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Men sentenced in drunk driving crash in Macomb County that killed Ann Arbor man
A Detroit man was sentenced on Thursday for a drunk-driving crash in Macomb County that killed an Ann Arbor man. The crash happened on Dec. 29, just after 8 p.m., on Metropolitan Parkway, east of Groesback Highway . Prosecutors said Torrance Irby was drunk when he rear-ended a ca...
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon in US, raising fears of higher consumer prices
Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washingtons war with Iran disrupts the worlds flow of fuel. The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor ...
parks
Lions' Dan Campbell remembers 9/11 when he played for Giants
Coach Dan Campbell was playing for the Giants at the time of 9/11 and spoke about what it was like to be in New York at the time. Photo credits: Getty Images....
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How Gander, a small Canadian town, took in more than 6K passengers on September 11th
Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on America. The attacks left 2,977 people dead, and airspace around the United States was shut down for days. Planes around the U.S. were ordered to land, and inbound planes heading to the United States from other countrie...
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Michigan environmental news: $74.5 million DTE Gas rate hike is less than half utility’s requested amount
Michigan regulators approve $74.5 million DTE Gas hike, less than half utility’s request Michigan regulators approved a $74.52 million DTE gas rate hike Thursday — less than half of what the utility requested — raising typical residential bills by 3.34%, or $2.87 monthly, startin...
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The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
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Remembering 9/11: How do we teach the next generation?
Most Americans who lived through Sept. 11, 2001 remember exactly where they were when they learned about the devastating attacks on the United States. But for younger generations who don’t remember the heaviness of that day, Sept. 11 isn’t a memory — it’s a history lesson. To hel...
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Detroit native shares first-hand account from Ground Zero
On Sept. 11, 2001, Detroit native Laura L’Esperance was only five days into a new role at Merrill Lynch in the World Financial Center, located right across the street from the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. She says she was just starting her workday, chatting in the doorw...
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Detroit 9/11 Homeland Security Ceremony (full service)
A memorial ceremony was held to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and recognize the service of first responders, law enforcement, and public servants....
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Poll finds strong memories of 9/11 persist across generations
Where were you on 9/11? If youre of a certain age, the question comes up nearly every year. Friday marks 25 years since 19 hijackers commandeered four airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center and one into the Pentagon, killing 2,977 people. Almost instantly, television...
government
US inflation accelerated in August as gas prices spiked
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away. The consumer price index rose 3.4% last ...
safety
Man injured in shooting walked into police department for help on Detroit's east side
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in Detroit early Friday morning. Police said a 27-year-old man went to the Detroit Police Department’s 11th precinct just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 11 with a gunshot wound to the left buttock area. The man was taken to a local hos...
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Hormone therapy for menopause might have heart health benefits
Hormone therapy may do more than ease hot flashes and night sweats. A new study suggests it may also be linked to a lower risk of heart problems. This study followed more than 2,700 women for 20 years. They had no history of cardiovascular disease at the start. All were dealing w...
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Dylan Larkin says he'll be at Red Wings training camp; team will start season with no captain
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has issued his first public statement, more than three months after he reportedly requested a trade from the team. "Over the past couple of weeks, Red Wings leadership and I have had several in-depth discussions. I've appreciated those candi...
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New drug for advanced breast cancer guided by blood test approved by FDA
A new pill is giving some people with advanced breast cancer more time before their disease worsens. The treatment is guided by a blood test that can spot resistance before a scan does. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new daily pill called Etcamah, also known as c...
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Congressman John James speaks at 9/11 Homeland Security Ceremony
(Full remarks) Rep. John James' path of military service is closely tied to the September 11th attacks. James spoke at the 9/11 Homeland Security Ceremony in Detroit Friday....
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Michigan parents of 9/11 victim mark 25 years: 'We're still fighting for justice to this day'
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, a Michigan couple is marking the anniversary in New York alongside other 9/11 families still grieving, still advocating, and still demanding justice for the murder of their daughter. Alicia Titus, 28, was a flight attendant aboard...
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Cyclospora outbreak declared over by the CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that this summers outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce has ended, as of Friday, marking a significant public health moment. The federal update, released Friday morning, adds that while the outbreak is ov...
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Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country....
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9/11 remembered: Former FOX 2 photographer shares memories of helping at Ground Zero
Former FOX 2 Photographer Jim Kelel was one of those who helped with the rescue efforts at Ground Zero in New York.
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Terrorism fears in US have eased since 9/11, but so has confidence in government protection: poll
Most Americans still say the tragic events on September 11 altered how they live their lives even 25 years later, according to a recent Gallup poll.
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She evacuated from the Pentagon as a child on 9/11. Now she's running to honor those who died that day
On Sept 11, 2001, Hanna Born and her sister were at daycare inside the Pentagon when American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the west side of the building. I think one piece of the message that my parents made very clear to us the entire time growing up was just how fortunate ou...
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Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard reflects on helping 9/11 response: 'Horrific but inspiring'
He says the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, compassion and unity of all the first responders helped show him the true meaning of selfless service.
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9/11: Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard recalls rescue efforts
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard shares memories of traveling to New York to aid the rescue efforts on 9/11.
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9/11: Former FOX 2 photographer shares memory of response effort
Volunteer first responder Jim Kelel talks about helping with the rescue efforts in New York on 9/11.
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Trying to save on streaming? Why off-brand devices can put personal data at risk
Before you plug that cheap streaming stick into your TV, there's something you should know it could give criminals a direct line to your personal data, your passwords, and your bank account. With streaming subscription costs continuing to climb, many consumers are turning to inex...
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Nation remembers victims of 9/11 as US marks 25 years since attacks
Today marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which left nearly 3,000 people dead and forever changed the United States. On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center i...
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Sunny and seasonal Friday ahead of a quiet weekend
Patchy fog can’t be ruled out this morning, especially along and north of I-69, so be prepared for a few areas of reduced visibility early. Otherwise, a beautiful Friday is ahead across Metro Detroit as high pressure takes hold. Sunshine will dominate the forecast with highs in t...
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Sunny and seasonal Friday in Metro Detroit ahead of a quiet weekend
Patchy fog can’t be ruled out this morning, especially along and north of I-69, so be prepared for a few areas of reduced visibility early. Otherwise, a beautiful Friday is ahead across Metro Detroit as high pressure takes hold. Sunshine will dominate the forecast with highs in t...
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Senate Democrats introduce bills to hold utilities accountable for extended outages
In response to last week’s severe storms — which knocked out power to more than 300,000 households across the state and left many without powers for several days — Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills this week that aim to protect Michiganders from future grid failures....
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All Michigan border crossings to briefly close Friday, commemorating 9/11
All border crossings in Michigan will close briefly on Friday to commemorate the victims killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, traffic will be cleared before 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11 at all border crossings in Michigan. Tap...
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Here's a list of 9/11 memorials happening across Metro Detroit
Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and communities across Metro Detroit are commemorating the day with remembrance ceremonies. Here’s a list of some of the ceremonies happening across Metro Detroit on Sept. 11: Detroit U.S. Department of Homeland S...
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Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in Michigan -- here’s what to know
A population of the invasive spotted lanternfly was detected in Southwest Michigan, state officials said Thursday. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (MSUE), confirmed the population of th...
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25 years later, a Metro Detroit native will read her brother’s name at 9/11 memorial for the first time
It’s been 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and every year, as America pauses to remember, there are thousands of families living with the pain of that tragedy every day of their lives. Helen Rosenthal and her brother Josh grew up in Detroit, graduated, and moved to ...
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St. Clair County drug raid leads to arrest, more than 300 grams of meth seized
A 45-year-old Fort Gratiot man was arrested after police seized more than 300 grams of methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics during a search this week. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sept. 4 in the 4000 block of De...
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25 years later: Lawmakers, Capitol Police who were in DC reflect on 9/11
Thirty-five members of Congress who were in office on September 11, 2001, are still serving in Washington. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) is one of them. Pallone represents part of New Jersey, just across the river from Ground Zero. The town of Middletown, in his district, had ...
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‘It’s an ongoing battle’: New 9/11 documents renew focus on survivors’ health
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, newly released documents are renewing attention on the long-term health crisis still impacting first responders and survivors. New York officials released a trove of documents showing the city was aware o...
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Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....
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AI researcher warns of extinction risk | Interview with AI expert
Could AI lead to humanity's extinction? One of the architects of Anthropic says there is a possibility. What could this mean and will there be safeguards....
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Westland Meteors youth football program seeks to recover thousands allegedly stolen booster president
The Westland Meteors youth football program is working to recover thousands of dollars allegedly embezzled by a former booster president who is now wanted on a bench warrant after missing court dates. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says Randy Allen-Curtis Mason, 38, of Wayn...
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Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing, burning raccoon, then posting video online
A 38-year-old Detroit man pleaded guilty to an animal torture charge after prosecutors alleged he tortured and burned a raccoon and posted a video of the incident on social media. Henry Bernard Montgomery was charged June 22 with one count of killing or torturing an animal in the...
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Ann Arbor City Council votes to demolish historic West Park Bandshell, ending nearly 90-year legacy
A beloved piece of Ann Arbor history is set to come down after city leaders voted to demolish the historic West Park Bandshell. Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved the demolition of the bandshell Tuesday, citing extensive structural problems and mounting repair costs. The...
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Former University of Michigan hockey players sue, claiming sexual hazing
More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan. They say their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuses by teammates decades ago....
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Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
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Detroit homeowners can apply for free repairs after last week’s storms
Homeowners dealing with damage from last week’s storms may be eligible for free emergency repairs through the city’s critical home repair program. The program helps Detroit homeowners address urgent issues, including damaged roofs, heating problems, dangerous electrical condition...
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Millions of birds take flight as pleasant weekend weather settles into Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan is settling into a quieter stretch of September weather, just in time for Friday night football and a weekend that should offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. High pressure building across the Great Lakes will keep conditions dry and comfortable throug...
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JD Vance takes center stage at Republican midterm convention as the party faces midterm risks
Republicans opened the second and final day of their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday knowing that history is not on their side this election season, but counting on President Donald Trump to propel voters to protect their House and Senate majorities. They're also setting...
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Detroit family seeks help after storm-damaged home is declared unsafe
A Detroit family is seeking help after severe storms sent a large tree crashing through the roof of their home , leaving the house unsafe to enter. Markita Ray said her partner and their 3-week-old baby girl were inside when the tree came through the ceiling. Both escaped safely,...
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From code to closure: The Ann Arbor company that helped identify 9/11 victims
A call to service. Thats how an Ann Arbor man describes the years he spent helping to identify the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York. In the months and years following the terrorist attacks, a small staff of software programmers and computer scientists in Ann Arbor worked a...
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Set to make history: Christian Basnight on this year's US Open semifinal
If you haven't been watching the U.S. Open, now a would be a good time to tune in. It's a historic race on both the men's and women's side, set to feature two African-American athletes in the men's singles semifinal: Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton. Scripps News spoke with online ...
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Pieces of World Trade Center steel stand as 9/11 memorials across Michigan
In the quarter century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, pieces of the World Trade Center remain on display across Michigan, serving as memorials to the people who died and the first responders who ran toward danger. The steel is displayed at fire stations, veterans’ posts, u...
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Former Michigan hockey players sue university, allege years of sexualized hazing and abuse
Sixteen former University of Michigan men’s hockey players have filed a federal lawsuit alleging they were hazed and sexually abused while on the team between 1984 and 2001. All sixteen plaintiffs have chosen to remain anonymous . The lawsuit, which spans 74 pages, accuses the un...
business
Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons
Anthropic says it has blocked multiple accounts that used the companys artificial intelligence models in ways that could support the development of biological weapons. In a report published Thursday, the AI company known for its Claude model said it considers biological misuse on...
schools
$2.2 million to expand free after-school 'GOAL Line' program to 7 new locations
Detroit is investing $2.2 million to expand a free after-school program that provides busing to activities and enrichment opportunities for students across the city. The GOAL Line program where "GOAL" stands for "Get On and Learn" is growing from 33 locations to 40, adding seven ...
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Detroit mayor announces $2.2M city investment in 7 new after-school sites
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Seven new after-school sites will open across Detroit this school year using $2.2 million in city funding, Mayor Mary Sheffield a...
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Cosm opens immersive LED dome venue in Detroit, bringing sports and concerts to life in 8K
Detroit has a new high-tech entertainment venue. Cosm, known for its massive LED dome experiences, has opened its doors in the city, offering immersive sports watch parties, concerts and cinematic experiences. The company, which has privately funded locations in Los Angeles, Atla...