Miami, Florida
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Miami man gets 13-year sentence for Sears Tower plot* Ringleader's co-conspirators get lighter sentences * Men accused of conspiracy to wage war against U.S. The ringleader of a group of Miami men convicted of plotting to blow up Chicago's Sears Tower and government offices was sentenced... In this article: Miami, Florida, Sears Tower, Al Qaeda, United States, and Willis Tower |
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Blue Devil Nation | 12 hours ago
BDN Game Day Preview - Duke at Miami
...39-game losing streak against nationally-ranked opponents, along with a five-game losing streak to Miami. The Blue Devils last win against Miami came in 1976. Last year at Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke held a 24-14 third quarter lead...
In this article: ACC, Jacory Harris, Hurricanes, and Georgia Tech
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The Journal Gazette | 20 hours ago
Miami continues surge
Published: November 20, 2009 3:00 a.m. Williams keys win as Dolphins move to .500 Miami�s Ricky Williams is upended Thursday by Carolina�s Chris Gamble, left, and Na�il Diggs during the first half in Charlotte, N.C. Advertisement
In this article: Ricky Williams, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Ronnie Brown, Chad Henne, DeAngelo Williams, Jake Delhomme, Steve Smith, and Carolina
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Centre Daily Times | 21 hours ago
Recap: Carolina vs. Miami
Ricky Williams rushed for a pair of scores and caught a touchdown pass, and Miami held off the Carolina Panthers, 24-17, at Bank of America Stadium. Dolphins defensive back Tyrone Culver knocked down Jake Delhomme's high-arcing prayer pass...
In this article: Ricky Williams, Carolina Panthers, Jake Delhomme, Dolphins, DeAngelo Williams, Ronnie Brown, and Lex Hilliard
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The Miami Student | 23 hours ago
Miami needs revived student activism
...Campus Interracial Club meeting Oct. 10, 1947, in Harrison Hall. This group organized to address the sizable lack of diversity shown on Miami's campus. Later the Western Campus for Women (not technically Miami yet, but work with me) can...
In this article: IP Address and Miami University
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AP Online | 1 day ago
Collins' 23 points lead Miami past Tulane 74-54
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Dwayne Collins had 23 points and 14 rebounds as Miami overpowered Tulane 74-54 Thursday in the first round of the Charleston Classic. Collins made all eight of his shots from the field, and eight of his rebounds...
In this article: Tulane, Green Wave, Frank Haith, Kris Richard, Miami, Charleston, and South Carolina
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AP Online | 1 day ago
American Eagle Airlines starts new Miami routes
...carrier for AMR Corp.'s American Airlines, said Thursday it started several new routes to and from Miami. The carrier began service between Miami and two new locations: Charleston (S.C.) International Airport and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)...
In this article: American Eagle Airlines, Knoxville, Tenn., AMR Corp, American Airlines, FAA, Bahamas, Charleston, International Airport, and McGhee Tyson Airport
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Buffalo beats Miami 42-17
...2-5 Mid-American Conference). Zach Maynard was 13-for-18 with 136 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 61 yards and a score. Miami (1-11, 1-7) took a 3-0 advantage on Trevor Cook's 37-yard field goal less than 5 minutes into the second...
In this article: Buffalo, Miami (Ohio), Mid-American Conference, and Oxford
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washingtonpost.com | 3 days ago
Wall saves Kentucky in slim victory over Miami, Ohio
...of an NCAA suspension for accepting improper benefits from his AAU coach. He proved to be worth the wait. Wall's heroics prevented Miami from joining Gardner-Webb and Virginia Military Institute as November giant killers at Rupp Arena.
In this article: John Calipari, Kentucky, RedHawks, Charlie Coles, Anxiety, and NCAA
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AP Online | 4 days ago
Miami crushes Nova Southeastern 108-58
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - James Dews scored 19 points to lead Miami past Nova Southeastern 108-58 on Monday night. Malcolm Grant added 17 points and freshman Durand Scott had 14 points and eight assists for the Hurricanes, who saw all 13...
In this article: Tennessee Tech and Florida
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AP Online | 4 days ago
Wall leads No. 4 Kentucky past Miami, Ohio 72-70
...jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining - to lift the fourth-ranked Wildcats to a 72-70 win over Miami of Ohio on Monday night. After Miami's Kenny Hayes hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 70 with six seconds left, Wall raced down the floor...
In this article: Kentucky, NCAA, and Virginia Military Institute
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Description from Wikipedia:
Miami (pronounced IPA: /maɪˈæmi/ or IPA: /maɪˈæmə/) is a global city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami is the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. With a population of more than 409,719, Miami is the largest city within the Miami metropolitan area, which is the seventh-largest metro area in the United States with over 5.4 million residents. The Miami Urbanized Area (as defined by the Census Bureau) was the fifth most populous urbanized area in the U.S. in the 2000 census with a population of 4,919,036. The United Nations estimated that in 2007, Miami had become the fourth largest urbanized area in the country, behind New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Miami is ranked as a global city for its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and international trade. The city is home to many company headquarters, banks, and television studios. It is an international center for popular entertainment in television, music, fashion, film, and the performing arts. The city's Port of Miami is known for accommodating the largest volume of cruise ships in the world and is home to many cruise line headquarters. Miami is also home to the largest concentration of international banks in the United States.
In 2008, Miami was ranked as "America's Cleanest City" according to Forbes Magazine for its year-round good air quality, vast green spaces, clean drinking water, clean streets and city-wide recycling programs. In 2008, Miami was also ranked the 3rd-richest city in the United States and the world's 22nd-richest city in a UBS study.
- Name:
- City of Miami
- Also Known As:
- The Magic City
- Type:
- City
- Government type:
- Mayor-Commissioner Plan
- Founding Date:
- January 01, 1825
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 55.27
- Total Area (km):
- 143.15
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 35.68
- Land Area (km):
- 92.42
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 19.59
- Water Area (km):
- 50.73
- Elevation (ft):
- 6
- Elevation (m):
- 2
- Time Zone:
- EST
- Website:
- http://www.ci.miami.fl.us/
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