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The world's premier sporting event is over. The Olympic flame was extinguished Sunday night August 12, 2012 in London at the end of the closing ceremony which featured a march of athletes into the packed stadium and star-studded musical performances.
The U.S. women's soccer team defeated Japan in the London Olympics gold medal match.
United States pair Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won their third successive Olympic gold medal in women's beach volleyball by beating compatriots Jennifer Kessy and April Ross in straight sets on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings took gold in Athens in 2004 and again in Beijing in 2008. No other beach volleyball team, men or women, have retained an Olympic title, let alone won a third.
Aly Raisman summed up her final day of competition in the Olympic games on Tuesday, August 8, 2012 where she won a gold medal in the floor exercise final and bronze on balance beam - as perfection. Raisman, the U.S. team captain, matched Gabby Douglas in gold medals with her win on floor exercise. Add in the bronze she earned on balance beam earlier in the day, and she becomes the most decorated of the Fierce Five.
Jenn Suhr of the United States won the gold medal in the women's pole vault on Monday, August 6, 2012, ending Russian Yelena Isinbayeva's bid for a third straight Olympic title. Suhr won after clearing 4.75 meters at her second attempt, and missed every attempt at 4.80.
A 19-year-old Miami native has brought a bit of the London Olympics home to South Florida and she's sharing her story about how she made Olympic history of her own.
Sanya Richards-Ross, who grew up in Pembroke Pines but is a native of Jamaica, won her first individual Olympic gold medal in her specialty, the 400 meters. She can finally put her disappointment of her third-place finish in Beijing behind her.
Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world again. He won the 100-meter dash in typical Bolt fashion by recording a time of 9.63 seconds.
Gabby Douglas has made history at the Olympics, edging out her competition to win the most coveted title in all of women's gymnastics – a gold medal in the women's individual all-around competition – and a gold medal in the team competition.
Mitt's terrible foreign trip isn't just bad press and a campaign stumble. In diplomacy gaffes, missteps, and offenses have real consequences for our national security and the peace and stability of the world.
Nathan Adrian Wins Gold For U.S. Swimming In 100M Freestyle
The United States won the women's 4x200 metres freestyle gold medal at the London Olympics on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 after a brilliant anchor leg from Allison Schmitt. Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer, Shannon Vreeland and Schmitt won in a combined time of seven minutes, 42.92 seconds, ahead of Australia and France.
Michael Phelps has always said he wanted to do something that no one has ever done before. He's all by himself now, and ready to go for more. The world's greatest swimmer cruised through the anchor leg of the 4x200-meter freestyle relay to earn his record 19th career Olympic medal and 15th gold on Tuesday July 31, 2012, etching a place in history as the most decorated Olympian of all time.
In a dominant display of grace and fierce competitiveness, the U.S. women's gymnastics team blew away the field to win its first team gold since 1996.
When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by "how much America likes one guy over another". But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.
Mitt Romney insulted Britain's preparations for the Olympics and inspired quotes like "apparently devoid of charm, warmth, humor or sincerity" and "worse than Sarah Palin" before cashing campaign checks from bankers and lobbyists who are at the center of the Libor scandal.
London is getting a taste of the Gator Nation this week. The University of Florida's Pride of the Sunshine marching band flew to London Sunday to perform at the Summer Olympics.
Take a look inside where Olympic athletes will spend their time, when not competing.
Queen Elizabeth II went to the races Saturday, at the start of a four-day celebration of her 60 years on the throne.
Trekkies may want to beam over to London this fall because a U.K. fan convention is set to unite all five "Star Trek" TV captains on stage for the first time.
Britain's young royals have now been immortalized in wax as Kate joined husband Prince William at Madame Tussauds.
Take an enchanting trip for Valentine's Day. Tour the world's most romantic cities, in photos.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that a church youth pastor in Lauderdale Lakes has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a boy.
It's a campaign aimed to get Londoners to defrost their swimsuit, thaw out and visit the sunnier climes of Fort Lauderdale, all while pushing tourism to South Florida.
The police investigation, which lasted for hours, kept several people out of their homes overnight.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to conduct mass deportations when he returns to the White House.
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to Wynwood.
Saturday and Sunday morning, the lows will be in the 50s.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
The police investigation, which lasted for hours, kept several people out of their homes overnight.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to conduct mass deportations when he returns to the White House.
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to Wynwood.
Saturday and Sunday morning, the lows will be in the 50s.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
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.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.