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Dolphins place Adam Shaheen on injured reserve, make cuts ahead of deadline; update on Byron Jones

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After attempting to trade tight end Adam Shaheen, the Miami Dolphins placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday morning while they also made four cuts ahead of the NFL’s 4 p.m. deadline to get down to 85 players.

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022

Florida court says 16-year-old in state care is too immature to choose abortion

MIAMI — Jane Doe 22-B, a 16-year-old in the care of Florida child welfare authorities, told a Florida judge she was “not ready to have a baby,” and sought a court order granting her permission to terminate a 10-week pregnancy.

Miami Herald · Aug 16, 2022

Who Are The Most Impactful Cannabis Executives Of 2022? Top Award Show Will Determine Who's #1

After the awesome Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami during 4/20 week, Benzinga is ready to go again in Chicago on September 13-14. 

Benzinga · Aug 16, 2022

Jose Rodriguez came to America looking for a brighter future. He ended up a casualty in the political battle over immigration between Texas and New York

NEW YORK — Jose Rodriguez was tired, hungry and beaten down when he crossed the border from Mexico into Texas after a two-month journey. He didn’t have money, and he didn’t have many options. Although he had originally hoped to go to Miami, he heard there was a free bus…

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggu kicks off campaign with a win over Firouzja

CHENNAI: Young gun R Praggnanandhaa got off to the best start possible in the battle of the prodigies as he sealed a first-match win over Alireza Firouzja in Round 1 of the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami on Monday. Praggu was able to capitalize on an error from Firouzja. Praggu…

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Miami-Dade police officer shot in head after car chase in Liberty City neighborhood

MIAMI — A Miami-Dade police officer was shot after a car chase in Liberty City on Monday night, multiple law enforcement sources said.

Miami Herald · Aug 16, 2022

Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara throws 7 more shutout innings vs. Padres to build Cy Young case

MIAMI — Sandy Alcantara took the mound Monday with the Miami Marlins tumbling through their worst stretch of the season, to face the always-daunting San Diego Padres and their own All-Star ace. There is seldom much margin for error for Alcantara and it was even more so the case this…

Miami Herald · Aug 16, 2022

Feds awarding $25 million safety grant for Florida's Brightline corridor

In a major initiative to cut down on deaths and injuries along Brightline’s rail corridor, the U.S. Government has allocated $25 million for safety improvements between Miami-Dade and Brevard counties, railroad and government officials announced Monday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 15, 2022

Miami to host 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship

The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is returning to Miami with Hard Rock Stadium set to host the game on Jan. 5, 2026.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 15, 2022

Heat’s Udonis Haslem still noncommittal on 20th season: ‘I go back and forth’

With a spot on the Miami Heat’s roster reserved for forward Udonis Haslem, he has yet to make a final decision on whether he will return for a 20th NBA season or retire.

Miami Herald · Aug 15, 2022