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  • Gillaspies RBI in 9th lifts ChiSox over Marlins

    Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy delivers a pitch during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul ...

  • Veterinary hospital requesting donations for animals injured in Oklahoma tornado

    A local veterinary hospital is asking for donations to help animals injured in the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday.Simmons Veterinary Hospital teamed up with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for "Operation Oklahoma."The hospital is requesting pet food, crates, bedding, collars, leashes and medical supplies. Monetary donations can be made through ...

  • The killing of Raymond Herisse 116 shots that shook South Beach

    Nothing in Raymond Herisse’s past prepared his family for the explosive way that his young life ended.He was 22 when he was killed on a South Beach street, in a frightening war-like moment that his family likens to being executed by a police firing squad.An avalanche of 116 shots were fired by police that early May morning, leaving Herisse slumped over his steering wheel, his left side ...

  • Flamingo hatchling reunited with mom

    The hatchling has been placed back in the nest with its mother who is taking good care of her new baby. The staff on Jungle Island say they remain vigilant and they are ready to step in if ...

  • Fewer Arrests for Start of Urban Beach Weekend 2013

    So far, police say arrests are down for the Memorial Day celebration that draws in tens of thousands of revellers. NBC 6's Gilma Avalos ...


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Zombie! vs. Mardi Gras

Zombie! vs. Mardi Gras, an ultra-low-budget horror comedy made by three friends and funded by a Louisiana psychiatrist, was released straight to video in 1999 and, from those who bothered to give a look, received some utterly awful reviews. Net critic James Berardinelli called it "the worst professionally produced film I have had the displeasure of sitting through," while Robert Firsch ... ...

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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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

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