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Russia’s nuclear nightmare flows down radioactive river KATHERINE JACOBSEN, Associated Press MUSLYUMOVO, Russia (AP) — At first glance, Gilani Dambaev looks like a healthy 60-year-old …

Review: Kindle Oasis aims at avid readers, pricey for others MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Kindle Oasis is Amazon’s sleekest, lightest …

Ted Cruz taps Carly Fiorina to serve as running mate SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In need of momentum …

In Internet age, pirate radio arises as surprising challenge BEN FINLEY, Associated Press IRVINGTON, N.J. (AP) — In the age of podcasts and streaming services, …

Cuban players paid smugglers $15 million, prosecutors say CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI (AP) — Cuban baseball players paid a South Florida-based smuggling …

6 Cubans acclimate to US after 11 days at sea FREIDA FRISARO, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Six Cuban migrants were acclimating to their first …

Bernie Sanders looks to press on to the convention SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ campaign chief …

UN event spotlights 17 goals to end poverty and save planet EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A 17-year-old Honduran-American activist called …

Trapped! Vegan restaurants struggle with humane pest control KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Even the wellbeing of rats, roaches and spiders are a …

Bernie Sanders looks to press on to the convention SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ campaign chief …

Muslims for Trump, though few, see past rhetoric, bluster DETROIT (AP) — As a Donald Trump supporter, Nedal Tamer feels he’s in the minority among …

City strikes deal with Fantasy Fest promoters BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The organizers of Key West’s Fantasy Fest found themselves between a …

Priebus: Nominee must earn delegate majority STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — The Republican Party won’t “hand the nomination” to any presidential candidate …

Local parks to benefit from BP oil spill windfall BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Two existing parks in Key West and three new …

Fidel Castro gives rare speech saying he’s nearing the end MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro delivered a valedictory …

At Tribeca, virtual reality takes early steps toward art JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walking through most doors at the Tribeca …

Coming to Monroe County ? / New Mexico: Social media to broadcast lenient DUI sentences RUSSELL CONTRERAS, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Social media …

Ready, set, think! Mind-controlled drones race to the future JASON DEAREN, Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Wearing black headsets with tentacle-like sensors stretched over …

GOP nomination rules: A loophole here, a loophole there ALAN FRAM, Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — So, it turns out you don’t have to …

Massive nuclear plant plan near Everglades delayed by court CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI (AP) — A massive nuclear plant expansion proposed by …