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4 flight attendants injured in one day, turbulence and burns are citedupdated: Thu Aug 09 2012 22:41:00

Four flight attendants on three separate flights were injured and taken to hospitals Wednesday.

Dogs: A medicine for mental health problems? updated: Wed Aug 01 2012 16:56:00

His name is Valor. He's half Labrador retriever, half Great Dane, and goes everywhere with Sgt. Charles Hernandez. But Valor is more than a pet -- Hernandez considers the dog a personal physician.

SI.com: Sloan opts not to pursue Bobcats jobupdated: Fri Jun 15 2012 00:40:00

Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan told SI.com he pulled out of the running for the Charlotte Bobcats head coaching job.

Florida A&M band fraternity charter revoked after hazing investigationupdated: Wed May 16 2012 13:20:00

The Florida A&M University marching band's fraternity charter has been revoked for five years because of a hazing incident two years ago, the Kappa Kappa Psi National Fraternity said Monday.

SI.com: Sam Amick: Sacramento group issues scathing account of Maloofs' faultsupdated: Mon Apr 16 2012 12:51:00

Chris Lehane, a well-known political consultant and executive director of the "Think Big Sacramento" group that Mayor and former NBA point guard Kevin Johnson launched to facilitate construction of a downtown arena, sent the following letter to arena supporters detailing the city's version of recent events. Kings co-owner George Maloof has since responded, deeming it "classless" (see Maloof Q&A).

SI.com: Maloof responds to new snag in arena dealupdated: Sat Mar 31 2012 00:05:00

With questions again swirling as to whether the Kings will remain in Sacramento, team co-owner George Maloof spoke with SI.com on Friday to break down the state of his family's arena-building affairs.

SI.com: Sam Amick: Union's Hunter 'couldn't care less' about scrutiny from players, agentsupdated: Thu Mar 01 2012 18:03:00

As National Basketball Players Association executive director Billy Hunter sees it, the truth about the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement won't be known for quite some time. Reserve your judgment until this summer, he said during All-Star weekend in Orlando, when a season will be in the books and a second, less hectic round of free agency will be far more revealing than the first.

SI.com: Ian Thomsen: Driven and talented, Jennings still searching for way to the topupdated: Thu Mar 01 2012 14:07:00

BOSTON -- The large gym was empty, apart from Brandon Jennings and Milwaukee assistant coach Jim Boylan and the echoing of the ball in between them. How many players were enjoying themselves in Orlando right now? How many others were lolling on a beach at some expensive resort? Jennings thought about all of this as he worked while others played and rested.

SI.com: Ian Thomsen: Pacers' George developing into star on both ends of the floorupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 13:01:00

Here's my idea for All-Star weekend: The NBA should invite Pacers swingman Paul George to compete in both the Slam Dunk and three-point contests.

Money Magazine: Rent a time-share and stay for lessupdated: Tue Dec 13 2011 05:36:00

Vacationing with your kids? Cut your costs by renting a time-share instead of hotel rooms. You'll save money on lodging -- and spend less on meals by cooking in.

CNNMoney: More parents helping kids buy homesupdated: Fri Dec 09 2011 11:34:00

Hey, baby boomers! Pondering what gift to get your kid who's all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.

Occupy Atlanta's non-violent protestupdated: Sun Nov 06 2011 21:09:00

In the cradle of the civil rights movement, Occupy Atlanta protests have remained non-violent. George Howell reports.

People.com: Casey Anthony Will Not Return to Her Parents' Home in Orlandoupdated: Sun Aug 14 2011 11:28:00

George and Cindy Anthony are "trying to move forward" after their daughter's emotional trial, their lawyer tells PEOPLE

People.com: Casey Anthony's Parents Deny They're Shopping Around a Bookupdated: Thu Aug 11 2011 14:57:00

The grandparents of Caylee Anthony also attend a memorial for her sixth birthday

People.com: Casey Anthony Must Return to Orlandoupdated: Mon Aug 01 2011 16:54:00

Because of a probation issue on her check fraud charges, she must return to her hometown in 72 hours

People.com: Casey Anthony Searched for 'Chloroform' Once, Not 84 Times: Reportupdated: Wed Jul 20 2011 16:50:00

A software designer who testified says he notified the prosecution of an error in his data

Cheerleaders prep for hours in search of 2½ minutes of perfectionupdated: Fri Jul 15 2011 16:34:00

Mikayla Raleigh probably can't remember what french fries taste like; she last ate them when she was 13. Instead of candy bars, she downs whole grain energy bars. She eats almonds because she's read that they help with balance.

Training for 2:30 of cheer perfectionupdated: Fri Jul 15 2011 16:34:00

Mikayla Raleigh is focused on her training, diet and her teammates so she can lead her squad to a world championship.

People.com: Why Casey Anthony Was Acquittedupdated: Wed Jul 06 2011 14:52:00

Legal experts point to too many unanswered questions - and the unpredictable nature of juries

Casey Anthony not guilty of murderupdated: Tue Jul 05 2011 23:20:00

Jury in the Casey Anthony murder trial reaches a verdict after a little more than 10 hours of deliberations.

Casey Anthony not guilty of murder, other charges in daughter's deathupdated: Tue Jul 05 2011 23:20:00

After less than 11 hours of deliberation, a jury Tuesday found Casey Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder and the other most serious charges against her in the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter.

Emotional, unsatisfying ending for many tracking Anthony caseupdated: Tue Jul 05 2011 20:09:00

It was up to seven women and five men in an Orlando courtroom to decide the fate of Casey Anthony on Tuesday. But by the time they issued their verdict, tens of thousands more people had made their own decisions on the high-profile case.

Crowd 'shocked' by not guilty verdictupdated: Tue Jul 05 2011 20:09:00

Spectators react to the outcome of the Casey Anthony murder trial moments after the verdict is delivered.

Jury's judgment near in dramatic murder trial of Casey Anthonyupdated: Sat Jul 02 2011 09:01:00

Three years after 2-year-old Caylee Anthony was last seen alive, the murder trial of her mother is nearing an end.

Defense rests in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Thu Jun 30 2011 17:20:00

Casey Anthony's defense rested Thursday in her capital murder trial without calling her to testify, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would take the stand in her own defense.

People.com: Will Casey Anthony Testify?updated: Tue Jun 28 2011 07:27:00

The jury likely wants to hear from the defendant, but that might not happen

Casey Anthony murder trial delayed over legal issueupdated: Sat Jun 25 2011 20:28:00

What had been planned as an extended weekend work day in the Casey Anthony murder trial abruptly ended Saturday morning as the judge overseeing the case ordered a recess over the sudden emergence of what one analyst said must be a major issue.

Cindy Anthony testifies on Caylee, poolupdated: Sat Jun 25 2011 20:28:00

In court, Cindy Anthony testifies that Caylee could climb the pool stairs, but could not move the ladder at the pool.

What's life like for the men and women on the Casey Anthony jury?updated: Wed Jun 22 2011 09:14:00

While tickets to the Casey Anthony trial may be some of the hottest items in Orlando right now, at least 17 people are there because they have to be -- the jurors.

Insect expert reveals possible clues in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Sat Jun 11 2011 14:46:00

Tiny flies found in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car fit the theory that the body of her 2-year-old daughter was stored there, maybe for three to five days, an insect expert testified Saturday in the Orlando woman's capital murder trial.

People.com: Casey Anthony Trial: Inside Her Shocking Defenseupdated: Wed Jun 01 2011 12:12:00

As the trial intensifies, an in-depth look at whether the Florida mom's strategy will set her free

Father quizzed about missing gas cans in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Thu May 26 2011 16:57:00

Prosecutors on Thursday questioned George Anthony, the father of murder suspect Casey Anthony, about gas cans he reported missing around the time his 2-year-old granddaughter disappeared.

SI.com: Joe Lemire: Mentors guide Asdrubal Cabrera on unlikely path to stardomupdated: Wed May 25 2011 15:06:00

CLEVELAND -- Day after day this spring, one ball after another would soar over the fence at the Indians' training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., propelled from the bat of Asdrubal Cabrera. Watching from the close proximity of the same batting practice group, Orlando Cabrera would watch his new teammate and unrelated though similarly surnamed double-play partner demonstrate power he rarely displayed in games.

People.com: Casey Anthony Trial's Surprise: Defense Claims Caylee Died of Accidental Drowningupdated: Tue May 24 2011 17:33:00

Casey Anthony lied - but didn't kill her daughter, a lawyer says at the start of the murder trial

Delta: Passenger subdued after trying to open emergency doorupdated: Wed May 11 2011 21:24:00

A passenger became disruptive and attempted to open an emergency door on a Delta Air Lines flight bound from Orlando to Boston on Tuesday night but was subdued by passengers, a spokeswoman for the airline said.

SI.com: Sam Amick: Eastern Conference Semifinals preview: Bulls vs. Hawksupdated: Sat Apr 30 2011 11:50:00

It's not as if Kirk Hinrich was about to become the Derrick Rose stopper.

Southwest plane skids off runwayupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 20:57:00

A Southwest Airlines plane slid off a runway Tuesday during heavy rain at Chicago Midway International Airport, the airline said.

Plane skids off runway at Chicago airportupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 20:57:00

A Southwest flight arriving into Chicago's Midway airport slid off the end of the runway. WLS reports.

U.S. pro sports fans, where's your passion?updated: Fri Apr 22 2011 09:22:00

When the woman in the red Texas Rangers shirt caught the home run ball on Tuesday and tried to hurl it back, only to throw it so tamely it didn't even clear the stand, everyone around her smiled and laughed. Why?

How to reconnect and not be awkward or creepyupdated: Wed Mar 02 2011 08:55:00

Thanks to the scary stalkability we've all given ourselves on the 'net, "Whatever happened to him/her?" has all but toppled out of our dialogue.

Money Magazine: Should you pay off the house?updated: Wed Feb 23 2011 16:46:00

When there was easy money to be made in real estate and stocks, mortgage debt seemed like nothing to fear. Now an increasing number of homeowners are wondering if it makes sense to hasten the day they can say goodbye to a big monthly expense while earning the equivalent of a decent, guaranteed return.

People.com: Miranda Kerr: I Had a Baby Boy with Orlando Bloom!updated: Wed Jan 19 2011 10:36:00

Plus: A photo of the model nursing "our beautiful little son" Flynn

High-tech war games help save livesupdated: Mon Dec 13 2010 07:51:00

Virtual life is around us every day, from online communities to simulation in computer games. It's fun, but it's also useful.

SI.com: Richard Deitsch: Newton changes ESPN's Heisman plansupdated: Fri Dec 10 2010 13:13:00

If you are looking for drama during Saturday night's Heisman Trophy ceremony, you might as well turn the channel to TNT. Rather than create an awkward situation with Auburn quarterback and presumptive Heisman winner Cam Newton live on Saturday night, ESPN landed an exclusive interview with Newton Thursday afternoon at a hotel in Orlando. The interview aired during the Home Depot College Football Awards Show Thursday night, and ESPN officials said they will re-run clips of the interview on other ESPN entities over the weekend, including during the Heisman Trophy Presentation (which airs at 8 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN and ESPN3.com).

SI.com: Red Sox among most aggressive teams for Uptonupdated: Thu Nov 18 2010 12:24:00

ORLANDO -- A blockbuster trade for young Diamondbacks star outfielder Justin Upton has become slightly more realistic in recent days as several teams -- mostly from the American League, and prominently including the Red Sox -- have shown interest but an Upton deal remains far from a certainty.

People.com: Miranda Kerr: Yes, I'm Pregnant!updated: Fri Aug 20 2010 10:07:00

"[I'm] four months along," Orlando Bloom's new bride reveals

People.com: Miranda Kerr's Mom (and Orlando Bloom's Mother-in-Law) Tells of Their Loveupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 06:28:00

"We have never seen Miranda happier than she is right now," Therese Kerr tells PEOPLE

People.com: Casey Anthony Loses Bid to Exclude Mom's 911 Tapes from Trialupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 13:07:00

A judge rules that comments regarding smelling a dead body by Caylee Anthony's grandmother are critical to the case

What you can learn from a first-time air travelerupdated: Thu Jun 24 2010 08:35:00

Do you remember your first time?

People.com: 'Upbeat' Tiger Woods Shoots a (Non-Controversial) Commercialupdated: Fri May 14 2010 12:55:00

The golfer got "along well" with other PGA players filming an EA Sports ad

Don't let geographic illiteracy ruin your vacationupdated: Wed May 05 2010 09:44:00

Want to hear the latest stupid-passenger joke? Just hang out near the galley on your next flight, and you might catch the attendants poking fun at our gullibility -- and geographic illiteracy.

European golfers becoming dominantupdated: Tue Mar 30 2010 16:01:00

CNN's Justin Armsden discovers why European players are blazing a trail in the world golf rankings.

SI.com: Peter King: NFL Owners meeting in Orlando to debate overtime reform, other issuesupdated: Wed Mar 24 2010 14:16:00

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Everyone here at the NFL owners meetings seems to have a "yeah, but'' reaction when they talk about the overtime-reform rule. As in, "Yeah, the stats are stark that something needs to be done, but we don't like this rule,'' or, "Yeah, I know it's too easy to make three first downs and kick the winning field goal, but I don't like a rule only for the postseason.''

SI.com: Don Banks: NFL concerned by marijuana 'epidemic' in draftupdated: Wed Mar 24 2010 11:15:00

ORLANDO -- There's a widespread belief within the NFL that the 2010 draft represents one of the deepest and most promising pools of collegiate talent in years. But in addition to the vast potential of this year's draft class, numerous NFL personnel evaluators told SI.com they are concerned about the increased number of prospects who have a history of marijuana use in their background, with players often acknowledging a failed drug test for pot in college in interviews with team executives.

SI.com: NFL owners approve OT changes for postseasonupdated: Tue Mar 23 2010 17:12:00

ORLANDO -- In a move that will at least remove the NFL's nightmare scenario of a Super Bowl that's unduly impacted by the flip of a coin, the league's owners on Tuesday surprisingly approved a modified sudden death overtime proposal.

Good airline fees? Some are worth the moneyupdated: Fri Mar 12 2010 14:55:00

It's no secret the airline industry wants you to pay extra for everything.

People.com: Report: Tiger Woods Home from Rehabupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 16:09:00

The golfer reportedly returns to Florida after undergoing family therapy in Arizona

People.com: Killer Whale Shows to Resume Saturdayupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 15:49:00

But trainers won't get in the water with them until the investigation into Dawn Brancheau's death is finished

People.com: Elin Never Asked for Tiger's Public Apology, Sources Sayupdated: Wed Feb 24 2010 14:47:00

Woods's wife "knows Tiger has a long way to go" before she reunites with him, says an insider

SI.com: Tim Vickery: Legendary Brazilian defender leaves lasting legacyupdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 11:17:00

Brazilian football lost one of its all-time greats last week when Orlando Peçanha died at the age of 74.

People.com: Elin Nordegren Noshes at Chain Restaurant with Son Charlieupdated: Fri Jan 29 2010 09:28:00

Plus, Tiger Woods's wife is spotted at Gymboree with both their kids

SI.com: Tony Pauline: 2010 NFL Draft prospects shine at Shrine weekupdated: Fri Jan 22 2010 15:37:00

ORLANDO -- After moving around in recent years, the annual East-West Shrine Game has finally found a long-term home in Orlando. As a result, NFL scouts, coaches and general managers descended upon the Sunshine State for the first of two important college all-star games down south. (The Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., is next week.)

SI.com: Stewart Mandel: Can Ingram avoid Heisman jinx in BCS title game?updated: Thu Jan 07 2010 12:20:00

Mark Ingram barely had time to adjust his seat and take a drink of water at the start of his press conference last Sunday before the first of several reporters asked him the inevitable question.

Heart patients lacking vitamin D more likely to be depressedupdated: Tue Dec 29 2009 19:52:00

People with heart disease and similar conditions who don't have enough vitamin D are more likely to be depressed than their counterparts with adequate levels of the "sunshine vitamin," according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando. This link seems to be even stronger in the winter.

People.com: 'No Truth' to Orlando Bloom-Miranda Kerr Engagement Rumorupdated: Mon Dec 14 2009 17:18:00

A rep for the Pirates of the Caribbean star denies he proposed to the Victoria's Secret model

'Keystroke error' turns $289 rate into $28updated: Tue Dec 01 2009 08:38:00

Terry Capps finds a $28 a night room rate at a Westin hotel in Orlando. Turns out the hotel made a mistake, and that the real price is $289 a night. What now? Should the resort honor the original price or can it change the rate and force Capps to pay?

Suspect in Orlando office shooting held without bondupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 11:54:00

The man accused of killing one person and wounding five others in a shooting at an Orlando office where he once worked made his first appearance in court Saturday, and was ordered held without bond.

Orlando shooting suspect had recently filed for bankruptcyupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 10:46:00

The suspect in Friday's shooting of six people in a downtown high-rise is a 40-year-old man with economic woes that include a recent bankruptcy filing, federal records show.

Shooting suspect in custodyupdated: Sat Nov 07 2009 10:46:00

Orlando police take into custody the man suspected of opening fire in an office building.

Suspect in Orlando shooting spree charged with first-degree murderupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 21:58:00

A 40-year-old man accused of killing one and wounding five in a shooting at a business where he once worked was charged Friday with first-degree murder, police said.

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