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Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami and the surrounding metropolitan area are situated on northern Biscayne Bay between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. By population, Miami is the largest city in Miami-Dade County and the county seat, the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area, which comprises Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, making up the largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States and the sixth largest metropolitan area in the United States. However, based on city limits, it is the second-largest city in Florida (after Jacksonville).

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House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio walks back to his office after the House passed health care reform in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, March 21, 2010. Ohio
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 14: ACC Tournament MVP Kyle Singler #12 of the Duke Blue Devils waves to fans as he goes to accept his MVP award after win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the championship game of the 2010 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 14, 2010 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Atlantic Coast Conference
JACKSONVILLE, FL - MARCH 21: Kyle Singler #12 of the Duke Blue Devils is greeted by Brian Zoubek #55 after leaving late in the game against the California Golden Bears during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena on March 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. Duke Blue Devils
Duke's Jon Scheyer, right, drives into Virginia Tech's Ben Boggs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Duke won 67-55. Jon Scheyer
Xavier's Jordan Crawford celebrates after beating Pittsburgh in an NCAA second-round college basketball game in Milwaukee, Sunday, March 21, 2010. Xavier beat Pittsburgh 71-68. National Collegiate Athletic Association
JACKSONVILLE, FL - MARCH 21: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils consoles Jerome Randle #3 of the California Golden Bears during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena on March 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mike Krzyzewski
Duke's Nolan Smith, right, speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Duke plays California in the second-round Sunday. Player Jon Scheyer is at left. Nolan Smith
Iowa's Matt McDonough, left, tries to flip Virginia Tech's Jarrod Garnett during their match at the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Friday, March 19, 2010, in Omaha, Neb. Virginia Tech
Mark Chavez, left, of Denver, holds his 4-year-old daughter, Andi, during a rally to spur lawmakers to consider reform on immigration policies in Confluence Park in Denver on Sunday, March 21, 2010. The rally was part of a nationwide effort to bring immigration issues to the forefront. Denver
From left to right, Cleveland State's Kailey Klein, Destinee Blue and Angel Roque watch from the bench near the end of the second half against Notre Dame in an NCAA first-round college basketball game in South Bend, Ind., Sunday, March 21, 2010. Notre Dame defeated Cleveland State 86-58. Cleveland
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Seven-year-old Luis Leon from Chicago and other protestors participate in a 'March For America' demonstration calling for immigration reform March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. According to the organizers of the 'March for America' hundreds of groups from almost every state are taking part to march for immigration reform from the National Mall to RFK Stadium. Chicago
Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan, head of a group of pro-life Democrats, reads a copy of an Executive Order banning the use of Federal funds for abortions, which will be signed by President Barack Obama, during a press conference before the US House of Representatives votes on health care reform at the Capitol in Washington on March 21, 2010. Michigan
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Demonstrator Francis Buyers of Stafford, Virginia, shouts 'No' while protesting in front of the House side of the US Capitol on March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Later tonight the House is scheduled to vote on Health Care Legislation that has divided both sides of Congress. Virginia
Indiana's Kateryna Fesenko swims in the 200-yard backstroke at the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Fesenko won with a time of 1 minute, 49.92 seconds. Indiana
Ohio's Kenneth van Kempen, right, from the Netherlands, , hugs Tommy Freeman after Ohio beat Akron 81-75 in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game to win the Mid-American Conference men's finals Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Cleveland. Mid-American Conference
Phoenix Coyotes players Adrian Aucion (33) and Radim Vrbata (17 block Florida Panthers' Nathan Horton (16) from taking a shot during overtime NHL hockey game action in Sunrise, Fla. Thursday, March 18, 2010. The Coyotes won 4-3. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter. Phoenix

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The new Florida Marlins stadium appears under construction is shown in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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The new Florida Marlins stadium appears under construction is shown in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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An airplane flies above the new Florida Marlins stadium, under construction in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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An airplane flies above the new Florida Marlins stadium, under construction in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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Miami, Ohio's Reilly Smith, left, Jarod Palmer, and Steven Spinell, celebrate Palmer's game-winning goal against Ferris State during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Miami, Ohio's Reilly Smith, left, Jarod Palmer, and Steven Spinell, celebrate Palmer's game-winning goal against Ferris State during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Ferris State's Brett Wysopal, left, tries to poke the puck away from Miami, Ohio's Jarod Palmer during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Ferris State's Brett Wysopal, left, tries to poke the puck away from Miami, Ohio's Jarod Palmer during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Tommy Wingels, center, celebrates his second period goal against Michigan during their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Tommy Wingels, center, celebrates his second period goal against Michigan during their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Michigan's Lee Moffie (13) scores on Miami's Cody Reichard during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Michigan's Lee Moffie (13) scores on Miami's Cody Reichard during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Brandon Smith tries to get the puck past the swarming defense of Michigan during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Brandon Smith tries to get the puck past the swarming defense of Michigan during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Kevin Lynch, left, puts the puck in the back of the neck against Miami University goalie Cody Reichard during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Kevin Lynch, left, puts the puck in the back of the neck against Miami University goalie Cody Reichard during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Brian Lebler, left, celebrates his goal against Miami University during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Brian Lebler, left, celebrates his goal against Miami University during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Marta Armas, Director of Professional Banking, BankAtlantic, Miami-Dade County.

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Marta Armas, Director of Professional Banking, BankAtlantic, Miami-Dade County.

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Miami's Cyrus McGowan (20), Reggie Johnson (42) and Durand Scott (1) react after losing to Duke 77-74 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Miami's Cyrus McGowan (20), Reggie Johnson (42) and Durand Scott (1) react after losing to Duke 77-74 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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FILE - In this March 13, 2010, file photo, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Just about everybody thinks Duke has the easiest Final Four path of any of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Well, everybody but the Blue Devils themselves, who in recent years have learned how difficult it is to roll through a bracket.

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FILE - In this March 13, 2010, file photo, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Just about everybody thinks Duke has the easiest Final Four path of any of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Well, everybody but the Blue Devils themselves, who in recent years have learned how difficult it is to roll through a bracket.

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Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Duke won 77-74.

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Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Duke won 77-74.

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Duke's Kyle Singler (12) takes an inbound pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Duke's Kyle Singler (12) takes an inbound pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Timothy Olyphant Mar 22 2010 11:10 AM from San Diego Union-Tribune

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Timothy Olyphant Mar 22 2010 11:10 AM from San Diego Union-Tribune

"Raylan told himself he was never going back ... Then he gets back and there's a lot waiting for him."


Timothy Olyphant Mar 22 2010 11:10 AM from San Diego Union-Tribune

"Jelena didn't make a lot of mistakes"


Caroline Wozniacki Mar 22 2010 10:24 AM from New Kerala

"I was ready from the start. I really went out there knowing my game plan, what I needed to do"


Jelena Jankovic Mar 22 2010 10:24 AM from New Kerala

"Almost every time I'm playing man it seems like"


Anthony Anderson Mar 22 2010 10:16 AM from Leaf Chronicle

"It's actually easier than (former UT) coach (Monte) Kiffin's defense. He makes it more simple"


Anthony Anderson Mar 22 2010 10:16 AM from Leaf Chronicle

"You've got to learn more of the defense because Eric knew the whole defense by the time the coaches were here ... Now we all have to learn the defense so we'll all be on the same page."


Anthony Anderson Mar 22 2010 10:16 AM from Leaf Chronicle

"Right now Luke is what we've got ... He's good and we're going to use him."


Derek Dooley Mar 22 2010 10:16 AM from Leaf Chronicle

"The key is going to be who behind Luke is going to be effective and productive ... I'd like to have two, three, four guys who can do what Luke does."


Derek Dooley Mar 22 2010 10:16 AM from Leaf Chronicle
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The new Florida Marlins stadium appears under construction is shown in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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The new Florida Marlins stadium appears under construction is shown in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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An airplane flies above the new Florida Marlins stadium, under construction in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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An airplane flies above the new Florida Marlins stadium, under construction in Miami, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The retractable-roof stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.

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Miami, Ohio's Reilly Smith, left, Jarod Palmer, and Steven Spinell, celebrate Palmer's game-winning goal against Ferris State during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Miami, Ohio's Reilly Smith, left, Jarod Palmer, and Steven Spinell, celebrate Palmer's game-winning goal against Ferris State during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Ferris State's Brett Wysopal, left, tries to poke the puck away from Miami, Ohio's Jarod Palmer during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Ferris State's Brett Wysopal, left, tries to poke the puck away from Miami, Ohio's Jarod Palmer during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association third place game on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Detroit. Miami won 2-1.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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