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On this day, July 23rd
Vanessa Williams resigns as Miss America in 1984 and Tiger Woods makes history in 2000.
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Summer Relish
This week Channel 7's Alicia Smith and Chef Neil from Vince and Joe's make a spicy, summer pork dish. Video Watch Video
7/20/2008 - Joseph Kopicki
Fitzgerald High School
Joseph Kopicki plays basketball and participates in the theater program at Fitzgerald High School. Video Watch Video
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Top Stories
Seen On 7
Woodward Dream Cruise
The Woodward Dream Cruise fast approaching, so it's time to register your car, send us your photos and submit your video to be part of our Cruisin' Idol contest.
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Woodward Green Cruise
The 2008 NextCruise is preparing for this year's Woodward Dream Cruise, where they will be showing of the technology that could lead to cruisers prowling Woodward in the latest environmentally friendly dream machines.  INSIDE: Alicia Smith reports Video Watch Video
EXCLUSIVE: Poll Shows Economy Concerns
An exclusive new WXYZ-TV, Detroit News poll is showing that the economy is the top issue on the minds of voters this election year. It also shows that the vast majority of people think things are on the wrong track both in the United States and Michigan.

WEDNESDAY: Iraq Poll results Video Watch Video
Transitioning To Digital TV
The word is starting to spread. Starting February 17th, 2009 all TV stations will begin broadcasting in Digital exclusively. Video Watch Video
Murray Gula’s Home Improvement Team
Chrysler plans to cut 1,000 salaried jobs
Chrysler LLC says it will cut 1,000 salaried jobs worldwide by Sept. 30.
Sports
Tigers Win Rain Delayed Game In KC
Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. Magglio Ordonez had three of the Tigers' 12 hits and had two RBIs.
Trouble For 28 Banks In Michigan
BauerFinancial Inc. says 28 banks or credit unions in Michigan are facing serious problems.

INSIDE: VAL CLARK TELLS YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOUR MONEY Video Watch Video
Community
Attorney General Mike Cox
Some would probably call it a battle between David and Goliath. When Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox recently announced a lawsuit against Blue Cross/Blue Shield; it got the attention of consumers and lawyers. Sunday on Spotlight on the News, Cox argues his case. Video Watch Video
Scholar Athletes
The McDonald's Scholar High School Athlete Program, seen on Channel 7 every week, is helping to make it "cool", "sweet", and "hot" to be a smart jock.
7 School Shout Out
We need help waking up our metro Detroit neighbors and we want to send Doppler 7 Meteorologist Dave Rexroth out to your elementary school to get the job done.
PREVIEW: Fancy Flights for the Mayor?
Fancy clothes, cars and expensive flights. Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick lives large, but how can he afford it? INSIDE: Watch a preview of Steve Wilson's report. Video Watch Video
Blamed For A Crash: Unfair Ticket?
A local man says he was just driving to work… when a police car ran a red light and smashed into him. So why did he get blamed for the accident? INSIDE: Action News Investigator Heather Catallo Reports. Video Watch Video
A Preacher, A Prostitute & The Mayor
UPDATED:  Detroit’s chief city attorney is responding in the wake of our Action News investigation about a preacher, a prostitute and the mayor.  INSIDE: Steve Wilson reports

PLUS: Tell us what you think in the comments section Video Watch Video
Reverse Mortgages
Maybe you’ve seen the commercials or ads for reverse mortgages. While they can mean financial freedom for many seniors, there’s a lot you need to consider before signing on the dotted line. Video Watch Video
Money Matters For Youth
Metro Detroit youth, ages 8 to 18, can now enroll in summer Money College, to be taught by Gail Perry-Mason, vice president of investments at the Detroit office of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Great Kitchen Fixes On The Cheap
Kitchens are by far the most expensive rooms to renovate. And new cabinets are usually the priciest part of the job. A survey of readers finds they average more than $9,000 and can easily run much higher. Video Watch Video
Stuff The Bus
The new school year is still weeks away, but the Call Bill for Action team is already working to make sure the kids are ready to learn with the Stuff the Bus Campaign.  INSIDE: Bill Spencer reports Video Watch Video
"Call Bill For Action" Fights For Benefits
What would you do if the federal government owed you more than $10,000 but refused to give it to you? That's exactly the situation Betty Rutledge of Mount Clemens found herself in, so she Called Bill For Action.

BILL SPENCER REPORTS Video Watch Video
Helping Paralyzed Woman
A survivor of an auto accident--who is paralyzed and wheelchair-bound--gets a big assist from "Call Bill For Action." Video Watch Video
Mobile Dialysis
Nearly half a million Americans have chronic kidney failure. A kidney transplant is their best hope, but while they wait regular dialysis can keep them alive. Until recently that meant being near a dialysis center several times a week. Video Watch Video
Home Medical Tests
With the economy failing people are losing their jobs and their health insurance- families need a source for low cost medical testing. INSIDE: Carolyn Clifford Reports. Video Watch Video
Best UV Protection
Sunglasses are a standard summer accessory and they can cost anywhere from a few dollars to a small fortune, but do you have to buy expensive shades to get good protection? Video Watch Video
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