hospitals here, but it was supposed to be a fun st. patrick's day separately. it is also spirit week here at the school.tomorrow is the beginning for these students spring eak. so, the school was having a pep rally. they had outside vendors, fire breathers, coming to perform for the stududts. instead, this man caught fire in front of more than 2000 students at the rally. now, the students recording the stunned other phones, the performer was supposed to be doing a trick with a baton, that is according to the school board here. for the end of the rally. and, that is when something went wrong. his face caught fire, his arms caught fire. officials here acting quickly to the extinguish that fire. now, seven students were treated for smoke inhalation and other injuries. now, the school board he is saying is not unusual to have these outside vendors come in and do these kinds of rallies. however, according totoire

fire breather did suffer severe injuries, again, to his face, arms. his injuries were severe enough that he had to be taken to a local trauma center. my photographer is just getting here. we are going to put up a live picture, and we will bring you the latest, live. reporting from delray, vanessa medina's, 7 news. >> also, this is new. police are announcing arrest following a burglary in a south florida school, the thief stealing thousands of dollars meant for a field trip, now in custody. first, generous donations poured into the school from people hearing about the student! >> now comes the good news. police said the suspect has been stopped. let's go live to la progressiva presbyterian school where roche breslow is standing by. >> reporter: over the years,

burglaries, but this case it really struck a chord in the community. y? becacae it's best act in this community still is safe with $5000, and that was money that these children actually raised for a field trip. and people were just incensed by this. let's first get to the news of today, the arrest of jose luis galdames. it's a really interesting story. according to miami police, they received an anonymous tip from crimestoppers after the media air to thistory, and that there was very clear surveillance video. miami police even saying in the arrest report they received cooperation from the suspects family. now, on the screen right now, you are looking at the video. we were out here monday, the school has an extremely good surveillance video system. and you can see the suspect went i io the school, breaking his way into the school, went

this safe with $5000. then, the news came that all these children were about money r their filter. we actually did a follow-up story on this, where a local businessman came forward and donated the money. other businesses came for, and now, once again, dues of the rest. let's take a listen to the school principal. >> woman: wow! it was just amazing. what an amazing feeling, what an amazing rest at this person who committed a crime against a school, against our kids, you know, he is finally caught after four days or three days on the street! >> reporter: they were just overjoyed here at the school, and if i, the school possible told me that they made the announcementhis morning, and all of the students jumped for joy. this suspect is now behind bars. we will have a lot more for you ter today. for now, we are live in amy, roche low, 7 news. >> this just in, and mother and daughter left in shock after an armed burglar enters into their dear field beach on tuesday morning.

the man in this sketch. it's a barber sutton was in her backyard with the man approached her, forcing her inside the home, coming face-to-face with sutton's 91-year-old mother.the creek pointed his gun at both of them grabbed a person a cell phone. anyone with information could should call broward crimestoppers at at 494493 tips . >> new video of a car barreling into a south florida restaurant, two people unable to get away. lamar lewis is live at the scene of the crash at oakland park where he spopo with the omar? > reporter: good afternoon. we also spoke to the business owner here who tells us this is the third time zone has crashed into his pizza joint. this afternoon, you can see they are busy patching things up.as you mentioned, the people were sent to the hospital because of this crash. we did those two victs, also, surveillance cameras here at the restaurant call the whole thing on video. and, you can see the suv plowing thtough with the no

like she let up on the gas, and then she floored it. >> on this st. patrick's day, felicia nesbitt said she is s anything but lucky! >> woman: i don't think so. i think i'm having bad luck today. >> but when you see this video, you may think otherwise. >> woman: it could be a lot worse. >> she now has more than one dozen stitches, and her fiancc, pietro one, has bandages cocoring up the bruises. they're both cut up after ordering a late-night food run at the pizza grill and oakland park. >> man: i was righghnext to the door, sitting on a stool, weeding for our food. and, all i see is this car come at us. >> it happened so quickly. it is like thehehit the curb, and we almost went airborne. >> the broward county sheriff's office said it was around local 3030arly thursday morning when this woman, 30-year-old the not know what

joint into a director, with her window. >> man: i watched a car just go through the window, never break. >> woman: don't sit by the windows. [laughter] >> it is sad to say, but this not like a one-time thing. it is always occurring. your seymour, and more of this happening. >> the suv coming to rest with the front end inside the pizza overnight. >> man: this is not the first time ihappens. >> man: it is not the first time happen. >> to take matters from bad to worse, felicia and pietro leone showed up to the restsurant, hoping to retrieve her while fbi, only to learn that another woman was knocked unconscious by the crash but did not get medical help may have used the situation to her advantage. >> woman: just like what i feared, apparently, she worked out scot-free. i thought she was okay, the charity get treatment.

>> she is hoping that this driver does not walk away without any consequences. >> man: need to get something done.because if she's just going to get scott free from thing to people the hospital b she could've killed us.>> and at this point, it is unclr what charges the driver will face. we are following up with the broward county sheriff's ofofce to find that information t. now, as for felicia, she said the reason why she had all that important information in her purse is bause she had just recently filed a texas. this afternoon, we are life and oakland park, omar lewis, 7 news. . >> anchor: seven on the scene of a shoot out in opa locka. at least for men with high-powered guns opened fire on 105th street and 27th avenue it is replacing the injured victim attempted to take off, but ended up collided with another vehicle. he has s sce been taken to the hospital. two suspects have been taken into custody.these are

northeast 1313h street and spur right in search of the other two. if you have any information, the number to call is 305-471-tips. . >> and a sticky situation in deerfield beach. a gas line ruptured on a one a and north ocean drive. crews digging a hole in the middle of the adway to reach the broken line. areas from northeast second street to the palm beach county line are being close as a precaution. >> and now, to another gasket, this one in miami beach, a pack of reportedly ruptured a gas line near north bay ad. officials are blocking off that area as they work to patch t t line. >> and out to the plane still sitting in the everglades, a day after the pilot made a tricky touchdown there. seven's elitsa bizios is live at the scene to tell us aut

>> reporter: you said it, a tricky touchdown, but it could have turned out much worse for the two on board. they safely made an emergency landing and were able to walk out of the plane. this afternoon though, the plan is still about three miles down this way in the everglades. seven sky force overhead thursday where i thoughmade an emergency landing day before. you are looking at an l 39 albatross. it looks like a military plane, but it is noa military plane. it is a private jet, common among americans were into aviation. here's a video of the two peop inside committee out unharmed. it was wednesday when they were heading g towards ft. lauderdale executute airport. it was just after 7:00 in the evening when the pilot reported he was having engine trouble and needed to land the plane. the emergency landing happening at the everglades about three miles east of sawgrass recreation park. the man@and woman who were on board with this plane did not

sandy did exactly what they were trained to do, which ito safely land the plane in an emergency situation. >> and once again, as you saw there, the two people aboard to4 doing just fine, getting off the plane just fine. we did speak in with the faa this afternoon, and they continue theiririnvestigation as to what caused this plane to have to make an emergency landing. for now, we are live in sawgrass recreational park, elitsa bizios, 7 news. >> anchor: also and it is, a south florida teacher accused of a drug display at an elementary schl, it is not the first time that a teacher law. now, the school district is taking action. 6p yet the door r d slammed his finger he was closing. >> a six-year-old recalling a traumatic day of first grade. a classmate's finger slammed in a door. >> child: it was bleeding. >> where with the teacher when it was happening? >> child: at her desk. >> and that, and drunk,

by the county schools.first grade teacher 45-year-old lynn singleton is accused of going into the classroom under the influence on december 9. according to the complaint, around 9:30 that money, another teacher observed the respondent, referring to singleton, stumbling, escorting her children to the classroom. the principal got involved, she noticed an odor of alcohol was speaking to singleton. the complaint goes on to say singleton was irritable and unable to respond to questions. to make matters worse, the fingerlamming incident. the state claimed she allowed her entire first grade class to go to the portable restroom unsupervised, and a student in the classroom injured his hand when his finger was caught in the door upon returning to the classroom. lynn singleton was fired by the school board on friday. our effort to get her side of >> hello? >> unsuccessful.

to be in her classroom, his mom pulled him out of the school in january, citing a lack of supervision in the classroom. but, she is just now learning about what happened on december 9. >> woman: i am upset, and it kind of answers a few quesesons i had. >> parents reacting to the news this morning. >> woman: i feel like the kids are not safe. my child is not safe. you know, you don't know where their mind is or what they are capable of doing to the children. so, i am shocd. >> woman: you cannot be drunk to be a teacher at the school. for the kids, it is not good for the kids. >> woman: it is messed up because the school did not tell any of the parents. we did not know about it toys on facebook. >> according to the complaint, the last time the now former teacher had alcohol-related issues was back in 1988 and 2003. she was convicted of dui on both occasions. . >> we are just days away from

visit to cuba. before his trip, prominent members met at the white house to voice their concerns. seven's ashley jones tells us more about the meeting. >> reporter: cuban-american vips visiting the white hohoe, meeting with president obama ahead of his land historic visit to cuba. >> man: i think showing we live in a free country with opportunities, it is a great thing. i hope we can show it to the world and it will bring hope to a lot of people have been suffering for some years. >> music mobile and miami icon emilio estevan s one of the ones and watched him for the present was looking for perspective. >> man: it has been a very truly, very good, ting to get the cuban community. today was a great example of a. >> father fernando area of state land in catholic churcrc also attended the meeting, and topics like the need for reform cuban policy on human rights priority. >> man: we continue to press to make sure that over time, we

freedom for speech, assembly, religion, inside of cuba. >> the president and first family had to cuba sunday, and they have a busy schedule. in old havana, he will visit a cathedral to meet cardinal jaime ortega who is key and diplomatic relations between the u.s. and cuba. he went to the white house and hand-delivered a letter from pope francis to president obama, urging peace and paving the way for a diplomacy deal between the two countries in 2014. monday, president obama will you a iefing at the jose martin memorial. then, a meeting with ryan l castro. monday night, there's a state dinner at the revolution palace, tuesday, his last day of the trip, he will give a national address to the cuban people and meet with distance on the island. me cuban exiles in south florida have their doubts about the trip to cuba.

good for cuban freedom part of democracy. >> but, deputy national security deputy ben rhodes is trying to ease those fearful in south florida last week. >> man: what but at the center of the policy is what will make it better for cubans? >> the echo that of a cyte conference call to cuba on wednesday. he said a larger than normal group will travel to the president, who will wrap things . with baseball, he will watch a game between the tampa bay rays in the cuban national team. workers are busy getting the stadium ready, a wave of obama mania already sweeping the island nation. vendors there are selling shirts, flags, and buttons, showing the u.s. commander-in-chief.in, this was broadcast on cuba tv last night. the inaugural flight to to reestablish direct mail service between cuba and the u.s. arrived in havana from miami. service between the two countries was suspended back in 1968. now, back to the p psent's visit, the first lady will meet with students on monday, and they will leave cuba on tuesday

in the plex, i am ashley jones, 7 news. >> anchor: and stay with seven for complete coverage of the present's historic visit. the reports from havana begin later today. >> pope francis is replacing the vatican ambassador to the u.s. the investor dated controversy when he arranged a meeting between pope francis and anti-gay kentucky clerk kim davis last fall. during the visit to the u.s. the archbishop christoph t eric is to be named the new investor. but francis will make an official announcement before eaeaer. >> coming up new at seven news on noon, will get an update on fire accident with a pep rally edited atlantic city high school and delray beach. >> plus, the woman who was savagely attacked by her roommate is starting down a long road to recovery. >> and the verdict is in. we will table the jury decided

who stabbed a homeless man. >> and a major showstopper. seaworld annnces the end is near for one of the biggest attractions. >> south florida through tomorrow, we will stay dry and warmer, but t we go to friday night in over the weekend, we will look at the potential of seen scattered showers and thunderstorms.s. your complete forecast is coming up next. >> and it is st. patrick's day. live pictures from ireland were streets are filled with revelers, wearing of course, green, and celebrating the holiday in dublin. >> and at the white house, the fountain on the north port ago is longer and with the luck of the irish. 7 news at noon is coming right back. >> for the latest news, weather, sports, the seven news app. it is free, justsearch wsvn in your app store, sponsored by paul baize roofing. >> 7 news, now bringing you

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welcome back, everyone. the young women who place it was effectively attacked by a roommate she's on craigslist is taking b steps toward her recovery. >> now she has been transferred to a rehabilitation center for therapy.daniel kn has the update. >> woman: enjoy outside, it looks nights. >> it is nice. >> and i'm outside and it is nice. is that what you say? >> it looks nights. >> simple words fr a young lady who has had a complicat horrific last few weeks. 23-year-old daniel jones has been the last three weeks in a

sunshine on her face is like feeling a miracle. >> it is the most wonderful feeling, to know that she is getting better. in, pairs are working. people have been praying, and god has been working on her. and now, she is outside for the first time. she is starting to walk. i iould not be happier. >> daniel's mother amy was not sure if her daughter would see this or any day, for that matter. after finding a roommate of crisis, police say byron mitchell moved into daniel's home, and just one week later, undoubtedly, moved in for the kill, beating and stabbing her so brutally and viciously police say she almost died, and was left in a coma. but, danielle is defined th odds, taking their first steps in the hospital, starting to talk again, and, spenenng a few months outside.

coming back, danielle was able to articulate just how blessed she feels that people care about her progress. >> woman: and a lot of people have been watching me. >> she started talking, and she has full sentences.and, she is starting physical therapy. now, she has been transferred to rehabilitation, to florida rehabilitation. everyone says it is a miracle. >> daniel knox, seven is. >> the roommate is still behind bars. daniel's family has set up a go fund to be patient save money for her mounting mical bills. if you want help, the link is at our website, wsvn.com. >> the ft. lauderdale police officer was caht on camera slapping a homeless man last year has been found not guilty. the jury deliberating for about an hour wednesday eveneng you for finding officer victor ramirez not guilty of battery and false find police reports. officer ramirez was recorded on cell phone video grabbing 58-year-old george mcclure as his arm and pushed into the

the defense successfully arguing that he acted appropriately. claire said@few words as he left the courtroom. >> i was frustrated. i was very first brady, yes. >> you are very frustrated "fcause he was not listening to you? >> because he was forcing my hand. i am glad it's over. >> what we do now?>> go on wi life. move on. >> mclaren was home was at the time, and the prosecution claimed that the officer had no reason to have lost his temperature. >> cameras caption and attempted armed robbery in hialeah.police say chose three people holding a minute gunpoint last december. he tried to snatch one victims purse, but took off when she screamed for help. it happened it was 79th place in 30 for court. if you recognize him or of any information, miami-dade crimestoppers the number to call. here's one more shot of him. 305-471-tips is the number. >> now, 7weather with meteorologist vivian gonzalez. >> good afternoon, south florida.

skies underway, just a couple of clouds on the lower keys around the coastal locations, with a radadanot showing any green. we're not going to introduce a forecast right until friday night, moving into the weekend. temperature readings already in the 80s. 83 in miami, 82 in ft. lauderdale 281 in key west. 82 degrees in grand bahama island, and up to 86 in nassau. now, the breezes out of the south, which is why conditions are heatinup this time. they are ranging between 5 to 9 miles per hour. now, the big view is indicating our next rent is currently starting to take form around the gulf coast states. we have a line of clouds, rain showers developing in the panhandle of florida. and, this one will hang around for the next 24 hours, around

potential of singing severe weather from eastern texas all the way to the mississippi valley region, into friday. eventually, there will be enough of a push for to move down our state. we will,see scattered showers and thunderstorms starting friday night and into sunday. we are not going to be seen ra all the time, but around those times, when the rain starts to develop, look for heavy downpours, some strong winds, and also, , thunderstorm activity around south florida. unfortunately, trending on the weather side, the rain chanceses have gone between a 50 and 60 percent, both days. now, the spring and looking at. from april to june, we are lookokg at above average temperatures around the southeast us, mid-atlantic and southeast. that also includes the western half of the country, the low average temperatures for parts of texas and oklahoma. and then, we are also calling for a wet and warm spring season. so, that does mean above

for florida, and into the carolis, around these next three months. now, as far as your beach and boating forecast is concerned, we have a slight rk of recurrence. although we have no boating advisors in effect for the keys. 408 this afternoon is the next high tidi. highs only bring reaching the mid to upper 80s. overnight lows in the 70s. your extended outlook is going for drier,cooler weather on monday. that is your seven on seven. . >> new video into the plex showing senator marco ruruo's returned to his office in washington. the now presidential candidate is grouping by staff, getting back to work after failing to win his home state and dropping out of the presidential race. is not given any indication about his plans after his term ends. >> and, a very warm welcome they are. cheers from his colleagues. and still had, this new, tens of thousands of police officers across the untry are taking the job every year.but, that does not stop many firms

>> and later on, a south florida man has s dical insurance, but he is running into a very pricey problem. hear what it is, coming up in today's helping howardrdith

they risk their lives protectiveness by confronting criminals, and 57,000 police officers are take on the job every year the u.s. >> suspect risk and injuries, all of them go back to work. seven 's craig stevens with a special report, back on the beat. [sirens] >> i came close to the. >> cembers 1999, alphabet was shot in the back while working in off-duty detail at a ft. lauderdale lakes nightclub. >> man: i remember hearing ctors telling the nurses, hurry up, hurry up, we are losing them!

officer jody brett was shot by manpower and an ak-47, almost losing her leg. >> four and half inches of my bone, completely gone. >> in april, 2010, officer carlos castille was hit in the head with a 30 pound a cinderblock. >> once i was knocked out, he jumped down, dragged my body out and positioned it, and he ran me over with my vehicle. >> three veteran officers, their lives changed a split-second, and recovery can take years. >> i think it takes a special individual to be police ficers. you are out there every day risking our lights for strangers. and, for me, when i decided to become an officer, i knew exactly what i was getting into. >> of the physical scars are obvious. emotional scars for any injured officer are harder to see. >> it is mandatory for us to meet with every officer who has been traumatized. >> doctor scott allen said along with surgererand physical therapy, counseling is necessary in the healing process. >> it is everything that they say y confidential, which is

>> to come together to support one another, and they know they are the lucky ones. >> woman: we have an officer down! >> she survived, but josc did not. and when deputy hubert was ot, yet so officer michael doan crashes patrol car trying to get to the scene. he died later now, hubert always starts with hhe flights on in his memory. >> man: i do not complain about anything, because when you can get up in the morning and you can walk, and you have your strength and yourife, that is a blessing in disguise. >> officer castille agrees. >> man: this is the career i chose many years ago, a a i did not want the evil person who did this to me to win. >> all three are now back on the beat, six years in 24 surgeries after the shooting, jody wright speaks to others about her experiences. >> woman: when i change it? no. because i know the dangers of the job.is something we sign up for. >> she hopes her r experiences

back on the beat i am craig stevens, seven news. >> all three officers say their families and friends are what got them through the recovery, facing death, they say them church life every day. right? >> absolutely. time for a break and a check on wall street's now. . [bell ringing] quest the dow is up about 133 points, it is 17,459. the nasdaq down about two points, and s&p is up seven. 7 news at noon is coming right

welcome back, everyone. it is time to check of today's top stories. developing now, a fiery school scare at atlantic high school. they were holding a pep rally when a flamethrer and act monroe. the flamethrower caught fire in front of the students, and he was taken to the hospital complaining of speculation. >> police rest of the man who ole $5000 from his school party. they identified jose luis galdames is the person who stole it safe from la progreiva presbyterian school. he was charged with burglary, grand theft, and possession of grant draper and. >> a dangerous drive, fire rescue crews sent two people to the hospital after a woman christian suv in front of a downtown grill on cypress creek road in southeast ninth avenue. the driver was not injured. question night on 7 news at 10:00.

called a tester, a woman who sued hundreds of businesses were not handicap compliant. >> woman: we have a right to go anywhere and everywhere and access the good samson services that ever gnosis. >> marta is a businessman who is being sued by handicapped persons before we have disabled customers to come here on a regular basis, and none of them have any issues whatsoever. >> i am andrew fraser, thousands of businesses across the border being sued, and the people suing to it is a good thing. h businesses being sued say it is disability deption. watch and see what side you take tonight at 10 on seven say it is disability deception. watch and see what side you take tonight at 10 on seven

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need to know. if you have health insurance that pays a medical provider like a doctor hospital going to have to pay what theyey don't cover? >> it is a complicated question that has one man: help me howard with brendan fraser. >> woman: spent five minutes with rich from me, and you realize this fellow is a fighter. >> i had polio when i was six months old. i've been walking with braces and crutches since the age of five. >> as an adult, he opened a studio in brooklyn, where he recorded a song in the 50s that is still being redone today. >> my claim to famestom* my claim to fam i had the

johnny, recorded by over 100 different nurse. >> is a character who never gives up, and today, he is in another battle. >> man: by already does look at the tip. >> to recover, you sent to a rehabilitation center and wilton manors. >> they paid the first hundred days, and then after that, my family paid. >> rick and then research the rules regarding medicare insurance, and decided that his family should not have had to pay. that medicare and medicaid should have covered regarding medicare insurance, and decided that his family should not have had to pay. that medicare and medicaid should have covered to. so, he filed an appeal and one. >> man: it was decided by the judge that i was indeed getting necessary care, and i just custodial care. therefore, i was entitled to get back the money that had been paid. >> to care then sent to milton miners rehabilitation center the money. rich called them to get the money, since his family had

>> all they would give me was approximately 10,000, and the rest was paid from buddy that medicaid didn't pay. >> rich argued with them that they were doing was called balance billing, any they were taking his billing to cover with a set of medicare insurance did not cover. h. >> man: and what they call aqmd, qualified medicare beneficiary. a and, they are not allowed to bill for the balance, just what they think the oh. >> as you can expect, this fighter is fighting, but not for himself the stove. >> what i would like to see is for my family to get the money back.d they're so nice, not a penny came from a. >> balance billing projects office with health insurance. it does not mean that rich should get the $13,000 back. t. >> man: because riches will we call a qualified medicare beneficiary, federal law prohibits the provider from charging him what medicare does not cover. and, because of that, it seems rich is entitled to get the other nearly $13,000 back.

with jones, wilton manors rehabilitation center. the spokesperson wrote, due to privacy laws, they cannot confirm or deny whether or not rich romney received services, they did ll me we did not have any outstanding issues at this location regarding patient billing. h the next up howard? >> oginates to file a complaint with both the agency for healthcare administration and medicaid. and if they are reading the e w the same way we are, they can force the provider to return his money. and, if a healthcare facility tries to bill you for more than your privateteinsurance paid, contacted the florida department of insurance. e. >an: i'm not giving up at all, no. this is legally owed and must be paid. >> which is determined to collect the nearly $13,000, and we are not given up trying to help him either. >> channel 7 is willing to extend themselves seven to pursue this, there really is a wonderful thing. >> what an amazing guy! and, we will let you know how

remember, with balanced billing, and medical writer cannot make you pay with the insurance does not pay. but, you may still have to pay a copayment or deductible. so make sure you know what that is. and the agencies that howard mentioned to complain to, their contact information is at wsvn.com under the help me howard story. off-balance because of a billing problem? want to ensure it gets corrected? contact us. no payment with us, which is cooperate with you.and patrick fraser, 7 news. i am steve shapira. the case opened the ncaa double interment tonight, and the coach breaks his hand.

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united way recognizing the spirit of giving with a big event on miami beach. margarita and armando receiving the united way of miami-dade ghest honor, the tocqueville award for outstanding philanthropy. it recognizes not only those who contribute money, but also time and leadership to community causes. wsvn station president ed hansen received the same on himself in 1997 and he presented the war to this year's winners. the annual perception brings home more than 400,000 philanthropists who donate annuly to make local communities better.>> a big night at the broward center yesterday, with a focus on the economy at the upcoming residential election. autonation's mike jackson was a speaker and had event called the broward workshop. he is the company's chairman,

to being the deputy chairman of the federal reserve bank of atlanta. nearly 100 other 4. leaders are dissipated in the workshop. >> time now for seven sports with steve shapiro. >> the case are saying all of the politically correct things going into the first round of the ncaa tournament tonight against buffalo. both teams worked t yesterday on the term in court. they play at the province civic center, four games in providence. the case of the highest seed in providence, the three seat. they are favored by more than 14 points against buffalo, and respect! >> man: they made it here, and that says a lot about them. they just want their conference tournament. also, they were in a term at leicester, which tells us that have a lot of experience. we did that m me determined leicester, so it is definitely a team we have to respect. >> the tip off at 6:50 tonight. the first place heat at home tonight against charlotte. at the us or just a game behind in the division.

okc in boston, it looks like foliage season, doesn't it? russell westbrook for main street, hundred by 11 at the break. okc outscored boston 23 to 46 in the first quarter, 24 for the rent. okc beats boston 23 to 46 in the first quarter, 24 for the rent. okc beats boston 132 109. there all alone and third in the conference. the dolphins are still looking for another running back. yesterday they prevent errors in a free agent chris johnson. they signed unrestricted free agent defenseman andrc bridge. the branch played four years in jacksonville. he started nine games last season. he had four sacks in tse nine games. hey, arkansas, little rock coach, he is in the ncaa tournament. the coach broke his hand, giving a pep talk. >> and made a bad decision in the locker room, just trying to get the guys fired up. we talk a lot about boxing i

defensive team and we believe in boxing footwork. unfortunately, i did not get the message th the handwork. so a dry erase board to get a bad shot. >> see, the wall usually wins. the first place panthers lh toronto tonight. i am steve shapiro, make it a great day, everybody. >> seaworld announces the killer report wales in the cubbies care will be the last generation of work is at seaworld. there ending worker breeding as of today. seaworld also says it will introduce new events rather than tactical shows. it starts in san diego park, followed by san antonio and then orlando in 2019. >> next on seven news at noon, a well-known shoemaker has customers stepping back to the

american idol#is known for making stars. this season's finalists are learning to look the part, too. their journey to fame is just bebenning, but after tonight, only five remain on the road. >> the stars of a new hit show will take the stage to show them a thing ororwo about superstardom. tell me why!

behind the scenes getting a star ready. that means a lot of time for hair, makeup, and the wardrobe. for some, it is a very new expense. >> we have been doing this for 15 years, see better be able to get a coupon. if they say you have to wear heels and address, i might doubt it, but i'm gonna do. if that's what i need to do. [laughter] >> man: i cannot wait to get into my hotel room and wipe off all the makeup.i know it looks great, but i b i'm still getting used to the makeup situatio >> woman: they know what they're doing.i was really nervous about my hair, because nobody touches my hair. d they touched my hair! [laughter] >> but, i gradually, slowly but surely, i am learning to trust m. >> i like the transformation. >> the team behind the glamour knows it is a gradual process.

comfortable before anything else. >> woman: we each other, do mood boards, we work on different looks for each week. and, each of the contestants are very different. so it is a fun process. >> initially, when we start t, we like for them to look like themselves, like we normally do. but a little nicer version. and then, we like to transition them slowly into superstars, if you will. question when it comes to the voting fans, a look and make a difference.. >> i hear from them that they get a lot of different responses of i love the dress, where you get it, and there's a lot of talk of the fashion on the show. at that is good. >> and with only the top five contestants going forward after this week, they will need every last bit of impact. and even more as they share the stage with two idols of their own rights. some extrarstar power from fox's hit show in power, jesse and yaz with their hit never let it die. >> man: we have this piece, and we will seyou soon. and ice packed with

lambert who also hit the stage. the can down think the finale is on. catch tonight's episode of american idol tonight at 7:00. >> in real news, we are getting a first look at the remake of ben hur, the classic 1959 movie.>> man: [indiscernable] that's a drum is your heartbeat! and your god is e glory of rome! [indiscernable] >> the decade old chair original starring joseph heston tells the tale of a friend prince forced into slavery. it starts jack used in and morgan freeman and his theaters in august. >> great scott! nike and billing the first power lacing shoe. check it out. the nike hybrid app 1.0 has buttons on the side of the tighten and loos laces to get the perfect fit. what does it remind you of? well, the shoes michael j fox famously w we them back to the future two. no word on the pricing yet.

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>> today on "fablife"... >> top o' the mornin' to ya. >> top o' the mornin' to ya. >> top o' the mornin' to ya. >> it's a "fablife" st. paddy's day. >> a little irish shakedown. >> ooh, it's heavy.

>> diy decor to make friends green with envy. >> chef stuart o'keeffe. >> a quick beef stew. you end up with this. >> "top chef's" gail simmons. plus... >> newews flash-- beer is not just for drinking. you u n clean jewelry with it as well. >> that's genius! (cheers and applause) >> top o' the mornin' to ya. or afternoon. (laughing) >> you did it so much better in the back. >> i know. (laughter) >> i was really practicing my irish accent for you guys today because it is st. patrick's day. (cheers and applause) >> all right, you get a pass. you get a pass. >> no, it was terrible. i'm so sorry. well, today, ireland is coming to us by w of the very handsome chef stuart o'keeffe, who's cooking for us later. (applause) yes. he is so cute, you guys. we've also got some fabulous $25 steals, and i know some of you will be drinking a brew later, but keep a few cans handy because weave found four ways to use beer around the house. >> and not drinking it. >> no. no. that's different.

joe's so excited. and joining in on the fun today is a culinary expert that you have seen on bravo's eamy award-winning show "top chef." take a look. >> one of you will win $125,000 and the title of top chef. now you'll each have the opportunity to choose two of these great chefs to help you realize your vision for one last meal. (cheers and applause) >> please welcome the wonderful gail simmons. (cheers and applause) >> so happy to have you! >> yeah, welcome! >> thank you. thanks. so good to be here, guys. >> all right, gail, you've got to tell , so it's "top chef's" 13th season, and the finale is tonight. >> tonight. >> oh, my gosh. what can you give us? what can you give us? >> i can give you nothing.g. >> oh! >> no, that's not true. it is our 13th season. we spent our entire season in california, and we're road-tripping it to las vegas. >> oh, boy. >> this is our second episode in las vegas, and this is the moment. it's down to two chefs. and we do it vegas style. it is big. it is blingy.