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NJ dad rejoices in return of son held in Brazil

7 hrs ago

For the first time in five years, a New Jersey father went to bed knowing that no last-minute legal appeal could keep him from his mop-haired son, who was finally back on U.S. soil after a tumultuous intercontinental custody battle involving his Brazilian stepfamily.

Boy, American dad arrive in US from Brazil

13 hrs ago

A father and son played with toys and puzzles and rested on a quiet nine-hour flight from Brazil to Florida, a peaceful conclusion Thursday after a tumultuous reunion that brought a five-year custody battle spanning two continents to an end.

Celtics' Paul Pierce could miss at least 2 weeks

17 hrs ago

Paul Pierce could miss at least two weeks because of an infected right knee, the severity of the injury catching the Boston Celtics by surprise.

Magic's Van Gundy no Scrooge this Christmas

18 hrs ago

One thing that will be a little jollier this Christmas for the Orlando Magic is Stan Van Gundy.

Jail guard charged with touching female inmates

1 day ago

An Orange County Jail corrections officer is being investigated after female inmates accused him of inappropriately touching them.

Colorado Powerball ticket wins $10,000

1 day ago

The Powerball jackpot was expected to increase to an estimated $122 million for Saturday after no one matched all six of the numbers in the midweek drawing, the Multi-State Lottery Association said.

Howard powers Magic past Rockets 102-87

1 day ago

Dwight Howard is back to being a dominant presence in the paint on both ends of the floor.

Walt Disney World is cited for monorail death

1 day ago

Walt Disney World was cited Wednesday by a federal workplace safety agency for a serious violation that contributed to the death of a worker during a summer monorail accident.

Corrections officer charged with battery

1 day ago

A central Florida corrections officer has been charged with battery after two female inmates told investigators he inappropriately touched them.

Redick, Lewis help Magic top Jazz 104-99

3 days ago

J.J. Redick called Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski on Monday morning to wish him a Merry Christmas and instead got some basketball advice from his college coach.