American Idol Top 24
Judges weeded out the riff-raff -- but did they let some gems slip away? Our Idol coverage begins with the insider live in the newsplex. Louis Aguirre?
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All About Ace
Ace Young talks about how Idol changed his life, being a heart throb and has advice for this year's contestants. Our Idol Insider Louis Aguirre has more with his special report "All About Ace."
Black History Month: Virginia Key Beach
As you know, February is Black History Month. And, each week, we're going to take a look at locations that played a fundamental role in shaping, defining, and redefining the African American experience in South Florida. This morning, we profile Virginia Key Beach. Here's 7's Joel Brown.
Just Plane Dangerous
You're saying goodbye one minute, and flames surround you the next. That's how quickly a plane crash or an aircraft emergency can happen. It's those seconds that count. Tonight, we're taking you to a place no TV cameras have ever been invited before -- to the front lines of the firefight. Dave Kartunen joins us live with this exclusive special assignment report, "Just Plane Dangerous."
Men of Idol
Ryan, Randy and Simon -- they're the men of 'Idol' on TV. They often sound like bickering brothers. But, when we have a sneak peak behind the scenes, they may be actually friends. [Gasp!]
Chris Rocks
Former Idol contestant Chris Daughtry is making it big. His album is number one on the Billboard charts. Now we'll take a look at his career after Idol with Louis Aguirre.
Black History month: The Hampton House
As you know, February is Black History Month. Each week this month, we're going to take a look at locations that played a fundamental role in shaping, defining and redefining the African-American experience in South Florida. This morning, we profile a real gem in our own backyard. 7's Sharron Melton reports.
Seven's Top Seven: World
Civil wars, political wars, religious wars all dominated the world news this year. Throw in a couple of terrorist plots and some good old-fashioned name-calling and you have the top World stories of 2006. Here's Seven's Patrick Fraser with a look back.
Seven's Top Seven: National Year Ender
Protests, political scandals, Wallstreet highs and record high gas prices -- as Tom Haynes reports, when it comes to National News, 2006 was anything but dull.
Seven's Top Seven: Entertainment
Celebrities: They entertain us and amaze us. But 2006 seemed to be a year that they spent shocking us. Seven's Louis Aguirre takes a look back at 2006's top entertainment headlines.
Seven's Top Seven: Local News
From a silent storm season to loud celebrations over a future without Castro, 2006 was full of surprises, as well as sadness. Seven's Lynn Martinez takes a look back at the last year in South Florida.
Pill Parties
Teenagers testing the limits is nothing new. But instead of getting drunk, many kids today are raiding medicine cabinets and popping prescriptions with their friends. In tonight's Special Assignment Report, we found pill parties are giving some families a deadly dose of reality.
Cracking the Code
If you missed the super sales of Black Friday, don't panic. Some of the best deals can be obtained without ever leaving home. In tonight's Special Assignment Report, we're going to show you how to crack the coupon code.
Professional Video Gaming
If you're looking for a gift for the holidays, you might want to try a video game -- but don't think of it as entertainment, think of it as an investment. As Louis Aguirre shows us, some kids aren't just playing to win, they're getting paid to play.
Surviving South Florida
It is a problem affecting nearly every family in South Florida. The cost of living is increasing, but our paychecks are staying the same. In tonight's special assignment report, moving isn't the only option. 7's Tom Haynes shows us how to survive in South Florida.
Slim in a Snap
With the holidays approaching, we all know there will be plenty of family photos. But if you're worried about your weight, forget having the camera add 10 pounds. In tonight's Special Assignment Report, we found a new camera that will make you look slim in a snap.
Special Delivery
From Suri Cruise to Jayden Spears Federline, the baby craze is all the rage in tinseltown. But you don't have to be a celeb to splurge. In tonight's special assignment report, 7's Lynn Martinez shows us how some local moms are having special deliveries here in South Florida.
Dying to Try
Every parent worries about what happens when their child is unsupervised. But forget drugs and alcohol -- today, kids are turning to a household cleaner that's easily obtained and even easier to abuse. In tonight's special assignment report, 7's Tom Haynes has more on this high kids are Dying to Try.
Flat Out Dangerous
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, the holiday shopping season is already here. But if you're thinking about buying a plasma television, safety experts have a warning. They say flat screens can be flat out dangerous. 7 News' Tom Haynes explains how this technology can be deadly in this Special Assignment Report.
Stress Test
Uncontrollable tears, stomach aches, vomiting -- they're usually symptoms of someone who's sick, or they can be the symptoms of someone who's about to take the FCAT. In tonight's Special Assignment Report, 7 News' Christine Cruz shows us why Florida's standardized test has become a stress test for kids.