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Over 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms
SENECA, Mo. -- Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 22 people in three states and leaving behind a trail of destruction and stories of loss.
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Brush fires force home evacuations in Florida
MALABAR, Fla. -- Brush fires forced residents to flee more than 100 homes in central Florida on Saturday and closed a major interstate, authorities said. [Full Story]
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President calls Jenna's wedding "Spectacular"
WACO, Texas -- President Bush spent months joking about being a father of the bride, but on Sunday he was downright wistful about giving his daughter Jenna away to her longtime bow. [Full Story]
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Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks
YANGON, Myanmar -- Myanmar's monumental task of feeding and sheltering 1.5 million cyclone survivors suffered yet another blow Sunday when a boat laden with relief supplies -- one of the first international shipments -- sank on its way to the disaster zone. [Full Story]
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Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. [more]
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Judge sends wrestler's son to jail for 8 months for crash
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A judge on Friday ended Nick Bollea's life in the fast lane. [more]
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Actor Farina arrested after gun found in luggage at LAX
LOS ANGELES -- Dennis Farina has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage. [more]
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3 'Idol' finalists bask in adoration of hometown fans
UNDATED -- Everywhere they go, "American Idol" contestants attract a crowd of admirers, well-wishers, gushy handmade signs and screams fit for a vintage Beatle. But when it comes to feting finalists, home is where the "I (heart) you" is. [more]
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Vanessa Williams receives diploma from Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (-- Vanessa Williams has received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University, nearly 25 years after she dropped out to become the first black Miss America. [more]
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Person close to talks: NBC installing Fallon on 'Late Night'
NEW YORK -- Jimmy Fallon will officially be given the keys to NBC's "Late Night" franchise following Conan O'Brien's exit. [more]
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Uggla hits two home runs to lead Marlins over Nationals
WASHINGTON -- Dan Uggla has no explanation for his sudden power surge. [more]
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Astros rally with 6-run 8th to beat Dodgers 8-5
LOS ANGELES -- The Houston Astros had as much difficulty getting a hit against Hiroki Kuroda as the Los Angeles Dodgers' usually reliable bullpen did in getting outs. [more]
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Lamb lifts Twins past Red Sox 7-6 with 2-run single
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mike Lamb was looking for a hit like this. [more]
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Huff, Mora homers key Baltimore past KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Aubrey Huff was surprised when the Kansas City Royals decided to intentionally walk Nick Markakis in the fifth inning. He quickly focused on delivering a clutch hit for the Baltimore Orioles. [more]
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Cook, Rockies shut down Peavy, Padres 4-2
SAN DIEGO -- Even with reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy pitching, there's simply no margin for error for the staggering San Diego Padres. [more]
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White Sox beat sinking Mariners 4-2
SEATTLE -- Attention American League: bring your slumping and your shaky to Seattle -- as soon as you can get here. [more]
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Myanmar cyclone shatters homes and dreams of families
KYUNGYANGON SOUTH, Myanmar -- As the cyclone raged around him, Ko Zaw Min clung to a tree with one arm while clutching his newborn son with the other. [more]
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US military hopes for diplomatic solution in Sadr City
BAGHDAD -- The U.S. military expressed hope Sunday for a diplomatic solution to seven weeks of fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City as a fragile cease-fire settled over the Shiite slum that houses nearly half the capital's six million people. [more]
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Thousands protest drug violence in Mexican border city after police director killed
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- Thousands of white-clad people marched silently Sunday to protest a surge of drug-related violence in a Mexican city across from Texas where the No. 2 police officer was shot dead. [more]
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Deputy secretary of state in China for talks
BEIJING -- Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte (neh-groh-PAHN'-tee) is in Beijing for discussions expected to focus on the Iranian and North Korean nuclear programs and the crisis in Myanmar after the deadly cyclone there. [more]
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Debt woes drive thousands of Indian farmers to suicide
KOCHI, India -- On the last night of his life, the farmer walked into his dusty fields, choked down pesticide and waited to die. [more]
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Chief of Zimbabwe electoral commission: Government needs more time to prepare for runoff
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- The presidential runoff pitting President Robert Mugabe against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will not be held in the next few weeks as required by law, the head of the electoral commission said in an interview published Sunday. [more]
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Man questioned by police not suspect in Boca Mall murders
AVENTURA, Fla. -- Police have determined a man they picked up at the Aventura Mall is not a suspect in the murders of two women and a child nor the kidnapping and robbing of another woman and her son in Boca Raton last year. [more]
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Pelican slams into swimmer in Fla.
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. -- An Ohio woman is recovering after a pelican slammed into her face while she was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. [more]
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3 arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase, firing at officers
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities say they arrested three men accused of robbing a fast food restaurant and firing at officers during a high-speed chase. [more]
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Georgia man dies after Florida triathlon
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. -- Race officials say a Georgia man died after he was pulled from the water during the swimming portion of a Florida triathlon. [more]
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Police arrest two in drive-by shooting
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police have arrested two men in connection to a drive-by shooting that left two South Florida girls hospitalized. [more]
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Ex-Riviera official justifies his suits for disabled access
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Don't let the wheelchair fool you. Allen Fox is a one-man demolition crew. [more]
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Bush wishes mothers a happy day
CRAWFORD, Texas -- President Bush, who often jokes about being sure to listen to his mother, will be with her on Mother's Day -- the day after celebrating the wedding of his daughter Jenna. [more]
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Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
WASHINGTON -- Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court. [more]
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Medical helicopter crash in Wis. kills doctor, nurse, pilot
MADISON, Wis. -- A medical helicopter dropped off a patient and then crashed shortly after it took off on its return flight to Madison, killing the surgeon, nurse and pilot on board, officials said Sunday. [more]
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Minivan flips on western Pennsylvania interstate; 6 killed
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Pa. -- A minivan crossed an interstate median, flipped and was hit by another vehicle in western Pennsylvania, killing six of seven people on board, state police said Sunday. [more]
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FBI video shows powerful explosion at San Diego courthouse
SAN DIEGO -- The FBI released surveillance video Friday of a powerful pipe bomb explosion that shattered big windows at a federal courthouse and filled the lobby with smoke. [more]
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Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties
NEW YORK -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's mansion. [more]
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A Bite with Belkys: Mushroom Phyllo Triangle
Chances are you've seen super yachts cruising through South Florida. Have you ever wondered who's on it or even what's cooking? We're going to take you inside the hottest yachts all month long. Seven's Belkys Nerey joins us in Bite with Belkys.
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7 News Features: Whiz Kids: Piano
One South Florida 7-year-old has already graced the stage with the likes of Nelly Furtado and Gloria Gaynor. Ethan Bortnick is considered a piano prodigy and can play more than 200 songs by memory, yet, as Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us, he is still very much a normal kid.
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Medical Reports: Weight Loss Miracle
Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows it's not easy, but now a drug designed to help diabetics is having a surprising side effect. Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us how this medication is helping people shed pounds, and why they're calling it a Weight Loss Miracle!
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Medical Reports: Obesity
Obesity ranks second among preventable causes of death. More than nine-million Americans are morbidly obese, but scientists are trying to find a way to kill the craving. Seven's Christine Cruz has more in tonight's Health Cast.
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7 News Investigation: Cat Fight
There's a real cat fight brewing in Key Largo after some residents say their pet cats were killed in an effort to protect endangered rats. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with this special assignment report Keys Cats.
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Style Files: Family Fun
Parents and kids usually have differing opinions on what fun is, but this summer, everyone can get what they want! In tonight's Style File, Seven's Belkys Nerey shows us two places where families can have a blast together.
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Smart Shopping: Men Wear
A designer men's suit can cost up to $8,000, but you don't have to make a CEO's salary to pull off a perfect corporate look. Seven's Reed Cowan is here with some Smart Shopping tips.
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Medical Reports: Safe Sex Passport
Despite years of safe sex campaigns, some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise, but a South Florida entrepreneur says he's found a solution so you can have a safe passport to paradise. Seven's Patrick Fraser has the story.
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Help Me Howard: American Idol
American Idol is down to its final few, but don't forget there were thousands who auditioned, including right here in Miami. One memorable contestant says the show is still making money off his unique audition, and he wants his piece of the Idol pie, but can he get it? We'll let Help me Howard with Patrick Fraser be the judge of that.
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Gretta's Got It: Dresses
Dresses come in all shapes and sizes, whether it's fun and flirty or simple and chic. Throw one on and step out in style this season. Our style expert Gretta Monahan has the top picks in Gretta's Got It.
