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• IKEA recalls 33,400 beach chairs due to 'fingertip amputation hazards'

  30-01-2017 23:32
  
  The recall was issued Jan. 27, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that there have been 10 injuries which includes six fingertip amputations.
  
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• 2nd phase of major DDOT expansion bus unveiled

  30-01-2017 23:31
  
  Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) officials gathered on Monday to announce implementation of the second phase of a major bus service expansion first announced in September.
  
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• Michiganders have barely seen the sun since December

  30-01-2017 22:31
  
  If you are feeling down, you can blame it on the weather. There has been a big lack of sunshine this month in Michigan.
  
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• Michigan's Congressional delegation reacts to Trump immigration order

  30-01-2017 22:20
  
  Where Michigan's U.S. representatives and senators stand on the executive order on immigration recently signed by President Donald Trump.
  
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• January thaw forces White Pine Stampede to cancel 50K race, but other two are on

  30-01-2017 22:20
  
  Race director Jack McKaig said the January thaw made it too risky to run the longer point-to-point race due to lack of snow in certain areas
  
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• Our search for Michigan's Best bowling alley takes us to Jackson and Lansing

  30-01-2017 22:08
  
  4 visits, 90 lanes, and lots of fun.
  
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• Detroit Zoo also offers a more 'G-rated' Valentine's celebration

  30-01-2017 22:02
  
  Starting 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 the Detroit Zoological Society will host the "Birds and the Bees," which is a free event incorporating musical performances, crafts and educational talks on birds and bees.
  
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• Detroit bus system expands to include more express, 24-hour routes

  30-01-2017 21:20
  
  The City of Detroit launched its second major bus service expansion on Monday that will add three more 24-hour and express routes from neighborhoods to job centers.
  
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• Heinz spearheading effort to make Monday after Super Bowl a national holiday

  30-01-2017 21:11
  
  Simply put, the day after the Super Bowl sucks.
  
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• Genesee County looks to hike age for tobacco purchase to 21

  30-01-2017 20:55
  
  The age at which young adults can buy tobacco products in Genesee County may change from 18 to 21.
  
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• Man Tased, arrested at bar across street from where he punched Meijer staffer

  30-01-2017 20:46
  
  A 23-year-old man was arrested after punching a Meijer employee who allegedly intervened in a fight between the suspect and his 19-year-old pregnant girlfriend.
  
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• Immigrant rights group issues travel warning to citizens of nations listed in Trump's ban

  30-01-2017 20:00
  
  Michigan residents who are citizens of the seven countries listed in President Trump's recent executive order should not travel outside the United States, even to Canada, said the Michigan Immigration Rights Center.
  
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• Michigan highway among top 10 on national 'teardown' list

  30-01-2017 19:46
  
  One of 10 U.S. highways on the national teardown list for removal is in Detroit.
  
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• Detroit Catholic Central wrestling has large in MLive Detroit Team of the Week poll

  30-01-2017 19:41
  
  Detroit Catholic Central wrestling is used to dominating its competition and that has not changed when it comes to the MLive Detroit Team of the Week poll. With over 75 percent of the vote so far, the Shamrocks have a...
  
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• Stan Van Gundy blasts Trump's travel ban as 'scary stuff'

  30-01-2017 19:29
  
  The Pistons are in Boston to play the Celtics Monday night.
  
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• Detroit native Lily Tomlin honored by fellow actors with lifetime achievement award

  30-01-2017 18:46
  
  One of Michigan's own has received one of Hollywood's highest honors.
  
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• New MLive polls feature top high school bowling teams, hockey and rivalries

  30-01-2017 18:35
  
  The new MLive polls are once again featuring a variety of polls. Bowling, hockey and rivalries are included in this week's polls. Check out polls from across our regions and vote for your favorites among exciting players and tournament-destined teams. ...
  
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• Top Ford executives 'do not support' Trump's executive order

  30-01-2017 18:30
  
  This Monday morning, Jan. 30 statement made the Dearborn-based automaker the first of its kind to speak in opposition to Trump's order.
  
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• Ford comes out against President Trump's executive order

  30-01-2017 18:30
  
  This Monday morning, Jan. 30 statement made the Dearborn-based automaker the first of its kind to speak in opposition to Trump's order.
  
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• Trump immigration order will 'make us less safe,' U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow says

  30-01-2017 18:15
  
  U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, vowed Monday to support any legislative efforts to work against President Donald Trump's recent executive order on immigration, adding that she hopes Republicans critical of the action will join Democrats in fighting against it.
  
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• Video captures thief stealing tool trailer in Waterford

  30-01-2017 18:13
  
  A brazen thief seems to have known what he wanted.
  
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• No widespread voting fraud in Michigan, forensic election analysis finds

  30-01-2017 18:05
  
  President Donald Trump claims 3-5 million 'illegal' votes, but analysis finds no evidence in Michigan.
  
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• Flint has Michigan's lowest average gas prices for 4th straight week

  30-01-2017 18:01
  
  Michigan gas prices continued to fall in the past week.
  
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• Coming to Michigan by 2020: Automotive fuel cell production for new GM-Honda alliance

  30-01-2017 17:50
  
  Fuel cell systems are moving from science books to the front lines of auto production as General Motors and Honda on Monday announced a joint venture to make the alternative fuel components in Michigan. The 2017 fuel cell, jointly produced by...
  
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• Bills would mandate testing water in Michigan schools, child care centers

  30-01-2017 17:47
  
  Michigan schools and day care centers would get routine testing for lead in water -- something that's not required under current law -- under a package of bills introduced in the state Legislature.
  
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• New trial for man convicted of killing girl

  30-01-2017 17:43
  
  A Detroit man convicted of killing a 12-year-old girl more than 20 years ago will get a new trial after his conviction was overturned based on new evidence.
  
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• GM, Honda team up to produce fuel cell system

  30-01-2017 17:33
  
  General Motors and Honda has announced today that they are teaming up to mass produce a fuel cell system.
  
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• Groundbreaking for Shinola Hotel on Tuesday

  30-01-2017 17:28
  
  Groundbreaking for the all-new Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit will happen Tuesday, according to Bedrock.
  
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• Detroit mayor on Trump's order: 'That's just not who we are as Americans'

  30-01-2017 17:16
  
  In response to President Donald Trump's executive order to ban entry of people from seven Muslim-majority countries and refugees, Detroit's mayor said he is proud of the city's status as a "Welcoming City."
  
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• Ford reveals mobility-focused Super Bowl LI commercial

  30-01-2017 16:46
  
  Less than a week out from Super Bowl LI, Ford Motor Co. has released its commercial which will debut right before the 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 kickoff.
  
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• Southeast Michigan could get 2-3 inches of snow by Tuesday

  30-01-2017 16:40
  
  Motorists should take extra precautions this evening and presume slick conditions.
  
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• 5 things to watch: Busy week ahead for Pistons; Anthony Davis returns

  30-01-2017 16:00
  
  Detroit will play four games this week, including a stretch of three games in four nights beginning Wednesday vs. New Orleans.
  
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• Alice Cooper and Deep Purple joining forces for concert at DTE

  30-01-2017 15:16
  
  Two big names in rock history are joining forces for a 2017 tour.
  
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• Homeowner refuses to talk after man found fatally shot during B&E call

  30-01-2017 15:10
  
  Roseville police say they responded to a breaking and entering dispatch about 10 p.m. Sunday. They discovered a 35-year-old man shot and dying near the home's garage, apparently shot once by the 29-year-old homeowner.
  
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• Leaner, faster, Pistons' Stanley Johnson on the brink of breaking through

  30-01-2017 13:45
  
  Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said Saturday after the loss to Miami he needs to play the second-year forward more.
  
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• DPSCD & EAA to host learning summit

  30-01-2017 13:43
  
  DPSCD & EAA to host learning summit exploring national innovative models for aggressive turn around.
  
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• Look up racial composition of students at your Michigan public school

  30-01-2017 12:35
  
  About a third of Michigan public schoolchildren are minorities, according to data from the Michigan Department of Education.
  
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• Minorities comprise third of Michigan K-12 students, and 4 other facts

  30-01-2017 12:30
  
  Children of color are a growing segment of Michigan's public school population, as the percentage of white children continues to fall, according to state data.
  
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• From 'white collar' to 'Little Sister,' Michigan needs another bounceback

  30-01-2017 12:04
  
  The Wolverines had one tangible response to a verbal challenge earlier this season, and at 4-5 in the Big Ten after losing to Michigan State, they need another.
  
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• Delta systems back up, some cancelations stay

  30-01-2017 11:41
  
  Delta's website is back up and planes are taking off after an IT systems outage grounded and delayed hundreds of domestic flights.
  This morning, stranded travelers are hopeful they'll finally get to their destination. 
  
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• Big Sean gives Detroit first listen to new album - Detroit Free Press

  30-01-2017 06:04
  
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  Big Sean gives Detroit first listen to new album
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  A cozy crowd of Detroit friends and family got first dibs on a listen to Big Sean's upcoming fourth album, a project long under wraps and in flux. "I Decided," due Friday, was premiered Sunday night for a tight-knit audience of about 100 at the Museum ...and more »
  
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• Michigan reviewing payments for Detroit demolition consultant - Detroit Free Press

  30-01-2017 06:02
  
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  Michigan reviewing payments for Detroit demolition consultant
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  The state is expanding its investigation into Detroit's demolition program to include a dirt management consultant whose invoices raise questions about how federal funds were used to cover the consultant's costs. The consultant, DCR Services and ...
  
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• Industrial space nearly full in parts of Metro Detroit - The Detroit News

  30-01-2017 05:37
  
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  Industrial space nearly full in parts of Metro Detroit
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  The need for industrial space in Metro Detroit has been in overdrive for the past four years, so much so that many parts of the region are close to being nearly full. Several industry reports say there is a 1 percent vacancy rate for specific types of ...
  
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• In solidarity with Muslims, airport activists form circle to protect prayer

  30-01-2017 04:55
  
  A profound moment captured at a protest against Trump's travel ban.
  
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• 'Let them in,' say protesters in Detroit airport rally against Trump order - MLive.com

  30-01-2017 01:49
  
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  'Let them in,' say protesters in Detroit airport rally against Trump order
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  As a protest in Hamtramck against President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigrants from seven select mostly-Muslim countries dissipated Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, the Muslim call to prayer played from a former industrial building now ...
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  Thousands protest Trump immigration order at Detroit Metro airp
  
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• 'Let them in,' say protesters in Detroit airport rally against Trump order

  30-01-2017 01:46
  
  As a protest in Hamtramck against Pres. Donald Trump's executive order banning immigrants from seven seven select mostly-Muslim countries dissipated Sunday afternoon, the Muslim Call to Prayer played from a former industrial building now converted to a mosque.
  
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• Two bouts of snow in next 48 hours turn Michigan wintry again

  30-01-2017 01:13
  
  The second round of snow will have a solid accumulation for many.
  
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• Protests Against 'Muslim Ban' Take Place At Detroit Metro Airport - CBS Local

  30-01-2017 00:46
  
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  Protests Against 'Muslim Ban' Take Place At Detroit Metro Airport
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  Protesters of a recent executive order restricting immigration of Muslims from some countries -- gather at Metro Airport. (WWJ/Lauren Barthold). DETROIT (WWJ) – Hundreds of people gathering at Metropolitan Airport who have no intention of traveling, ...and more »
  
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• Travel ban eases for two in Metro Detroit - The Detroit News

  30-01-2017 00:23
  
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  Travel ban eases for two in Metro Detroit
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  Dearborn attorney Mohamed Elsharnoby has two clients affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban. In both cases, their troubles owed to love. By Sunday afternoon, perhaps love had won out. Both clients were allowed to continue on their travels ...
  
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• Refugee who rose in Detroit is troubled by automakers' silence - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  30-01-2017 00:17
  
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  Refugee who rose in Detroit is troubled by automakers' silence
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  “I'm a product of what Trump is trying to ban,” Moughni said. “It's careless. This is a country of immigrants.” Send us a Letter. Have an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor, and we may publish it in print. DETROIT ...and more »
  
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