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• Grosse Pointe little league holds off late Dexter rally to earn spot in state final

  27-07-2016 23:36
  
  Bryan Carney gave his Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores teammates four shutout innings Wednesday before a rare rule check took him off the mound.
  
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• Family finds dead body on Clinton River in Mount Clemens

  27-07-2016 23:13
  
  A family boating in Mount Clemens on the Clinton River Tuesday came upon a dead body near shore.
  
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• Feds want 14 years for sexual predator who calls himself 'Scrooge mcDuck'

  27-07-2016 23:04
  
  Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence a man to at least 14 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for befriending and sexually assaulting a then-15-year-old girl.assaulting a then-15-year-old girl.
  
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• Video on Flint water crisis to be shown at 2016 Democratic National Convention

  27-07-2016 22:54
  
  A video outlining the Flint water crisis is set to play during the 2016 Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening.
  
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• Child porn suspect pleads guilty after search reveals thousands of disturbing images

  27-07-2016 22:43
  
  A Clawson man pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography Wednesday.
  
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• Suspect in custody in sex assault of 18-year-old

  27-07-2016 22:23
  
  Just hours after a crime alert about a rape went out, police have a possible suspect in custody - thanks to a couple of Good Samaritans. 
  
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• Sheriff warns juvenile lifers' release could bring 'unparalleled deadly crime spree'

  27-07-2016 22:07
  
  Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard called the convicted teen killers on the overhead projector screen Hannibal Lecters, a reference to the fictional cannibalistic serial killer.
  
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• Better Made chips win gold medals for two flavors in national snack competition

  27-07-2016 21:30
  
  Detroit's pride and joy of the potato chip, Better Made, continues to pack a satisfying crunch across the country 86 years after its start.
  
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• Quick burst of severe storms possible in central Michigan this afternoon and evening

  27-07-2016 21:21
  
  Here's a look at what may happen this afternoon and evening in central and eastern Lower Michigan.
  
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• Porsche tops J.D. Power's new-vehicle appeal study for 12th straight year

  27-07-2016 20:50
  
  J.D. Power's study weighs owners' assessment of the vehicle's design, content, layout, and performance after 90 days of ownership.
  
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• Petr Mrazek signs; Detroit Red Wings 'see goaltending as a strength' - Detroit Free Press

  27-07-2016 20:09
  
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  Petr Mrazek signs; Detroit Red Wings 'see goaltending as a strength'
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  Meeting over toast and tea led to a fulfilling morning. An hour before the sides were to present cases in front of an arbitrator, Detroit Red Wings management and the representative for restricted free agent goaltender Petr Mrazek got together at 8 a.m ...
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• What the hell is up with demolitions in Detroit? - Detroit Metro Times (blog)

  27-07-2016 20:03
  
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  What the hell is up with demolitions in Detroit?
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  You know how Tony Soprano ran that waste management business? Well the latest news surrounding our city's demolition efforts is sounding more and more like an HBO plot line. We're going to start this tale, by working backwards and presenting you with ...
  
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• Police analyze fingerprints left on racist letter sent to African American couple

  27-07-2016 19:42
  
  An African American couple who recently moved into a Roseville house on Florida Street received a racially charged letter in the mail Saturday, July 24, according to police.
  
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• Buy downtown, not online, say Detroit retailers - MLive.com

  27-07-2016 19:40
  
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  Buy downtown, not online, say Detroit retailers
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  Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO Jim Hallan stands next to the association's mascot, "Buy Nearby Guy," Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at a press conference held at House of Pure Vin Wine Shop, located at 1433 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich.
  
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• Buy downtown, not online, say Detroit retailers

  27-07-2016 19:35
  
  President and CEO of Michigan Retailers Association Jim Hallan urged Michiganders to keep local retailers in mind before "hitting the button" online at a press conference Wednesday, July 27.
  
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• MLB trade rumors: Indians among teams who may make run at Jay Bruce

  27-07-2016 19:14
  
  Who is the Tigers' most untouchable prospect or young player?
  
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• Which Great Lakes beaches are approaching 80-degree water temperatures

  27-07-2016 19:03
  
  The Great Lakes waters continue to heat up, and now some beaches are reporting almost 80deg water temperatures.
  
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• 2016 Training camp primer: The Detroit Lions are back - Detroit Free Press

  27-07-2016 18:58
  
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  2016 Training camp primer: The Detroit Lions are back
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  For the first time in nearly seven months, football is here. The Detroit Lions report for training camp at their Allen Park practice facility Thursday, with veterans joining rookies, quarterbacks and injured players who returned to town last week. The ...and more »
  
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• Celebrate summer with Riverfront Relaxin' series

  27-07-2016 18:56
  
  Riverfront Relaxin' is the name of a big summer celebration of music and movies along Detroit's Riverfront. 
  
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• Details released for Republican VP pick Mike Pence's Grand Rapids, Novi events

  27-07-2016 18:28
  
  Details have been finalized for Indiana Gov. and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence's Michigan events Thursday.
  
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• Facebook post detailing escape from police leads to charges

  27-07-2016 18:15
  
  A Rochester man turned himself into police Tuesday after he bragged about successfully eluding police earlier this month.
  
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• Baby delivered 7 weeks early after mother shot at work

  27-07-2016 17:22
  
  Police were called to the leasing office of Grand Oaks Apartments at 11284 Grand Oak Dr. at 3:41 p.m. on reports of two women being shot.
  
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• Flint Mayor Karen Weaver to address the 2016 DNC at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

  27-07-2016 16:49
  
  Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, who rose to national prominence during the Flint water crisis, will be addressing the 2016 Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening.
  
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• Where the money falls in Michigan's most crowded state House primaries

  27-07-2016 16:43
  
  There are 13 House primaries with 5 or more candidates.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler raises profit outlook as Jeep drives solid Q2

  27-07-2016 16:41
  
  After a strong second quarter Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Wednesday it is revising upward its profit outlook for the full year.
  
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• Driver hit women, children in strollers after doing 'donut' in road, police say

  27-07-2016 16:28
  
  Police say a reckless driver who lost control of his vehicle came close to killing or seriously injuring two women and their children as they took a walk Tuesday evening in Roseville.
  
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• Prosecutor: Facebook posts from retired judge's nephew encouraged murdering police

  27-07-2016 15:52
  
  Billy R. Thompson, who prosecutors say is the nephew of M.T. Thompson Jr., faces a 20-year felony in connection with Facebook posts that prosecutors say he authored early July 7.
  
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• Stroh's Revives Old-Timey Detroit Brew and More Intel - Eater Detroit - Eater Detroit (blog)

  27-07-2016 15:30
  
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  BEER HERE — Former Detroit-based brewer Stroh's is making its way back to the Motor City next month. The company confirmed on Tuesday that it has struck a ...and more »
  
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• Man wanted in connection with assault of 18 y.o.

  27-07-2016 15:02
  
  Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to find the man accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Detroit on July 10.
  
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• DNC 2016: 9 craziest moments from Day 2 in Philadelphia

  27-07-2016 14:51
  
  Hillary Clinton made history on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
  
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• Let's hear your fun, silly, strange boat names, Michigan

  27-07-2016 14:15
  
  How did your boat get its name?
  
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• 5 questions with 98 Degrees frontman Nick Lachey ahead of their Detroit show

  27-07-2016 14:01
  
  Relive the 90s with a big tour headlined by 98 Degrees. We talked with the boy band's frontman Nick Lachey ahead of their show in Metro Detroit. Here are five questions and answers with the singer, actor and TV host.
  
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• Recent nursing grads & experience RNs wanted

  27-07-2016 13:45
  
  If you’re a recent nursing graduate or an experience RN, Henry Ford Health System is scouting for you!
  
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• Stroh's returning to Detroit: A look back and some fun facts on the iconic Michigan brew

  27-07-2016 13:30
  
  "Stroh's is Detroit."
  
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• What to watch for on day 3 of the Democratic National Convention

  27-07-2016 13:02
  
  President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden will offer the keynote speeches Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
  
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• Lawyer who fought city hall and won after vehicles towed files federal lawsuit

  27-07-2016 13:00
  
  Edwar Zeineh, best known as the lawyer who represented Flint serial killer Elias Abuelazam in his 2012 trial, has been battling city officials since 2013, when two of his vehicles were towed from his own property in Lansing.
  
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• Michigan Democrats react to Clinton's selection at DNC 2016 on social media

  27-07-2016 12:45
  
  See highlights of Michigan Democrats' national convention experiences and reactions shared on social media.
  
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• Woman found after leaving Detroit hospital

  27-07-2016 12:01
  
  Detroit police have located the woman who was last seen leaving from Henry Ford Hospital in a wheelchair around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday night.  
  Police say the woman had been dropped at the hospital for some sort of medical appointment and was supposed to be picked up, but was not.
  
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• 37-year-old man killed in Detroit shooting

  27-07-2016 11:39
  
  Detroit police are investigating after a man was shot and killed outside of a home on the city's east side.
  
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• Woman missing from Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital

  27-07-2016 11:25
  
  Detroit police are trying to find a woman who was last scene leaving from Henry Ford Hospital in a wheelchair around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday night.  
  Police say the woman had been dropped at the hospital for some sort of medical appointment and was supposed to be picked up, but was not.
  
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• Tigers outslug Red Sox, bullpen holds on for big win

  27-07-2016 04:43
  
  The Tigers (53-48) will go for a series sweep of the Red Sox on Wednesday at 1:35 p.m.
  
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• Penobscot's iconic red orb AWOL from Detroit's nighttime sky - Detroit Free Press

  27-07-2016 04:38
  
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  Penobscot's iconic red orb AWOL from Detroit's nighttime sky
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  The red ball atop the Penobscot building — an iconic orb that has been part of Detroit's nighttime skyline for nearly 90 years — has now been dark for about nine months. It's a stark contrast to the increasing number of lights turning on inside long ...
  
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• Strategic pitching pays off for Dexter in little league state quarterfinal win over Escanaba

  27-07-2016 01:04
  
  Pitch count limits forced Dexter coach Matt Parachek to make a pair of challenging decisions Tuesday - both of which paid off in the team's 5-2 quarterfinal victory over Escanaba.
  
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• Demolition contractor found not guilty of fraud

  27-07-2016 01:02
  
  A Detroit demolition contractor charged with fraud has been found not guilty by an Oakland County Circuit Court jury.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler revises U.S. sales reporting: Its growth streak ended 3 years ago

  27-07-2016 01:00
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S. is revising the way it reports its monthly sales, but emphasized that previous reporting had no impact in its revenues.
  
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• Live scoring, stats: Tigers start Mike Pelfrey against Red Sox (chat)

  27-07-2016 00:48
  
  Tonight's game is at Fenway Park.
  
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• DNC 2016: Hillary Clinton officially nominated as Democratic candidate for president

  27-07-2016 00:38
  
  She becomes the first woman to be nominated by a major political party in the United States.
  
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