Mar 18th, 2010 · Wachovia Bank has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a federal investigation into laundering of South American drug money. The deal, announced by the U.S. Attorney in Miami, said the bank had laundered the money since at least 2003 using Mexican exchange houses.
Feb 28th, 2010 · With the rainy season fast approaching, the need for housing in Haiti is nearing a crisis level. An innovative manufacturer and designer of modular homes in Miami plans to begin building homes in Haiti within the next few weeks. InnoVida is shipping 1,000 homes to Haiti that can be assembled in a matter of days. NPR's Greg Allen reports.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · Three years ago, the federal government began setting up special Medicare fraud strike forces. The first was in Miami, and it was an immediate success, saving billions of dollars in fraudulent claims in one county alone. Similar strike forces have now been set up in cities around the country.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · In Haiti, the musician's politically charged lyrics helped elect a president and nearly got him killed. But now, after a term as mayor of Port-au-Prince, Charlemagne lives in Miami. The earthquake last month has devastated the singer, who used to be described as the Bob Marley of Haiti.
Feb 19th, 2010 · Dr. Pedro "Joe" Greer has been practicing medicine for more than 25 years — and he's devoted most of that time to helping Miami's poor and homeless. Greer has spoken to presidents about poverty and health care. But he says a chat with a young boy taught him a lesson about caring for people.
Feb 8th, 2010 · The New Orleans Saints are the champions of the National Football League. The Saints beat the favored Colts by two touchdowns, 31-17 in Miami, to win their first championship. Saints quarterback Dree Brees tied a Super Bowl record for completions and was voted the game's MVP.
Feb 6th, 2010 · Super Bowl Sunday is here, and the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts are facing off in Miami for the NFL Championship. Is there an underdog upset in store? Guest host Audie Cornish chats with NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the Super Bowl and other big upcoming sports events.
Feb 3rd, 2010 · There are just four days left until the Indianapolis Colts face the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. News leading up to the big game includes developments with some of the top players: Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney and quarterback Peyton Manning.