Black Friday in South Florida: Dispatches from the front of the line

8:01 PM, Kendall Big LED television sets for as little as $147 brought Yamilet Guerra to the BrandsMart in Kendall at 10 a.m. Thursday.She didn't mind forgoing a turkey dinner."A 60-inch TV for $647 is a good deal, " Guerra, 18, of Miami, said of her planned purchase.   Joining her in line at 10 a.m. were Uglis Boscan, 45, and Juan Romero, 40, both...

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Vet who contracted Hep C wins malpractice suit against VA hospital

A failure by Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center staff to properly clean colonoscopy equipment likely infected a patient with hepatitis C, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.U.S. District Judge Adalberto Jordan awarded U.S. Air Force veteran Robert Metzler and his wife a combined $1.25 million in their medical malpractice case against the United States government. Metzler,...

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Some gifts fall into the love-it-later category

NEW YORK (AP) — Have you ever said “thank you” through clenched teeth? The gift in that nicely wrapped box was so not what you wanted: comfy clothes instead of designer duds, or a kitchen gadget instead of a shiny piece of jewelry.Sometimes, though, the best gifts are the ones you use, and, frankly, most of us probably wear hoodies more than haute couture. With...

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Thanksgiving with the Stars

When it comes to the holidays, your favorite celebs are just like everyone else -- they just want to hang out with family and loved ones.From Britney Spears to Ben Affleck, find out how the stars will spend their Turkey Day this year!Plus, we break down the holiday season's must-see movies on the next ...

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Cops hunting suspect wanted for B'klyn rape

A sicko stalked a young woman, followed her into her Williamsburg apartment building and raped her, police said today.The suspect followed the victim into her Kent Ave. apartment building at around 5:45 am Saturday and raped her, police said.The suspect is described as 6’0" tall and 190 pounds, cops said. The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance identifying...

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Small Business Saturday: the anti-Black Friday

Don’t want to brave the Black Friday craziness? You can get a head start on your holiday shopping, snag some deals and support local merchants by participating in Small Business Saturday.Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is focused on promoting small business owners nationwide. Since it was started in 2010 by American Express, the promotional...

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Former foster children give thanks for Casa Valentina

Every holiday season for the last six years, Lynn Hausmann hosts a Thanksgiving gathering for Casa Valentina, the residential and life skills program for youth aging out of foster care.It’s what you do, she says, for the people you love.“It’s simple — we are family,” says Hausmann, a member of the organization’s board of directors. “This is about opening your heart and home.”...

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Casper Smart Talks Jennifer Lopez Romance

It appears the romance between Jennifer Lopez and her dancer/choreographer beau Casper Smart is still going strong.ET caught up with the twosome during the European leg of Lopez's Dance Again World Tour as the lovebirds prepped for a show in Istanbul, Turkey. Side-by-side, the performers have been traveling the globe since mid-June.Related: J.Lo Shoots Down Engagement Rumors "You want people around...

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Cops questioning person of interest in Brooklyn shopkeeper slays

Cops are questioning a person of interest in the serial killings of three Brooklyn shopkeepers, law enforcement sources told the Post.The mustachioed man seen carrying a duffel bag near the scene of the latest killing in Flatbush is being interviewed by investigators at the 67th precinct, the sources said.The unidentified man was seen near the scene of...

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Dear daughter, let me give you some career advice ...

My daughter, a high school junior, wants to be a teacher. That doesn’t sit well with my husband, who worries about the state of education and the job outlook. He and I regularly debate whether we should encourage her to pursue this interest, or strongly steer her in another direction.Today, coaching our kids about career paths is complicated. Many of my reporter and editor...

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