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Waterford Township police Pickup truck driver runs down goslings
Police say a pickup truck driver ran down several Canada Goose babies that were attempting to cross a suburban Detroit roadway.The police department in Oakland County's Waterford Township says about six adult geese and five goslings were seen trying to cross the roadway Sunday night. Police say two goslings are believed to have died.The witness told police the pickup sped up as it ...
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School buses rolling again in Walled Lake following driver sick calls
School buses are picking up students as scheduled today in Walled Lake, after drivers calling in sick canceled school on ...
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Report New state school district overstated power
DETROIT (AP) -- A published report says the state district set up to turn around Michigan's lowest-performing schools overstated its authority to take over failing schools in a bid to win a $35.4 million federal ...
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NHL playoffs Red Wings profit from Jonathan Toews blunders
Chicago center Jonathan Toews (19) crashes into Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings fans across America would like to thank Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Quick note to Toews: That's one ...
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Mariah Carey has wardrobe malfunction during GMA concert
'GMA' anchor Lara Spencer helps out Mariah Carey during her Friday morning concert wardrobe malfunction. / laraspencerabc / Instagram (via USA ...
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Ex-Spartan William Gholston says Michigan States Dantonio made him a man
A lot of the news in the Michigan State camp coming out recently has been centered around getting a better glimpse into the mind and inner-workings of the head coach for the Spartans, Mark ...
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United to offer lie-flat seats on international flights
United Airlines will now offer lie-flat seats on every long-haul international flight from New York. All 182 international aircraft with United Global First and United BusinessFirst cabins will have ...
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Probation for man charged with threatening kids
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) -- A man has been sentenced to probation in Livingston County for threatening to cut off his children's fingers with a kitchen knife at a Thanksgiving family ...
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Workers seize more than 150 dogs from alleged Missaukee County puppy mill
Rescue workers took more than 150 dogs Thursday from a breeder in Missaukee County described by the Michigan Humane Society as ...
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No one killed after Skagit River bridge collapses in Washington
A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on Thursday, May 24, 2013. / Frank ...
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Amanda Bynes silent in arrest video
This 2012 police booking photo released by Los Angeles Conty Sheriff's Department shows actress Amanda Bynes, 26, who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after allegedly hitting a sheriff's patrol car. Bynes was been arrested in midtown Manhattan Thursday May 23, 2013 after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window. / Los Angeles Conty Sheriff's Department / ...
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Bill would let Michigan install red-light cameras
Lansing - Michigan's local governments would have the option to put cameras at intersections to spot drivers running red lights under proposed legislation in the state House. A measure recently introduced by Republican Rep. Wayne Schmidt of Traverse City would give local communities the power to put cameras in place. Schmidt says in a statement that "local governments should be given ...
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Michigan House Senate chambers to get new carpet
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The state House and Senate are getting new carpet for their chambers at the Capitol as part of a $370,000 project to spruce up the aging ...
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World stocks stabilize after big sell-off
MOSCOW (AP) -- World stocks stabilized on Friday, a day after global markets dropped sharply on concerns global growth is slowing and the Federal Reserve could start scaling back its monetary ...
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Hawks one game from elimination after 2-0 loss to Detroit
DETROIT - Jonathan Toews barked at officials from the penalty box, venting his frustration during an almost-surreal string of three penalties called against the Blackhawks captain in a span of 5 minutes, 34 seconds. Toews' discouraging night was indicative of the Hawks' play - and their Western Conference semifinals performance as a whole - as they fell 2-0 to the Red Wings in Game 4 ...
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Red Wings Hammer Blackhawks 2-0 Take 3-1 Series Lead
Brendan Smith #2 of the Detroit Red Wings battles battles in front of the net against Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on May 23, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ...
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Auto industry predicts huge Memorial Day sales
Memorial Day weekend could be a smashing three days for the auto industry, which is pushing for the highest level of sales this year since 2002, forecasters predict.So far, new-vehicle sales to individual customers are keeping the industry on track for sales above 15 million this year. When all new-vehicle sales are counted in, the total could top 16 million for the first time this decade, LMC ...
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Holiday weekend forecast cooler than normal but sunny and dry
Metro Detroiters are in for a weekend of lower-than-normal temperatures, but at least the sun is expected to shine through Memorial Day, according to the National Weather ...
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Officials 150 dogs removed from Mich. facilities
LAKE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Officials say they've removed more than 150 dogs from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower ...
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Auto parts supplier to invest $40M in Marysville
MARYSVILLE, Mich. (AP) -- An auto industry parts supplier says it's investing $40 million to expand its Marysville facility and plans to add more than 350 jobs during the next three ...
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1 dead 3 hurt in Michigan pre-prom party shooting
MLive.com reports the shooting happened about 6 p.m. Thursday in a Florence Event Hall parking lot, where hundreds had gathered. Police Sgt. Reggie Williams says there were "multiple shooters," but officials didn't say whether suspects had been identified.Williams told reporters at the scene about 85 miles northwest of Detroit that the department hadn't confirmed whether the ...
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Michigan Muslim Capitol Day returns to Lansing
A coalition of organizations and individuals is planning a daylong event at the state Capitol during which Muslims from across Michigan can interact with state lawmakers and other ...
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Museum art collection at risk amid Detroits woes
DETROIT (AP) -- Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy ...
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SEP campaigners oppose Detroit home evictions
Supporters of Socialist Equality Party Detroit mayoral candidate D'Artagnan Collier spoke this week to residents facing eviction at the Henry Street apartments and students at nearby Cass Tech High School about the struggle workers and young people face in the city. Campaigners urged workers and youth to attend next ...
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Summer travel forecast Better but no blowout
NEW YORK -- The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.Airlines, hotels and campgrounds are commanding higher rates and seeing more customers than a few summers ago, and luxury hotels are selling out. Local businessmen and state officials are optimistic.But for a travel industry still stinging from the Great Recession, the best it can likely hope for is another summer of steady, but ...
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Detroit, the little motor city that could?
Detroit has been kicked in the face by the world economy, political scandals and budget deficits. But are things perhaps looking up for the automotive capital of the country?
Detroit has long been considered the US capital of car manufacturing, giving rise to its nickname, Motor City. In the 1950s the city was the fourth largest in the country, but a decline in fortunes and a changing economy has left the city with just half as many people it had in its heyday. Read more
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