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WASILLA, Alaska -- Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. [Full Story]
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public. [Full Story]
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day. [Full Story]
HALLANDALE, Fla. -- The first South Florida fireworks show went off without a hitch Friday night and it's just one of many fireworks displays to come this weekend. [Full Story]
MIAMI -- There's nothing more American than fireworks on the 4th of July. However, what may be patriotic for people can be petrifying for pets. [Full Story]
WIMBLEDON, England -- Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final. [more]
DAVIE, Fla. -- Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin. [more]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A jury in the U.S. Virgin Islands has awarded Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and two partners the return of a $1.5 million deposit from the botched sale of a private island. [more]
WIMBLEDON, England -- Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. [more]
WIMBLEDON, England -- Against almost any other player, Tommy Haas would have had a fighting chance in the Wimbledon semifinals. [more]
ATLANTA -- A year after a 9-0 record in Atlanta helped give Philadelphia momentum for its World Series championship run, three straight losses at Turner Field left the Phillies feeling flawed. [more]
NEW YORK -- Some visitors to the Statue of Liberty have a special reason to appreciate Independence Day. [more]
NEW YORK -- Reigning champ Joey Chestnut takes on six-time titleholder Takeru Kobayashi in Coney Island's annual hot-dog eating contest. [more]
SAN FRANCISCO -- It might take Californians a puff or two to get their heads around an apparent contradiction recently enshrined in state law. [more]
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Last November, more than 60 percent of voters on the San Francisco Peninsula supported a $9.9 billion bond measure to help pay for a high-speed rail line between San Francisco and the Los Angeles area. [more]
PHOENIX -- Cynthia Mary Roberson is an unemployed mother who police say led her 12- and 14-year-old sons and their friends to commit at least 20 armed robberies and assaults, including the beating of a teenage boy who had nothing more than an orange lollipop. [more]
GAFFNEY, S.C. -- A terrified rural South Carolina community hunkered down over the Fourth of July after the sheriff said a serial killer was on the loose, and longtime residents were reminded of a murderer who terrorized the town in the 1960s. [more]
CANCUN, Mexico -- As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health. [more]
BAGHDAD -- Vice President Joe Biden met with the top American military commander and diplomat on Friday as he made his first visit to Iraq after being appointed to oversee the administration's Iraq policy. [more]
ISLAMABAD -- U.S. missiles struck a training facility operated by Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud and a militant communication center Friday, killing 17 people and wounding 27 others, intelligence officials said. [more]
BAGHDAD -- Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq. [more]
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline. [more]
JERUSALEM -- Israel's Defense Ministry has recommended a partial lifting of the embargo on the Gaza Strip as a goodwill gesture toward the Palestinians to spur talks to free a long-held captive soldier, an Israeli news site reported Friday. [more]
CHICAGO -- No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent. [more]
NEW YORK -- When Rabbi Shmuley Boteach brought his children to play with Michael Jackson's kids at Neverland Ranch some eight years ago, the rabbi's youngsters naturally made a beeline for the fabulous rides -- the Ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the bumper cars. [more]
BANGKOK, Thailand -- As U2 kicks off its world tour the rock band is turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. [more]
LOS ANGELES -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. [more]
LOS ANGELES -- Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson are being released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center. [more]
LOS ANGELES -- Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. [more]
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- City officials and activists are urging revelers to holster their weapons to prevent stray bullet holiday tragedies. [more]
MIAMI -- Two teenagers have been charged with damaging a South Florida mosque. [more]
AVENTURA, Fla. -- Police have arrested a pair of carjackers who were dressed in drag, after they stole a tourist's rental early Friday morning. [more]
HIALEAH, Fla. -- FHP troopers will be out in full force to keep the streets safe for this holiday weekend. [more]
MIAMI -- Authorities in Miami say they hope more victims of a woman who has been accused of practicing medicine without a license will come forward now that the woman has been arrested. [more]
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A truck driver narrowly missed a 7-foot alligator as it was crossing a road early Friday morning. [more]
If you're an outdoors type of person, having a nice porch is a must whether you're relaxing, reading or greeting guests. So tonight, our makeover maestro, Martin Amado is showing us how to freshen up the look of your patio with a simple do it yourself project.
If you're in a cooking mood and aren't sure of what to whip up, we're going to show you how to make one unique dish. Get ready to crave some Filet Mignon. Time to grab a Bite with Belkys.
Getting a ticket is no fun, but getting a traffic ticket in South Florida from a camera watched by a person in Arizona can be irritating. It's happening all over South Florida because it's making cities tons of money, but is it legal? That's why one woman called Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
The rising cost of groceries is turning one South Florida mom into a savvy shopper, and she's teaching other moms to do the same. Seven's Lynn Martinez is getting a lesson in Savings in Shopping 101.
If you're an outdoors type of person, having a nice porch is a must whether you're relaxing, reading or greeting guests. So tonight, our makeover maestro, Martin Amado is showing us how to freshen up the look of your patio with a simple do it yourself project.
An elderly widow befriended by former Judge Larry Seidlin has filed a lawsuit against the judge, his wife and her parents. The lawsuit asks for damages of more than a half million dollars. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with the story you will see on Just One Station.
Nowadays, a lot of moms are choosing to deliver babies early for convenience. It was thought that anytime after 37 weeks was OK to deliver, but now doctors aren't so sure. As Seven's Christine Cruz tell us in tonight's Healthcast, new research may have mothers and their doctors thinking twice before choosing to deliver early.
Some of the country's biggest oil companies are being sued by Florida boaters. They claim ethanol in the gas they buy is damaging their boats' gas tanks and engines. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
In today's crazy economy, parents are always looking for ways to cut corners. Well, we've found a website that lets parents get stuff for free. Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us in tonight's Parent to Parent.
If you're looking for something to keep your kids entertained this summer they can learn to golf like Tiger Woods or cook like Rachael Ray. 7's Belkys Nerey takes us to kids camp in tonight's Style File.
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