Randy Shannon Ends Questions about QB Controversy

Shannon tells the press that Jacory Harris, once cleared to play again, will remain the Miami Hurricanes' starting QB, ending all questions of a quarterback controversy.  Although Shannon praises Morris' performance in the game last week against Virginia, he remains firm in stating that Harris will remain the starting QB after he recovers.

Conn. Man Condemned to Death for Home Invasion

Steven Hayes was sentenced to death row today after brutally strangling a mother and constraining her two daughters to their beds to burn in a gasoline fueled fire during a 2007 home invasion.  The husband and father of this family, Dr. William Petit, told reporters that "this is about justice," and that he would never receive closure from the horrific tragedy.

13-year-old Shot Dead in Phoenix

Jonathan Garcia-Valladares, 13, was found shot dead Monday morning after leaving the house at around  7:30 a.m. to go for a run.  This shooting appears to be random, as the boy was not known to be involved with anything illegal in town.  Police continue to investigate the murder.

Mass. Teen Accused of Throwing Newborn Out the Window

Eva Flores was arraigned Monday for allegedly throwing her newborn baby out of a second floor window shortly after giving birth.  Her bail is set at $10,000.  Flores was raped in her home country of El Salvador and hid the pregnancy from her family after being threatened by the attacker.

Hurricane Kills at least 20 in Haiti

Hurricane Tomas hit Haiti Friday and 20 have now been pronounced dead as a result of the storm.  With Haitians still trying to recover from the earthquake in February, this storms flooding and landslides that occurred as a result were a devastating blow to the already struggling tent communities in and around Port Au Prince.

Haiti Braces for the Hit of Tropical Storm Tomas

The tragedy stricken Haiti braces for the hit of tropical storm Tomas which has potential to become a hurricane and bring significant rainfall to the area.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/02/1903580/in-cross-hairs-of-a-storm-haiti.html

Polls Open Today in South Florida

The race for a new U.S. Senator and Florida Governor will come to an end today as an overwhelmingly republican oriented south floridian population floods the polls.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/02/1903919/election-polls-campaign-vote-florida.html 

Legalize-pot Activists Out in Full Force Today in CA

As voters head to the polls today in CA, legalize- pot activists rally for the "yes" vote on proposition 19 which would legalize and tax marijuana sales in California.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/11/02/legalize_pot_activists_push_for_upset_win_in_calif/

South Florida Homeowner Shoots Would-Be Burglar

A South Floridian resident shot at a teen burglar Monday afternoon, wounding him and sending him to Miami Children's Hospital where he is expected to survive.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/02/1903925/police-homeowner-shot-would-be.html

Hookworms Detected on South Beach

Three treated cases of hookworm have been traced to a certain stretch of Miami Beach by the Miami Dade Department of Health.  Olga Connor of the department of Health warns beachgoers to wear sandals at all times.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/02/1903978/hookworms-detected-on-stretch.html 

Katy Perry and Russell Brand Marry in India

Katy Perry and Russell Brand married Saturday night in India at a privately guarded resort.  The ceremony included two elephants and a red carpet.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/25/1889666/katy-perry-russell-brand-say-i.html

"Hiccup Girl" Faced with Murder Charges

Jennifer Mee notoriously known for her long bout of hiccups in 2007 is faced with murder charges after her involvement with the murder of Shannon Griffin.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/us/26hiccup.html?_r=1&ref=us

Texas Hit by Strong Tornadoes

Two tornadoes with wind speeds up to 135 mph destroyed homes today in Corsicana, Texas and overturned a tractor trailer.  Four people suffered injuries.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/10/25/texas_tornadoes_destroy_homes_overturn_train_cars/

The Dalai Lama to Speak in Coral Gables

The Dalai Lama is speaking tomorrow at the University of Miami in the Bank United Center about "The Significance of World Religions".

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/25/1890956/dalai-lama-to-speak-at-events.html

Canadian Omar Khadr pleads guilty at Guantanamo court today

Guantanamo’s youngest and last western detainee pleaded guilty to war crimes today in a statement claiming his involvement with al Qaeda as a spy in Aghanistan.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/25/1890152/canadian-pleads-guilty-to-war.html