Fairlane shooting: 19-year-old who acted in self-defense killing mall gunman, sentenced
Long fatally shot Watkins, ending the threat, but did not have a concealed carry permit for his weapon.
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While control of Congress is drawing much of the attention heading into Election Day, voters across the country will also decide the fate of dozens of consequential ballot measures that could influence policy well beyond their states. According to Ballotpedia, 145 state ballot me...
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Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say they need years to prepare
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Ann Arbor's threatened water to be cleaned by Gelman Sciences, EPA says
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Man accused of killing 15-year-old, injuring mother and stepfather in Monroe County
A man is facing multiple charges in the death of a 15-year-old and the serious injuries to his mother and stepfather in Monroe County. Tyson Alexander Grant, 27, was charged with one count of open murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of carjacking, and ...
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Apple fans line up in Downtown Detroit for global launch of first foldable iPhone
Apple fans lined up in downtown Detroit Friday morning as the company launched its first-ever foldable iPhone around the world. See the full story in the video below Apple fans line up in Downtown Detroit for global launch of first foldable iPhone The iPhone Duo officially became...
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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses the contest while another candidate with the same name is on the ballot, kicking off what many have feared could become a lengthy battle between ...
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2 ex-FBI officials charged Hunter Biden laptop investigation
Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference were charged Friday with making false statements about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Bidens laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley...
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Magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit 100 years ago this Halloween
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National parks waive entrance fees to celebrate Teddy Roosevelt's birthday
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