Michaela Mabinty DePrince, trailblazing ballerina, dies at 29
Michaela DePrince was adopted by an American couple and joined the Boston Ballet in 2021.
Michaela DePrince was adopted by an American couple and joined the Boston Ballet in 2021.
Botswana's government says a 2,492-carat diamond pulled from the Karowe Mine is the biggest ever found in the country.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria.
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
A study highlights the potentially profound impacts of invasive species, which are spreading at an increasing rate.
Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe.
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
Government officials urged citizens to remain indoors as authorities worked to apprehend suspects in the attack.
Hundreds of people lined up to donate blood as rescuers kept hunting for people trapped under rubble two days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco.
Cheetahs are considered to be Africa's most endangered big cat with only about 7,000 remaining in the wild
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The lion was killed on Wednesday by the owner of a livestock pen, which Loonkiito had entered in the middle of the night looking for prey due to being "starving," the organization said.
A local official said the kids were trying to cross a river to collect firewood when their over-crowded boat capsized.
It was not possible to evaluate the full extent of the human losses and material damage, officials told local media.
In one wreck alone at least 20 migrants died with more than 60 people still missing.
First lady Jill Biden told the AP there's "pretty much" nothing left to do but choose a time and place to announce.
According to Officials, Jill Biden will focus on the role of young people and continue to shape their democracy.
A plane crashed Sunday morning into Lake Victoria as it approached an airport in Tanzania, killing 19 people on board, the country's prime minister said.
A federal appeals court Thursday rejected arguments that a Tampa business violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired a massage therapist because she would not cancel a trip to Ghana amid an Ebola epidemic in Africa.
Anti-apartheid activist and former wife of the late Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, has died at the age of 81.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has resigned, the speaker of the country's Parliament said, bringing an end to his 37 years of rule.
Quarterback may plan in next game Sunday against Arizona Cardinals.
Two men went to Jackson South Medical Center with non-life-threatening injurie.
The rider landed on railroad tracks below the highway, Miami-Dade police said.
In-person early voting for the Nov. 5 general election began Monday throughout Florida's 67 counties.
Elon Musk has donated more than $70 million to the pro-Trump political action committee he created in order to help reelect Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Two men went to Jackson South Medical Center with non-life-threatening injurie.
Quarterback may plan in next game Sunday against Arizona Cardinals.
The rider landed on railroad tracks below the highway, Miami-Dade police said.
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Early voting has been an option for Florida voters since 2002.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Elon Musk has donated more than $70 million to the pro-Trump political action committee he created in order to help reelect Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Governor Ron DeSantis and more than a dozen doctors joined together to discuss why they don't support the amendment.
Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
Starting Monday, voters in South Florida can cast their ballots two weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Dr. Grazie Christie, a radiologist who is opposed to Amendment 4 on the right to abortion.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.