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• We taste tested the new Starbucks Smoked Butterscotch Latte

  01-03-2016 23:36
  
  Are they worth your hard earned money? We tried the new Starbucks Smoked Butterscotch Latte and Frappuccino
  
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• Good luck getting into Detroit's GOP debate - The Detroit News

  01-03-2016 23:35 via
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  Good luck getting into Detroit's GOP debate
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  The Fox News Channel GOP presidential debate will take place in downtown Detroit at the historic Fox Theatre, which can typically seat 5,000 people. (Photo: Robin Buckson / Detroit News file). Lansing — The Michigan Republican Party received more than ...and more »
  

• Retired cop shoots intruders at his home

  01-03-2016 23:28
  
  Detroit police are on the scene where a homeowner shot two intruders. The homeowner is a 77-year-old retired Detroit police officer.
  
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• 'Escape the Room' game to open in Detroit

  01-03-2016 23:14
  
  If someone locked you in a room and the only way out was with clues, could you escape?
  
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• Teen turns self in for fatal hit-and-run in Oakland County

  01-03-2016 22:35
  
  Oakland County sheriff's deputies have put together most of the pieces leading up to the hit-and-run death of a woman in Oxford Township Monday night.
  
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• Woman, 41, found dead in driveway was stabbed

  01-03-2016 22:22
  
  Wendy Marie Whitney, 41, "died of at least one stab wound," Township Police Chief Tim Bourgeois said in a news release issued Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Justice for Flint benefit show raises $156,000 for water crisis relief

  01-03-2016 22:00
  
  "Blackout for Human Rights would like to thank all of the resilient people of Flint, our local and national sponsors, all of our performers, and everyone who tuned in and donated to this effort," said Coogler, director of "Creed" and "Fruitvale Station." "Together we were able to take a stand and demand justice for Flint."
  
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• Judge blasts multi-handgun 'Wild West shootout' that killed 3, wounded 4

  01-03-2016 21:49
  
  'Terrifying to think of that many people walking around with handguns willing to open fire in a crowd'
  
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• Jack White and the Muppets Stevie Wonder cover to be released on vinyl

  01-03-2016 21:47
  
  You will be able to buy the Jack White and The Muppets version of Stevie Wonder's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."
  
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• Hunting bills would strip endangered status from Great Lakes wolves

  01-03-2016 21:45
  
  U.S. Senate considering two bills to delist gray wolves.
  
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• Former lawmakers Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat fight 6 felony charges with not guilty pleas

  01-03-2016 21:44
  
  Todd Courser said charges including perjury against him are baseless and he plans to fight, answering questions for reporters following an arraignment today in Lansing.
  
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• Virginia Tech gets EPA grant to re-test Flint water for lead

  01-03-2016 21:42
  
  Virginia Tech professor Marc Edwards is shown outside Flint City Hall in this Flint Journal file photo.Flint Journal file photo  (This story has been updated to correct the name of the National Sanitation Foundation.) FLINT, MI -- Virginia Tech researchers whose work...
  
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• Former Michigan Rep. Todd Courser arraigned on perjury, misconduct charges

  01-03-2016 19:43
  
  Former Michigan Rep. Todd Courser appeared Tuesday, March 1, for an arraignment on three counts of misconduct in Office, and one count of perjury. Both crimes are felonies.
  
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• Jeff Daniels does video Q & A ahead of 'The Divergent Series: Allegiant'

  01-03-2016 19:19
  
  Some of the stars of upcoming movie "The Divergent Series: Allegiant," are answering questions for fans on "Pledge Allegiant" day, including Michigan's own, Jeff Daniels.
  
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• 34 indicted in $22 million Michigan tax fraud conspiracy

  01-03-2016 19:14
  
  The allegations against the Battle Creek residents are laid out in an indictment that was unsealed Monday charging each of them with conspiracy to commit tax fraud, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Grand Rapids.
  
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• Lead service line replacement to begin in Flint amid water crisis

  01-03-2016 19:03
  
  Kristin Moore, Flint's public information officer, confirmed replacement of lines will start under the $55 million Fast Start plan by Mayor Karen Weaver which calls for homes at highest risk in the city to have replacement begin first -- homes with children, pregnant women and autoimmune illnesses.
  
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• Water assistance program starts in Detroit

  01-03-2016 18:15
  
  A regional board is launching a program to help low-income customers of Detroit's water system.
  
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• Former Michigan Rep. Cindy Gamrat arraigned on misconduct charges

  01-03-2016 17:55
  
  Former Michigan Rep. Cindy Gamrat was formally charged today with misconduct in office related to a scandal to cover-up an extramarital affair with former Rep. Todd Courser.
  
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• Kalamazoo shooting victim Abigail Kopf's condition upgraded

  01-03-2016 17:50
  
  Great news this morning about a Battle Creek teen's recovery.
  
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• Trendy 'Escape the Room' live-action game opens in downtown Detroit

  01-03-2016 17:41
  
  Bedrock Real Estate Services brings another unique tenant to downtown Detroit
  
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• See Ben Affleck surprise fans in the Batmobile ahead of 'Batman v Superman'

  01-03-2016 17:41
  
  Talk about the shock of a lifetime for some Batman fans. Actor Ben Affleck has surprised fans inside the Batmobile.
  
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• Track-ready 2017 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport bows in Geneva

  01-03-2016 17:40
  
  The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport unveiled Tuesday is a track-ready Corvette that pays tribute to 50 years of racing, General Motors said.
  
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• Permit for 98-year-old pipelines under St. Clair River sparks alarm

  01-03-2016 17:05
  
  Border-crossing line approval flew under the radar until last minute.
  
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• 11 amazing photos from Astronaut Scott Kelly's year in space

  01-03-2016 17:04
  
  4 images center on Michigan and the Great Lakes.
  
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• Where to stay and what to eat if you're in Detroit for the GOP presidential debate

  01-03-2016 17:00
  
  The last two Republican presidential debates in Metro Detroit took place in the suburbs, at Oakland University in 2011, and at Dearborn's Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in 2007.
  
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• 'Sex toy bandit' doesn't take plea as probation violation is pending

  01-03-2016 17:00
  
  It will be a bit longer before a Bay City probationer accused of stealing sex toys after getting engaged at Walmart accepts a plea offer.
  
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• GM's sales dip 2% in February: Highlights and lowlights

  01-03-2016 16:23
  
  A planned reduction in rental deliveries caused General Motors' new vehicle sales in the U.S. to dip 2 percent in February to 227,825 units.
  
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• Second restaurant owner connected to fire that killed 5 illegal immigrants turns self in

  01-03-2016 16:20
  
  Ada Lei of Novi turned herself in to police after facing charges for harboring undocumented immigrants.
  
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• Update on Kalamazoo mass shooting expected Thursday from prosecutor

  01-03-2016 16:15
  
  Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting has scheduled a press briefing for 11 a.m. Thursday following a preliminary examination conference in district court where prosecutors and Jason Brian Dalton's attorney, Eusebio Solis, will meet to determine whether Dalton will appear in court March 10 for a preliminary examination hearing.
  
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• Possible hit-and-run victim found by newspaper delivery woman

  01-03-2016 16:15
  
  Unidentified woman found dead in road by
  
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• See if Jack White can help Kermit and Miss Piggy on 'The Muppets'

  01-03-2016 16:13
  
  Detroit's own Jack White could help decide the fate of Kermit and Miss Piggy. White is guest starring on the season finale of "The Muppets."
  
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• Ford posts best February retail sales in 11 years: Highlights and lowlights

  01-03-2016 15:36
  
  In an exceptionally strong showing, Ford Motor Co.'s total sales in the U.S. last month grew 20 percent on an annual basis to 217,192 vehicles.
  
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• Missing 85-year-old suffers from dementia

  01-03-2016 14:30
  
  Detroit police are asking for the public's help to locate a missing 85-year-old who suffers from dementia.
  
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• "Senior Thursdays" at the DIA

  01-03-2016 14:18
  
  DIA to launch "Senior Thursdays," beginning March 3.
  
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• Payoffs for second span to Canada may be a crime

  01-03-2016 11:27
  
  There’s outrage from the community after we exposed private, under the table cash payoffs.
  
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• Timeline on Tuesday's fast snowstorm

  01-03-2016 03:42
  
  A quick-moving snowstorm will scuttle across the southern half of Lower Michigan on Tuesday, March 1..
  
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• Report: Donatas Motiejunas accuses Pistons of changing their mind on trade

  01-03-2016 03:42
  
  Detroit rescinded a trade offer from the Houston Rockets after having the 7-foot forward checked out by doctors.
  
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• New police chief wants state police to start answering 911 calls in Flint

  01-03-2016 03:00
  
  Flint's new police chief has issues with the city's partnership with the Michigan State Police, but has no plan on making any changes.
  
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• Benton Harbor's Kysre Gondrezick has amazing 72-point performance to set state record

  01-03-2016 01:48
  
  Kysre Gondrezick carried her Benton Harbor teammates on her shoulders on Monday night but, apparently, it did not weigh her down one bit. Playing in the opening game of the Class B state tournament, Gondrezick set fire to the Michigan...
  
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• One of last surviving Flint Sit-Down strikers dies at 99

  01-03-2016 01:35
  
  "I'm a union man, and that's it," he said in a February 2011 Flint Journal article. "With the union ... you have no fear for being laid-off or fired. You felt some security. You could buy something on time."
  
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• Live scoring, stats: Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars (chat)

  01-03-2016 01:30
  
  There will be NO IN-GAME UPDATES. Please join the conversation in the comments section. If you're viewing this on our mobile app, click here. * Who: Detroit Red Wings (31-20-11) at Dallas Stars (38-19-6) * Where: American Airlines Center * When: 8:30 p.m. * TV: Fox Sports Detroit...
  
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• Former City Council President Gill Hill dies

  01-03-2016 01:16
  
  Gil Hill, a Detroit police officer who went on to lead the city council, has died at the age of 84.
  
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• Overnight snow and ice coming to Southeast Michigan

  01-03-2016 00:40
  
  A storm sweeping through the midwest will likely bring snow to Southeast Michigan late Monday night and continue into Tuesday morning.
  
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• Former Detroit politician and 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor Gil Hill dies at 84

  01-03-2016 00:33
  
  Gilbert R. "Gil" Hill, known to many for his iconic acting role as gruff police Inspector Douglas Todd in the "Beverly Hills Cop" trilogy, has died at 84.
  
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