Tropical storm Barry could strengthen into a hurricane by Friday night or early Saturday when the centre is near the coast of Louisiana, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Tropical Storm Barry to hit Louisiana may develop into hurricane: US weather forecaster

A powerful explosion from a suspected gas leak ripped through a shopping mall in Florida on Saturday, injuring 21 people, the fire department said. The explosion sent debris flying across the parking lot of the Fountain Plaza shopping centre, damaging an LA Fitness gym, numerous cars and blowing holes in neighbouring buildings in the city of Plantation, about 50 kilometres north of Miami.

Gas explosion at US mall in Florida injures 21

Some 300 activists gathered Sunday outside the largest detention centre for undocumented immigrant minors in the United States to demand the closure of the facility in Homestead, south of Miami.

Protesters demand closure of largest detention centre for migrants in Florida

Roger Federer defeated a hobbling John Isner 6-1 6-4 for his 101th career title at the Miami Open on Sunday. Holder Isner struggled to continue late in the second set, hampered by pain in his left foot.

Roger Federer downs injured John Isner in Miami for 101st career title

Ashleigh Barty defeated Karolina Pliskova 7-6(1), 6-3 on Saturday to win her maiden Miami Open title and become the first Australian woman since 2013 to reach the top 10 in the world rankings.

Ashleigh Barty beats Karolina Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Former world number one Roger Federer said that he is excited to play American John Isner in the finals of Miami Open and compared the summit clash against the big-serving Isner to a goalkeeper in a penalty shoot-out.

Roger Federer: 'Will be a goalie' against John Isner in Miami Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic staved off a spirited challenge from Federico Delbonis for a 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 win in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday. Like Roger Federer the previous day, top seed Djokovic found it tough going against an unseeded opponent before prevailing in two hours in the Florida twilight.

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Federico Delbonis to enter fourth round

Anyone one not paying attention to Bianca Andreescu after her run to the Indian Wells title is paying attention now after the Canadian teen fought back from match point down to reach the second round of the Miami Open.

Great escape brings greater expectations for Bianca Andreescu

La Liga’s plans to stage a match in the United States next month have been derailed after Barcelona, who were scheduled to play Girona in Miami, withdrew their support for the game on Monday following a board meeting.

Barcelona back out of next month's La Liga Miami match

The operation has shifted from rescue to body recovery

Death toll rises to 6 after collapse of Miami footbridge

An Amtrak train traveling in South Carolina collided with a CSX freight train on Sunday, killing two people and injuring at least 50, CNN and other media reported

At least 2 dead, 50 injured in South Carolina train wreck

Air Berlin pilots suspended after farewell fly-by

Air Berlin pilots perform low fly-by, suspended

Federer, the reigning Australian Open champion, will face del Potro in the next round

Miami Master: Federer, Wawrinka register contrasting wins

Revelers, many of whom were exiled by Cuba?s communist regime, honked car horns, banged on pots and drums, and danced, and waved Cuban flag

Cuban-Americans in Miami 'celebrate' Castro's death

The experimental Zika vaccine, designed to mount an immune respone to Zika, has shown encouraging results in animal testing

Second human trial of Zika vaccine gets underway in Miami, US

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