What to know: A 48-year-old Lapeer area teacher faces federal charges of sex trafficking a minor and sexual exploitation of children. The criminal complaint alleges he sent a 17-year-old girl 21 Cash App payments totaling up to $839 for sex and sexually explicit images and videos. The girl told i...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy. The White House d...
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4Warn Weather — Grab a jacket before heading out this Sweetest Day. Sunshine will brighten the weekend, but temperatures will take some time to recover from a frosty start. The good news for outdoor plans: Dry weather holds through the weekend, including Sunday’s Detroit Free Pre...
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Abdul El-Sayed’s ascent to politics started in Detroit. Now, residents of the city may be the deciding factor in whether he becomes Michigan’s next US Senator. El-Sayed is facing an uphill battle in the November election: Although he won the Democratic nomination, a majority of t...
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Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung r...
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Michigan’s House, Senate and governor’s office are all up for grabs in November as Democrats and Republicans compete Republicans say they’d use majorities to cut taxes and repeal a clean energy mandate, among other things Democrats say they’d prioritize affordability by pursuing ...
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The breakdown: Disgraced former Michigan oncologist Farid Fata is again seeking compassionate release from his 45-year federal sentence. Survivors and families strongly oppose his release, describing lasting physical harm and saying his crimes deserve no compassion. Fata pleaded ...
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What to know: Free basketball-themed event featuring Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham, interactive experiences, and giveaways. Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. Cade Cunningham appearance: Scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Xfinity Store, 1991 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI...
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The breakdown: Daniel James Gibson, 26, of Holly, was charged with making a false report or threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening people at Andy’s Place’s Oct. 10 reopening celebration. Police say Gibson tried to bring alcohol into the event, repeatedly attempted to cli...
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What to know: Federal prosecutors say Carson James Lee Ensign, 24, of Port Hope, contacted a 10-year-old girl on TikTok, requested sexual images, and continued messaging her through iMessage. The girl’s parent reported the case to Ohio authorities on Oct. 12. The FBI says a preli...
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What to know: A professional training on supporting Black women who have experienced sexual assault or gender-based violence. Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. Avalon Healing Center, 601 Bagley St., Detroit. Host: SASHA Center. Cost: $125 per ticket. Social workers can earn ...
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ROMULUS, Mich. One week after Romulus High School's homecoming game and dance were cancelled due to a credible threat of student violence, homecoming weekend is back on with significantly increased security measures in place. The district added more private security, extra entran...
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating after a man allegedly approached a group of students walking to school Friday morning, made threatening comments, and grabbed one child by the arm. According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, the incident ...
