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Rachel Wheeler, after attending a Chamber meeting with her mother and being introduced to the organization Food For the Poor, was inspired to help. (Michael F McElroy, correspondent)

Lighthouse Point girl's fundraising pays for new Haitian village

Rachel Wheeler, 11, has spent the last two years telling people about the poverty in Haiti and asking them for money to help build homes there. She has raised more than $170,000.

Rachel Wheeler's efforts reach Haiti

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TNT to move Charles Barkley away from angry Heat fans

In the wake of a wild scene Sunday night outside of AmericanAirlines Arena, Charles Barkley apparently will be given refuge from rabid Miami Heat fans.

Video: Watch Heat fans throw towels at Barkley

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One dead after 2 shot by Broward deputies following Lauderdale Lakes carjacking
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No bail for father-son imams, federal judge rules
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Woman critically hurt in Sebastian shed explosion; son arrested
May 23, 2011 10:25 AM EDT
World Trade Center pieces arrive for 9-11 memorial in Miramar
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