Bus driver in deadly Bronx crash found not guilty of manslaughter, negligent homicide

Robert KalfusOphadell Williams, right, is seen with his lawyer Patrick Bruno.A Chinatown bus driver was cleared of all counts of manslaughter for his role in a horrific crash that killed 15 passengers in The Bronx last year. This morning’s surprising verdict found Ophadell Williams guilty of only one minor count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle,...

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There’s lots of brand buzz during Art Basel

Cartier, Bugatti, and Perrier-Jouët are iconic luxury brands that you expect to find showcasing their products during Art Basel and the related art events. AriZona Beverages and Sears don’t have the same aura.But this week they’re all on the same playing field at Art Basel, Design Miami, and all the related art fairs. With thousands of people converging for this week’s...

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State lawmakers cautious about projected $437 million budget surplus

TALLAHASSEE -- Initial, positive indications about Florida’s budget for the coming fiscal year could be overtaken by events if the Florida Supreme Court strikes down changes to state employees or the nation plunges over the fiscal cliff, the state’s top economist warned Wednesday.Speaking to the first meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Amy Baker — coordinator...

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Suits 2013 Episode Description Video

Suit up because Harvey Specter, Mike Ross and the rest of Pearson Hardman's legal eagles return on January 17 for the backhalf of Suits' sensational sophomore season! RELATED - Sarah Rafferty Dishes On Suits' Shocking FinaleAnd if you've made the gross oversight of not watching USA's addictive and inventive drama, I've got two excellent pieces of good news: first, ETonline scored an exclusive promo...

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Egypt's moves tanks to presidential palace, tries to restore order after protests

CAIRO — The Egyptian army sealed off the presidential palace with barbed wire and armored vehicles Thursday as protesters defied a deadline to vacate the area, pressing forward with demands that Islamist leader Mohammed Morsi rescind decrees giving himself near-absolute power and withdraw a disputed draft constitution.Inside the palace gates, Morsi met...

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South Florida foreclosure sales up in third quarter

Miami-Dade County’s foreclosure-related sales rose 43.9 percent in the third quarter from the second quarter and jumped 21.8 percent from a year earlier, as banks sold off more properties, according to RealtyTrac.In Broward County, third-quarter foreclosure-related sales rose 38.9 percent from the prior quarter, but were down 24.5 percent from a year ago, the real estate...

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS

It’s that time of year to decorate your home and tell us how wonderful it looks!We’re seeking all entries for our annual Holiday Lights showcase. Tell us about your home, your decorations and where you live. Send this information to Lidia at ltzdinkova@gmail.com. by Monday, Dec. 10 or to Joan Chrissos, Holiday Lights, Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fl., 33132. Please...

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Austrian farmers dip into Internet “milking” craze

VIENNA (Reuters) – Dumping a bottle of milk over your head and filming it for a video post on the Internet has become a popular youth craze, but Austrian farmers say the spillage is a crying shame.“Milking”, as the trend is known, is among a variety of tongue-in-cheek stunts in which young people shoot pictures or videos of themselves posing as owls, planks of wood, or famous people and then share...

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Sneak Peek: Survivor's Loved Ones Reunion

It's the episode of Survivor every season that melts even the coldest heart -- the episode in which the contestants are reunited with dearly loved friends and family -- and ET has a sneak peek of tonight's reunion between Skupin and his son!Related: 'Survivor' Penner Reflects on Game Ouster On two seasons of the show, Michael Skupin has proven to be a nice guy, but he takes it to another level when...

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House would extend protection for past presidents

WASHINGTON — The House has voted to give former presidents and their wives lifetime Secret Service protection, arguing that terrorist threats and the comparative youth of recent presidents make such a change necessary.The legislation, which now goes to the Senate, reverses a 1994 law that terminated Secret Service protection 10 years after a president leaves...

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