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Arson caused house explosion
Detroit Arson Investigators say someone set a home at the corner of Casino and Sanilac on fire before it exploded early Thursday morning.
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EXCLUSIVE: Bing talks about health scare
In an interview with 7 Action News Anchor Carolyn Clifford, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing opens up about his health scare and how close he came to dying.
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FORECAST: Mostly sunny, high 60s!
The overnight and early morning rain has ended, but there are still changes in the forecast. A cold front opens the door to cooler temperatures this morning. Skies will clear and we'll find generous sunshine again today.
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Man dies after crashing into building
A man died after crashing his car into a business in Trenton early Wednesday morning.
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Detroit firefighters drinking on the job
Would you ever consider cracking open a cold beer and downing it at work? Probably not. But you might be surprised to find out that there is drinking going on in Detroit fire houses.
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GM hiring 600 to build new Cadillac ATS
The new Cadillac ATS is driving 600 new jobs at the Lansing Grand River Plant.
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EB I-94 reopens after serious accident
A serious accident in Washtenaw County had the eastbound lanes of I-94 near Dancer closed down for more than six hours.
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You can do a lot of things on your iPad including watching TV! JoAnne Purtan shows you …
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POLICE: Fla. mom kills 4 kids, then self
In the middle of the night in Florida, Tonya Thomas' neighbors awoke to the sound of a …
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Warren Buffett buys 10 million GM shares
Warren Buffett discloses that he has purchased 10 million shares of General Motors.
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Jane Bashara's mom files police report
Action News has obtained a copy of a police report filed by the mother of Jane Bashara …
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New thrift shop broken into twice
Someone has broken into St. Vincent de Paul's new thrift shop twice since the shop's …
- Boy gets new chance at life
- Free health screenings at Cobo Wednesday
- Focus: HOPE open house
- Suh, Scheffler open gym in Bloomfield
- Race to beat the filing deadline
- Charlotte's final journey
- Officials: Dismiss child killer lawsuit
- Tigers bats explode in win over Chicago
- Detroit City Council honors Val Clark
- Detroit police officer hit by car
- GM will stop buying ads on Facebook
- Is Izzo the answer for Team USA in '16?
- Infomercial products put to the test
- Man rides horse instead of driving a car
- Benefit set for Cipriano family
- Gas leak outside elementary school
- Family tied up during home invasion
- Avengers car debuted at Detroit autoshow
- Main Street in Rochester Shut down...
- Detroit event focuses on entrepreneurs
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Spotlight
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Complete Coverage: 2012 Grand Prix
We've got complete coverage of the 2012 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix! Get information on going to the race and watch our shows leading up to the checkered flag.
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Wayne Co. Confidential: Investigations
The 7 Action News Investigators have led the way in uncovering waste, mismanagement and abuse inside Wayne County government. Follow their investigations.
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Congrats Brightest & Best class of 2012
Brightest and Best is WXYZ’s 33-year tradition recognizing the academic achievements of graduating seniors from high schools across Metro Detroit.
 | Ultimate Dining Deals We've worked out deals with some of our area's best restaurants to give you 1/2-off gift certificates - many of these deals are available right now!
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Investigators
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Officials: Dismiss child killer lawsuit
Lawyers for the Oakland County Prosecutor and Sheriff say the recent lawsuit filed against them regarding the decades-old Oakland County Child Killer case should be dismissed.
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Detroit firefighters drinking on the job
Would you ever consider cracking open a cold beer and downing it at work? Probably not. But you might be surprised to find out that there is drinking going on in Detroit fire houses.
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Ficano aide pleads guilty
One of Robert Ficano’s aides has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe.
Detroit 2020
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Blight a threat school children's safety
In a recent survey, Detroiters said abandoned homes and vehicles — blight — is the second biggest problem in the city right behind crime.
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Person of the Week: Bruce Millan
This week, Detroit 2020 is focusing on the arts. The Detroit Repertory Theatre has been going strong for more than five decades. The Rep casts its productions without regard to race and even gender. One of the people who started it all–back in 1957–was Bruce Millan.
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Are the arts in jeopardy in Detroit?
Many of the arts and cultural institutions in Detroit are in serious financial trouble. Corporate support is down and government funding is quickly drying up. What does that mean for the community as a whole?
Celebrity News
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Kourtney Kardashian celebrates…
Pregnant reality TV star KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN celebrated the upcoming arrival of her second child with friends and family during a weekend (12-13May12) baby shower in Los Angeles.
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Josh Hutcherson undergoes…
THE HUNGER GAMES star JOSH HUTCHERSON is nursing a bruised face after undergoing a nose job.
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Eva Longoria opens up about ex-…
Actress EVA LONGORIA has opened up about her marriage split in one of her most candid chats about the break-up, confirming reports ex TONY PARKER cheated on her.
Entertainment & Life
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ABC is casting for an all-star edition of "Dancing With the Stars" this fall…
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Submit your child's birthday photo and they could be featured in our 7 …
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The Detroit Eastern Market will hold its annual Flower Day May 20th.
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When we think salad, we automatically think healthy, but we don’t consider the …
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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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Tigers bats explode in win over Chicago
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.
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Is Izzo the answer for Team USA in '16?
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is among a small pool of candidates USA Basketball may consider to lead the 2016 US Olympic Men's Basketball Team. INSIDE: Why it's perfect for him.
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Suh, Scheffler open gym in Bloomfield
Ndamukong Suh and Tony Scheffler are used to working out with big, sweaty football players. Opening up their new gym, D1 Sports in Bloomfield Hills, offered a welcomed change of environment.
Seen on 7
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New book celebrates humor in parenting
West Bloomfield mother of three writes book celebrating humor in parenting.
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Capuchin Kitchen planting program
Just about everyone in the Detroit area has heard of the Capuchin Kitchen, but did you know that much of the food that is served there everyday is grown there as well?
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Local Marine talks about experience
Fresh from Parris Island, Pfc. Andrew Sandomierski from Clinton Township talked about his experiences and the intense training that every new Marine recruit goes through.
Watercooler
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Warren Buffett buys 10 million GM shares
Warren Buffett discloses that he has purchased 10 million shares of General Motors.
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Avengers car debuted at Detroit autoshow
One of the featured vehicles in The Avengers movie may look familiar. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show and was showcased on Action News as one of the 'must see' vehicles at the show.
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Newsweek: Obama is 'First Gay President'
The new issue of Newsweek set to hit store shelves Monday is already causing controversy after what it has to say about President Barack Obama.
Consumer News
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Watching live TV on your iPad
You can do a lot of things on your iPad including watching TV! JoAnne Purtan shows you how new apps are making it possible.
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Charlotte's final journey
When it comes to trusting in a higher power and having true faith in God, there aren’t many people who lived their religion as passionately as Charlotte Renaud of Warren.
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Infomercial products put to the test
We can't help but to be drawn to infomercial products. They look so cool on TV! That's why every once in a while, we put them to the test... so you don't waste your money.
