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Authorities are searching for a suspect in the killing of Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a prominent physics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who was shot at his home near Boston. The 47-year-old professor from Portugal was shot Monday night and died Tuesday at a local hospital. Authorities have not provided any details about a possible motive in the killing or any other details. No suspects were in custody as of Wednesday morning, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office... Read More

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night, remarks that come at a crucial juncture as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity. The White House offered few details about what the Republican president intends to emphasize in the 9 p.m. ET speech. Public polling shows most U.S. adults are frustrated with his handling of the economy as inflation picked up... Read More

Chinese takeout food delivers more than just containers filled with piping hot wonton soup, savory fried rice and egg foo young smothered in gravy. For many, it’s comforting, convenient — and a popular culinary choice during the holiday season. That’s why we asked you, our readers, to tell us your favorite go-to spots for the last installment in this year’s Best of South Florida Dining series. After a two-week nomination round, with the opportunity to rave about your must-order... Read More

For 26 year-old Acute Physical Therapist Brett Bucci, it wasn’t until he looked in the mirror after his father passed away that he realized something had to change. Years of struggling with self-doubt, body image issues, and the lingering effects of an abusive relationship had taken their toll. “I spent many years being negative, and it took my father passing away from cancer 3.5 years ago, to finally take a hard look in the mirror and find some solutions to improve not just my... Read More

What kind of elected official mocks murder victims? The answer: One who is not deserving of representing anyone. Rob Reiner was an entertainment genius and a concerned and outspoken American. Dishonoring him is purely evil. Any weaker descriptions are unnecessary. Jim Paul, Coral Gables A disgraceful excuse Given our president’s response to the tragic homicides of the Reiners, he’s a narcissistic, bloviating egomaniacal disgraceful excuse for a human being. Jo-Ann Connolly, Pompano... Read More

CORAL GABLES — Shelton Henderson scored 30 points as the Miami Hurricanes beat Florida International 98-81 on Tuesday. Henderson had five rebounds for the Hurricanes (10-2). Malik Reneau scored 22 points and added six rebounds. Tru Washington went 5 of 8 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points. Corey Stephenson led the Panthers (5-4) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, six assists and three steals. Florida International also got 17 points and two steals from... Read More

MIAMI — For the first time since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in October as part of an FBI gambling investigation and subsequently placed on leave by the league, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday directly addressed the impact on the Miami Heat. Rozier, who was arraigned last week, remains listed on the Heat roster, with his $26.6 million salary continuing to count against the team’s payroll. In addition, the Heat still owe the Charlotte Hornets a future first-round draft choice... Read More

A former Fort Lauderdale Police officer who was often the face of the department is facing federal charges more than a year after allegations surfaced that he placed a GPS tracker on his ex-girlfriend’s car. Henry Lockwood III, whose last assignment was in the recruiting department, was terminated earlier this year after an internal investigation. A federal criminal complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Dec. 9. While a Fort Lauderdale officer,... Read More

Fort Lauderdale’s long-awaited decision on whether to eliminate the tree-lined median on Las Olas Boulevard will have to wait until after the holidays. City commissioners were expected to debate the controversial proposal during their 1:30 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, but ran out of time. They now plan to take up the matter after the holidays on Jan. 20. The city has spent more than five years discussing a dramatic redesign of Las Olas that calls for the removal of the tree-lined median to... Read More

Yet another brief and unsatisfying Miami Dolphins era ended Tuesday, not on the failed playing field of the night before but in a meeting room where coach Mike McDaniel said quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is likely benched for the final three games of the season. “Everything is on the table,” McDaniel said. The immediate question looks like whether veteran Zach Wilson or seventh-round rookie Quinn Ewers starts against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. The larger, looming question is who... Read More