BREAKING NEWS
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Gas explosion in Detroit
Drivers are advised to stay away from the section of Woodward Avenue between Mack and Martin Luther King Boulevard in Detroit following an underground gas explosion.
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Whitney Houston dies at age 48
Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. INSIDE: Vote on your favorite Whitney song
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FORECAST: Not quite as cold
The arctic chill will loosen its grip a little bit this afternoon, but it will still be colder than average. As temperatures push into the upper 20s, brisk westerly winds will make it feel colder, with wind chill readings no better than the …
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Jane Bashara's family releases statement
Jane Bashara's family releases a statement saying she would not have approved of an "open marriage."
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Police Looking for Mentally Ill Man
Livonia Police are looking for a mentally ill paranoid schizophrenic man who just walked away from an assisted living facility.
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Veteran cop says charges are coming
He's been a commander, a police chief and a police commissioner and he saying he is sure charges will be coming in the Bashara murder case, it just takes time.
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Lawyer dismisses money as murder motive
On the record with 7 Action News, Bob Bashara's attorney David Griem continues to defend his client publicly against accusations that Bashara was involved in the killing of his wife, Jane.
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Court suspends Gentz's visitation rights
The Macomb County Prosecutor's office successfully blocked Joseph Gentz from seeing his …
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Spartans top Buckeyes, take first place
Adreian Payne scored 15 points, Draymond Green added 12 and defense-minded No. 11 …
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Kid Rock slams reports on clothing line
An angry Kid Rock is addressing reports that his 'Made in Detroit' clothing line isn't …
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Red Wings give Holmstrom snowmobile
In honor of Tomas Holmstrom's 1000th NHL game, the Red Wings honored their teammate with …
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Trainer posts photos of slimmer Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera was the talk of baseball Friday afternoon. Dropping 20-25 pounds, …
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- Detroit & police unions reach agreement
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- Jeffrey Zaslow dies at 53
- Michigan-made Valentine’s Day ideas
- Obama reverses birth control policy
- Underwear bomber texted with al-Qaida
- Looking at Valentine's chocolates
- Avila says Cabrera has lost 20-25 pounds
- Winter weather finally hits Detroit
- U of M: "This was a serious failure"
- Michigan State student dies
- Mom says autistic son bullied in school
- Delta flash mob features Metro Airport
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Spotlight
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Bashara murder coverage
WXYZ.com has complete coverage on the murder of Jane Bashara.
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Sign up for text, email
Sure, you can visit WXYZ.com and our mobile apps to receive the latest information on school closings and delays, but did you know that email and text message alerts are available as well? INSIDE: Sign up now!
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Ultimate Wedding Planning Show
Are wedding bells in your future? Detroit’s wedding experts are sharing all the latest tips and trends for creating a magical wedding and they will even share a few insider secrets on how to stretch your wedding planning dollars.
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Investigators
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Mom says autistic son bullied in school
LaKesha Rich says she knew something was seriously wrong with her autistic son, Terrell, when he kept crying and didn’t want to go to school.
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Ficano admin. probed for Medicaid fraud
The state attorney general’s office is probing the Ficano administration for evidence of Medicaid fraud.
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MOTIVE?: Bashara's plans for new life?
Investigator Scott Lewis has learned Bashara was making plans for a new life in the weeks and months preceding his wife's murder, plans that included not one, but two other women and the three of them sharing a home.
Detroit 2020
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Person of the Week: Stephanie Taylor
When Stephanie Taylor starts her day she has no idea what she’ll face in the hours ahead. Stephanie is the Street Outreach Manager for Covenant House.
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Dividing Detroit into Council Districts
There are four plans on the table to divide up the city of Detroit into districts to elect council members. There’s also a fifth option, drawn up by Data Driven Detroit that keeps downtown and midtown as one district, and attempts to avoid breaking up neighborhoods.
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M-1 Rail CEO Talks With Detroit 2020
If approved, groundbreaking for the long-awaited M-1 rail could take place before the end of the year, according to Matt Cullen, the President & CEO of the M-1 rail.
Celebrity News
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Therapist advised Arquette on…
Actor DAVID ARQUETTE consulted his therapist for advice on when to introduce his new girlfriend CHRISTINA MCLARTY to his seven-year-old daughter, because he feared it would be inappropriate.
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Paltrow offers up love tips for…
GWYNETH PALTROW is giving hopeless romantics a helping hand this Valentine's Day (14Feb12) by sharing her top tips to make the most romantic time of the year one to remember.
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Wright finds love with Foster
Actress ROBIN WRIGHT has reportedly found love with her movie co-star BEN FOSTER, who is 14 years her junior.
Entertainment & Life
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Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and …
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Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the actor who plays the …
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Celebrate love in February with a concert of Broadway love songs.
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Many people express an interest in consuming a vegetarian diet but don't do so …
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For more than 15 years Peter Nielsen has hosted the nationally syndicated …
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Are wedding bells in your future? Detroit’s wedding experts are sharing all …
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Detroit is a region left behind by the industry that defined it - where a once …
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Find out about businesses and products that are home grown, right here in the …
Sports
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Spartans top Buckeyes, take first place
Adreian Payne scored 15 points, Draymond Green added 12 and defense-minded No. 11 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 Saturday night, ending the Buckeyes' 39-game home winning streak.
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Red Wings give Holmstrom snowmobile
In honor of Tomas Holmstrom's 1000th NHL game, the Red Wings honored their teammate with a unique gift Saturday: a snowmobile.
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Oakland tops IPFW, 93-82
Reggie Hamilton poured in 31 points and Oakland defeated IPFW 93-82 on Saturday afternoon, moving the Golden Grizzlies to 14-13.
Seen on 7
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Natalie's Bakery joins us in-studio
Sokol Karroca from Natalie’s Bakery in Madison Heights joins us in-studio to teach us how to serve up a delicious Italian desert.
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Cafe Cortina Valentine Treat
Cafe Cortina shares tasty dessert recipe your Valentine is sure to enjoy.
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Delta flash mob features Metro Airport
Delta Airlines has created a flash mob video that is going viral.
Watercooler
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VIDEO: Girl fights off abduction attempt
Authorities say a 7-year-old girl recalled her stranger danger training and was able to get away from a parolee who tried to abduct her at a Walmart store in west Georgia.
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5th grader suspended for colorful hairdo
Ten-year-old Anaya Seely enjoys going to school at Detroit’s Cook Elementary. For the next three days, she'll be at home. Anaya's been suspended for her hair.
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VIDEO: Motorcycle accident at circus
A motorcycle stunt man who plunged 25 feet to the ground during a circus performance said Monday he'll ride again after he recovers from a broken leg and other injuries.
Consumer News
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Looking at Valentine's chocolates
Americans spend more than $700 million on chocolate for Valentine’s Day, according to the National Confectioners Association. But what’s the best tasting chocolate for the money?
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iPad keyboards: are they worth it?
Apple’s iPads were the hottest gift of the holiday season, but there is one thing that many users complain about -- the virtual keyboard.
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A Laundry mistake that can cost you!
Detergents are getting more concentrated... but how much do you use?
