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CNN, MS NOW, & Politico reporters denied access to White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to the White House when they arrived Saturday.
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Detroit funeral home launches review after family says wrong body was presented at viewing
A Detroit family is seeking answers after they say a funeral home mistakenly cremated their mother and presented another woman’s body during a scheduled viewing....
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Zaman International marks 30 years of fighting poverty with annual Run Walk Picnic in Dearborn
Around 1,000 people gathered in Dearborn Saturday for Zaman International's annual Run Walk Picnic, marking 30 years since the Inkster-based nonprofit began its mission to help families in need. The event was a celebration of community, compassion, and years of creating hope. Tod...
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'We Run 313' with Joe Robinson & Lance Woods
Joe Robinson (right) and Lance Woods (left) cofounded We Run 313, Detroit's premier run club, in 2019. Their book 'We Run 313' shows not only showcases their club, but it also shows Detroit's resilience and determination....
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Japan records more than 100,000 centenarians amid aging population crisis
The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly aging and declining population. The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday show Japan now has 107,677 cent...
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Mbappé partnership signals On’s growing challenge to Nike
French football star Kylian Mbapp has signed a new sponsorship deal with sportswear brand On, following the end of his roughly 20-year relationship with Nike. The Swiss-based company announced Friday that Mbapp will become a global ambassador for On and work directly with Ons pro...
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29-year-old ‘endangered’ woman located safely at Southfield hospital
Christian Cook, a 29-year-old Southfield woman reported missing since Sept. 13, has been located safely at a local hospital, police said. Southfield Police Department said Cook is currently receiving appropriate medical care. Authorities thanked community members and everyone who...
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Michigan trails to hike for fall colors
What are the best trails to see Michigan's fall colors? Spots all over the state offer some of the best vantages of autumn, including the Paint Creek Trail in Oakland County, the Escarpment Trail in the Porcupine Mountains, and the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River....
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President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry....
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What the Pentagon’s new testosterone screening policy means for troops
The Department of Defense released guidance this week requiring military service members older than 30 to undergo testosterone screenings, which officials say are meant to ensure that service members remain at peak performance levels throughout their careers. The screenings will ...
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Missing vulnerable woman found safe, ending multi-agency search
A 29-year-old woman who had been missing for nearly a week has been found safe, according to the Southfield Police Department. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Search intensifies for missing vulnerable woman in Southfield On Saturday, police said Christian Cook was located at a local hospital ...
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Missing 29-year-old Southfield woman found safe, police say
Christian Cook, a published author who had been missing since Sunday, was found safe at an area hospital and is receiving medical care, Southfield police said....
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Lawyers say Equatorial Guinea police beat men deported by United States
Two men deported by the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arbitrarily arrested after police covered their heads with a bag, beat them and held them at gunpoint in a hotel-turned-detention center, their lawyers and rights groups said on Friday. Ahmed Soliman, an Egyptian nat...
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Funeral home launches internal review after woman was mistakenly cremated
Hutchison Funeral Home has launched an internal review after the family of a woman who died from endometrial cancer said her body was mistakenly cremated before her scheduled viewing. In a statement, the funeral home said it is communicating with the family and reviewing what hap...
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Costco expands delivery options through new DoorDash partnership
Costco and DoorDash announced a partnership this week that will allow U.S. warehouse club members to have up to 4,000 items delivered to their doorsteps. DoorDash said Costco members can now order groceries, pantry staples, household essentials, electronics and seasonal merchandi...
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Autism Hero Walk brings thousands to Detroit Zoo to support Michigan’s autism community
Capes, smiles and a sense of community filled the Detroit Zoo Saturday morning as families gathered for the annual Autism Hero Walk — the state’s largest gathering for families touched by autism. The event, hosted by the Autism Alliance of Michigan, doubles as a fundraiser to kee...
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Meet Your Best Friend at the Law Firm
The Mike Morse Law Firm is partnering with Michigan Humane to host the Meet Your Best Friend Event, where you can meet hundreds of adoptable pets, enjoy giveaways, and more. The event will be held on Sunday, September 20, from noon until 2 p.m. The Mike Morse Law Firm is located ...
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Reporters from CNN, MS Now, and Politico barred from White House
Several reporters were denied access to the White House on Saturday morning, one day after President Donald Trump said he would restrict access for several media organizations. MS Now, CNN and Politico had reporters denied entry. MS Now reporter Akayla Gardner said she and a phot...
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Palestinian nonprofits see surge in donations after Macklemore’s $1M pledge
For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from rapper Macklemore, the Grammy winner's latest contributions offer more than just money. Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinia...
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Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan A new state audit shows that-one third of $182.5 million spent to boost worker skills went to orientation for new hires instead. The audit also criticized the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for its regional oversight, sayi...
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Credit Karma survey finds Americans struggling with emergency costs
It probably comes as little surprise that many Americans would struggle to pay for a sudden expense if one were to arise. According to a new survey from Credit Karma, 37% of Americans said they would be unable to cover a sudden expense. The percentage was highest among Generation...
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Rain likely in Metro Detroit on Saturday, some rain could be heavy at times
SATURDAY: Cloudy skies, rain likely. Some rain could be heavy at times. High: 68. SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy skies. A chance of rain showers. Low: 56. SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. High: 66. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. Low: 52...
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'It’s really devastating': Westland parishioners rally to keep weekend masses
The Archdiocese of Detroit is considering changes that could end weekend Masses at parishes across Southeast Michigan. Parishioners at one Westland church worry that losing weekend Masses could be the first step toward closure. The community at St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy, is push...
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Madison Heights woman accused of trafficking victim brought her child along, prosecutors say
A Madison Heights woman is facing human trafficking charges after a months-long investigation. The woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly trafficking at least one woman for the purposes of prostitution. Maya Scott Perry was arrested by the Madison Heights Police De...
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How the Gordie Howe Bridge is putting a historic Detroit landmark back on the map
One of Detroit’s most historic — and overlooked — landmarks is seeing more traffic than it has in decades, all thanks to the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has been open for about seven weeks. Historic Fort Wayne, the sprawling military and Indigenous site along the ...
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'Not our mother': Detroit family discovers wrong body in alleged cremation error
Kimberly Kaye Moores loved ones are grieving twice, after a horrific realization at a Detroit funeral home. Its a lady in there with our mothers dress on, and her hair on, and her makeup and its not our mother," Byron Moore told 7 News Detroit. He and his siblings prepared to say...
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Bloomfield Township police and fire ask voters to approve bond for new public safety buildings
Bloomfield Township police and fire are asking voters to approve a public safety bond to expand into larger stations, saying they are running out of space. On the November ballot, a bond dedicated solely to public safety would cost approximately $128 a year for a $295,000 home. T...
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Detroit family says woman was mistakenly cremated before funeral viewing
The family of a woman who died after a battle with endometrial cancer says her body was mistakenly cremated before her scheduled viewing, leaving them demanding answers from Hutchison Funeral Home. The family of Kimberlly Moore, a mother to five children and grandmother to 28 gra...
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Detroit fans go bananas as nearly 200,000 enter lottery for sold-out Savannah Bananas show
The Party Animals and the Firefighters, two teams in the Savannah Bananas league, went head-to-head at Comerica Park in Detroit Friday night while the Tigers were away on a road trip. Nearly 200,000 fans entered a lottery for tickets to the sold-out weekend stop at the ballpark. ...
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Detroit family says mother cremated by mistake
This all took place at the Hutchinson Funeral Home on East 7 Mile in Detroit as police blocked the doorway. FOX 2 saw officers showing up as more and more family members got word of the tense situation with the funeral set for Saturday....
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Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue....
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Student taken into custody after bringing loaded, realistic-looking BB gun into Lake Orion High School
A 17-year-old student was taken into custody after an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer recovered a loaded BB gun from the student’s backpack at Lake Orion High School, police said. The incident occurred on Friday (Sept. 18) as police were notified at about ...
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Trump will host China's Xi Jingping next week, to talk AI and trade
President Trump is preparing to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit, in which technology and trade are expected to be significant focuses, but experts look for the visit to focus on maintaining relationships. We're going to h...
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Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard
A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard....
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17-year-old Lake Orion High School student arrested for allegedly bringing BB gun to class
A Lake Orion High School student was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded BB gun to the school.
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Trump set to address the UN General Assembly, with Iran in focus
President Donald Trump is expect to tout the US peace efforts to world leaders at the UN General Assembly next week, as the conflict with Iran looms large in the backdrop. Trump is expected to deliver remarks Tuesday and hold key meetings with leaders. We expect the president wil...
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Birmingham man beaten, tased by police officers gets $675K settlement
A federal civil rights lawsuit accusing Birmingham police officers of forcing their way into a home, beating a man, and prosecuting him without probable cause has ended in a settlement of over half a million for a former Birmingham resident. “I am relatively happy with the outcom...
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Controversy and scrutiny bubble ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York
New York City is preparing to welcome world leaders from nearly 200 countries as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway next week. Protests, major disruptions and heightened security are expected across Manhattan. Not every leader will be able to make the trip, and tho...
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The EPA's Climate Rollback: Gov. Christine Todd Whitman Is Outraged
This week on Catch Me Up, the Supreme Court just handed Trump a "Supreme No" on his mail-ballot overhaul, and that's only the opening act. Jon Leiberman catches you up on the GOP's first-ever midterm convention with Scripps News' Jay Gray - including that $5K check promise everyo...
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Wayne police investigate serial quick-change scammer caught on Dairy Queen security camera
Wayne police are investigating what they believe is a serial scammer after a woman allegedly used a quick-change scheme to steal $40 from a Dairy Queen on South Wayne and Chestnut Tuesday night. WATCH VIDEO REPORT BY 7 NEWS DETROIT REPORTER TONY GEFTOS BELOW Dairy Queen quick-cha...
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Search intensifies for missing vulnerable woman in Southfield
UPDATE: Police announced Saturday that the missing woman was located safely at a local hospital. A multi-agency search is intensifying in Southfield as police and family members work to find a missing vulnerable woman who has not been seen in nearly a week. Christian Cook, 29, wa...
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Oakland County invests in workforce, public health, anti-trafficking efforts in new budget
Oakland County will roll out new initiatives and expand key programs to help residents in need under a $1.25 billion budget approved by county commissioners Thursday night. The spending plan for the coming fiscal year, up from $1.17 billion last year. At Oakland Connects, a count...
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Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."...
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Lake Orion dissolution proposal kept off November ballot amid legal challenges
A petition to dissolve the Village of Lake Orion was signed by 15% of residents and approved by both the village and the township but it will not appear on the November ballot. Village Council President Pro Tem Stan Ford says he is not in favor of dissolving the village, but when...
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Senior residents face housing uncertainty after Trinity Park ends income-based rent program
Seniors living at Trinity Park in Livonia are facing significant rent increases and an uncertain future after the nonprofit apartment community announced it is ending its income-based rent program next year. Dolores Pollington, one of the residents impacted, received a notice in ...
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Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
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Detroit police shut down West Side smoke shop for selling marijuana without a license
Detroit police shut down a smoke shop on the city's West Side Friday after a month-long investigation revealed the business was selling marijuana without a license. Officers placed an orange sign on the door of Blow Smoke Shop on West Seven Mile, shutting it down indefinitely. Fi...
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Michigan gas tax pause debate resurfaces as drivers face rising prices at the pump
As gas prices continue to climb across Michigan, a renewed debate is unfolding over whether the state should temporarily suspend its gas tax to provide relief for drivers. Michigan's gas tax currently stands at 52.4 cents per gallon. Supporters of a temporary pause argue that eli...
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Pontiac launches 'Hauntiac' Halloween season with haunted attractions, ghost tours and more
The city of Pontiac is kicking off its Halloween season with a city-led initiative called "Hauntiac" a series of spooky events running through early November. The initiative includes horror films at The Plat, ghost tours downtown, and celebrations throughout the city. For the fir...
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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally. Trump in social media post announcing the deal said the agreement gives the United States perma...
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Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter
A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025....
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Michigan gas prices soar to $4.89, some Metro Detroit stations top $5
Gas prices across the country and throughout Michigan continue to skyrocket, with the average price of a gallon of regular at $4.89 as of Friday morning, with some Metro Detroit gas stations already topping $5 a gallon. “It’s the sort of double whammy of oil prices are now around...
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Rain returns to Metro Detroit for the weekend; some rain could be heavy at times
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. An isolated rain shower is possible, but most places will remain dry. Low: 56. SATURDAY: Cloudy skies, rain likely. Some rain could be heavy at times. High: 68. SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy skies. A chance of rain showers. Low: 56. SUNDAY: Mostly clou...
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Uber driver killed in suspected drunk driving crash
Police said the driver of the Dodge Charger, a 19-year-old man, went through the light and hit the Buick. Nearby surveillance video confirmed the cause of the crash, police said. Police said the driver of the Buick had to be cut out of the car, and was later pronounced dead. The ...
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Truckers hit hard by skyrocketing Diesel prices
They say it’s pretty brutal and these prices are high enough to affect their business. A lot of them are just filling up for what they need — not all the way if they don’t have to. Some of these trucks only get around 5 miles a gallon if they’re hauling something heavy. Remember ...
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What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Asthma flare-ups, gastrointestinal illnesses, COVID
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Across Local MinuteClinics - Lindsi Shaw, MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner & Regional Quality Lead Local providers are seeing seasonal re...
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Fall colors guide across Michigan | Brother Nature
Here is your guide to Michigan fall colors, including the best drives to make across the state during peak foliage season as well as the science behind why the leaves change. Also on Brother Nature this week, Sturgeonpalooza at Michigan State University and a spotted lanternfly a...