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• Man charged in kidnapping and rape of girl

  28-07-2016 23:39
  
  The man accused of raping a teenager in a vacant Detroit home a few weeks ago, was officially charged in 36th District Court.
  
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• Transit plan rejected again, ballot in limbo

  28-07-2016 23:09
  
  Voters may not have a chance to approve or disapprove of the RTA's Regional Transit Mast Plan. The Regional Transit Authority's board members were unable to agree to the plan at a meeting this afternoon.
  
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• Trump is 'leveling with the American people,' Mike Pence says at Grand Rapids event

  28-07-2016 23:07
  
  In Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, voters throughout the country have a "fighter, a builder and a winner," vice presidential nominee and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence told Michigan residents in a town hall Thursday.
  
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• Metro Detroit racial divide is widest over police

  28-07-2016 23:00
  
  While black and white metro Detroiters are finding common ground on racial progress, there remains a gulf, shaped by vastly different experiences, in how the two groups view police.
  
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• Man sexually assaulted woman in vacant house after offering her ride, prosecutor says

  28-07-2016 23:00
  
  Investigators say a teen was walking alone in Detroit after a fight with her boyfriend when she was offered a ride and sexually assaulted in an abandoned house.
  
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• More Flint water crisis criminal charges to be announced Friday

  28-07-2016 22:59
  
  More criminal charged are expected to be announced Friday in connection to the Flint water crisis.
  
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• 15-year-old charged as adult after allegedly stabbing another teen in fight

  28-07-2016 22:47
  
  A 15-year-old faces life in prison. He's been charged as an adult stemming from the alleged stabbing of a 16-year-old during a large fight in Roseville Monday night.
  
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• 15-year-old charged as adult after allegedly stabbing another teen during fight

  28-07-2016 22:47
  
  A 15-year-old faces life in prison. He's been charged as an adult stemming from the alleged stabbing of a 16-year-old during a large fight in Roseville Monday night.
  
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• DJC Poll: Black and white optimism on Detroit-area race relations - MLive.com

  28-07-2016 22:38 via mlive.com
  
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  DJC Poll: Black and white optimism on Detroit-area race relations
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  Though their sprawling region had long wrestled with segregation, and racial violence has dominated national headlines this summer, about half of all metro Detroit residents say local race relations today are generally good, according to an exclusive ...and more »
  
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• DJC Poll: Black and white optimism on Detroit-area race relations

  28-07-2016 22:34
  
  About half of all metro Detroit residents say local race relations today are generally good, according to an exclusive new poll by the Detroit Journalism Cooperative.
  
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• Sabotaged police vehicle loses wheel, sheriff says

  28-07-2016 22:20
  
  The wheel of Oakland County sheriff's deputy's vehicle fell off while traveling in Metro Detroit Wednesday. Investigators believe it was intentionally loosened by an unidentified saboteur.
  
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• Terrorist fantasizer 'embarrassed' he brought negative attention to his family

  28-07-2016 21:45
  
  A government psychologist says a jailed terrorist sympathizer from Dearborn didn't make any statements or exhibit any behavior indicating he is a threat to himself or others during a psychological review.
  
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• Former Flint emergency manager asked state for help 'dealing with' councilman

  28-07-2016 21:31
  
  Former emergency manager Darnell Earley asked the state's deputy treasurer for more than just monetary advice while he ran the city of Flint in 2014.
  
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• Transit plan will not be on November ballot

  28-07-2016 21:20
  
  Voters will not have a chance to approve or disapprove of the RTA's Regional Transit Mast Plan. The Regional Transit Authority's board members were unable to agree to the plan at a meeting this afternoon.
  
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• Plan for Metro Detroit transit millage fails - The Detroit News

  28-07-2016 21:20 via detroitnews.com
  
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  Plan for Metro Detroit transit millage fails
  The Detroit News
  The RTA plan would expand routes for SMART, bring bus rapid transit to three major corridors and a host of other transportation improvements. (Photo: Detroit News file photo). Plans to put a 20-year transportation millage before Metro Detroit voters in ...
  Not again! Don't derail metro Detroit transit hopes for 27th timeDetroit Free Pressall 24 news articles »
  
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• Female's body found in blanket in Detroit

  28-07-2016 21:20
  
  An investigation is underway after a female's body was found in a blanket on Detroit's east side.  
  
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• East Detroit school CEO can start work, with limits - The Detroit News

  28-07-2016 21:20 via detroitnews.com
  
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  East Detroit school CEO can start work, with limits
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  Ryan McLeod, left, superintendent of the East Detroit Public Schools, and Craig Brozowski, president of the East Detroit school board, outside Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday, July 28, 2016. (Photo: Evan Carter / The Detroit News)Buy Photo.
  East Detroit CEO can begin work, but with limited controlDetroit Free Pressall 3 news articles »
  
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• Essexville-Hampton knocks six homers, tops Grosse Pointe to win little league state title

  28-07-2016 21:00
  
  The center fielder hit 3-for-4 in Thursday's championship game, knocking two home runs and registering five RBI in Essexville-Hampton's 11-9 victory over Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores.
  
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• Tyler White to join Astros in Detroit - Chron.com

  28-07-2016 20:48 via chron.com
  
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  Tyler White to join Astros in Detroit
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  With Doug Fister expected to go on the paternity leave list this weekend, the Astros will have the benefit of an extra position player for their road series against the Tigers. Tyler White will join the Astros in Detroit, according to sources. The ...and more »
  
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• Program allows MSU students to learn, work in Detroit - WILX-TV

  28-07-2016 20:46 via wilx.com
  
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  Program allows MSU students to learn, work in Detroit
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  DETROIT (AP) -- A group of Michigan State University students are spending three months studying in Detroit and working to help fix some of the city's challenges. The Detroit News reports (http://detne.ws/2ae6hqY ) Thursday that the DETxMSU internship ...and more »
  
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• U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow to take stage with female lawmakers at 2016 DNC

  28-07-2016 20:36
  
  Stabenow is set to take the stage at the 2016 Democratic National Convention with a group of female U.S. Senators at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
  
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• Cadillac XT5 is quick, comfortable, and a crucial vehicle for the GM brand

  28-07-2016 20:30
  
  Not a minute too soon for General Motors, the all-new Cadillac XT5 has hit dealerships this year, replacing the SRX.
  
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• Piranha-like fish with teeth caught in Michigan lake

  28-07-2016 20:15
  
  A fish with human-like teeth was pulled from Lake St. Clair two weekends ago.
  
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• Fast sunrise over Lake Huron shows how it can happen in 15 seconds

  28-07-2016 20:00
  
  This sunrise happened in 15 seconds, and was real-time, not a time-lapse.
  
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• Program allows college students to learn, work in Detroit - Midland Daily News

  28-07-2016 19:43 via ourmidland.com
  
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  Program allows college students to learn, work in Detroit
  Midland Daily News
  In this July 14, 2016 photo, interns Summer Tolbert, left, and Jocelyn Sample work at their jobs at the Wayne County Treasurer's office, in Detroit. Sample is taking part in a program called MSUxDET that embeds 60 students in Detroit where they live in ...and more »
  
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• Real talk about race in America

  28-07-2016 19:23
  
  Even in this post-Obama election era, or perhaps in reaction to it, candid conversation about racial attitudes can be like dancing across a minefield.
  
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• MLB trade rumors: Jonathan Lucroy not in Brewers lineup today

  28-07-2016 19:22
  
  Could the Tigers be looking for pitching reinforcements instead?
  
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• MLB trade rumors: Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy remains hot topic

  28-07-2016 19:22
  
  Could the Tigers be looking for pitching reinforcements instead?
  
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• East Detroit CEO can begin work, but with limited control - Detroit Free Press

  28-07-2016 19:20 via freep.com
  
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  East Detroit CEO can begin work, but with limited control
  Detroit Free Press
  The CEO appointed to take over the academics at four schools in East Detroit Public Schools will be able to begin work on a limited basis, according to an agreement made in court today. "I'm very excited about the opportunity to start working," Gary ...and more »
  
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• Transgender person's bloody video leads to police investigation after bar brawl

  28-07-2016 19:15
  
  Video of the aftermath shows a transgender woman with a fat lip. There is dried blood on the left side of her face that tracks down her body to her thighs.
  
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• Transgender person's bloody post-assault video goes viral as police investigate bar brawl

  28-07-2016 19:15
  
  Video of the aftermath shows a transgender woman with a fat lip. There is dried blood on the left side of her face that tracks down her body to her thighs.
  
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• Little Caesars experimenting with breakfast, only one Michigan location has it

  28-07-2016 18:52
  
  Pizza for breakfast just received an upgrade.
  
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• Free family health fair in Detroit on Saturday

  28-07-2016 18:48
  
  A free family health fair is happening this Saturday in Detroit.
  
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• Authorities identify body found in suburban... - WDIV Detroit

  28-07-2016 18:43 via clickondetroit.com
  
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  Authorities identify body found in suburban...
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  MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - Authorities have identified the body of a 60-year-old homeless man found floating in the Clinton River in suburban Detroit. The Macomb County sheriff's department said Thursday the family of Anthony Ramar has been notified of ...and more »
  
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• Detroit Metropolitan Airport passengers up 5.1% since last year ... - Crain's Detroit Business

  28-07-2016 18:36 via crainsdetroit.com
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  Detroit Metropolitan Airport passengers up 5.1% since last year ...
  Crain's Detroit Business
  New service and increased demand boost traffic by 817000 passengers in the first half of 2016, the airport says.and more »
  
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• Shaken baby syndrome may be cause of infant's injuries while in dad's care

  28-07-2016 18:33
  
  A father is jailed and facing an abuse charge after his child was injured in his care Monday afternoon.
  
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• A year after Detroit's deadline fire sale, Tigers feel ready to make a run - ESPN (blog)

  28-07-2016 18:28 via espn.go.com
  
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  A year after Detroit's deadline fire sale, Tigers feel ready to make a run
  ESPN (blog)
  As the 2015 trade deadline approached, Dave Dombrowski knew his days as Detroit Tigers general manager were numbered. He had a good idea his contract would not be renewed and that he'd soon be looking for work elsewhere. Still, he did not deviate ...
  Detroit Tigers: Building Ideal Johnathan Lucroy TradeMotor City Bengalsall 18 news articles »
  
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• Fry-Topped Sandwich Icon Primanti Bros. Tramples Onto Metro Detroit Turf Next Week - Eater Detroit (blog)

  28-07-2016 18:23 via detroit.eater.com
  
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  Fry-Topped Sandwich Icon Primanti Bros. Tramples Onto Metro Detroit Turf Next Week
  Eater Detroit (blog)
  EATER TRACKING — You read that right. The arrival of Pittsburgh's favorite french-fry topped sandwich chain to metro Detroit is less than a week away. Primanti Bros.' first Michigan location debuts August 3 in Taylor with another spot in Novi to ...
  
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• Detroit Lions officially sign Anquan Boldin, add LB help - Detroit Free Press

  28-07-2016 17:57 via freep.com
  
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  Detroit Lions officially sign Anquan Boldin, add LB help
  Detroit Free Press
  Anquan Boldin officially is a Detroit Lion. Boldin signed a one-year contract with the team today and reported for training camp with the rest of the veterans as the Lions start the post-Calvin Johnson era. A three-time Pro Bowler, Boldin, 35, agreed ...and more »
  
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• What are PFCs and why should you care?

  28-07-2016 17:15
  
  You probably have some level in your blood already.
  
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• Metro Detroit forecast: Storms, cooler air, more heat - The Detroit News

  28-07-2016 17:15 via detroitnews.com
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  Metro Detroit forecast: Storms, cooler air, more heat
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  Amber Palicke, 36, puts sunscreen on the back of her daughter, Aubrey Palicke, right, 5, both of Chesterfield Twp., before she swims, Thursday. With the heat index nearing 100-degrees, families play at the Walter & Mary Burke Park beach in New ...
  
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• Police ID body of man found by boating family in Clinton River

  28-07-2016 17:11
  
  A family boating in Mount Clemens on the Clinton River Tuesday came upon a dead body near shore.
  
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• See Great Lakes free air conditioner in action

  28-07-2016 16:49
  
  Here are shots from space of the amazing Great Lakes' weather maker.
  
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• Detroit native tapped for Gordon Food Service board

  28-07-2016 16:30
  
  The MSU grad's appeal to company that emphasizes its Christian ideals apparently is his work helping the poor around the world.
  
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• Bleating goats lead to sale of rare, Indiana-built 1951 Crosley

  28-07-2016 16:30
  
  Jeff Norris was on the hunt for a beater truck in southeast Michigan's rural countryside when farm animals led him to something more interesting.
  
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• Terry Foster: Detroit Is Getting Its Smell Back - CBS Local

  28-07-2016 16:17 via detroit.cbslocal.com
  
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  Terry Foster: Detroit Is Getting Its Smell Back
  CBS Local
  The smell of fresh baked Wonder Bread was a joy as the family car passed Grand River and the Lodge Freeway on Detroit's west side. The Wonder Bread factory was an institution. Now it is the Motor City Casino. Near the Eastern Market the smell of wheat ...
  
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