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Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
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Michigan State's Pat Fitzgerald speaks on year 1 as head coach of Spartans
Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald chatted with 7 Sports Anchor Tina Nguyen on the opportunity to be a head coach again in the Big Ten, what it'll take to get the program back on track, expectations for his QB Alessio Milivojevic, and more. You can watch his entire...
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Looking to smell like Mountain Dew? How about trying their new body wash and soap.
Have you ever wished you could smell like Mountain Dew? Well now you're in luck. The popular soda has partnered with Duke Cannon for a body wash and soap. The smell? Bold Citrus and Good Times, which is close to lemon and eucalyptus. RELATED STORY | 'Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs...
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Simple habits for a healthier fall from experts at Life Time
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona talks to personal trainer Missy Kinkopf about small, sustainable changes to boost your wellness this season
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DHS memo shows Trump administration explored using National Guard in immigration enforcement
A newly revealed Department of Homeland Security memo shows the Trump administration explored a legal pathway to use National Guard troops in immigration enforcement, prompting criticism from legal experts who say the effort pushes the boundaries of federal law and long-standing ...
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DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
A controversial policing tactic that permitted staggering amounts of deadly fentanyl to reach the streets as federal authorities sought to build bigger drug cases is now under investigation by Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. The committee's chairman, Rep. James Come...
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121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported....
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Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings....
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'Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs' recalled due to undeclared milk allergens
If you're already looking into purchasing treats for Halloween, be aware! Crystal Temptations has recalled their "Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs" due to undeclared milk allergens. The product was sold under the Crystal Temptations brand, and distributed in Arizona, Texas, Virginia...
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St. Clair Shores man, 77, arrested after shooting stepson multiple times during domestic dispute
A 77-year-old man is in police custody after shooting his 52-year-old stepson multiple times inside a Paloma Street home following an argument. The victim called 911 from inside the home just before 9 p.m. Monday, telling dispatchers he had been shot multiple times by his stepfat...
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House votes to keep government funded through midterm elections
Congress on Tuesday voted to extend government funding until after the November midterm elections, averting a shutdown that would have begun if lawmakers failed to approve funding by Sept. 30. The measure in the House passed 370-48 with broad bipartisan support. RELATED STORY | C...
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Thieves steal $70,000 in Pabst beer from California warehouse
Thieves made off with tens of thousands of cans of Pabst beer in two separate heists from a Southern California warehouse on the same day, police said. Pabst Blue Ribbon has turned the thefts valued by police at $70,000 into a light-hearted social media promotion. But police in M...
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Prost! Here are 2026 Oktoberfest events in metro Detroit
As we move through September, the colors will start to change on the trees, the air starts to get a little crisp, and many people will look to get outside and celebrate Oktoberfest in metro Detroit. The annual German festival in Munich, Germany is celebrated at breweries througho...
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Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey
As Democrats across the U.S. signal an increasing appetite for change, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is hoping that momentum will help him oust longtime Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in Tuesdays primary. Moulton, a moderate, is among the many Democrats who have called for generation...
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Invasive moth new to US intercepted at Detroit airport
Border agents at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted a potentially destructive insect earlier this year.
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Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero in Detroit this September
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins Disney On Ice performer Colleen Clancy to hear all about this show and what makes it different from those in the past.
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Detroit CBP agriculture specialists discover potentially destructive moth at DTW, first discovery in US
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a potentially destructive moth at Detroit Metro Airport this year, the first in the nation. According to CBP, the discovery took place in January after an agriculture detector canine alerted staff to luggage f...
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Hot and humid to kick off September in Metro Detroit
September 1st marks the start of meteorological Fall, yet it’s feeling much more like the heart of Summer across Southeast Michigan. Afternoon highs today will reach the low 90s. When the humidity is factored in, it will feel more like the mid 90s to near 100° this afternoon into...
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Michigan colleges debut 3-year degrees in bid to cut costs, attract students
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Four Michigan colleges are offering 90-credit bachelor degrees, which is 30 credits and one year less than the traditional timeline Colleges say that will save time and money for students while also responding to industry needs; some op...
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Too many young women skip cervical cancer screenings — Here’s why doctors say you should think twice
A growing number of women are skipping routine screenings for cervical cancer. A new study found nearly one in three women in their 20s has never been screened. Among women ages 30 to 65, nearly 15% have never had a cervical cancer screening. Doctors say the findings are concerni...
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John Skelton murder case: Pretrial day 6
Nearly 15 years after his three young sons vanished on Thanksgiving 2010, John Skelton faces open murder charges in connection with their disappearance. A preliminary hearing is underway to determine if he'll stand trial for their deaths....
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Environmental groups call for Detroit data center moratorium as city develops ordinance
Detroit’s City Planning Commission is developing recommendations for a data center ordinance after several working groups met in the spring and early summer. Civic Action Toolbox — see how you can get involved Why it matters Two sites in Detroit have been considered for data cent...
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Consumers urged to toss recalled sprouts over E. coli, Salmonella concerns
Everything Sprouts, LLC expanded a voluntary recall of Robust Radish Sprout Mix due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) or Salmonella. The products were distributed between Aug. 13, 2026, and Aug. 26, 2026, to wholesalers and grocery stores in Minn...
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Man charged in alleged sexual assault of minor during fireworks after Tigers game
A man has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a minor during the fireworks after the Detroit Tigers game last week. According to police, officers were called for a disturbance, and the victim said she felt something rubbing against her butt. She moved it ...
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Lindsay Clancy jury at impasse on Day 4; judge sends them back to deliberate
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children....
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Tony Romo pleads no contest to Milwaukee OWI charge
Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports NFL analyst, said Tuesday he has pleaded no contest to a civil charge after being arrested last month in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Former NFL quarterback...
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Woman needed dozens of stitches after being attacked by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe
A woman in Nevada says a routine morning swim in Lake Tahoe turned into a frightening encounter when an otter attacked her underwater. Lynnette Bellin said she was swimming near Hidden Beach in Incline Village when she felt something suddenly grab her leg and pull her underwater....
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Waterford man sentenced for threatening to ‘eradicate’ Oakland County GOP members
A Waterford man who prosecutors say threatened to “eradicate” Oakland County GOP members and their donors last fall was sentenced this week to one year in prison and two years of probation. Ryan Lewis Vallance, 34, pleaded guilty in July to one count of making a false report/thre...
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37 percent of Americans say they've gone to sleep hungry because of money issues
Many Americans may be struggling with money more than they let on. A survey of more than 2,000 Americans found 52 percent have cried because they didn't have enough money. RELATED STORY | US economy stumbles with July job losses and sticky inflation The report, called The Secret ...
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Pontiac mom accused of abandoning her 3 kids for years to spend at least 6 years in prison
The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years, who later pleaded no contest to child abuse charges, was sentenced Tuesday. Kelli Bryant , 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse on...
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Persistent financial adversity may be having an impact on your brain
Consistently having to deal with financial adversity may be having an impact on your health. That's according to a recent study published by in the journal Innovation in Aging , which tracked thousands of participants over decades to examine money worries and long-term health imp...
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Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say
The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and a lifelong martial artist have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon. One person remains unaccounted for after about 80 others were rescued over the weekend, officials said Monday. Saturdays flash flood severely...
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Map: Here's how much hotter fall has gotten in your county
Fall is supposed to bring a cool-down. But, new data suggests that’s becoming less true in nearly every corner of the country.
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Consumer confidence is slipping, with many worried about future income
Consumer confidence is slipping away, according to a Conference Board survey. Consumer confidence moderated slightly in August for a second consecutive month, said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board. The Expectations Index slipped further into negative territo...
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University of Michigan board elects new president C. Cybele Raver unanimously
Michigan's board of regents unanimously voted to appoint Raver, who had first been announced as a choice Aug. 18 and will serve as the school's 17th president....
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Iran vows retaliation after US strikes; Trump threatens stronger response
U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets while Iran retaliated across the region despite a warning against doing so from President Trump Tuesday. President Trump called the strikes large and powerful in response to Iran's efforts to add sea mines to the Strait of Hormuz and ta...
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Livestream: Day 6 of preliminary hearing for John Skelton, accused of murdering his sons
A Lenawee County man accused of killing his three sons is back in court on Tuesday for the sixth day of his preliminary examination, as prosecutors work to convince a judge there is enough evidence to send the case to trial. John Skelton’s three sons — Andrew, Alexander and Tanne...
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Pontiac mom Kelli Bryant sentenced for child abuse
Kelli Bryant pleaded guilty to three counts of child abuse over the summer following more than a year of court hearings, separate fraud charges, and bond revocations....
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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. ...
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Two-thirds of Americans are avoiding food categories after recalls. Here's what's changing.
A growing number of Americans are losing trust in the food supply. A new survey by GS1 US finds 67% of Americans are avoiding an entire food category after a recall, and two-thirds say they are hesitant to buy the same product or brand again. Melanie Nuce-Hilton, Senior Vice Pres...
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Undocumented immigrant who moved last year was hit with a $1.8 million DHS fine
Hector Alessandro Negrete got the phone call nine months after he moved to Guadalajara, Mexico, hoping for a fresh start without the onerous weight of uncertainty and fear he carried in Los Angeles. Hey, you have something that says, invoice to border patrol, Negrete recalls his ...
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Man sentenced for stealing truck, leading deputies on chase in St. Clair County
A Port Huron Township man was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a vehicle theft and subsequent police chase in St. Clair County. David Cutrubes, 35, was charged in May with receiving and concealing stolen property, fleeing in the third de...
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Clinton Township animal rescue 'on verge of closure' to to dire money shortfall
A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue put out the call for donation help on social media, saying unless it gets immediate help, it will be forced to close.
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Man accused of sexually assaulting minor at Comerica Park
An Illinois man is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor at Comerica Park on Friday. Samson Glen, 61, was charged with three counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, which are misdemeanors. According to Detroit police, the alleged assault happened a...
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Watch: Brawl breaks out between coaches at youth football game
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.
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C. Cybele Raver appointed as new University of Michigan president
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver has officially been elected as the next president of the University of Michigan. At a special meeting of the U-M Board of Regents on Tuesday morning, the regents voted unanimously to approve Raver’s nomination, making her the universi...
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Tupac Shakur murder: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty in 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper
A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty in orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
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Roseville man accused of owing $21K in back child support faces 4 years in prison
It is alleged that Kelly failed to comply with the court’s order, and that he accrued a child support arrearage of $21,574 with the last payment made in December 2021....
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Morning 4: The hunt to find the biggest tree in Michigan — and more news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. The hunt to find the biggest tree in Michigan — how you can enter The Michigan Big Tree Hunt is officially on, and anyone can enter. It is free and open now throug...
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Novi police launch suspicious death investigation
Social media reports alleged that gunshots were heard in the Oakland Glens neighborhood on Saturday night.
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Michigan teachers share tips with students for a successful school year
As students and teachers return to the school routine, we’re hearing teachers’ advice for students. Their advice this school year is not necessarily in the curriculum. Your keys to success are learning self-motivation, resilience, perseverance, and responsibility. You can watch t...
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Wayne State associate professor explains how parents can navigate students using AI
Parents need to know the tools their children are using in school. That includes students turning to AI for homework help. The company behind ChatGPT is launching a version specifically for teens. But experts say parents cannot just set it and forget it. ChatGPT for teens is desi...
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Eastpointe Wendy's shooting teen suspects charged as adults
The shooting took place on June 10. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido recently made the decision to charge both juveniles as adults.
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Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her 3 kids for years to be sentenced
The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years, who later pleaded no contest to child abuse charges, is expected to be sentenced Tuesday. Kelli Bryant , 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree ...
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Police investigating after man found dead at Novi home
An investigation is underway at a home in Novi Tuesday morning after a man was found dead following a welfare check Monday night. Police say they were dispatched to the home in the 30000 block of Joliet near Novi and 13 Mile roads around 9:30 p.m., after the man didn’t show up to...
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New food, improved fan experience at Michigan Stadium this season
A hustling and bustling Saturday in downtown Ann Arbor...family...friends...tailgating and the “The Victors” blaring...it’s the perfect way to usher in the 147th season of Michigan Football. With a new head coach and some new players, the game day eats are also getting a roster u...
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Excessive heat leads to early dismissals for Detroit public schools
Detroit public schools are dismissing students three hours early today and tomorrow.
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Pontiac mother set to be sentenced in child abuse case after leaving kids living in filth & squalor
Kelli Bryant, the mother at the center of a child abuse case that's shocked metro Detroit for over a year, is scheduled to be sentenced in Oakland County today. The Pontiac woman pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse. Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Po...
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Hot and humid start to September with storm chances
September is getting off to a hot and humid start across Metro Detroit, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s today and tomorrow. With the humidity factored in, the heat index could approach 100 degrees, making it feel more like the heart of summer than the start of meteoro...