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• Oakland U's high-flying, 5-9 Kay Felder gets chance to soar for Pistons

  15-06-2016 23:57
  
  The diminutive point guard, who projects as a second-round pick in the June 23 NBA draft, was among six players to work out for Detroit.
  
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• Funeral held for 13-year-old Deontae Mitchell

  15-06-2016 23:55
  
  The day before an accused killer goes to court, the child he allegedly killed was laid to rest.
  
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• Here are the top 10 most-watched TV shows of the last week

  15-06-2016 23:26
  
  The NBA finals are dominating the airwaves. So are some popular reality shows. These were the top 10 most watched TV shows of the last week. The list is from the good folks at Nielsen.
  
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• Hockey legend Gordie Howe remembered at funeral

  15-06-2016 23:21
  
  Gordie Howe drew some of the biggest names in hockey, including Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman, to celebrate his life and legacy at a funeral service that was open to the public.
  
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• Men pose as driveway workers, trick elderly woman out of $4,000

  15-06-2016 23:04
  
  Police ask anyone with information to call 248-618-6126 or 248-674-2677 to leave an anonymous tip.
  
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• Pop-up meals, beer and wine events in Metro Detroit - The Detroit News

  15-06-2016 22:46
  
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  Pop-up meals, beer and wine events in Metro Detroit
  The Detroit News
  The Conserva restaurant occupies the space formerly held by Torino in Ferndale and plans a preview dinner Saturday. (Photo: Janna Coumoundouros / Facebook). Food and beverage events. Short's Brewing event at MOD Pizzas: Specials on Short's ...
  
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• Stan Van Gundy says promotions may signal more expansion for Pistons, Drive

  15-06-2016 22:30
  
  The Grand Rapids Drive will have their first general manager and the Detroit Pistons could have an expanded analytics department after all summer shuffling is complete.
  
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• Possibility of Trump presidency makes Ontario premier 'anxious'

  15-06-2016 22:30
  
  Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne used "anxious" Wednesday to describe how she feels about the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency and how it might impact U.S.-Canada relations.
  
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• Alligator removed from backyard on Detroit's west side

  15-06-2016 21:40
  
  The large reptile was discovered on Strathmoor Street near I-96 and Hubble Avenue. The Detroit Police Department has not commented on where the alligator came from.
  
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• Snyder hesitant to commit to 2020 completion date for bridge to Canada

  15-06-2016 21:38
  
  Gov. Rick Snyder and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynneheld on Wednesday held a press conference on the 15th floor of Cadillac Place in Detroit.
  
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• Metro Detroit weather: Severe threat is low for rest of Wednesday - WDIV Detroit

  15-06-2016 21:27
  
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  Metro Detroit weather: Severe threat is low for rest of Wednesday
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  DETROIT - Severe threat is low for the rest of the day, but not completely gone. We're still monitoring areas to the southwest for possible storm development over the next few hours. Temperatures have hit 80 degrees in many locations and humidity has ...and more »
  
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• Damaging wind threat now includes West Michigan

  15-06-2016 20:56
  
  There has been another tweaking of the damaging wind gust forecast for this afternoon and evening.
  
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• Gordie Howe had 'special impact' on people, son Mark says

  15-06-2016 20:33
  
  Mr. Hockey's funeral was Wednesday in Detroit.
  
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• Michigan State University hikes tuition 3.7 to 3.9 percent

  15-06-2016 19:43
  
  Freshman and sophomores taking a full course load would pay about $14,092.50.
  
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• Vote for the MLive Detroit soccer player that you want in your shootout lineup

  15-06-2016 19:30
  
  DETROIT -- Our latest MLive Detroit fan poll focuses on girls soccer once again. In the poll below, we want to know which MLive Detroit player you would want in your shootout lineup. Since this is strictly a fan poll,...
  
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• Teens accused of making bomb threats face terrorism charges

  15-06-2016 19:26
  
  Two 14-years-olds are accused of making terror threats after police say they called in bomb threats on two consecutive days at Roseville Middle School.
  
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• Funeral for hockey legend Gordie Howe held today

  15-06-2016 19:11
  
  Gordie Howe drew some of the biggest names in hockey, including Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman, to celebrate his life and legacy at a funeral service that was open to the public.
  
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• Fight at Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz concert in Detroit captured on video - MLive.com

  15-06-2016 18:53
  
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  Fight at Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz concert in Detroit captured on video
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  DETROIT — A fight involving several men at a concert featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz interrupted the Saturday night show at the Chene Park Amphitheater. In a minute-long video of the violence posted to YouTube, a man can be seen running after another ...and more »
  
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• Suspected killer of mother and daughter found competent for trial

  15-06-2016 18:45
  
  The man accused of killing a mother and her daughter, the disappearance of whom sparked an Amber Alert, is mentally competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.
  
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• Congress passes bill ratcheting up Mackinac pipeline safety rules

  15-06-2016 18:35
  
  Obama's signature is expected.
  
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• Detroit ranks third in pace of increasing walkability - Michigan Radio

  15-06-2016 18:30
  
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  Detroit ranks third in pace of increasing walkability
  Michigan Radio
  Metro Detroit ranked third nationally in momentum of walkable urban development in a recent study. John S. and James L. Knight Foundation / Flickr - http://j.mp/1SPGCl0. Residents of the metro Detroit area might be surprised to learn that, in a recent ...and more »
  
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• Deontae Mitchell's funeral to be held today

  15-06-2016 18:30
  
  Family and friends will gather today to say goodbye to 13-year-old Deontae Mitchell.
  
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• AG won't appeal charges dismissed against Cindy Gamrat, spokeswoman says

  15-06-2016 18:20
  
  The Michigan Attorney General's Office will not pursue an appeal on charges against Cindy Gamrat that were dismissed this week, a spokeswoman for the office said.
  
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• Pistons name Pat Garrity assistant GM; Otis Smith to leave GR Drive

  15-06-2016 17:42
  
  Garrity was a 10-year NBA player, while Smith is a former Orlando Magic GM who coached the Grand Rapids Drive for two seasons.
  
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• Thousands attend Gordie Howe's public visitation

  15-06-2016 17:41
  
  Thousands turned out to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit Tuesday for Gordie Howe's visitation. 
  
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• Fight at Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz concert in Detroit captured on video

  15-06-2016 17:40
  
  In the minute-long video posted to YouTube, a man can seen hoisting a folding chair up over his head in a manner reminiscent of professional wrestling performances.
  
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• Tornado threat shifted west of Michigan; Here's the latest

  15-06-2016 17:38
  
  A fairly high threat of tornadoes lies just west of Michigan.
  
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• Body of out-of-state man found beneath Detroit overpass; cause of death unknown

  15-06-2016 17:22
  
  State Police Lt. Michael Shaw say lawn-cutting crews discovered the body of an out-of-state man below an overpass in Detroit about 10 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• Opposition to Michigan renewable energy mandate comes from politicians, not utilities

  15-06-2016 17:16
  
  Two major utilities say they're OK with a renewable mandate.
  
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• Live stream: Gordie Howe's funeral in Detroit

  15-06-2016 16:54
  
  The service for Howe will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in downtown Detroit.
  
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• Ontario government invests $66.5 million in Fiat Chrysler research center, Windsor Assembly Plant

  15-06-2016 16:46
  
  The funds will go toward advanced research at the ARDC, as well as training and technology enhancements at the WAP.
  
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• Two dead, one recovering after overnight shooting

  15-06-2016 15:45
  
  Detroit police say two men were killed and a third seriously injured when two shooters opened fire on a vehicle parked on Rohns Street in Detroit about 3 a.m. Wednesday.
  
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• 5-month-old found safe, suspect in custody

  15-06-2016 14:46
  
  Detroit police say the 5-month-old Detroit girl that was kidnapped from her home on Tuesday night has been found safe and a suspect is in custody.
  
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• Muslim group holds prayer service for Orlando shooting victims

  15-06-2016 14:25
  
  The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held a prayer service for the Orlando shooting victims Tuesday night
  
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• Detroit baby found safe, man arrested - Detroit Free Press

  15-06-2016 14:24
  
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  Detroit baby found safe, man arrested
  Detroit Free Press
  An Amber Alert was canceled this morning after a 5-month-old girl who was taken overnight was found safe and the suspected kidnapper was arrested, police said. Tonya Smith was found uninjured with Michael Hunter, 21, who was arrested without incident ...
  Detroit mother on daughter's kidnapping: 'She was snatched out...WDIV Detroit
  Baby Snatched From Mother On Detroit's East Side Found Safe; Suspect ApprehendedCBS L
  
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• Pics of Beyonce at Ford Field and everything that happened at her Detroit show

  15-06-2016 14:04
  
  Beyonce brought "The Formation World Tour" to Ford Field in Detroit on June 14, 2016. Here are pictures and everything that happened at the concert, including the setlist and official merchandise.
  
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• Mattawan softball team tops Allen Park to reach Division 1 state semifinals

  15-06-2016 14:00
  
  For five of the past six years, the Mattawan softball team has reached the final four in Division 1, whether it was in Battle Creek or at Michigan State University. Last year the Wildcats suffered a rare stumble. They did...
  
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• First-half goal ends 11-year state final drought for University Liggett girls soccer team

  15-06-2016 14:00
  David Dwaihy was an assistant coach in 2005 when Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett reached the Division 4 state championship game and won the school's first girls soccer state title. Dwaihy and former coach David Backhurst celebrated a championship that...
  
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• 2 dead, 1 injured after being shot in car in Detroit - Fox 2 Detroit

  15-06-2016 13:54
  
  Fox 2 Detroit
  2 dead, 1 injured after being shot in car in Detroit
  Fox 2 Detroit
  DETROIT (WJBK) - Police say two young men shot at three people who were sitting in a car on Detroit's east side, killing two and injuring the third. The third victim is in serious condition. The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday on Rohns Street ...
  At Least 30 Shots Fired In Deadly Triple Shooting On Detroit's East SideCBS Local
  Police: 2 dead, 1 injured after being shot in car in DetroitDetroit Free Press
  
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• Amber Alert cancelled after Detroit infant found, suspect arrested

  15-06-2016 13:36
  
  Police were searching for an infant seen taken by a 21-year-old man on Detroit's east side.
  
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• Canton eliminates undefeated Forest Hills Central in 2-1 victory, advances to state title

  15-06-2016 13:00
  
  Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central's undefeated season and state title chances have now been eliminated after Canton's 2-1 upset in the state semi-finals on Tuesday. Forest Hills Central was the No....
  
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• Michigan to resurrect cherished fish species lost to the Midwest

  15-06-2016 12:55
  
  Could arctic grayling thrive once again?
  
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• Tigers' J.D. Martinez is a doubles-hitting machine of late

  15-06-2016 12:15
  
  Martinez has six doubles in the last three games, including a team-high three in Tuesday's win over the Chicago White Sox.
  
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• Tigers' J.D. Martinez is a doubles-hitting machine lately

  15-06-2016 12:15
  
  Martinez has six doubles in the last three games, including a team-high three in Tuesday's win over the Chicago White Sox.
  
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• 2 killed, 1 injured in Detroit shooting

  15-06-2016 11:31
  
  Detroit police are investigating after two people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting that happened around 2:30 a.m. on the city's east side.
  
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• Amber Alert issued for 5-month-old Detroit girl

  15-06-2016 11:24
  
  An Amber Alert has been issued for a 5-month-old Detroit girl after police say she was snatched from her home Tuesday night.
  
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• LIVE: Gordie Howe's funeral to be held today

  15-06-2016 11:20
  
  Mr. Hockey is set to be laid to rest today.
  
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• More police to patrol DDOT buses & People Mover

  15-06-2016 07:27
  
  City transportation officials are adding to the number of transit police patrolling Detroit buses and the People Mover.
  
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• Macomb Dakota downs Garden City 6-0 in Division 1 state quarterfinals

  15-06-2016 07:00
  
  Macomb Dakota blanked Garden City 6-0 Tuesday in Division 1 state quarterfinal play.Fresh off winning its first regional title in school history on Saturday, Macomb Dakota continued its winning ways with great pitching and timely runs.Junior pitcher Kendahl Dunford, sophomore...
  
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• Tigers offense stays scorching hot in win over White Sox

  15-06-2016 05:59
  
  Detroit followed up an extra-innings marathon Sunday with an 11-8 win Tuesday over the Chicago White Sox.
  
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