Storm brings heavy rain and wind to NYC, with regional travel delays expected

Dan GoodA storm system has brought rain and wind to the region, with travel delays expected across the northeast today.Better bring the umbrella.A storm system brought gusty wind and heavy rain to the northeast this morning, making for a messy New York City commute - and likely causing travel delays across the region.A scaffolding collapse shut down a section...

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Cuba lashes out against U.S. fines on foreign banks

The Cuban government Thursday denounced what it called the “unjust and illegal” multi-million dollar fines the U.S. government slapped on two foreign banks for violating Washington’s sanctions on the island. The U.S. actions show that its “ferocious persecution of financial and commercial transactions by Cuba and those with legitimate relations … has only changed but has...

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Sarasota man charged with child abuse after ‘hog-tied’ daughter, 11, dies

SARASOTA -- A 35-year-old Sarasota man has been charged with abusing his 11-year-old daughter, who died this week, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.Investigators have determined the girl was regularly “hog tied,” to a board on her bed with duct tape on her mouth, or tied up and put in a filthy family pool," according to authorities.Sarasota County paramedics...

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Nexus 4 ad touts Photo Sphere as the go-to app for avoiding holiday family photo headaches [video]

Title Post: Nexus 4 ad touts Photo Sphere as the go-to app for avoiding holiday family photo headaches [video]Rating: 100%based on 99998 ratings.5 user reviews.Author: Fluser SeoLinkThanks for visiting the blog, If any criticism and suggestions please leave a comm...

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Boehner dares Obama to reject a GOP tax hike on millionaires in 49-second address

WASHINGTON — In one of the most abrupt Capitol Hill press conferences ever, House Speaker John Boehner yesterday dared President Obama to ignore a Republican offer to raise taxes on millionaires and instead take a fiscal-cliff jump.“He can call upon the Senate Democrats to pass the legislation or he can be responsible for the largest tax increase...

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Survey shows better lending climate

Most Miami-Dade businesses believe they have easier access to borrowed money amid a slowly improving economy.That’s one result from a recent survey of executives by Miami’s Bilzin Sumberg law firm. The online survey of about 200 top executives was conducted during the second half of 2012. Nearly 60 percent of respondents said they thought the financing environment had improved...

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Teen shot to death on Lauderdale Lakes street in front of friend

A teenager was shot dead as he walked with a friend on a Lauderdale Lakes street.Cornelius Mitchell, 17, of Fort Lauderdale died at Broward Health Medical Center after being shot in the 4400 block of North State Road 7. Mitchell was walking Tuesday afternoon with friend Bravon Newsom, also 17, who was grazed by a bullet.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Mitchell...

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Angelina Jolie to Direct Unbroken Film

Angelina Jolie is in final negotiations to direct her second film, Unbroken, based on the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympian-turned-World War II prisoner of war, according to Deadline. Video: Angelina Jolie Talks Kids, 'Blood and Honey' "I was so moved by Louie Zamperini's heroic story, I immediately began to fight for the opportunity to make this film," said The Oscar-winning actress in a statement....

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O, stop this apocalypse . . . now!

Michael Goodwin This is why we have a president. The question is whether the president we have will rise to the challenge.Barack Obama gave an eloquent, heartfelt address at Sunday’s memorial service in Newtown, Conn. He said privately that the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School made Friday “the worst day” of his tenure. The pain...

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iOS apps you need right now

If you’ve just gotten an iPhone 5 or an iPad Mini, you’re going to want to play with it. And if you’re looking for apps to try out on your new iOS device, these old and new favorites are perfect — not to mention cheap or free. PHOTOTOASTER Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding) The good: PhotoToaster is one of the best ways to add effects to your images,...

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