Florida pastor cancels Koran-burning plan

A Christian pastor on Thursday canceled a plan to burn copies of the Koran at his obscure Florida church, which had drawn international condemnation and a warning from President Barack Obama that it could provoke al Qaeda suicide bombings.

Dove World Outreach Centre Pastor Terry Jones (right) speaking to the media as Imam Muhammad Musri, president of the Islamic Society of Central Florida in Orlando, listened during a press conference yesterday in Gainesville, Florida.

Miami announces hall of fame class

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Just hours before Florida's season opener, cornerback Jeremy Brown was still wearing a protective boot on his right foot. A teammate landed on him in practice earlier in the week, leaving Brown on crutches and out of the starting lineup against Miami (Ohio). "Everybody kept saying, `Maybe you should just let it go and sit out this game,"' Brown said.

Florida CB Brown making gains after years of pain

Just hours before Florida's season opener, cornerback Jeremy Brown was still wearing a protective boot on his right foot. A teammate landed on him in practice earlier in the week, leaving Brown on crutches and out of the starting lineup against Miami (Ohio). "Everybody kept saying, `Maybe you should just let it go and sit out this game,"' Brown said.

Florida CB Brown making gains after years of pain

Just hours before Florida's season opener, cornerback Jeremy Brown was still wearing a protective boot on his right foot. A teammate landed on him in practice earlier in the week, leaving Brown on crutches and out of the starting lineup against Miami (Ohio). "Everybody kept saying, `Maybe you should just let it go and sit out this game,"' Brown said.

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Florida pastor says he's 'rethinking' canceled Quran burning

A Florida pastor who called off a Quran burning said late Thursday he would "rethink our position" after a Muslim leader said the minister incorrectly announced that the proposed Islamic center near New York's ground zero would be moved as part of a deal.

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Miami Hurrincanes may have a very impressive 2011 draft class

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Homestead-Miami Speedway off 2011 IRL schedule

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American Heritage's Tommy Hurst breaks record, shoots 64

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Top tight end recruit to play for Miami Hurricanes

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POLICE REPORT: Child pornography charges are filed

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Florida's Brown finally makes impact

GAINESVILLE -- Just hours before Florida's season opener, cornerback Jeremy Brown was still wearing a protective boot on his right foot. A teammate landed on him in practice earlier in the week, leaving Brown on crutches and out of the starting lineup against Miami (Ohio). "Everybody kept saying, 'Maybe you should just let it go and sit out this game,"' Brown said. No chance. Not now. Not after ...

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University of Miami baseball player Frank Ratcliff arrested, suspended

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South Florida Bulls' eyes focused on Gators

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Deputy shoots and kills dog

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Miami Beach's new Naked Pizza embraces healthier fast food

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Accomplished students return to laud UM writing professor

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Florida Pastor: To Burn, or Not To Burn

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Florida Pastor Rethinking Plan to Halt Koran Burning

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Florida pastor cancels Quran-burning plan

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Florida pastor calls of Quran burning, claims deal over NY mosque

GAINESVILLE, Florida: A radical pastor here has abandoned plans to burn hundreds of Qurans in an act world leaders feared could spark a fierce Muslim backlash around the globe.

Miami baseball player faces marijuana, HGH charges

A Miami baseball player was arrested and charged with trying to sell marijuana to undercover officers on university grounds, and police later found 19 vials of human growth hormone at his apartment. Frank Ratcliff, 19, of Key West, Fla. was charged Thursday with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Miami baseball player faces marijuana, HGH charges

A Miami baseball player was arrested and charged with trying to sell marijuana to undercover officers on university grounds, and police later found 19 vials of human growth hormone at his apartment. Frank Ratcliff, 19, of Key West, Fla. was charged Thursday with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, police said.

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Florida pastor cancels Koran-burning plan

GAINESVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - A Christian pastor on Thursday canceled a plan to burn copies of the Koran at his obscure Florida church, which had drawn international condemnation and a warning from President Barack Obama that it could provoke al Qaeda suicide bombings.

Florida reverend's plan to burn the Quran

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South Florida water officials warned to guard against ethics violations

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Florida pastor cancels plan to burn Korans

The pastor of a small Florida church has canceled plans to burn copies of the Koran, an event that had drawn condemnation from religious leaders worldwide and prompted warnings from U.S. officials who said it might endanger troops stationed in Muslim countries. Florida - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - United States - Pastor