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Florida church plans to burn Quran on 9/11 anniversary
A Florida church said it plans to publicly burn copies of the Quran on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, prompting threats from Islamic groups and warnings the move will trigger a rise in hate crimes.
2010-07-31 14:08:22
Inmate sues man he's convicted of burglarizing AP
AP - A Florida inmate is suing the man he's convicted of burglarizing, claiming the man and two others roughed him up during a citizen's arrest. Michael Dupree is serving a 12-year sentence for burglary and cocaine possession stemming from a 2007 break-in of a van in St. Petersburg. Dupree allegedly stole a bicycle locked inside and was apprehended after the owner, Anthony McKoy, saw him with the bike down the street.
2010-07-31 13:08:23
US church to burn Quran on September 11
A church in Florida, US, is reportedly planning to host an "International Burn a Quran Day" on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attack, a move that has been condemned by many Christians and Muslims.
2010-07-31 04:00:00
NCAA, Florida St. to pay $325k to media attorneys
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2010-07-31 01:12:15
Suit forces NCAA, Florida State to pay $325k to media attorneys
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2010-07-31 01:13:15
Christian Aborts Robbery Attempt with Jesus Talk
A young robber went into a South Florida cell phone store hoping to come out with some cash until he was dissuaded by a talk about Jesus.
2010-07-31 00:08:18
Everglades on Unesco danger list
A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar's tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
2010-07-30 23:12:05
Too Soon to Tell Whether Dengue Fever Will Spread in U.S.
Two more cases of dengue fever were reported by health officials in Florida this week, bringing the total to 46 confirmed cases since last September, but a top government health official said it's too early to say whether the mosquito-borne tropical disease is gaining a foothold in the United States. "We don't know how dengue got to Key West, and whether or not it's endemic," said Harold Margolis, chief of the dengue branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in San Juan, P.R.
2010-07-30 23:00:00
Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers
Swimmers who dip into the pollution-free waters of sub-tropical beaches, such as those in southern Florida, face an elevated risk for developing gastrointestinal and/or respiratory illnesses, a new study indicates. The study, which involved tracking 1,300 South Florida beach-going residents, was released online in advance of publication in an upcoming print issue of the International Journal of Epidemiology.
2010-07-30 23:00:00
Sciatica Relief May Depend on Type of Steroid Delivery
Two more cases of dengue fever were reported by health officials in Florida this week, bringing the total to 46 confirmed cases since last September, but a top government health official said it's too early to say whether the mosquito-borne tropical disease is gaining a foothold in the United States. "We don't know how dengue got to Key West, and whether or not it's endemic," said Harold Margolis, chief of the dengue branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in San Juan, P.R.
2010-07-30 23:00:00