Tyler Perry takes the stand in copyright lawsuit Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. MARSHALL, Texas (AP) -- Actor-screenwriter Tyler Perry testified in a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday that he did not steal material from a woman's play for his blockbuster movie "Diary of a Mad Black Woman.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Iraq officials: Car bombings in Fallujah kill 10 Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. BAGHDAD (AP) -- Two suicide car bombers took aim at police stations in the former Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Thursday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 100, Iraqi officials said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Arkansas officials seize 6 Alamo compound children Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. (AP) -- Child welfare officials have seized six children in Indiana associated with the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, while authorities in California visited a church compound affiliated with the jailed evangelist. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
2 teen girls charged in nursing resident abuse Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. (AP) -- Two teenage girls who worked at a nursing home have been charged with abuse, accused of taunting, spitting on and groping the breasts and genitals of residents who suffered from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia disorders. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Williams fondly remembers season in Toronto Dec 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. (AP) -- Ricky Williams' long, strange trip included a one-season stop in Toronto, where he rediscovered the fun in football and revived his roller coaster career. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
One dead after car crashes into canal with two inside Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. (WSVN) -- Coral Springs Fire Rescuers have responded to a car that crashed into a canal off of State Road 441, just north of Sample Road. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
NYC hospital's role in Burress case called unusual Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- When football star Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg, police were surprised to learn of it from TV -- not from the hospital, as required by law. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Teen faces murder trial in Philly officer's death Dec 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A 16-year-old accused of smashing into a police car during a chase in Philadelphia, killing an officer, has been ordered to stand trial as an adult for murder. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Grads Seek Unusual Work in Tough Job Market Dec 4, 2008
He didn't think anyone would hire him at a TV writing job with just an English degree and little experience, and he knew he couldn't stay with his family in Fort Lauderdale. He feared he'd get stuck. (ABC News)
Broward courthouse to remain closed Dec 3, 2008
The Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale will remain closed to the public through and including Friday. A water main break that happened over the weekend caused flooding to the first and second floors. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
JetBlue adds service from Fort Lauderdale Dec 3, 2008
The airline plans to begin daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Cancun, Mexico, in May, subject to government approval. The airline s planned service to Cancun and Santo Domingo is the latest in its Caribbean expansion from Fort Lauderdale ... In addition to its new Caribbean service, JetBlue offers routes from Fort Lauderdale to 13 cities throughout the U.S., with up to 46 daily departures. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
We predict: Miss Cleo's coming back Dec 3, 2008
Instead, telemarketers holed up in an anonymous Fort Lauderdale office took their calls. In 2001, Florida and federal authorities sued the hotlines and Miss Cleo for false advertising, effectively shutting them down. (The Palm Beach Post)
Frank Zickar Dec 3, 2008
formerly of DePue and Princeton, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Fort Lauderdale Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Services will be Friday in Florida. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Mavericks rally from 15 to beat Clippers 100-98 Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. DALLAS (AP) -- Jose Barea hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 100-98 Tuesday night. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Iverson, Wallace score 19 apiece to lead Detroit Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Rasheed Wallace made three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and scored 19 points as the Detroit Pistons rallied from 10 points down to beat San Antonio 89-77 on Tuesday night despite the return of Manu Ginobili to the Spurs' starting lineup. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Woman sues Tyler Perry for copyright infringement Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. MARSHALL, Texas (AP) -- Tyler Perry went to court to face allegations that he stole material from someone else for his blockbuster film "Diary of a Mad Black Woman.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Chinese police to dispatch anti-terror liaisons Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. BEIJING (AP) -- China plans to send additional police liaisons to countries facing major terror threats in a bid to boost cooperation with local security forces and head-off attacks, the Public Security Ministry said Wednesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
American folk music legend Odetta dies at 77 Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- Odetta, the folk singer with the powerful voice who moved audiences and influenced fellow musicians for a half-century, has died. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Cruise ship passengers surprised by pirate attack Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. MUSCAT, Oman (AP) -- Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said Wednesday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness and described hearing the "Pop! Pop! Pop!" of the pirates' rifles firing at the ship. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
US forces kill 10 Taliban militants in Afghanistan Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. troops killed 10 Taliban militants during operations in southern and central Afghanistan, while five more witnesses testified at a hearing over allegations that two American soldiers mistreated a detainee, the U.S. military said Wednesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Government seeks 45 years for would-be LAX bomber Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. SEATTLE (AP) -- Prosecutors want to nearly double the original prison sentence of would-be millennium bomber Ahmed Ressam, saying he has stopped cooperating with them and still poses a "serious threat.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Police charge into protesters in Zimbabwe Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Riot police charged into a group of doctors and nurses protesting Zimbabwe's deepening economic and health crisis, eyewitnesses said Wednesday as deaths rose sharply from a cholera epidemic blamed on collapsing infrastructure. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
US official: India attack may have Pakistani roots Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. and British citizens were the targets of the violent siege in Mumbai last week, although most of those killed in India's financial capital were Indians, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Italian judge suspends trial of CIA agents Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. MILAN, Italy (AP) -- An Italian judge has suspended a kidnapping trial linked to the CIA's extraordinary rendition program after the government said testimony could be a threat to Italy's national security. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Billups leads Nuggets' 132-93 rout of Raptors Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. DENVER (AP) -- Thanks to Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony doesn't have to shoulder the Denver Nuggets' offense while grappling with an ailing right elbow. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Simpson, co-defendant face 18 years at sentencing Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- State authorities are recommending that O.J. Simpson and a co-defendant be sentenced to 18 years in prison for the gunpoint robbery and kidnapping of two sports memorabilia dealers, according to documents filed Tuesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
NATO backs US missile shield Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- NATO foreign ministers on Wednesday confirmed their support for U.S. plans to install anti-missile defenses in Europe despite Russia's strong opposition. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Hanks angling for inauguration spot: any spot Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tom Hanks wants to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration even if he doesn't get a front-row seat. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ex-OC sheriff's lover to get own corruption trial Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. (AP) -- A judge has ruled that the mistress of a former Southern California sheriff will be tried separately for an alleged scheme to exploit his power of office for money. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Hurricane Ike cleanup workers report wage theft Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. HOUSTON (AP) -- Reyna Martinez, a 30-year-old Honduran immigrant, wanted to help Texas recover from Hurricane Ike and earn a good wage at the same time. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Beyonce to perform at Essence Fest in New Orleans Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Beyonce is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Panthers score 3 goals in 2nd period in 5-3 win Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Florida Panthers' luck finally changed for the better. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
FBI agents stage sting to snare corrupt Ill. cops Dec 3, 2008
Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Florida News er Channel 7 Fox Miami WSVN-TV - FBI agents stage sting to snare corrupt Ill. cops. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Man killed, officer hurt in Calif. police standoff Dec 3, 2008
Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Florida News er Channel 7 Fox Miami WSVN-TV - Man killed, officer hurt in Calif. police standoff. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Police search for restaurant robbers Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. (WSVN) -- Police are searching for restaurant robbers on the run. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Heat rally in final seconds of OT to beat Warriors Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. (AP) -- The Golden State Warriors keep finding new ways to lose. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ohio State rallies to beat No. 21 Miami 73-68 Dec 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. (AP) -- A slap to the face was just what struggling Ohio State needed. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Flights from Fla. delayed Dec 3, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla ... Delays are being reported out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport, Orlando International Airport and Tampa International Airport. (Florida Times-Union)
Flooding closes Broward County courthouse Dec 3, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Broward County's main courthouse is closed for the day, thanks to a water main break that flooded the first two floors of the building. (Florida Times-Union)
Friday Night Lights Dec 2, 2008
WR , Fort Lauderdale (Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas Carter caught a pair of touchdown passes in a 49-8 victory for the Raiders over visiting Fort Lauderdale Dillard in a FHSAA Class 5A regional semifinal. (Bucknuts.com)
Hotel looking to fill 350 jobs Dec 2, 2008
The Galleria in Fort Lauderdale isn t just for holiday shopping this season ... Fort Lauderdale resident James Deris was among the crowd of job seekers who stopped by to fill out an application ... W Fort Lauderdale will be the brand s introduction to the Florida market. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
The Albany Group Responds to UK Tax Rules Confirming Temporary Worker Travel Deductions Dec 2, 2008
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) December 2, 2008 -- Global leader Albany applauds the UK tax authorities retreating from a plan to deny tax benefits for travel expenses incurred by temporary workers. REPRIEVE FOR TEMPORARY WORKERS IN THE UK Alistair Darling, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his second Pre-Budget statement on Monday 24 November. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Empire State stuntman tells jury he feared guards Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- A man who tried to parachute off the Empire State Building says he was afraid guards would cause his death when they grabbed him at the top. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
iTunes: Coldplay, Leona Lewis topped sales in 2008 Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- Coldplay was the hottest iTunes album download this year: Its "Viva la Vida" was crowned the best-selling album of 2008, while Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" was named the top-selling single. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Wintry storm strands travelers in Chicago airports Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. (AP) -- Stranded airline passengers lingered in Chicago's airports Monday as a storm tapered off after delivering a wintry mix to Illinois including snow, gusty winds and ice that led to at least two traffic deaths. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Sean Taylor inducted into Redskins Ring of Fame Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. (AP) -- Announced one last time as the "starting free safety" for the Washington Redskins, Sean Taylor was inducted into the team's Ring of Fame before Sunday's game against the New York Giants. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Burress appears in court, has bail set at $100,000 Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as a frenzy grew around the case of the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Dolphins' stingy defense keys 16-12 win over Rams Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jake Long vs. Chris Long -- the head-to-head matchup of the top two picks of the draft -- was pretty much a draw. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ex-bad boy China praised at climate talks Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. POZNAN, Poland (AP) -- Once global warming's bad boy, China is now winning praise for its upbeat role in climate talks, a turnaround perhaps brought on by the effects of carbon emissions on its choking cities, shrinking water resources and increasingly flooded lowlands. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
India demands Pakistan hand over terror suspects Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. MUMBAI, India (AP) -- India picked up intelligence in recent months that terrorists were plotting attacks against Mumbai targets, an official said Tuesday, as the government demanded that Islamabad hand over suspected terrorists believed living in Pakistan. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Congo rebels pull out of eastern town Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. KINSHASA, Congo (AP) -- Rebels in Congo have pulled out of a town on the Ugandan border they captured in fighting that forced 10,000 people to flee, the U.N. and a spokesman for the insurgents said Tuesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
191 endure 9 frustrating hours stuck on LA tarmac Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nearly 200 passengers on a flight from El Salvador landed Monday in Los Angeles after spending nine hours aboard a grounded plane at a smaller airport as the airline and customs officials tried to work through apparent confusion. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Coming soon to Blockbuster stores: concert tickets Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Blockbuster Inc. will begin selling concert tickets at about 500 of its video rental stores, bolstering its effort to create a one-stop shop for entertainment. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Court ruling brings down Thai government Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- A court dissolved Thailand's top three ruling parties for electoral fraud Tuesday and banned the prime minister from politics for five years, bringing down a government that has faced months of strident protests seeking its ouster. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Flights from Fla. delayed Dec 2, 2008
Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Florida News er Channel 7 Fox Miami WSVN-TV - Flights from Fla ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla ... Delays are being reported out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport, Orlando International Airport and Tampa International Airport. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ivana Trump separates from fourth hubby Rubicondi Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- Ivana Trump has issued a statement confirming reports of marital discord with Italian entrepreneur Rossano Rubicondi. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Some travelers canceling plans to visit India Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- In the past decade, India has gone from a place that relatively few Americans visited to one of the top international destinations for U.S. residents -- ahead of other locales like Brazil, Switzerland and Greece. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Flooding keeps Broward County courthouse closed Dec 2, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Broward County's main courthouse is closed for the second straight day, thanks to a water main break that flooded the first two floors of the building. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Bush loosening up on his legacy Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President George W. Bush says history will judge him, but he is getting his own crack first. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Dunst gets order against alleged stalker Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kirsten Dunst doesn't need Spider-Man -- she's got an assistant who recently proved capable of protecting the actress. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
UN concerned over treatment of Iraqi detainees Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. BAGHDAD (AP) -- The United Nations says it's concerned about overcrowded prisons and the treatment of detainees in Iraq. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
4 found fatally shot in Sacramento-area house Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. (AP) -- Authorities say four apparent family members were found shot to death in a house near Sacramento, Calif. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Medvedev calls for transparency in Russian courts Dec 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008. MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev says the transparency of the nation's court system must be improved. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Onward Oklahoma: BCS favors OU over Texas Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) -- A week before the final standings are released and the Bowl Championship Series is already ticking people off. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Mired in ACC mess, Miami must wait for bowl fate Dec 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008. (AP) -- Even the end of the regular season couldn't bring clarity to the Atlantic Coast Conference. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
