Marty weakens to a remnant over the Pacific Ocean with winds near 30 mphMIAMI — The weather system that was once Tropical Storm Marty has weakened to a remnant in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico. Vexing issue of long-term health care for seniors, disabled absent from raging US debateMIAMI — Gillian Lloyd’s parents did everything right: They saved compulsively for their retirement and brought aides into their home when they needed help. Yet they still face impossible questions of how to continue paying for care in their final years. Marty weakens to a tropical depression over the Pacific Ocean with winds near 35 mphMIAMI — Marty is weakening in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico and is now a tropical depression. Cuban punk rocker Gorki Aguila visits US, hopes to return to Cuba despite criticism of CastrosMIAMI — Cuban dissident punk rocker Gorki Aguila is in the U.S. for 15 days to promote his new CD, but he’s not sure if he’ll be able to return home because of his sharp criticism of the Cuban government. Analyst says Fontainebleau could cost $2B to finish as developer talks to possible buyerLAS VEGAS — Anyone thinking about taking over the stalled Fontainebleau casino-hotel project on the Las Vegas Strip would likely have to invest $2 billion to buy out its debt and finish construction, an industry analyst said Friday. 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. Veterans IG: Hospitals progressing on fix for breakdowns in cleaning endoscopic equipmentWASHINGTON — Inspections show that Veterans Department medical facilities have made significant progress on fixing endoscopic procedure problems that potentially exposed thousands to HIV and other infections. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Head of Cuban-American National Foundation: One man’s journey is that of a people and an eraMIAMI — Francisco Jose Hernandez points to the boarded windows in his secretary’s third floor office. Days before, a drive-by shooter peppered the glass with bullets. Once a hurricane, Fred weakens to a remnant far out in AtlanticMIAMI — Forecasters say Fred has weakened from a tropical depression to a remnant in the middle of the Atlantic. Head of Cuban-American National Foundation forges new path among exiles as Cuba itself changesMIAMI — Francisco Jose Hernandez points to the boarded windows in his secretary’s third floor office. Days before, a drive-by shooter peppered the glass with bullets. Thousands march for liberation of ‘Cuban Five,’ men arrested 11 years ago of spying in USHAVANA — Thousands of Cuban demonstrators are calling for the liberation of five men arrested 11 years ago for spying in the U.S. Tropical Storm Fred weakens far off in Atlantic; Linda becomes a remnant low in the PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Fred is losing steam in the middle of the Atlantic and will likely weaken to a remnant sometime Saturday. |