Topic: Orlando (Florida)

'Tea Party' eyes big prize: the 2010 midterm elections

The year-old tea party movement is growing. But it’s fractious, and that may undercut conservative strength for the midterm elections.

Iceland volcano erupts; sparks concerns of larger eruption at nearby volcano

No immediate reports of injuries or damages from Iceland volcano eruption but scientists worry of larger eruption at nearby Katla volcano.

Snark week: Alan Grayson takes on Sarah Palin

Conservative Sarah Palin and liberal Rep. Alan Grayson have become the masters of Internet-era political wit – a.k.a. snark – and this week, their targets were each other.

Tiger Woods is back and he's playing at the Masters

Of course Tiger Woods is coming back to golf. Any surprise he's making his return at the Masters?

Tiger Woods to play at the Masters?

Sources tell the Associated Press that Tiger Woods is likely to play at the Masters in Augusta.

Constance McMillen takes fight over same-sex prom date to court

Mississippi teen Constance McMillen wanted to bring a same-sex date to her prom, but rather than allow that to happen, her high school canceled the dance.

SeaWorld resumes shows with killer whales – but no 'Tilikum'

Killer whales were used in SeaWorld marine parks Saturday – the first time since 'Tilikum' killed a whale trainer in Orlando.

Sea World tragedy: How common are 'killer whale' attacks?

Tilikum, the killer whale that drowned a trainer at Sea World in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday has been involved in three human fatalities. The orca, who was originally captured in the wild, may have been under high levels of stress.

Death of Sea World trainer: Do 'killer whales' belong in theme parks?

A Sea World trainer was killed in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday by a 'killer whale.' Animal rights groups say the tragedy shows why the giant orcas do not belong in theme parks.

Wyclef Jean Yéle relief: Is this best way to help Haiti?

After the Haiti earthquake, donations have poured into Wyclef Jean’s Yéle Haiti foundation. While the organization has been praised for good work, some experts say charitable giving should be focused on larger organizations with established emergency relief programs.

Jim Leavitt fired: Is the era of the coach-king over?

South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt, fired Friday for allegedly slapping a player at a November game, is the third coach to lose his job in six weeks over player mistreatment charges.

Runaway convert case: family issue or test of sharia law in US?

A Muslim girl who converted to Christianity in Ohio fled her family because she said she felt her life was in danger. A judge ruled Tuesday that the family must discuss their religious views, though they are not required to meet in person.

Orlando shooting comes as trend in workplace violence drops

Orlando shooting follows other incidents, including Ft. Hood. But the trend is downward in recent years due to new workplace protections and policies.

Case of runaway convert leads to Muslim-Christian clash

Fathima Rifqa Bary alleged that her Muslim father threatened to kill her after she converted to Christianity. The case has set Muslim and Christian activists at odds.

Harry Potter theme park to open next year

Can Marvel 's superheroes rescue Disney?

Online school is a cheaper way to educate

Florida Virtual School has less overhead and higher test scores than average public schools.

Out of work? This week's top 10 job offers.

Lou Holtz for Congress? What about that Hitler comment though?

Schools add cellphones to curriculum – slowly

While most public schools don’t allow the devices because they’re considered distractions – and sometimes portable cheating tools – some school districts have started to put the technology to use.

Ranks of atheists grow, get organized

Long defined by what they are not, nonbelievers increasingly try to define what they are.

A better way to create jobs

Nurturing start-ups works even better than infrastructure projects.

Ranks of atheists grow, get organized

Long defined by what they are not, nonbelievers increasingly try to define what they are.