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• Flint mother at center of lead water crisis files lawsuit

  03-03-2016 23:40
  
  The Flint mother who told federal lawmakers her house was "ground zero" for lead-contaminated water has filed a lawsuit against those she says are responsible for poisoning her children.
  
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• PHOTOS: Massive hole closes road in Detroit

  03-03-2016 23:21
  
  A section of Tireman near Greenfield is now shut down after a giant sinkhole took over the road.It was caused by an incident that took place not long after 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• Clarkston's Nate Vandermeer looks to follow older brothers as wrestling state champion

  03-03-2016 23:15
  
  AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Although it is Nate Vandermeer's first trip to the Division 1 individual wrestling state championship tournament, he doesn't enter The Palace of Auburn Hills without expectation. Having two older brothers as former state champions can do...
  
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• Hillary Clinton to talk economy, auto industry in Detroit appearance

  03-03-2016 23:03
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton plans to rally supporters at a manufacturing facility on Detroit's west side Friday.
  
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• UM-Flint hosts CNN on campus for Democratic presidential debate coverage

  03-03-2016 22:56
  
  Crews from CNN were busy Thursday afternoon transforming a portion of the library into a news desk, where live broadcasts are set to begin Friday, March 4 ahead of the debate by the cable news outlet in partnership with MLive and Flint Journal.
  
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• Cameron Maybin expected to miss four to six weeks with broken left wrist

  03-03-2016 22:44
  
  Maybin's left wrist will be immobilized for two weeks at which point his wrist will be X-rayed again.
  
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• Victor Martinez homers again, Tigers beat up Atlanta pitching in win

  03-03-2016 22:14
  
  Detroit tallied nine hits and drew eight walks in an 8-2 win over the Braves Thursday at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
  
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• Gov. Rick Snyder hires outside attorneys in wake of Flint water crisis

  03-03-2016 22:06
  
  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's Office has hired two attorneys from private law firms as legal counsel to assist in the wake of the Flint water crisis, according to a spokesman.
  
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• Flint to begin first lead service line replacement amid water crisis

  03-03-2016 22:00
  
  The city said in a statement the lead service line will be replaced by a copper line by a work crew Friday afternoon, with the mayor continuing her call "on Gov. Rick Snyder to pressure GOP leads in the Legislature to move immediately to approve $25 million for the first phase of the plan."
  
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• Flint house goes up in flames days after it's graffitied with racial slurs

  03-03-2016 21:53
  
  A fire broke out in a family's home days after racial slurs were scrawled in spray paint on it, neighbors say.
  
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• Opening day Division 2 thread for 2016 individual state wrestling finals

  03-03-2016 21:46
  
  Check back all day for key Division 2 matches, interesting tales and updates from the Day 1 matches.
  
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• Teen wounded in mass shooting walks, could begin rehab soon, report says

  03-03-2016 21:43
  
  "I think Abigail has a lot of spitfire in her, and I think she just willed herself back," Abigail Kopf's mother, Vicki, told the Battle Creek Enquirer.
  
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• Division 4 thread for Day 1 of 2016 individual state wrestling finals

  03-03-2016 21:25
  
  Check back all day for key Division 4 matches, interesting tales and updates from the Day 1 matches.
  
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• Division 1 wrestling opening day thread: live updates from 2016 state tournament

  03-03-2016 20:59
  
  Thursday marks the opening day of the 2016 individual wrestling state tournament at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Check back all morning for key matches, interesting tales and updates from the openin...
  
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• PAC targets recall of Michigan mayor after city manager fired

  03-03-2016 20:50
  
  The county elections board will determine if recall language is clear enough to start gathering petition signatures.
  
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• Division 3 wrestling state finals opening round thread: Croswell-Lexington’s Collin Lieber improves to 50-0

  03-03-2016 20:43
  
  Check back all day for key matches, interesting stories and updates.
  
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• Flint lead water line replacement begins with controversy

  03-03-2016 20:24
  
  Lead service line replacement is underway in Flint, but the start wasn't without controversy as city officials temporarily stopped the work as they checked to make sure contractors pulled permits.
  
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• State police chopper's night-vision camera helps save 'suicidal' man

  03-03-2016 20:15
  
  Had a state police helicopter equipped with an infrared camera not been patrolling over Detroit on Wednesday night, a suspect would likely be dead.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court Justice denies request to stay EPA mercury rule

  03-03-2016 20:08
  
  A U.S. Supreme Court Justice denied Michigan Attorney General Bill Shuette's application for a stay regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's "mercury rule" for power plants.
  
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• Decorated vet who struggled to kick opiate addiction faces heroin charge

  03-03-2016 20:02
  
  A decorated military veteran, Benjamin O. Green, made headlines in 2012 for his struggle to overcome an opiate addiction, one he incurred during his service.
  
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• 3 southeast Michigan companies named on Fortune Magazine '100 Best' list

  03-03-2016 19:42
  
  The yearly list pointed to a few Michigan companies on their list of '100 Best Companies to Work For'
  
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• Kalamazoo mass shooting: What could come next in Jason Dalton's case

  03-03-2016 19:21
  
  As attorneys await a report on whether suspected mass murderer Jason Brian Dalton is competent to stand trial, the prosecutor talked Thursday about the different scenarios.
  
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• Public tickets are rare for Michigan Democratic presidential debate

  03-03-2016 19:07
  
  The state Democratic Party said tickets have been handed out to local residents and politicians, but there are none available to the general public at this point in time to the 8 p.m. CNN debate in partnership with MLive and The Flint Journal.
  
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• Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have this in common: Attacks on Ford's outsourcing

  03-03-2016 18:50
  
  There are things the outspoken candidates agree on, and one of them appears to be lobbing jabs at Ford Motor Co. for outsourcing American jobs.
  
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• How to watch the Republican presidential debate live from Detroit - Detroit Free Press

  03-03-2016 18:10 via
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  How to watch the Republican presidential debate live from Detroit
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  What: The Republican presidential debate. Who: Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich Where: Detroit's Fox Theatre What time: 9 p.m. EST Channel: Fox News Channel Watch live online: FoxNews.com. Listen live online: Fox News Radio
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• Detroit Tigers notes: Cameron Maybin has CT scan on injured wrist - MLive.com

  03-03-2016 18:10 via
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  Detroit Tigers notes: Cameron Maybin has CT scan on injured wrist
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  Detroit Tigers outfielder Cameron Maybin tries to catch a mock fly ball during their spring training workout for the 2016 season at Joker Marchant Stadium training facility in Lakeland, Thursday, February 25, 2016. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com). Print ...and more »
  

• News@Noon: Detroit debate, 'I went to Detroit and ..." - The Detroit News

  03-03-2016 18:06 via
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  News@Noon: Detroit debate, 'I went to Detroit and ..."
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  Today is Thursday, March 3, 2016, and the Republicans are coming! Actually, they've arrived ahead of tonight's Detroit debate, making campaign swings and getting ready to take over the Fox Theatre this evening. Loading… Post to Facebook. News@Noon: ...and more »
  

• Report: Detroit Lions tender deals to Corey Fuller, Isaiah Johnson, George Winn, others - MLive.com

  03-03-2016 17:30 via
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  Report: Detroit Lions tender deals to Corey Fuller, Isaiah Johnson, George Winn, others
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  Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn has already cut a handful of players. Now he's working to bring others back. The Lions have tendered six of their exclusive rights free agents, according to the Detroit Free Press: Receiver Corey Fuller, safety ...and more »
  

• 5 Black-Owned Eateries That Are Reviving Detroit - Essence.com

  03-03-2016 17:16 via
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  5 Black-Owned Eateries That Are Reviving Detroit
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  There's something inspiring about frequenting a Black owned business and supporting entrepreneurs who look like you. No matter the month, it's never too late to celebrate the women and men who dream big, create jobs and make us proud. For instance, in ...
  

• Police seek suspect in Detroit sexual assault - The Detroit News

  03-03-2016 16:59 via
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  Police seek suspect in Detroit sexual assault
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  Police are looking for an armed sexual predator who raped a woman Saturday on Detroit's northwest side. The victim was sitting in her car in the 15800 block of West McNichols at about 8 p.m. Saturday when an armed man forced her to let him into the ...
  Woman Sexually Assaulted On Detroit's West Side [SUSPECT SKETCH]CBS Local
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• Surveillance video shows unknown Detroit gunman opening fire outside club after appearing to hug two men - New York Daily News

  03-03-2016 16:43 via
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  Surveillance video shows unknown Detroit gunman opening fire outside club after appearing to hug two men
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  So much for hugs. To try catching an unknown gunman, Detroit police put out surveillance footage Wednesday showing the suspected shooter opening fire on a group outside a club — just moments after he appears to hug two men. Most of the one-minute, ...
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• Health Officials: Zika Virus Unlikely To Spread To Detroit - CBS Local

  03-03-2016 15:07 via
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  Health Officials: Zika Virus Unlikely To Spread To Detroit
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  The mosquito-borne Zika virus may lead to microcephaly in infants, which results in an abnormally small head in newborns and is associated with various disorders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images). 2. DETROIT (WWJ) – It seems as though everywhere ...and more »
  

• Latinos in Detroit say prospect of a Donald Trump presidency is 'scary' - The Guardian

  03-03-2016 14:40 via
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  Latinos in Detroit say prospect of a Donald Trump presidency is 'scary'
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  The real estate developer's over-the-top plans to curb illegal immigration and harsh rhetoric has been disseminated widely and criticized heavily. Photograph: Lexington He/Rex/Shutterstock. Ryan Felton in Detroit. @ryanfelton13. Thursday 3 March 2016 ...
  

• Detroit School Leader Could Exit Early If Legislation Stalls - CBS Local

  03-03-2016 13:57 via
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  Detroit School Leader Could Exit Early If Legislation Stalls
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  DETROIT (AP) – A retired judge who handled Detroit's bankruptcy could leave his new post running the city's deeply troubled school system this spring if legislation to overhaul the district isn't passed. A clause in Steven Rhodes' contract sets a June ...and more »
  

• Funeral Set For Former Actor, Detroit Councilman Gil Hill - CBS Local

  03-03-2016 13:53 via
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  Funeral Set For Former Actor, Detroit Councilman Gil Hill
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  DETROIT (AP) – A weekend funeral is planned for Gil Hill, a former Detroit city councilman better known to action movie fans as the salty-tongued police Inspector Douglas Todd in three “Beverly Hills Cop” films. Visitation is Thursday and Friday at ...
  Services set for Gil Hill, ex-Detroit council presidentThe Detroit News
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• Detroit Pistons notes: SVG admires Spurs' ability to build roster on cheap - MLive.com

  03-03-2016 13:25 via
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  Detroit Pistons notes: SVG admires Spurs' ability to build roster on cheap
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  SAN ANTONIO -- If you want to annoy an NBA personnel director, suggest building his roster the same way the San Antonio Spurs built theirs. The Spurs, who defeated the Detroit Pistons 97-81 on Wednesday, were more like a storied college program last ...
  SA 97, Detroit 81: Pistons' offense runs dry after halfDetroit Free Press
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• 'Ice house' listed for sale in Detroit - MLive.com

  03-03-2016 13:07 via
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  'Ice house' listed for sale in Detroit
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  Burst water pipes that flooded a historic Detroit home in 2015 led people to call it the "ice house' after photos circulated of the frozen waterfall streaming from second-floor windows of the elegant Boston-Edison neighborhood property. Now that house ...and more »
  

• Dems say state blocked Flint return to Detroit water - WZZM13.com

  03-03-2016 13:03 via
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  Dems say state blocked Flint return to Detroit water
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  According to our partners at the Detroit Free Press, Democrats accuse the state of trying to block Flint from returning to Detroit's water system. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , WZZM 6:53 AM. EST March 03, 2016. New water pipes awaiting installation ...
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• 'Ice house' listed for sale in Detroit

  03-03-2016 13:00
  
  The house is priced at $125,000, according to the listing on Realtor.com. It was listed for sale on Feb. 25.
  
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• The 9 least anticipated movies of spring 2016

  03-03-2016 12:55
  
  Another city has fallen, another "gent" and another big, fat Greek wedding.
  
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• More than a game: Muskegon Heights, Kalamazoo play basketball to move past shootings

  03-03-2016 12:54
  
  More than 2,100 people packed into Muskegon Heights High School's gym for the game.
  
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• GOP set to give away more Detroit debate tickets - The Detroit News

  03-03-2016 12:54 via
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  GOP set to give away more Detroit debate tickets
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  A “couple hundred” lucky residents may still get tickets to Thursday night's Republican presidential debate in Detroit. Loading… Post to Facebook. GOP set to give away more Detroit debate tickets A “couple hundred” lucky residents may still get ...
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• Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek has cooled off after phenomenal six-week stretch to start 2016

  03-03-2016 12:06
  
  DETROIT - During the first six weeks of 2016, there wasn't a better goaltender in the NHL than the Detroit Red Wings Petr Mrazek. Beginning with a victory Jan. 2 in Buffalo, Mrazek went on a phenomenal run that saw...
  
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• Pistons get selfish and refuse to pass, which doesn't work against Spurs

  03-03-2016 12:04
  
  Detroit had the offense cooking in the first half, then it all fell apart in the lowest-scoring half and lowest-scoring game of its season.
  
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• The 16 most anticipated movies for spring 2016

  03-03-2016 12:03
  
  Two caped people square off in the biggest tentpole of the season.
  
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• Meijer brothers' fortune fell $2B in 2015, Forbes says

  03-03-2016 12:03
  
  Dan Gilbert surpasses Rich DeVos on Forbes billionaire list
  
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• Powerball numbers for 03/02/2016: One winner of $292 million jackpot

  03-03-2016 11:52
  
  The Powerball Numbers (white) for March 2: 12-13-44-52-62.
  The Red Powerball Power Number: 06.
  The Power Play Number: 2x. One ticket holder from Florida won the $292 million jackpot.
  
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• Why does Bay City hate Madonna, journalist asks

  03-03-2016 11:15
  
  Every two years, a journalist, politician or community leader is pushing the city to do something -- anything! -- to honor and recognize Madonna, the Queen of Pop.
  
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• Mosaic youth dance to the music at Detroit's Music Hall - The Detroit News

  03-03-2016 11:01 via
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  Mosaic youth dance to the music at Detroit's Music Hall
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  Mosaic performers will present two-hour concert events on Saturday and Sunday at Music Hall in Detroit. (Photo: Lumumba Reynolds). CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. When Taylor Ivey was 12 she attended her first Mosaic singers ...
  

• Detroit's lesson — 2016 candidates can't ignore $60 trillion debt: Column - USA TODAY

  03-03-2016 09:16 via
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  Detroit's lesson — 2016 candidates can't ignore $60 trillion debt: Column
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  Detroit's historic bankruptcy should serve as a wake-up call to U.S. politicians who are ignoring a national debt crisis that could eventually threaten the livelihoods of millions of American retirees. As the Republican presidential candidates hit the ...and more »
  

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