The teen found guilty of stabbing a classmate to death at Coral Gables High School during a fight was sentenced to 40 years behind bars Tuesday. Andy Rodriguez, 19, will also serve 10 years’ probation upon his release, a Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Dava Tunis ruled. He had been facing life behind bars in the stabbing death of classmate Juan Carlos Rivera. “It is the court’s ruling to balance the circumstances of this case,” Tunis said. “Considering the young age of the defendant and the lack of prior incidents.” Before the sentence was handed down, Rodriguez briefly addressed the judge.”I ask for forgiveness…I am not a murderer, I don’t behave like a murderer,” Rodriguez said in Spanish.  Alexander Michael, Rodriguez’s attorney, had tried to persuade the teen from speaking. Michael said Rodriguez was suffering from depression and was very remorseful. Rodriguez was found guilty of second-degree murder in August in the September 2009 stabbing death of Rivera. NBC Miami

Another small earthquake has been reported in Oklahoma. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.2 magnitude quake struck just before 6 a.m. Sunday about 27 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says no damage was reported On Saturday, a 2.4 magnitude tremor was recorded at about 7 a.m. about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City near Sparks. Sunday’s earthquake is the sixth in the area since Thursday, when a 3.7 magnitude quake was recorded near Prague. Three more were recorded Friday. A 5.6 magnitude quake, the strongest ever recorded in Oklahoma, shook the state Nov. 5. That quake damaged dozens of homes, buckled a highway and caused other damage. Geologists say earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest felt by humans.

The NBA lockout is over at long last, and the season will get underway less than one month from now, meaning that the Golden State Warriors will begin gearing up and looking forward to the impending season. Details have been released as to the specifics of the shortened season’s schedule, via NBA.com. The season will open on December 25, 2011, and run until April 26, 2012. The 2011-2012 NBA Playoffs are slated to kick off on April 28, 2012, with a latest possible date for the end of the Finals coming on June 26. The season, as previously announced, will be 66 games, with each team playing 48 in-conference games and 18 non-conference games. The full breakdown of these games is as follows:

Conference Games: 48

• Play 6 teams 4 times (2 home, 2 away)

• Play 4 teams 3 times (2 home, 1 away)

• Play 4 teams 3 times (1 home, 2 away)

Non-Conference Games: 18

• Play 3 teams 2 times (1 home, 1 away)

• Play 6 teams 1 time at home

• Play 6 teams 1 time away

Back to Back to Backs: All teams with at least 1; no more than 3

Playoff Back to Backs: Possible in second round

The end result could mean a potentially more exciting and hectic NBA season. With only 66 games, each individual game will mean that much more toward the final standings. Who knows? It could even be the key to the Warriors earning a playoff berth. It will also be interesting if the Finals end up pushing toward the thick of the summer.

No, they weren’t bitten by vampires. But flashing lights in “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part One” reportedly caused seizures for some theatergoers. At least two people had photosensitive epileptic-like reactions while watching Bella Swan give birth to her vampire spawn in the popular “Twilight” movie, according to reports. As Kristen Stewart’s character struggles for her life while in labor, red and white lights flash across the screen.

A cold front located near the Florida panhandle early Monday morning will make a move through the state from west to east. Although south Florida will start with partly sunny skies, an increase in cloud cover is forecasted. Temperatures will start in the low to mid 70s and climb into the lower 80s. Just a few showers will impact the area today, rain will not be widespread. A better chance for showers will develop overnight as the weakening front passes. Still, rain will remain scattered. Tuesday will bring increasing sunshine to the region.  J temperatures will be in the low to mid 60s. Afternoon highs Tuesday will reach the upper 70s. NBC Miami

Prince William took part in a rescue mission after a cargo ship sank in the Irish Sea early Sunday morning. Two of the crew were pulled to safety, however five still remain missing after one body was recovered, the British Coastguard. The two men were airlifted to safety by a four-man crew, which included the Duke of Cambridge — second in line to the throne — who is a Royal Air Force helicopter pilot. The coastguard received a mayday call at 2 a.m. local time from the Swanland cargo carrier ship located 20 miles northwest of the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales, after its hull cracked. The ship, carrying eight people and 3,000 tons of limestone, capsized before rescue forces arrived. “We know that at least some of them are wearing immersion suits and have strobe lighting with them, however sea conditions are challenging at best,” Jim Green, a coastguard spokesman told News.com.au. The British RAF, the Irish Coastguard and an Irish Naval ship are continuing to search for the missing five people. Telegraph

Michael Lohan is said to be struggling to breathe and speak as he rests up in hospital ahead of his heart surgery tomorrow. The estranged father of actress Lindsay Lohan was too ill to undergo the procedure over the weekend after doctors found blood clots in one of his lungs. Now it has been reported that Lohan is in a bad way because he should have had the operation done six months ago. The website has published a photograph of the 51-year-old laid up in bed, connected to monitors where he appears to be in a state of semi-consciousness. He was scheduled to have stents put in his arteries, but that will now have to wait until Monday at the earliest, according to TMZ

Jennifer Lopez and new toyboy lover Casper Smart are heating up, and they don’t care who knows it. The couple were pictured cuddling up together on a sun lounger as they enjoyed a romantic getaway in Hawaii over the holiday weekend. At one point Jennifer laid her head against the dancer’s toned chest and seemed very comfortable in his company. The 42-year-old singer celebrated Thanksgiving on the island of Kauai with her twins, other family members and her young boyfriend. But Friday it was all about one-on-one time for the millionaire superstar and her 24-year-old beau, as they got affectionate in a cabana.  Looking very much the couple, the scantily-clad pair hugged and cavorted in the shade as the sun beat down outside.

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