Miami-Dade Police: One dead, one wounded in Friday night shooting

Miami-Dade homicide detectives are investigating a Friday night shooting that killed one man and sent another to a hospital.The shooting started about 8:11 p.m. in the area of 17th Avenue and Northwest 92nd Street in West Little River, according to police. People began arguing and then fighting, and then “several shots were fired,” according to a police statement.One victim,...

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6 ways to tweet yourself out of a job

Hate your job? Want to leave without giving two weeks notice? Thanks to Twitter, it’s never been easier to get fired, says Rob Lammie at Mental FlossStep 1: Drunk tweetAs any Spring Break partier knows, drinking impairs your judgment. It seems to have also impaired the judgment of Major League pitcher-turned-sports-radio-host Mike Bacsik, who put on quite a show during a San Antonio Spurs and Dallas...

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Larry Hagman Dies

Larry Hagman, best known for playing Dallas villain J.R. Ewing, died Friday morning from complications stemming from his recent battle with cancer.He was 81 years old.Video: Larry Hagman Talks 'Dallas', Cancer and Veganism "Larry was back in his beloved Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved most," the family said in a statement via The Dallas Morning News. "When he passed, he was surrounded...

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Queens man murdered after gun-toting teen followed him off train

A Queens man was murdered after a gun-toting teen followed him off a train, police sources said today.Peren Phillippe, 21, of Rockaway Park boarded the A train yesterday evening with a pal at the Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue stop and got off at the Beach 44th Street stop shortly before 8:15 p.m., sources said.Diamonte Alexander, 18, of Far Rockaway followed...

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For Miami, new cruise ships a cause for celebration

Miami’s ship has come in. And it looks more like a fleet. The Carnival Breeze, which starts regular sailings from its new year-round home Saturday, will be joined Thursday by Oceania Cruises’ Riviera and Dec. 1 by Celebrity Reflection. All three launched earlier this year in Europe and make their U.S. debut in Miami. After a three-year dry stretch that saw no shiny new vessels...

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Small plane makes emergency landing in Southwest Ranches, no injuries reported

A small, single-engine airplane made an emergency landing onto an open field in Southwest Ranches on Friday. No one was injured, Broward Sheriff’s Office reported, and the airplane did not appear to suffer significant damage. An investigation into the cause of the emergency landing will be conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, police said.BSO is asking drivers...

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Stars Pose for Ultimate Pin-up Calendar

The Pirelli Calendar is one of the most exclusive calendars in publication, featuring well-known photographers and even more famous models, and we have behind-the-scenes footage from shoots for the upcoming issue.RELATED: Kate Moss Denies Drug & Anorexia ClaimsThe calendar -- famous for its limited availability -- has featured legendary models like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell as well as Oscar-winning...

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Santas march along Fifth Avenue in annual post-Thanksgiving parade

REUTERSDozens of Santas ring their bells while marching through Midtown Manhattan during the Volunteers of America's 110th Annual Sidewalk Santa Parade today.It's another post-Thanksgiving tradition: a huge serving of ho-ho-ho along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.The 110th annual Sidewalk Santa Parade has been around since 1902.Fifty fully suited, bell-ringing...

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Allure of Brickell, downtown Miami drives up rental rates

When Brett Smith rented a condo at Axis Brickell last year, there were still sweet deals to be found, but when the lease came up for renewal last month, he got a sour note: The rent was spiking 15 percent.The three-bedroom, three-bath condo would cost $3,800 a month, up from $3,300. “We actually looked around at other places, and most looked to be around the same price range,”...

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What’s open and closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday is Thanksgiving. Here is a list of what’s open and closed for the holiday on Thursday and Friday. Federal offices: Closed Thursday State offices: Closed Thursday and Friday Miami-Dade and Broward county offices: Closed Thursday and Friday Miami-Dade and Broward courts: Closed Thursday and Friday Public schools: Closed Thursday and Friday Post offices:...

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Gobble, Gobble! Stars Go Domestic for Thanksgiving

Some celebs are putting on an apron and cooking a smorgasbord of traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Meanwhile, others are just bringing their appetite to gobble up the feast.Jennifer Garner's dutiful husband Ben Affleck told ET's Chris Jacobs, "My wife is going to be doing a movie and I will be Mr. Mom, making a turkey, that kind of thing. The baster, the apron. The whole deal."RELATED: Larry David...

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Seaside Heights roller coaster submerged by Sandy may be left there

APA man walks on the beach as a rollercoaster that once sat on the Funtown Pier in Seaside Heights, NJ rests in the ocean.SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — The remains of a roller coaster that was knocked off a New Jersey amusement pier by Superstorm Sandy and partially submerged in the Atlantic Ocean may be left there as a tourist attraction.Seaside Heights Mayor...

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Black Friday is creeping into Thanksgiving evening

Marling Sequeira has her Thanksgiving all planned: turkey, trimmings and pumpkin pie at her boyfriend’s in Miami, then a moonlit drive to Walmart to snag a 72-inch Samsung TV on sale for $800.“It’s more exciting at midnight,” said Sequeira, 22, a medical assistant who is moving into a new Brickell-area apartment with her boyfriend on Friday. “Besides that, the specials are...

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Miami Gardens chamber has difficult first year

One year after it’s inception, The Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce is struggling to lure local businesses and make an impact.The chamber was established to be the voice of businesses in the city, but one year later, it’s membership lags and in its short existence the executive director has change three times.Interested businesses who may want to join the chamber...

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Facebook proposes to end voting on privacy issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is proposing to end its practice of letting users vote on changes to its privacy policies. The company says it will continue to let users comment on proposed updates.The world’s biggest social media company plans to announce Wednesday that its voting mechanism, which is triggered only if enough people comment on proposed changes,...

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'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Yolanda Foster House Tour

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills added two more housewives this season to add the glitz, glamour, and inevitable drama. Although newest housewife Yolanda Foster recently opened up parts of her home to the public by signing on for the show, she invited Entertainment Tonight for a full tour of her beautiful Malibu home.As ET's Christina McLarty stepped foot in Foster's luxurious home, she was first...

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Frederick Jackson to be honored by Miami-Dade Chamber

The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce will give its top award to Frederick Jackson Jr., a long-time community advocate and leader in non-profit circles.Jackson, who runs a consulting firm, will be honored for his “life-long contribution of community leadership and philanthropic effort to improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade County residents,’’ the chamber said in a press...

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Kendall man confesses to suffocating, raping wife and 8-year-old daughter, police say

A Kendall man confessed to suffocating his wife and raping her 8-year-old daughter inside a West Miami-Dade home, police say.Alberto Sierra, 28, was charged early Tuesday with the murder of Gladys Machado and her two young daughters, whose bodies were found inside the bedroom closet of a home last week. Machado was also raped, according to an arrest report.The shocking details...

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Interpublic exits Facebook

(Reuters) – Interpublic Group of Cos said it sold its remaining investment in Facebook Inc for $ 95 million in cash.Interpublic said it expects to record a pre-tax gain of $ 94 million. It had recorded a pre-tax gain of $ 132.2 million for the third quarter of last year from the sale of half of its 0.4 percent stake in Facebook. Interpublic...

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Bates Motel First Photo

It was announced back in July that A&E had greenlit a new 10-episode series called Bates Motel, which would serve as a pre-quel to Alfred Hitchcock's classic, Psycho.VIDEO - How Anthony Hopkins Prepared To Play Hitch Now you can get your first look (via) at Finding Neverland's Freddie Highmore as a young Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga as his mean mother as their iconic house looms large in the...

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Elmo voice actor Kevin Clash resigns as second man files underage sex lawsuit against him

Getty ImagesActor/Puppeteer Kevin Clash poses with Elmo.The voice of Elmo, Kevin Clash, resigned today amid new allegations of sexual misconduct with underages boys, “Sesame Street” producers and the famed puppeteer said.Since last week, two young men have accused Clash of picking them up for underaged sex.Clash was granted a leave of absence last week...

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Startups take the stage at South Florida events

NewME brought its first Popup Accelerator to Miami last week, and together with the Knight Foundation and LAB Miami, gave 65 South Florida participants a two-night pitch workshop, a one-on-one mentoring session with a Silicon Valley venture capitalist or NewME expert and the opportunity to present their ventures at Demo Night.On Wednesday evening, 38 startup teams pitched...

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Pembroke Pines hosts winter camp for special needs kids

The City of Pembroke Pines is accepting registration for its two-week Winter Camp for special needs children ages 6 through 14.Participants will engage in indoor and outdoor activities, games, arts and crafts, and other activities.Participants must be independent in toileting skills and be able to administer, with supervision, their own medications. The...

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In Mark Cuban’s Humble Opinion, Facebook Still Kinda Sucks

Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban has confirmed reports from last week, in a post on his personal blog today, that he has a serious beef with Facebook. But before getting into all the reasons he no longer loves the social network, he clarifies one small point: “First, I’m not recommending to any of my companies that we leave facebook,”...

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Oprah Cautions Justin Bieber Against Marrying Young

No topic seems to be off limits during Justin Bieber's chat with Oprah Winfrey on the next episode of Oprah's Next Chapter, where the 18-year-old superstar admits that he wants to be married by the time he hits 25.Oprah, who's never been married herself, ends up counseling him against it.Video: Oprah Previews the Return of 'Favorite Things'"I think 25's too young, actually. I really do -- and particularly...

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Plans to increase wireless service at subway stations delayed due to Sandy

Plans to bring wireless service to another 30 subway stations have been delayed until March due to complications from super storm Sandy, officials said today. The stations -- including Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Columbus Circle -- were supposed to be wired for cell phones and computers by the end of this year. Transit Wireless, the company contracted...

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Growing middle class feeds spirits business in Latin America

Diageo executive Randy Millian is proud of the fact that eight out of every 12 times someone pours a standard or premium whiskey in the Latin American and Caribbean region, they’re drinking one of his company’s brands.That kind of dominance is why the spirits giant is bullish on its future in Latin America, which recently has been the fastest growing region for Diageo worldwide....

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Allen West seeks hearing after opponent declares victory in congressional race

The St. Lucie County canvassing board has missed a noon deadline to file election results to the Division of Elections, prompting campaign officials for Patrick Murphy to declare the political newcomer the winner in the race for congressional District 18 race.Under Florida law, the final certified results were due from all of the state’s 67 supervisors of elections today....

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Summary: A look at the 4 new Kindle Fire models

Amazon.com Inc. started shipping a large-screen version of its Kindle Fire tablet computer on Thursday, ahead of schedule. Here is a look at the new Fires announced in September:— Kindle Fire, with 7-inch screen, 1024 by 600 pixels. $ 159, with 8 gigabytes of storage. Weighs 14.1 ounces. Battery life of 8.5 hours. Started shipping Sept. 14. —...

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'Twilight' finale has 8th highest-grossing debut in US with $141.3M

LOS ANGELES — The sun has set on the "Twilight" franchise with one last blockbuster opening for the supernatural romance."The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2" sucked up $141.3 million domestically over opening weekend and $199.6 million more overseas for a worldwide debut of $340.9 million.The finale ranks eighth on the list of all-time domestic debuts, and leaves "Twilight" with three of the...

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