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• Gov. Snyder asks Supreme Court to review legality of $2.5M in private school funding

  13-07-2016 23:46
  
  The $2.5 million is to help nonpublic schools cover compliance costs of health and safety mandates
  
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• Lions release training camp dates; only 3 practices open to general public

  13-07-2016 23:21
  
  The open practices will be Aug. 1, Aug. 4 and Aug. 5.
  
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• Ask David: Our deepest Pistons mailbag ever, and an exit that isn't final

  13-07-2016 22:58
  
  The final Pistons version of "Ask David" includes 11 questions across a broad range of subjects for outgoing MLive beat writer David Mayo.
  
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• Royal Oak teens make short film for White House

  13-07-2016 22:44
  
  Two Royal Oak High School Students are on a mission to fight homelessness. They created a short film for the White House Student Film Festival. Click the video player to see Anu Prakash's interview on 7 Action News at Noon
  
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• Viking ship passes through Detroit River on way to Bay City Tall Ships Celebration

  13-07-2016 21:00
  
  The Draken Harald Harfagre, an 111-foot long viking ship which sails under the Norwegian flag makes its way up the Detroit River Wednesday.
  
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• White House Film Festival

  13-07-2016 19:48
  
  Two Royal Oak High School Students are on a mission to fight homelessness. They created a short film for the White House Film Festival. Click the video player to see Anu Prakash's interview on 7 Action News at Noon
  
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• House Democrats seek to amend constitution, add 'voter bill of rights'

  13-07-2016 19:18
  
  It would change how Michiganders register and vote.
  
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• Courthouse shooter accused of keeping teen in shed for sex, videotaping acts

  13-07-2016 19:01
  
  He is accused of giveing the girl methamphetamine in exchange for sex and refusing to let her leave, authorities said.
  
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• Fel3000ft to spice up Buddy's Pizza with a fresh mural in Detroit - Detroit Free Press

  13-07-2016 19:00
  
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  Fel3000ft to spice up Buddy's Pizza with a fresh mural in Detroit
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  Street artist Fel3000ft — who has gained a national reputation for his work — is set to paint a mural Thursday afternoon on a brick wall facing the original Buddy's Pizza restaurant in Detroit. The painting, which is a nod to Detroit and the city's ...
  
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• Former officer's vivid Facebook post in defense of police goes viral

  13-07-2016 18:54
  
  In the wake of two controversial police shootings of black men, followed by a retaliatory attack in Dallas that claimed the lives of five police officers last week, many have taken to social media to vent their frustrations.
  
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• Detroit artwork calls for demolition of blighted homes - 9&10 News

  13-07-2016 18:45
  Detroit artwork calls for demolition of blighted homes
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  DETROIT (AP) - An artist known for his controversial artwork in Detroit has completed another project that calls for the demolition of abandoned homes while also commenting on the upcoming presidential election. The Detroit Free Press ...and more »
  
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• Torrential downpours, severe storms expected scattered across Michigan

  13-07-2016 18:33
  
  Big thunderboomers will likely develop this afternoon and tonight in Michigan, but will you get rain at your house?
  
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• Brian Priester named new president of Detroit Free Press, Michigan.com - Detroit Free Press

  13-07-2016 17:57
  
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  Brian Priester named new president of Detroit Free Press, Michigan.com
  Detroit Free Press
  Brian Priester, a longtime media executive based in Lansing and who oversees operations for multiple Gannett Michigan properties, was today named the new president of the Detroit Free Press and Michigan.com. Priester, 52, succeeds Joyce Jenereaux, ...
  Brian Priester to lead Michigan.com, Detroit Free PressThe Detroit News
  Gannett Domestic Publishing announces top Detroit, Lansing ap
  
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• State police K9 injured chasing suspected car thief

  13-07-2016 17:54
  
  A state police K9 named Bozzy sliced injured a foot during a foot chase early Tuesday and received emergency medical treatment.
  
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• Detroit Tigers send Anthony Gose to Double-A after incident - Detroit Free Press

  13-07-2016 17:37
  
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  Detroit Tigers send Anthony Gose to Double-A after incident
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  The Detroit Tigers announced today that they suspended outfielder Anthony Gose for three days after he failed to show up for a Toledo Mud Hens game on Sunday, a day after he had an argument with Mud Hens manager Lloyd McClendon. Gose did not play ...
  The Free-Falling Anthony Gose Demoted To Double-ACBS Local
  Anthony Gose reinstated after spat, sent to Double-A ErieESPNall 13 news articles 
  
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• Chrysler Launches Detroit's First 'Bug Bounty' for Hackers - WIRED

  13-07-2016 17:34
  
  WIRED
  Chrysler Launches Detroit's First 'Bug Bounty' for Hackers
  WIRED
  When a pair of hackers exposed security flaws a year ago in a Jeep Cherokee, Fiat Chrysler could have responded by trying to keep other hackers away from its products with intimidation or lawsuits. The demo led to a 1.4-million-vehicle recall, after all.and more »
  
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• NBA changes intentional-foul rules but Stan Van Gundy questions real impact

  13-07-2016 17:07
  
  Detroit Pistons president-coach Van Gundy said he does not expect the expansion of the last-two-minute rules to apply to all four quarters to make much difference.
  
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• Former chief to appear on nationally televised town hall about race in America

  13-07-2016 16:56
  
  Former Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. will appear during nationally televised town hall meeting with President Barack Obama about policing, race and justice in American Thursday.
  
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• Why it took 40 years to knock down a blighted Detroit home - WDIV Detroit

  13-07-2016 16:47
  
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  Why it took 40 years to knock down a blighted Detroit home
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  Detroit - Why did it take 40 years to knock down a blighted Detroit home on the city's west side? Myrdis Applewhite filed a complaint with Mayor Coleman Young in 1974 about a nuisance property next door to her city home, and followed up on a regular ...
  
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• Snyder's veto on road costs keeps unfair system in place

  13-07-2016 16:30
  
  Jack O'Reilly is mayor of Dearborn and president of the Michigan Municipal League board. Rosalynn Bliss is mayor of Grand Rapids and vice president of the board. Also signing on to this op-ed are League trustees from cities with populations...
  
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• Blighted Detroit home demolished after nearly 40 years of complaints - WDIV Detroit

  13-07-2016 16:19
  
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  Blighted Detroit home demolished after nearly 40 years of complaints
  WDIV Detroit
  Well, shortly after moving in she filed her first complaints with the city about the dilapidated house next door. Many people fight blight next to their homes for a year or two, maybe five years. And there's Applewhite's fight. She's been working on ...and more »
  
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• Four children discovered alone in hot home, treated for dehydration

  13-07-2016 16:15
  
  Detroit police say four young children were found alone in a Detroit home Tuesday and treated at an area hospital for dehydration.
  
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• Four children discoverd alone in hot home, treated for dehydration

  13-07-2016 16:15
  
  Detroit police say four young children were found alone in a Detroit home Tuesday and treated at an area hospital for dehydration.
  
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• Detroit cemetery where Rosa Parks is buried... - WDIV Detroit

  13-07-2016 15:58
  
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  Detroit cemetery where Rosa Parks is buried...
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  DETROIT - A Detroit cemetery is apparently concerned about Pokemon Go players entering their grounds to play the game rather than to pay respects. Woodlawn Cemetery, where civil rights icon Rosa Parks is buried, has noticed an influx of traffic to ...and more »
  
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• Fiat Chrysler offers hackers bounties to find tech bugs

  13-07-2016 15:30
  
  The pay ranges from $150 to $1,500.
  
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• Brian Priester named new president of the Detroit Free Press and Michigan.com - Detroit Free Press

  13-07-2016 15:23
  
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  Brian Priester named new president of the Detroit Free Press and Michigan.com
  Detroit Free Press
  Brian Priester, a longtime media executive based in Lansing and who oversees operations for multiple Gannett Michigan properties, was today named the new president of the Detroit Free Press and Michigan.com. Priester, 52, succeeds Joyce Jenereaux, ...
  Priester to lead Michigan.com, Detroit Free PressThe Detroit Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• Michigan State Police picking counties for roadside drug testing pilot

  13-07-2016 15:15
  
  The Michigan State Police will select counties by the end of the summer where it will run a roadside drug testing pilot.
  
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• 7 high-profile Michigan in-custody escapes and attempted break-outs

  13-07-2016 15:11
  
  Authorities said inmates, whether in jails or prison settings, always present a risk due to personal turmoil and at times uneven mental states.
  
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• Michigan State wide receiver commit Cody White loves being a 4-sport athlete

  13-07-2016 15:01
  
  MLive reporters are spending the summer catching up with key football recruits in Michigan, and we'll have daily stories on them all summer long. See all of the MLive recruitin...
  
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• Police: 4 young kids found alone inside hot Detroit home - WDIV Detroit

  13-07-2016 14:45
  
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  Police: 4 young kids found alone inside hot Detroit home
  WDIV Detroit
  Police say four young children were taken to a hospital after being found inside a hot Detroit home with no adult watching them. Sgt. Michael Woody said the children, ages 9 months to 6 years, had mild dehydration after being discovered Tuesday evening ...
  Four children all under 7-years-old found alone in sweltering Detroit homeWXYZ
  22-Year-Old Man Found Fatally Shot On Front Lawn Of Detroit HomeCBS Local
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• Detroit-Made Bicycles Are Taking Over Bike-Share Programs - Bloomberg

  13-07-2016 14:15
  
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  Detroit-Made Bicycles Are Taking Over Bike-Share Programs
  Bloomberg
  When Zak Pashak's factory opened in 2013, bicycle manufacturing in the U.S. had all but disappeared. By Tim Higgins | July 13, 2016. Photographs by Ricky Rhodes. From Bloomberg Businessweek. The Detroit Bikes factory sits on the West Side of the city ...
  
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• Got Complaints? Detroit Invites Public To Weigh In On Bus Service - CBS Local

  13-07-2016 14:02
  
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  Got Complaints? Detroit Invites Public To Weigh In On Bus Service
  CBS Local
  DETROIT (CBS Detroit) Lots of riders grumble about Detroit bus service, voicing complaints about delays, unreliable routes, surly drivers, and more. Now here's your chance to fill out a complaint card: DDOT is holding a series of Community Input ...and more »
  
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• 6 questions with 'Ghostbusters' director and Michigan native Paul Feig

  13-07-2016 14:01
  
  Paul Feig directed the reboot of "Ghostbusters," in theaters on July 15, 2016. We asked the Mt. Clemens, Michigan native six questions ahead of the film's release. You may also know Feig as the creator of the TV show "Freaks and Geeks." He also directed the movies: "Bridesmaids," "The Heat," and "Spy," along with a number of episodes from some popular TV shows, including: "The Office," "Arrested Development," "30 Rock," "Parks and Recreation," "Mad Men," "Weeds," and "Nurse Jackie."
  
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• Vote now: Which item is No. 1 on your state of Michigan sports bucket list?

  13-07-2016 14:00
  
  The poll will remain open until noon on Tuesday, July 19.
  
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• Erykah Badu to donate concert proceeds to Detroit rape kit project - UPI.com

  13-07-2016 14:00
  
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  Erykah Badu to donate concert proceeds to Detroit rape kit project
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  Erykah Badu performs onstage during the 16th annual BET Awards on June 26, 2016. She will donate proceeds from an August concert to help process rape kits sitting untested for years in a warehouse in Detroit. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI. | License ...
  Erykah Badu Donating Funds From August Concert to Testing Detroit Rape KitsBillboard
  Erykah Badu donating funds to Detroit rape kit projectNew York Daily News
  
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• Ann Arbor 12-year-old takes top prize on 'Chopped Junior'

  13-07-2016 13:30
  
  It must have been difficult for Nicholas Bruzzano to keep the good news to himself for so long, but after the airing of his episode he can finally tell the world: he won "Chopped Junior."
  
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• Artist who tore down Detroit home: Trump, Clinton come sleep here - Detroit Free Press

  13-07-2016 13:26
  
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  Artist who tore down Detroit home: Trump, Clinton come sleep here
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  Artist Ryan Mendoza is no stranger to controversy in Detroit. His previous project, “The White House,” used materials from an abandoned Detroit property to reconstruct a home as a work of art in Europe. The piece generated much discussion abroad, as ...
  
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• Mid-century design. Historic Detroit neighborhood. Headed to auction.

  13-07-2016 13:20
  
  Bidding starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 13.
  
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• Despite delays, Detroit pins hopes on Magic at old state fairgrounds - MLive.com

  13-07-2016 13:05
  
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  Despite delays, Detroit pins hopes on Magic at old state fairgrounds
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  DETROIT, MI -- Selling the old Michigan State Fairgrounds to a company that includes former NBA star Magic Johnson turned out to be a lot easier than redeveloping the 160-acre property that's been mothballed for nearly seven years. Plans to put the ...
  
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• Despite delays, Detroit pins hopes on Magic at old state fairgrounds

  13-07-2016 13:05
  
  Selling the old Michigan State Fairgrounds to a company that includes former NBA star Magic Johnson turned out to be a lot easier than redeveloping the 160-acre property that's been mothballed for nearly seven years.
  
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• Breastfeeding mom sues Meijer over 'sexually hostile' work environment

  13-07-2016 12:53
  
  Nursing mother was told she was recorded on camera expressing milk, according to lawsuit
  
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• Detroit Storage Piles - UpperMichigansSource.com

  13-07-2016 12:39
  
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  Detroit Storage Piles
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  DETROIT A company's renewed request to store a coal-based byproduct called coke breeze along the Detroit River has been blocked. Waterfront Terminal Holdings on Tuesday went before Detroit's Board of Zoning Appeals, which rejected a request by the ...
  Permit to store 'met coke' on Detroit riverfront deniedDetroit Free Press
  Detroit board says no to coke breeze pile on riverfrontThe Detroit Newsall 6 news articles 
  
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• Bailiffs killed in courthouse shooting loved family, friends, work

  13-07-2016 12:30
  
  Joseph Zangaro and Ronald Kienzle commanded respect at the Berrien County Courthouse but were also very likeable guys.
  
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• Former Detroit police officer's post goes viral

  13-07-2016 12:08
  
  A former Detroit Police officer is making waves across social media and this time, many are applauding the post.
  Merri McGregor's Facebook post has been shared nearly 94,000 times.
  
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• Search for gunman in deadly Detroit shooting

  13-07-2016 12:06
  
  Detroit police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man walking in the area of Vassar and Chapel early this morning.
  
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• Person shot while driving in Detroit

  13-07-2016 11:56
  
  Police say one person is in critical condition after being shot while driving in Detroit. 
  
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• Detroit schools dismissing early due to heat

  13-07-2016 11:31
  
  Some Detroit Public Schools are dismissing early today due to the heat. 
  
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• Youth Day sends thousands of kids to Belle Isle

  13-07-2016 08:45
  
  Thousands of kids will be swarming Belle Isle Park for the 34th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day.
  
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• Revival of Detroit's Cass Corridor crowds out criminals - The Detroit News

  13-07-2016 05:32
  
  The Detroit News
  Revival of Detroit's Cass Corridor crowds out criminals
  The Detroit News
  Elias Khalil sweeps in front of his restaurant, La Feria Spanish Tapas. As the Cass Corridor becomes more gentrified, crime has been going down. (Photo: Todd McInturf / The Detroit News)Buy Photo. In the rebranded Cass Corridor, police say hipsters are ...and more »
  
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• Ellis: Boban Marjanovic part of Detroit Pistons' vision for future - Detroit Free Press

  13-07-2016 05:09
  
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  Ellis: Boban Marjanovic part of Detroit Pistons' vision for future
  Detroit Free Press
  Conventional wisdom said the Detroit Pistons were finished with their shopping list. Quickly into the free agency period they had picked up point guard Ish Smith and power forward Jon Leuer — the top two positions on the wish list. They were all set ...
  The Detroit Pistons are now undoubtedly the best team in the cityPistonPowered
  Detroit Pistons sign Boban Marjanovic to multi-year dea
  
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