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Search for missing in shipwreck off Italy is suspended

FLORENCE, Italy —  The Italian Civil Protection Agency on Tuesday said deteriorating safety conditions had forced divers to suspend the underwater search for missing people in a

Rizzo called up to Italy 6 Nations squad as cover

Prop Michele Rizzo has been called up to Italy's Six Nations squad to play France and England after an international absence of three and a half years. Italy coach Jacques Brunel called up the Treviso player as cover on Tuesday after Alberto De Marchi was injured playing for Aironi. The 29-year-old Rizzo has made two appearances for Italy, the last in a 26-0 loss to South Africa on June 20,...

Italy cruise ship captain faces hearing over house arrest

The captain of the shipwrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia faced a closed-door hearing Monday over whether he should remain under house arrest.

Italian court to rule by Thursday on shipwreck captain's bail conditions

The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner will find out by Thursday if he is to be released on bail, remain under house arrest or be sent to jail over last month's disaster, which claimed 32 lives.

Oliveira completes Fiorentina switch

Florence, Italy (Sports Network) - Fiorentina secured its third signing of the January transfer window on Monday with the addition of Ruben Oliveira from Lecce.

AC Milan wins to keep pace behind Juventus

Fiorentina's Stefan Jovetic celebrates flanked by his teammate Valon Behrami after scoring during a Serie A soccer match between Fiorentina and Siena, at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Sunday Jan. 29 2012.

Search for Da Vanci work is controversial

FLORENCE, Italy, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. and Italian art historians say they believe a work by Leonardo da Vinci may be hidden behind a Florence palace wall covered by a later 16th-century fresco.

LYDIA'S BLOG: Playing catch-up

Lydia's been busy blogging and taking pictures in Florence, Italy, and side trips. read more

University alum’s cake bakery thrives in community

After discovering her passion for food during a stint abroad in Florence, Italy, University alum Heather Anne Leavitt decided to start her own bakeshop in Ann Arbor — Sweet Heather Anne. read more

Savannah homeowner savors free trips abroad as part of home exchange

Over the past few years, Savannahian Maria Center has vacationed at a trendy Florence, Italy, apartment where homemade limoncello refreshed her on her arrival.