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• Political patrons boycott black business owner

  07-11-2016 23:34
  
  A local chef is facing outraged customers and a boycott of his business because he chose to cater a political event for Donald Trump's son.
  
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• Officer promoted to rank of Corporal at funeral

  07-11-2016 23:31
  
  Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett, 40, was laid to rest Monday, a little over a week after he was killed by a hit and run driver who was allegedly high on crack cocaine.
  
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• Sen. Debbie Stabenow fires up GVSU crowd of 4,600 for Clinton

  07-11-2016 23:30
  
  U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, gave a fiery speech before bringing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to the stage at the GVSU Fieldhouse.
  
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• In West Michigan, Hillary Clinton issues call for kinder America

  07-11-2016 23:30
  
  In a speech that touched on several policy proposals, criticisms of Republican Donald Trump and turning out the vote on Election Day, Democrat Hillary Clinton also issued a call for kindness.
  
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• Clinton supporters react to President Obama's speech in Ann Arbor

  07-11-2016 23:03
  
  "He's magic. He works a crowd like the greatest rapper."
  
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• Election Day freebies and deals across Michigan

  07-11-2016 22:48
  
  After you vote Tuesday, treat yourself to these freebies and discounts.
  
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• Clinton tells Michigan supporters election is between 'division and unity'

  07-11-2016 22:35
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton used one of her last pre-election appearances as an attempt to convince voters in West Michigan that she is the only candidate fit to be president.
  
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• Detroit doctor convicted of prescribing drugs for sex faces lawsuit

  07-11-2016 22:20
  
  A Metro Detroit doctor is facing a second lawsuit filed against him for inappropriate sexual contact with a patient.
  
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• Thousands pack GVSU Fieldhouse for Clinton rally

  07-11-2016 22:00
  
  Thousands gather for Hillary Clinton rally at GVSU Fieldhouse on Monday, Nov. 7.
  
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• Detroit police officer remembered as 'American hero' - Detroit Free Press

  07-11-2016 21:50 via freep.com
  
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  A "true American hero," Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett was remembered Monday for his positive attitude and compassion, with his traffic stops sometimes ending with a hug. "Many say that he never had a bad day," Police Chief James Craig said at ...and more »
  
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• Catholic school's rejection of disabled girl to be considered by state Supreme Court

  07-11-2016 21:14
  
  The Michigan Supreme Court has called for oral arguments in the case of a student who was was rejected for admission at Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Pontiac.
  
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• Three charged with torturing dog that was found blind, missing a foot

  07-11-2016 21:04
  
  Christopher Penn, 36, Sonja Sturdivant, 49, and Demico Knight Jr., 21, each face a count of torturing an animal. The charge is a four-year felony, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
  
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• Taxpayers could have to pick up tab on $36.6M jail excessive force lawsuit

  07-11-2016 20:38
  
  Genesee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jamie Curtis said the insurance policy that the county has will only pay up to $20 million.
  
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• Detroit voters wait in line for absentee ballots

  07-11-2016 20:38
  
  Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey confirms that some city voters seeking absentee ballots are experiencing long lines today, one day before Election Day.
  
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• President Obama gives shout out to Jim Harbaugh at Ann Arbor rally

  07-11-2016 20:35
  
  Harbaugh made quite the entrance at President Barack Obama's stop in Ann Arbor on Monday.
  
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• Bill Clinton surprises Middle Eastern restaurant, market in Dearborn visit

  07-11-2016 20:27
  
  Is was the second time in three days a Clinton visited a Dearborn restaurant.
  
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• Hundreds mourn second Detroit police officer killed this year

  07-11-2016 20:20
  
  On an unusually warm and sunny fall day outside Second Ebenezer Churchr in Detroit Monday, officers from dozens of agencies wearing freshly pressed shirts gathered in straight lines outside the entrance to the funeral for slain Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett.
  
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• Trump doesn't care about working people, President Obama says at Michigan rally

  07-11-2016 19:32
  
  He stumped for Clinton in Ann Arbor on Monday.
  
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• WWE's 'Rhyno' vs. Abdullah Hammoud for state House could steal the show Tuesday

  07-11-2016 18:40
  
  Rhyno, the Republican candidate, will face off with 26-year-old Democratic challenger Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn's Michigan's 15th House District seat, which was previously held by Democratic state Rep. George Darany. The position pays $71,685 annually.
  
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• EAA schools to move back under district control

  07-11-2016 18:34
  
  There are some major new developments today regarding the Detroit Public Schools Community District. 
  
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• Voting skyrockets as two matchups surge for MLive Detroit Game of the Week

  07-11-2016 18:00
  
  DETROIT -- The MLive Detroit Game of the Week poll for region finals has seen a major surge in voting as the leading games are in a close race as of Monday morning. The Division 3 region final between Dearborn...
  
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• Dems confident Michigan will stay blue, but GOP says Obama visit a sign of desperation

  07-11-2016 17:27
  
  Parties disagree on whether Michigan is a scramble or a slam-dunk.
  
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• Feds sending poll monitors to Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Hamtramck - Detroit Free Press

  07-11-2016 17:24 via freep.com
  
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  The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it will dispatch more than 500 people to more than five dozen communities across the U.S. — including Detroit, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck — to monitor polling places on Tuesday to "protect the rights ...and more »
  
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• Funeral for Detroit police officer killed in hit-and-run begins at noon

  07-11-2016 17:09
  
  Police from across the state and beyond are expected to attend the funeral for Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett, who was killed by a hit-and- driver Oct. 28.
  
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• Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform in hometown of lead singer Anthony Kiedis

  07-11-2016 16:37
  
  He's coming home. Red Hot Chili Peppers will now perform a big concert in Anthony Kiedis' hometown.
  
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• How can the Tigers improve their nearly MLB-worst defense?

  07-11-2016 15:59
  
  The Tigers were at or near the bottom of the league at first base (28th of 30 teams), third base (29th), center field (27th) and right field (last place).
  
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• Supreme Court to hear case of man misidentified as criminal on MSNBC

  07-11-2016 15:56
  
  After being identified as a criminal on MSNBC's "Caught on Camera: Dash Cam Diaries" show, Keith Todd will have his case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
  
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• Man kills self after pointing gun at officer, police say

  07-11-2016 15:49
  
  A man shot committed suicide about 2:45 a.m. Monday during an encounter with Detroit police at a motel on the city's west side. officials say.
  
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• Big Buck gallery offers up bevy of 8 and 10-pointers

  07-11-2016 15:30
  
  There's one more week to submit your bow hunting photos for our Big Buck gallery
  
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• 5 things to watch: Pistons head west; Reggie Jackson picks up a basketball

  07-11-2016 15:00
  
  Detroit embarks on a four-city, six-day trip out west beginning Monday in Los Angeles.
  
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• Dense fog advisory issued for southeast Michigan counties

  07-11-2016 14:46
  
  The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Macomb, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe and St. Clair counties. The advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday morning.
  
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• Lions snap counts: Tyrunn Walker falls out of favor, Andre Roberts comes up big

  07-11-2016 14:37
  
  The Detroit Lions roared back to knock off division-leading Minnesota 22-16 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here's a look at the snap counts
  
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• These Michigan schools could face consequences if student performance doesn't improve

  07-11-2016 14:30
  
  Tough accountability measures could be coming for low performing schools
  
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• Grading the Lions: Offensive, defensive lines step up against Vikings

  07-11-2016 14:27
  
  Detroit notched a key NFC North victory Sunday.
  
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• 4 finalists for Michigan Football Player of the Year picked, you vote for the 5th

  07-11-2016 14:00
  
  The search for the next 2016 Michigan High School Football Player of the Year is moving forward as coaches and media from around the state have selected four finalists for the honor. The four players were selected as finalists from...
  
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• 60 of the best Cosplay we saw at Michigan's Youmacon 2016

  07-11-2016 13:06
  
  Thousands of people came from all over the world to Detroit to attend Youmacon, one of the largest Japanese Anime conventions of its kind. Here are 60 of the best Cosplay we saw from all four days of the event which was held 24 hours a day through Sunday, November 6, 2017 at both Cobo Center and the GM Ren Cen.
  
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• Relieve your election fatigue with 10 of the funniest recent political comedy clips

  07-11-2016 13:00
  
  Here are the best talk-show and "Saturday Night Live" clips skewering the presidential race.
  
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• 7 key Detroit-area races to watch on election night

  07-11-2016 13:00
  
  Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8 and MLive will have widespread wall-to-wall coverage well into the night. See below for a rundown of a handful of races from the Detroit area, links to the MLive Voter Guide and any additional background information.
  
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• 14 Michigan counties to keep an eye on during election night

  07-11-2016 13:00
  
  As the election winds down and voters prepare to cast their ballots around the country, Michigan continues to remain of interest as a state that could bring surprises on election night.
  
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• Missing 81-year-old found safe

  07-11-2016 12:40
  
  Detroit police say they have located missing 81-year-old Johnnie Hughes. 
  
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• See turnout in past 4 presidential elections in your Michigan county

  07-11-2016 12:35
  
  If the last two presidential elections are any indication about 5 million Michiganders will go to the polls on Tuesday -- roughly two-thirds of the state's 7.5 million registered voters.
  
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• A third of Michigan's registered voters don't vote, and 6 other facts

  07-11-2016 12:30
  
  In 2012, Michigan had an estimated 7,6616,490 registered voters and 64 percent cast ballots.
  
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• Pistons' Stanley Johnson feels as if he's finally turned a corner

  07-11-2016 12:01
  
  Johnson scored 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting in Detroit's win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
  
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• Set for Election Day? A checklist for Michigan voters

  07-11-2016 12:00
  
  You can still vote absentee today, and polls will open at 7 a.m. tomorrow.
  
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• Like it or not, Mayweather-Pacquiao II is coming, and boxing needs it

  07-11-2016 11:49
  
  Mayweather attended Pacquiao's victory Saturday over Jessie Vargas, fueling speculation that the two are headed for a quick negotiation for a 2017 rematch.
  
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• Detroit police searching for missing 81-year-old

  07-11-2016 11:12
  
  Detroit police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 81-year-old woman who suffers from the early stages of dementia.
  
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• With Matthew Stafford, Lions poised for playoff push

  07-11-2016 10:59
  
  The Detroit quarterback notched yet another comeback victory against the Vikings.
  
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• Detroit to pay $11M to 800 residents in water damage claims - Detroit Free Press

  07-11-2016 04:57 via freep.com
  
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  Months after two severe storms flooded basements on Detroit's east side, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has decided to pay the claims of all residents who are not suing the water department. “No matter whose fault it is, we're going to ...
  
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• Listen as Ted Nugent rocks out at Donald Trump campaign event

  07-11-2016 04:30
  
  Ted Nugent was a surprise guest at the Sunday, Nov. 6, Donald Trump campaign rally in Sterling Heights. Hear some of the Motor City Madman's performance.
  
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• Trump predicts Brexit-style presidential win at Macomb County rally

  07-11-2016 03:19
  
  He'll win, he says.
  
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