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New mental competency exam ordered in school murder case
MIAMI -- A teenager accused of fatally stabbing his friend and middle-school classmate in 2004 must undergo more psychological testing before trial can begin, a judge ordered Thursday.
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Homeowner's guest house goes up in flames
MIAMI -- A homeowner's guest house is completely destroyed after it is consumed by flames. [Full Story]
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Firefighters get upper hand on Florida wildfire
PALM BAY, Fla. -- A man accused of lobbing a Molotov cocktail into woods that are among the thousands of acres that have burned along Florida's Atlantic coast conceded Thursday that he may have accidentally sparked a fire.
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`American Idol' gets down to its final 2 contestants
NEW YORK -- It'll be David vs. David. [Full Story]
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Gators turn South Florida 'Jungle' into swamp
WATSON ISLAND, Fla. -- University of Florida swamped Jungle Island on Wednesday evening for the school's lone South Florida gathering of 2008 with Gator fans and alumni. [more]
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Suspect pleads guilty in Redskins star's slaying
MIAMI -- One of five suspects charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and burglary. [more]
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Orange Bowl's demolition complete
MIAMI -- Demolition of South Florida's most historic stadium was completed Wednesday. [more]
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Reds recover for 7-6 win over Marlins in 10 innings
CINCINNATI -- Paul Janish's first day in the major leagues ended with a game-winning hit and a bloody nose. [more]
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No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately
LIMELETTE, Belgium -- The determination that helped Justine Henin beat bigger, stronger opponents time and again was fading. [more]
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Home court comes through for Celtics again
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics can wrap it up on the road, where they haven't won yet. Or they can finish Cleveland off at home, where they haven't lost. [more]
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NY prosecutor wins big with Spitzer investigation
NEW YORK -- Michael Garcia's predecessors as U.S. attorney in Manhattan took on all five mob families, the titans of Wall Street, Osama bin Laden and even Martha Stewart. So it was largely unnoticed when Garcia wanted to attack public corruption. [more]
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More rain, thunderstorms hitting soggy Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A line of drenching thunderstorms moved across the state from west to east Thursday after record rainfall caused flooding in water-logged parts of Louisiana. [more]
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HIV-positive man sentenced 35 years for spitting at officer
DALLAS -- An HIV-positive man convicted of spitting into the eye and mouth of a Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. [more]
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OSHA cites Mass. power plant where blast killed 3
SALEM, Mass. -- The owner of a Massachusetts power plant where an explosion killed three workers has been cited for federal safety violations. [more]
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Attys: Ohio man to plead guilty to writing threats
CLEVELAND -- A man accused of writing racially hateful letters to prominent blacks, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is expected to plead guilty in federal court, attorneys said Wednesday. [more]
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Calif. tribal chairman denounces sheriff's deputies
LOS ANGELES -- The tribal chairman at an American Indian reservation said Wednesday that the law enforcement shootings of three people in gunbattles in the last week had turned tribal lands into a police practice range. [more]
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China quake death toll could rise to 50,000
LUOSHUI TOWN, China -- China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. [more]
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Hezbollah says it will return Lebanon to normal
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Hezbollah's deputy leader Sheik Naim Kassem says the group will "return things" to normal after the government reversed key decisions that had triggered days of conflict. [more]
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Bush denounces Mideast extremists
JERUSALEM -- President Bush on Thursday criticized the deadly tactics of extremist groups like al-Qaida, Hezbollah and Hamas and said he looks toward the day when Muslims "recognize the emptiness of the terrorists' vision and the injustice of their cause." [more]
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Myanmar says constitution approved
YANGON, Myanmar -- Myanmar's junta announced Thursday that voters overwhelmingly backed a pro-military constitution -- a move critics claim was an attempt to divert attention from its failure to deliver aid to victims of a devastating cyclone. [more]
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Police: Man, daughter die after being pushed off moving bus in India for not paying fare
BHUBANESHWAR, India -- A poor Indian worker and his 4-year-old daughter were crushed to death by a bus after the conductor pushed them off for not having the fare for the journey, police said Thursday. [more]
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Suspected rebels kill 11 in India's remote northeast
GAUHATI, India -- Suspected rebels gunned down 11 people in two attacks in remote northeastern India on Thursday, officials said. [more]
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Judge postpones ruling on Madonna's bid to adopt toddler from Malawi
LILONGWE, Malawi -- Madonna won't know until next week whether a Malawian boy she found in an orphanage in 2006 will become a permanent member of her family, her lawyer said Wednesday. [more]
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Hollywood press agent Warren Cowan dies at 87
LOS ANGELES -- Legendary Hollywood press agent Warren Cowan, who represented such stars as Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra, has died. He was 87. [more]
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`Dog the Bounty Hunter' to return to A&E
HONOLULU -- Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade. [more]
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T-Pain has 5 nominations for BET Awards
NEW YORK -- T-Pain's status as urban music's most frequent collaborator helped him nab a leading five BET Award nominations. [more]
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Quaid testifies of peril to newborn twins
WASHINGTON -- Actor Dennis Quaid told Congress on Wednesday that taking away the right to sue pharmaceutical companies would turn consumers into "uninformed and uncompensated lab rats." [more]
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Winehouse won't be charged in alleged `drug' video
LONDON -- Amy Winehouse will not face charges over video footage that allegedly shows her taking drugs, her spokesman said Wednesday. [more]
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Fla. law enforcement kicks off 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's latest traffic numbers show you're more likely to die in a crash if you don't buckle up, so police across the state are trying to get more people to wear seat belts in the coming weeks. [more]
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Third suspect in Home Depot robbery turns himself in, one remains at large
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A third suspect involved in a robbery at a hialeah home depot has turned himself in. [more]
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BSO says suspect's mother injures deputies
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- The Broward Sheriff's Office says a suspect's mother hit two deputies with a car after a traffic stop turned into a chase in Pompano Beach. [more]
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Man arrested for trying to kidnap 11-year-old girl from her home
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Police have arrested a high school student who they said broke into a home and tried to abduct an 11-year-old girl while she was sleeping. They have charged him with armed attempted kidnapping and burglary. [more]
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South Fla. man faces 100 more child porn charges
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida man accused of videotaping himself abusing a young girl now faces more than 100 more child pornography charges. [more]
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1 of 2 teenaged burglars appears in court
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- One half of a teenaged duo caught on camera robbing a home appeared before a judge Thursday. [more]
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Medical Reports: Fat-Fighting Foods
You may be trying to slim down for summer, but, remember, it's not all about eating less and exercise. Tonight, Seven's Diana Diaz is showing us seven fat-fighting foods you should be eating.
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Help Me Howard: Rebate Scam
You've heard this line before, "The check's in the mail." Well, for millions of Americans, it's actually true this time, but what one woman thought was the IRS contacting her about her rebate turned out to be a scam. Here's Help me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
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7 News Investigation: Money to Burn
Times are so tough, cities are having to cut programs because there's just not enough money to go around. So imagine the surprise when it was learned one city spent big to decorate the outside of a fire station. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has this special assignment report, "Money to Burn."
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Parent to Parent: Kids' Money Management
Every parent struggles with teaching their children about money, but a new program is helping kids learn this valuable lesson. Seven's Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's Parent To Parent.
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A Bite with Belkys: Cajun Shrimp & Corn Salsa
We continue our month-long series on what to eat after a great day of boating. Tonight, we dock in Fort Lauderdale, where the chef is getting ready to fire up the grill. Time to grab A Bite With Belkys.
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The Download
This week on the download, we couldn't resist science experiments gone wrong. Seven's Louie Aguirre has the Downloads.
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Carmel on the Case: Auction
You've heard the commercials on TV and seen the ads in the newspaper for the special one-day auction offering rugs, antiques or jewelry at bargain prices. But, as investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero found out, you could be over-bidding for the bling.
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7 News Features: Idol Disney
Do you ever watch Idol and wish it was you singing? Well stop wishing and start packing. It may sound like just a dream, but when Idol goes to Disney World, you could take center stage.
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Smart Shopping: Make Up
Getting a makeup kit together can be very expensive, but there are ways to save. Seven's Robbin Simmons is here with the Smart Shopping tips when it comes to beauty.
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7 News Features: Idol Rock Band
Song choice, instruments, unique arrangements. This season the Idols have had plenty up their sleeves, but it's what's on their wrists that's causing a stir. Check out these Idol Rock Bands.
