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Something Extra: Tweets for Twits
I consume enormous amounts of news from all sorts of sources. A good chunk of that involves trying to find a quirky or interesting item for this segment.
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I consume enormous amounts of news from all sorts of sources. A good chunk of that involves trying to find a quirky or interesting item for this segment.
The Miami Dolphins didn't just have problems on the field Wednesday night against the Dallas Cowboys, they also had problems leaving Dallas.
The explosion of social media will once again be put to the test as Tropical Storm Isaac rolls across the region this weekend. For the younger generation, connecting through social media will keep them informed during and after a storm.
Are you fed up with spammy tweets (which could be phishing scams or malware) and fake tweets (which are just plain annoying)? Fake Follower Check may be your answer.
One of the Internet's most popular social networks has pushed its doors wide open: Pinterest has started open registration.
If you're like me and much of the country, you have Olympics fever and love spending time with family and friends, biting our nails while we cheer on U.S. athletes.
Apple has stumbled to break into social media, but that may soon change thanks to help from a power player.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has told his players they can't use their Twitter accounts for the rest of the year.
Twitter is developing a handy new tool. Careful, though: the tool is a double-edged sword.
For one South Florida man, news of Friday morning's shooting was especially frightening. Some of his loved ones were inside theater number nine.
With all the communicative access to current local, national, and global information, expecting the masses to settle for media headlines and sound bites is insulting to today's technologically-aware audience.
A new "deal" making the rounds on social media sounds too good to be true. In exchange for sending them your social security number and banking information, the federal government will pay you electric bill.
If you run a service with "Insta" in the name, it's never good to be out of service. After hours of error messages, the photo-sharing service Instagram was restored for most users Saturday.
Pat Riley's approach to free agency has changed considerably since 2010, simply because the Miami Heat have nowhere near the same amount of money left to spend as they did during the coup that brought LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together.
Can you tweet for emergency help, text for 9-1-1 or post a panic alarm on Facebook? Even if you do, should you expect a rescue crew? Social media is changing the world, and now it's affecting how people reach out during a crisis. But can you count on it?
Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober is calling for the resignation of the city manager after his recent run in with the law.
Justin Bieber scored a perfect 100. Lady Gaga racked up a 94, Kim Kardashian a 91. These numbers are their Klout scores; the newest way to measure people and their influence online.
Ozzie Guillen has bad news for his 230,927 Twitter followers. He says he has posted his final tweet.
Mel Gibson... Paris Hilton... Lindsey Lohan... Kiefer Sutherland... the list of drunk or high celebrities getting into trouble is endless.
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush seems to be torn on his feelings for both the physicality of football and the physical and mental toll it can take on your body.
Amare Stoudemire had a small muscle repaired Tuesday and will not play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat.
South Florida filmmaker Billy Corben's love for social media may cause a man's robbery conviction to be thrown out.
You've heard of people being asexual, homosexual, bisexual, transsexual, metrosexual... how about datasexual?
It's not known how much money they received but Spike Lee has reached a settlement with an elderly Florida couple forced to leave their home after the director tweeted their address and said it belonged to George Zimmerman, the man who shot Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26.
Film director Spike Lee has tweeted an apology to a Sanford couple who hasn't been able to return to their home after he re-tweeted their address as that of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin.
The campers were star-struck while they were so close to OBJ.
Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Dane Myers could miss the remainder of the season after he fractured his left ankle kicking a door out of frustration following a game at Cincinnati July 13.
The event was a highlight of Key West's Hemingway Days celebration, honoring the legendary American author who lived and wrote on the island during the 1930s.
Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen reported the airstrikes in the port city of Hodeidah.
The high school where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attended in Pennsylvania also said it has "no record" of him trying out for the rifle team as it had been widely reported.
The campers were star-struck while they were so close to OBJ.
Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Dane Myers could miss the remainder of the season after he fractured his left ankle kicking a door out of frustration following a game at Cincinnati July 13.
The event was a highlight of Key West's Hemingway Days celebration, honoring the legendary American author who lived and wrote on the island during the 1930s.
The high school where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attended in Pennsylvania also said it has "no record" of him trying out for the rifle team as it had been widely reported.
The crash happened within Miramar city limits.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
Jim DeFede reacts to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Many of our readers' favorite Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals are still available, but you'll have to act fast to save.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
Some of Amazon's popular e-readers are still on sale now that Prime Day 2024 has come to an end.
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
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.