from its home base in Doral, Energy International is helping keep the lights on and the power grid humming in Gibraltar, the British territory on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.Energy International, a global provider of power plants and energy solutions, sent a temporary plant that will provide power for at least the next two years while a...

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Miami police to buyback guns — no questions asked

In efforts to reduce gun violence, Miami police will hold its first 2013 gun buyback operation of the year. Beginning on Jan. 19, anyone can drop off any firearm at designated locations and receive a gift certificate with no questions asked. “We are urging the public to join us in the efforts to reduce gun violence and make a difference,” the police department said in a news...

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U.S. Franciscan friars go digital, accept prayer requests via text

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The largest group of Franciscan friars in the United States is offering the faithful a new way to pray in the digital age by accepting prayer requests via text messages.The Friars of Holy Name Province, who staff 40 parishes and have colleges, soup kitchens and food centers along the eastern seaboard, as well as groups in Peru and Tokyo, are among a few religious groups offering...

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Mariah Carey on Messy American Idol Moments with Nicki

Mariah Carey opened up to ET's Rocsi Diaz today concerning her rumored feud with fellow American Idol judge Nicki Minaj.Carey has admitted to having "messy moments" while on the judging panel and she clarified her statement, saying, "Here's what I meant by messy moments: You just have to adapt. And I think my thing is I have to be myself, and if that means that in that moment I don't hear you; I don't...

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B'klyn man gets 15 years for attempt to join jihad terror group

A Brooklyn architect was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday after he tried to travel overseas and join a jihadist terror group in one of Pakistan's far-flung tribal regions.Agron Hasbajrami, 28, an Albanian citizen legally residing in the US, was lured away from his New York City architecture career after becoming radicalized on Internet web sites...

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Magic Jack ends suit against Net Talk

A suit between Magic Jack and a Miami-based rival has ended.Net Talk, with headquarters in suburban Miami-Dade, announced Tuesday that Magic Jack had dropped its patent-infringement suit against Net Talk over the company’s Internet phone service. Magic Jack is one of the best-known providers of VOIP (voice over Internet protocol), and sued Net Talk in April over the competitor’s...

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Joe Garcia holds swearing-in ceremony in South Florida

At a local swearing-in event on Monday, U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia promised to reach across the aisle to solve problems and to protect public investments like his alma mater, Miami Dade College.Among the newest members of Congress, Garcia was officially sworn in last week in Washington, but a similar ceremony was held on Monday at Miami Dade College’s Kendall campus for roughly...

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Live blog: Samsung’s new gear at CES 2013

yep thats how apple works now, but can you stream network flash players thru your i pad via apple tv , answer = no , same with google tv. hook the comp directly to the comp get a wireless keayboard and an air mouse , and fyi windows media player can be streamed wirelessly from any pc all you need is a 50 dollar blue ray player , if you want to stream media from a hard drive wirelessly it just has...

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'Gangster Squad' Stars On the Effect of Movie Violence

Last summer, Gangster Squad found itself in the middle of controversy when its violent trailer mirrored the tragic events of the audience gunned down in cold blood at an Aurora, CO movie theater during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises. Now, the new movie is finally hitting the big screen with a revised ending, and its stars weigh in on the correlation between film violence and the gun violence...

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EMT union fuming over alleged plea deal for B'klyn assistant DA accused of attacking medic: letter

Members of the union representing emergency medical workers are fuming mad over a potential sweetheart plea deal they believe the Manhattan district attorney’s office has offered to a Brooklyn assistant DA accused of attacking a medic in an ambulance last November, according to a union letter obtained by The Post today.Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney...

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Florida company provides electrical power for the world

More than 4,000 miles from its home base in Doral, Energy International is helping keep the lights on and the power grid humming in Gibraltar, the British territory on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.Energy International, a global provider of power plants and energy solutions, sent a temporary plant that will provide power for at least the next two years while a...

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VP: Ailing Chavez is Venezuela’s president even if he misses inauguration

CARACAS, Venezuelan - Vice President Nicolás Maduro will remain at the helm of this oil rich nation even if his ailing boss, Hugo Chávez, is unable to attend Thursday’s scheduled inauguration, Attorney General Cecilia Flores said Sunday. The statement comes as some argue that the constitution requires National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello to become interim leader until...

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Analysts predicting slow start for ‘ultra-HD’ TVs

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ultra high definition TVs are set to be the talk of International CES, the gadget show kicking off this week, but they aren’t likely to account for much of the market even four years down the road.That is the conclusion of analysts of the show’s host, a day before TV makers such as Samsung, LG and Sony attempt to wow conference attendees with their latest models.Ultra-HD TVs, with...

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Smash Season Two TCA Trailer

After a very public behind the scenes shake-up, the newly installed Smash EP, Joshua Safran, and the cast addressed the press at the Television Critics Association Tour in Pasadena, CA today.First thing first, Safran wanted to make it clear that this rejiggered season is still very much the Smash you fell in love with last year. "I don't really think it's changed that much. The stuff you loved last...

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Aurora gunman's wife escaped, called cops on crazed husband

The wife of a Colorado gunman who killed three relatives in his Aurora home Saturday escaped by leaping from a second-floor window before she called cops, her sister said today.Shooter Sonny Archuleta, 33, was later killed by cops after a six-hour standoff, but not before his wife, Stephanie, dodged his bullets to run and get help.Corinne Wurzbacher, 30,...

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Billionaire Phillip Frost an ‘entrepreneur’s entrepreneur’

For that blind first date, a half-century ago, the young doctor, Phillip Frost, showed up at Patricia Orr’s family house in suburban New York, with an unusual gift: a miniature mushroom garden.In the 50 years since, Frost, the son of a shoe store owner, has gone on to amass a fortune of $2.4 billion, according to Forbes magazine, becoming the 188th wealthiest man in the United...

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