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Colombian businessman and Maduro ally Alex Saab worked as DEA informant, court papers reveal

MIAMI — A Colombian businessman held in Miami on charges of paying bribes to Venezuelan government officials worked as a confidential informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and turned over millions of his profits to the DEA before he failed to surrender in 2019, according to a federal court…

Miami Herald · Feb 16, 2022

Court overturns conviction of North Miami cop who shot at unarmed autistic man holding toy

MIAMI — A Florida appeals court has overturned the conviction of a former North Miami police officer who was convicted for shooting at an autistic man holding a silver toy truck, a case that drew national headlines.

Miami Herald · Feb 16, 2022

Fabiola Santiago: The Florida Legislature’s big push this session? Raise students’ level of ignorance

To understand the state of education in 2022 Florida, take 19th century poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous love question — and add a twist: How do I mess with thee, Florida public schools, this legislative session?

Miami Herald · Feb 16, 2022

Michelle Kaufman: Letting Russian skater Valieva compete is an affront to all athletes at Beijing Olympics

Don’t let Kamila Valieva’s slight frame, sequined dress, and lipstick fool you. The 15-year-old Russian figure skating phenom, like all the Olympic skaters American TV viewers woke up to Tuesday morning, is a strong, fearless, world-class athlete.

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

Prince Andrew settles sex lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein accuser

MIAMI — It was the bombshell lawsuit that wasn’t.

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

Despite ban, US cruise lines hired Cuban agencies to provide ‘tourism services’ to passengers

At the height of the enthusiasm sparked by President Barack Obama’s historic restoration of relations with Cuba, several cruise lines rushed to secure a piece of the island’s untapped market under newly eased regulations promoting “people-to-people” engagement.

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

Peruvians get prison for fleecing immigrants with scam involving ‘required’ English classes

MIAMI — A pair of Peruvian brothers are going to spend several years in prison after admitting they shook down immigrants in the United States for more than $1 million by threatening that they would go to jail if they did not pay them for purportedly required English language classes.

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

‘It sounds crazy, but it really isn’t’: McDaniel took outside-the-box path to NFL stardom

It was a few months before the United Football League officially began its inaugural season and Dennis Green, with decades and decades of NFL experience, wanted to make sure his California Redwoods would be as ready to go as possible, so, in June of 2009, he flew his entire coaching…

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

‘Scars do heal but they don’t go away.’ Four years past Parkland, closure is elusive

In a darkened stall, Jade Muller reached out and placed her hand on the soft, warm belly of a miniature horse named Precious. Muller was breathing fast and shallow, on the verge of a panic attack. Precious’ side rose and fell much more slowly and Muller struggled to breathe in…

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2022

'Scars do heal but they don’t go away': Four years after Parkland, closure is elusive

In a darkened stall, Jade Muller reached out and placed her hand on the soft, warm belly of a miniature horse named Precious. Muller was breathing fast and shallow, on the verge of a panic attack. Precious’ side rose and fell much more slowly and Muller struggled to breathe in…

Miami Herald · Feb 14, 2022