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Japan lower house of parliament OKs expanded military role

Japan's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved legislation that would allow an expanded role for the nation's military in a vote boycotted by the ... >> view original

Magic Leap moving into Motorola facility in Plantation

In February before Abovitz gave a speech at his alma mater, the University of Miami, the CEO told the Miami Herald that Magic Leap was approaching “a few ... >> view original

Most of Jeb Bush's early campaign donors maxed out their...

At least $807,000 of that came from Miami-Dade and Broward, including $2,700 each from his wife, Columba, and his oldest son, George P. Bush, the Texas ... >> view original

Miami-Dade County school district accepts BP oil spill settlement...

Miami-Dade County on Wednesday voted to accept $2.5 million to recoup revenue lost because of the 2010 offshore spill in the Gulf of Mexico — the worst ever. >> view original

2 multi-million projects to give downtownMiamimajor makeover

TWO MEGAMILLION PROJECTS ARE SHAPING UP DO GIVE DOWNTOWN MIAMI A NEW FACE LIFT. NEW HOMES, SHOPPING AND NEW WAYS TO GET ... >> view original

Man, woman shot inMiami'sLiberty Square area

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s were shot near Northwest 15th Avenue and 70th Street in Miami Wednesday night. Miami police said they were ... >> view original

Educator, community activist Francena Thomas dies at 79

“I remember coming home and writing an article about my experience at the ERA conference for the Miami Times. I was only 13,” said Thomas, now 51, who ... >> view original

Heat allow Winslow to skip Wednesday loss to attend ESPYs

The Miami Heat gave the first-round pick out of Duke permission to attend Wednesday's ESPY awards in Los Angeles instead of remaining with the team in Las ... >> view original

morning news: Franchise Four announced

The Miami Marlins are enduring a tough season, and so is the farm system. After trading away prospects to try and win this season, the Fish are lacking minor ... >> view original

Miami-Dade a leader in use of alternatives to arrest for under-age...

Miami-Dade, Monroe and Pinellas counties lead the state in using a new program that aims to keep young people who commit minor crimes out of the juvenile ... >> view original