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Lobbying in American-US Airways deal focuses on small cities

(Reuters) - US Airways Group <LCC.N> and American Airlines <AAMRQ.PK>, seeking approval for a merger that would create the world's largest airline, are warning lawmakers that a requirement to divest certain airport slots would lead to less service for small and medium-sized cities, sourcFull story

Penguin exhibit at Florida's SeaWorld will get 10 tons of snow daily

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - SeaWorld Orlando opened its "Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins" on Friday, a new attraction that will be coated with 10 tons of fresh snow each day. Full story

Florida orange grove turned elephant sanctuary

  The new National Elephant Center is taking shape in a former Florida orange grove where it now houses four African elephants. WPTV's Jon Shainman reports.

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  Florida fun outside the theme parks

The amusement parks may be the main attraction in the Orlando area, but there’s fun to be had outside the park as well. NBC’s Kerry Sanders shows what central Florida has to offer, from crystal clear underground springs to the Kennedy Space Center’s new exhibit.

  Martin family attorney addresses new Trayvon photos

Trayvon Martin family attorney Benjamin Crump joins Rev. Sharpton to explain his take on the photos of Trayvon Martin released by the George Zimmerman defense team

  Zimmerman defense releases photos of Trayvon Martin

Legal experts explain what legal strategy might be in use as the George Zimmerman defense team releases previously unseen photos of Trayvon Martin

  Student, 18, charged for same-sex relations with minor

An 18-year-old woman in Florida has been expelled from high school and is facing criminal charges for allegedly having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl. Her parents are saying she’s being punished because of her sexual orientation. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports.

  Suspect killed in murder case tied to Boston bombing

Wesley Lowery, reporter for the Boston Globe, talks with Rachel Maddow about a surprising twist in the case of a 2011 triple homicide in Massachusetts with apparent ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.

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