1. Phentermine

    The weight loss drug gets a lot of press in 2007. People are all searching for a miracle pill. Detroit Pistons guard, Lindsey Hunter, is benched for 10 games when he tests positive for taking phentermine.

  2. Pet Food Recall

    In March 2007 contaminated pet food caused the death of many pets across the nation. The pet food recall lists grew and people wanted to make sure that their beloved animals were safe from harm.

  3. Global Warming

    As we become more aware of the problem that is global warming, people begin to talk about it. The super hot summer and almost non existent fall of 2007 make this clear. The issue is also getting some additional press behind it with people like Al Gore supporting the cause.

  4. Virginia Tech

    In April 2007 a tragedy occurred in Blacksburg, Virginia. Seung-Hui Cho went on a shooting rampage and killed 32 of his fellow students while on campus. The nation rallied around the students and alumni in this time of need.

  5. Iraq

    The war in Iraq continues to rage on. Casualties are reported from overseas and people continue to question the motivation behind the war.

  1. Juanita Bynum

    In the summer of 2007, Juanita Bynum made news when her husband, Thomas Weeks, assaulted her. Being as both Bynum and Weeks were preachers, this made quite a stir.

  2. Iran

    Controversy over Iran still stirs. People are searching for updates on the Middle East crisis.

  3. Immigration

    Immigration is still hot this year. What are the laws? How will they change? These are all questions that people want answers to.

  4. Don Imus

    Don Imus was always known for being a shock jock. But his antics came into the spotlight in April 2007 when he made an inappropriate on-air comment about the Rutgers women’s basketball team. The controversy resulted in CBS taking Don’s show off the air immediately following his comments.