Hurricane Jimena weakens to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific off Mexico’s coastMIAMI — Hurricane Jimena has weakened to a Category 2 storm as it bears down on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Hurricane Jimena brushes past southern Baja’s resorts, takes aim at desert coastline to northLOS CABOS, Mexico — Hurricane Jimena plowed over Baja California on Wednesday, tearing off roofs, knocking down power poles and bringing welcome rainfall to a drought-stricken state. Jimena weakens to Category 3 hurricane off Mexico; Tropical Storm Erika forms in AtlanticMIAMI — Hurricane Jimena has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane as it threatens vacation resorts on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Jimena weakens to Category 3 hurricane with winds of 125 mph as it approaches Baja CaliforniaMIAMI — Hurricane Jimena has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane as it threatens vacation resorts on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Ryan Briscoe, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon the only contenders left for IRL titleMIAMI — Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon already have their names engraved on the gigantic silver chalice given to the IRL season champion. Alleged check casher for ID theft ring arrested in Fla.; Fed chair’s wife among ring’s victimsMIAMI — A woman accused of being the check casher for an identity theft ring that targeted the wife of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is awaiting a court hearing in Miami. First-quarter profit cut in half at restaurant chain Benihana as consumers eat out lessMIAMI — Restaurant chain Benihana Inc. on Monday said its first-quarter profit fell 50 percent as it struggled to draw customers during the recession. What’s it really like spending the night in a hostel? Dispatches from 4 citiesAbout three years ago, Jim Williams, author of “Hostel Handbook” — www.hostelhandbook.com — noticed that new hostels were starting to open around the U.S., but “almost exclusively in destination cities — NYC, LA, Miami etc.,” he said. “Hostels are following the trend of becoming urban.” Fla. man accused of illegally supplying Afghans with Chinese-made ammo reaches plea dealMIAMI — A man accused in a scheme to illegally ship nearly $300 million in Chinese-made ammunition to the Afghan military has agreed to a plea deal that could send him to prison for up to five years. Hurricane watch issued for southern Baja California peninsula as fierce Jimena approachesMIAMI — A hurricane watch is out for the Baja California peninsula for Jimena, which is a dangerous Category 4 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast. ‘I wanted to give back’: Former Miami Heat 1st-round draft pick Tim James now serving in IraqMIAMI — Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat’s 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind. Jimena strengthens to dangerous Category 4 hurricane; may intensify off Mexico’s Pacific coastMEXICO CITY — Jimena developed into a dangerous Category 4 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast Sunday, threatening to hit the Baja California peninsula as a major hurricane in coming days. Hurricane Jimena strengthens to a Category 3 storm in Pacific, could get even strongerMIAMI — Forecasters say Jimena is now a dangerous Category 4 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, and it may intensify even more as it swirls offshore. Jimena becomes Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds; Tropical Storm Kevin forms in PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Jimena has quickly intensified over the warm waters off Mexico’s coast and is now a Category 2 hurricane. Colombian singer Juanes still plans to peform at peace concert in Cuba this SeptemberNEW YORK — Juanes is sorry about the huge outrage surrounding his upcoming peace concert in Cuba, but says that his intentions are truly genuine. Jimena becomes hurricane in the Pacific off southern Mexican coast, top winds near 80 mphMIAMI — Forecasters say Jimena has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. Seniors, advocates say private Medicare plans put profits above care; Washington mulls changesMIAMI — Cecile Sangiamo liked her health insurance — until she needed to use it. Police in Fla. lure fugitives with promise of a stimulus check, then make arrestMIAMI — Police in Florida are using the promise of a stimulus check to make some arrests. Tropical Storm Jimena forms in the Pacific south of Mexico; 10th named storm of Pacific seasonMIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jimena has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Trademark wars: US goods sold under famous Cuban brands an issue if trade relations easeSAN JOSE DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba — Cuban rum maestro Jose Navarro’s taste buds sing when he sips Havana Club, the sweet spirit distilled in this farming town south of the capital. Accused Miami hacker accepts plea deal in record theft of millions of credit card numbersMIAMI — An accused computer hacker charged in what prosecutors call the largest identity fraud case in U.S. history has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. Tropical Storm Danny headed toward US East Coast, tropical storm watch issued for NCCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — Coastal residents looked ahead Friday to a late-summer weekend with fewer beach-loving tourists as Tropical Storm Danny kicked up rough surf that forecasters warned would be too risky for boaters and swimmers, though tempting for surfers. Forecasters issue tropical storm watch for the North Carolina coast ahead of DannyMIAMI — Forecasters have issued a tropical storm watch for the North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Danny. Tropical Storm Danny weakens a bit while Ignacio weakens to a tropical depressionMIAMI — Tropical Storm Danny has weakened a little in the Atlantic as it moves slowly north toward land. Miami man charged in record theft of credit card information in plea talks with prosecutorsMIAMI — People close to the case against an accused computer hacker charged with stealing millions of credit and debit card numbers say he is in plea talks with the federal government. Dramatic drop in Cuban migrants arriving in Florida, economics, law enforcement likely reasonsMIAMI — The number of Cubans attempting to cross the Florida Straits has fallen by more than half, putting 2009 on track to be perhaps the lowest for migration from the communist island in almost a decade. Tropical Storm Danny strengthens while Ignacio weakens to a tropical depressionMIAMI — Tropical Storm Danny has strengthened a little in the Atlantic as it moves toward land while Ignacio has been downgraded to a tropical depression far out in the Pacific. Tropical Storm Danny strengthens a bit in Atlantic with 50 mph top winds; Ignacio weakensMIAMI — Forecasters say people in the Bahamas and from the Carolinas north along the East Coast should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Danny, which was strengthening some as it moves toward land. Plus-size clothing another casualty of recession; experts say retailers need to try harderMIAMI — The American waistline may be expanding, but plus-size shoppers are tightening their belts. Fla. appeals court urged to affirm ruling that state ban on gay adoptions is unconstitutionalMIAMI — A Florida appeals court is being urged to affirm a judge’s ruling that the state’s strict ban on adoptions by gay people is unconstitutional. |
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