Tropical Storm Marty lingers over the Pacific Ocean, expected to get weakerMIAMI — Tropical Storm Marty is lingering over the Pacific off the coast of Mexico, though it is expected to lose more strength in coming days. Ex-DEA official pleads not guilty to shredding documents while working for accused swindlerFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former drug enforcement official employed by accused swindler Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally ordered shredding of documents in the fraud case. Boston-bound flight returns to Miami after threatening note is found in plane’s bathroomMIAMI — A threatening note forced a Boston-bound airplane to return to a Miami airport about 40 minutes after takeoff, but nothing suspicious was found. Tropical Storm Marty is weakening over the Pacific Ocean, expected to get weakerMIAMI — Tropical Storm Marty is weakening as it moves over the Pacific off the coast of Mexico. Tropical Storm Marty stands still in Pacific off Baja, expected to begin weakening soonMIAMI — Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Marty to start losing its punch as it swirls in the Pacific off Mexico’s coast. Space station astronauts grab new cargo ship from orbit, use robot arm for unprecedented jobCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A brand new Japanese space station cargo ship arrived at its destination Thursday, expertly plucked from orbit by an astronaut who toasted the first-ever event with her crewmates. AMR gets $2.9B in cash and financing, builds hub capacity for international growthATLANTA — American Airlines’ parent company said Thursday it is taking on significant new debt at a time when revenues are being hammered, but the $2.9 billion in cash and fresh financing it raised should quiet concerns — for now — that it is in danger of a cash crunch and a bankruptcy filing. New Univision Networks president embodies future of fast-growing Spanish-language networkMIAMI — When Cesar Conde walks into a room, his youthful looks and earnest countenance have at times led people to confuse the trim executive with an intern. Prosecutors expect guilty pleas for most of 11 charged in Florida Mafia crew caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Federal prosecutors say guilty pleas are in the works for most of the 11 people charged with running a South Florida racket for New York’s Bonanno organized crime family. Family of teen charged in fatal stabbing at South Florida high school says it was self-defenseCORAL GABLES, Fla. — The family of a 17-year-old charged in the fatal stabbing of another student at a South Florida high school says he was acting in self-defense. AMR gets $2.9 billion in financing, builds hub capacity for international growthATLANTA — American Airlines’ parent company said Thursday it is taking on significant new debt at a time when revenues are being hammered, but the $2.9 billion in cash and fresh financing it raised should quiet concerns — for now — that it is in danger of a cash crunch and a bankruptcy filing. Tropical Storm Marty swirling in the Pacific, little change in strength expectedMIAMI — Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Marty to start losing its punch as it swirls in the Pacific off Mexico’s coast. Tropical Storm Marty heads north in Pacific off Mexico’s coast with top winds near 45 mphMIAMI — Tropical Storm Marty is moving again in the Pacific off Mexico’s western coast. Manager: Burt Reynolds released from Florida rehab center after treatment for painkiller abuseMIAMI — Burt Reynolds has been released from a drug rehabilitation center where he was being treated for an addiction to painkillers, his manager said Wednesday. Police: Naked motorcyclist charged with driving under the influence in FloridaOCALA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after he was spotted riding his motorcycle naked. Tropical Storm Marty stalls in Pacific off Mexico’s coast with top sustained winds near 45 mphMIAMI — Tropical Storm Marty has strengthened slightly in the Pacific off Mexico’s western coast. Expecting to get a swine flu vaccine at the office? Limits on first doses could prevent thatTRENTON, N.J. — Plan on getting your swine flu shot at work? Don’t count on it. Spokesman: Burt Reynolds checks himself into Fla. rehab because of painkiller addictionWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Actor Burt Reynolds has checked himself into a rehab facility in West Palm Beach to be treated for an addiction to painkillers. Reynolds’ manager Erik Kritzer said in a statement Wednesday that the “Smokey and the Bandit” star was struggling after a recent back surgery and “realized that he was in the prison of prescription pain pills.” Florida deputy pulls over a naked man riding a motorcycle, charges him with DUIOCALA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after he was spotted riding his motorcycle naked. The Marion County deputy was driving on Interstate 75 early Tuesday when he spotted what appeared to be a naked man on a motorcycle. The deputy caught up with 45-year-old J. Dante Krauss at a red light and stopped him. Tropical Storm Marty forms in Pacific off Mexico’s coast, with top sustained winds near 40 mphMIAMI — Tropical Storm Marty has formed in the Pacific off Mexico’s western coast. Tropical depression forms off Mexico’s coast; could reach tropical storm strengthMIAMI — Forecasters say a tropical depression has formed in the Pacific, off Mexico’s western coast. Ind. money manager who tried to fake death with plane crash makes court appearance via videoNOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A former Indiana money manager who tried to fake his own death by jumping out of a small plane before it crashed in Florida appeared in court via video on Tuesday to face charges that he bilked a family member, friends and other clients out of $1.5 million. US arrests American Airlines workers on suspicion of drug smuggling at Puerto Rico airportSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Nine employees of American Airlines have been charged with participating in a smuggling ring that shipped cocaine from Puerto Rico’s main airport aboard flights to the U.S. mainland, officials said Tuesday. Police: 1 student stabs another to death during fight at suburban Miami high schoolMIAMI — One student stabbed another to death during a fight Tuesday in a courtyard at their suburban high school, authorities said. Talks could result in settlement of lawsuits stemming from D. Wade’s failed outside venturesMIAMI — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s legal team hopes that talks beginning Wednesday help him resolve legal disputes that could otherwise be an off-court distraction if they drag into the season. ‘Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey’ to be marquee ride at Universal Orlando park in 2010MIAMI — It sounds like a new book in the Harry Potter series, but “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” will be a high-tech ride and the marquee attraction at the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” a new theme park area opening in spring 2010 at Universal Orlando Resort. Authorities: Student fatally stabbed at South Florida high school, another in custodyCORAL GABLES, Fla. — School officials say a student is in custody after another student was stabbed to death at a South Florida high school. Authorities: Student fatally stabbed at South Florida high school after breach of securityCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Authorities say a South Florida high school is on lockdown after a student was fatally stabbed. Universal Orlando expected to reveal details on ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ORLANDO, Fla. — Officials from Universal Orlando Resort are expected to release details Tuesday about a Harry Potter attraction under development. Money manager who faked death in Florida plane crash to appear in Indiana courtNOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A money manager who tried to fake his own death in a Florida plane crash will make a video appearance in court to face Indiana felony charges stemming from his financial dealings. |