Tag: Orlando
Florida death row inmate to get DNA tests in 1975 killings
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida prosecutor has agreed to allow DNA testing on evidence that helped convict a man for the 1975 murders of...
Double take: Teen twins 1st to sign in pro hoops prep league
Teenage twins from Florida are skipping college basketball to become the first to sign with a new basketball league created for standout high school...
Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.
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Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East
PHILADELPHIA — Seth Curry scored 20 points, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the top seed for...
Florida’s amusement parks loosen pandemic mask requirements
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida's major theme parks are adjusting their face mask policies after the federal government loosened its recommendations as more people get...
76ers’ Howard suspended a game for too many technicals
NEW YORK — Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for picking up his 16th...
Heat stay No. 5 in the East, roll past 76ers 106-94
MIAMI — Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat held onto the No. 5...
Carlos Vela is MLS’s highest paid player at $6.3 million
WASHINGTON — LA Galaxy attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this season, with $6.3 million in total compensation, including $4.5...
Gaetz associate expected to plead guilty in federal case
WASHINGTON — A key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges next week.
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US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and...
