Palacio Takes The Stand In Own Defense In Murder Trial
The South Florida man on trial for allegedly killing his ex-wife's new husband in front of their children, took the stand Wednesday in his own defense.
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The South Florida man on trial for allegedly killing his ex-wife's new husband in front of their children, took the stand Wednesday in his own defense.
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A convenience store clerk is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday night.
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The South Florida man on trial for allegedly killing his ex-wife's new husband in front of their children, may take the stand Tuesday in his own defense.
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There was more damaging testimony in day three of Cristobal Palacio's first degree murder trial.
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The ex-wife of a South Florida man accused of murdering her new husband in a jealous rage in front of their twin children, testified in court Wednesday at a hearing to determine whether a Miami-Dade judge will dismiss the case based on the 'Stand Your Ground' law.
A South Florida man accused of murdering his ex-wife's new husband in a jealous rage appeared in court Tuesday morning at hearing to determine whether a Miami-Dade judge will dismiss the case based on the "Stand Your Ground" law.
Tiger Woods' attorney and prosecutors are arguing about whether the golfer's prescription drug records should be handed over.
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Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
Tiger Woods' attorney and prosecutors are arguing about whether the golfer's prescription drug records should be handed over.
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The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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