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By SETH BORENSTEIN (AP Science Writer) Much of the United States is shivering through brutal cold as most of the rest of the world is feeling unusually warm weather. However strange it sounds, that contradiction fits snugly in explanations of what climate change is doing to Earth, scientists said. In a map of global temperatures the last several days, big chunks of the world — the Arctic, Asia, parts of Africa, the Middle East and South America — show as dark red, signifying more than a... Read More

On a recent Saturday, a backhoe plunged its metal teeth into one of the most iconic homes in Fort Lauderdale. Tuscan columns collapsed, wood splintered, red brick walls crumbled. The home, La Maison Blanche, or The White House, had become a Fort Lauderdale landmark over the years, its neoclassical pillars, vestibule and perfectly manicured lawn looking like a presidential palace on the Stranahan River as the house stood on a Rio Vista Isles promontory for all to see. But no more: It has been... Read More

The threatening squall line that swept across the state on Tuesday and brought tornadoes to North Florida did not result in any twisters in South Florida, said the National Weather Service, but there’s a nasty arctic blast following it. Meanwhile, a front will approach from the south, bringing some weather Thursday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Barry Baxter. “I don’t want to call it a warm front,” Baxter said. “But it’s acting like one. It’s going to bring back... Read More

The stakes were serious. A tornado was about to hit Fort Lauderdale, and residents received the loud warning on their cellphones: They needed to “take shelter now.” Outside restaurants in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a chorus of emergency alerts blared out simultaneously on scores of phones. Despite the urgency of the message, there was little reaction by diners or pedestrians. Some glanced up at the dark skies, but few could be seen moving indoors or taking cover. Pedestrians walked on and... Read More

By KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. The agreement largely hews to spending caps for defense and domestic programs that Congress set as part of a bill to suspend the debt limit until 2025. But it does provide some concessions to House Republicans who viewed the spending restrictions in that agreement... Read More

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Miller hit a 3-pointer to give Wake Forest the lead in overtime, then sealed the victory with a pair of free throws as the Demon Deacons held off Miami 86-82 in their Atlantic Coast Conference home opener on Saturday. Wake Forest (11-3, 3-0) is now 9-0 on its home court and its nine-game win streak is the program’s longest since 2008-09, when the Deacons won 16 straight games. Fresh off a 95-82 victory over No. 16 Clemson, the Hurricanes (11-3, 2-1) saw... Read More

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CORAL GABLES — Norchad Omier had 27 points and 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season and Miami beat North Florida 95-55 on Friday night. Omier scored 14 points in the opening 10 minutes to help Miami build a 27-14 lead. Omier made his first six shots, including a 3-pointer, while North Florida started 5 of 22 from the field. Omier finished the half with 19 points as Miami led 42-27. Seven of North Florida’s nine field goals in the first half came from behind the... Read More

Animal rescuer faces cruelty charges for cats found in her filthy home in Sunrise Skip to content Share this: ... Read More

By LARRY NEUMEISTER (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday urged a judge to reject U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial scheduled for next spring by two months, until July. Prosecutors argued against the postponement a week after defense lawyers offered multiple reasons why they say a trial of the Democrat and codefendants, including his wife, should be delayed. The senator gave up his position as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations... Read More