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Undefeated Chaldean cousins bringing Fight Night to the Fox Theatre in Detroit
Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona goes one-on-one with Jonny Mansour and Julius "JuJu" Ballo for a fun and surprising round of “Rapid Fire with Ronia"
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Dolly Parton dies at 80: Her genuine spirit lives on
Music journalist Gary Graff interviewed Dolly Parton many times -- and said her genuine nature will always be remembered: 'You felt like you were Dolly Parton's friend'...
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Why Lake Ontario probably won’t become Lake America
President Donald Trump said he’s seriously considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America during a feud with Canada . ---> Michigan businesses watch escalating U.S.-Canada trade fight The move would be reminiscent of Trump’s unilateral action last year, when he sig...
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A Great Lakes shorebird is making a comeback
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred....
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Hilary Knight talks about joining PWHL Detroit, excitement for upcoming season
Hilary Knight spoke to the media for the first time Tuesday since she joined the PWHL Detroit team during the league's offseason. Knight, who is the former captain of the Gold medal-winning Team USA and for the Seattle Torrent, joined Detroit via a sign-and-trade with PWHL Las Ve...
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Flags to fly at half-staff for Dolly Parton
To honor the legacy of Dolly Parton, flags over all federal buildings will fly at half-staff for the next week. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered, saying, “There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”...
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Semi-truck crash at I-96 on-ramp blocks highway access in Wixom
The driver of the semi-truck suffered minor injuries, according to the city of Wixom.
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John Skelton murder case: Live updates from preliminary hearing day two
The preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the father who's been charged with murder after his three young boys who disappeared in Morenci, Mich. the day after Thanksgiving in 2010, continues today....
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Target apologizes for Halloween costume critics say evokes blackface
Target apologized for a Halloween costume it now calls offensive and said it will no longer sell the "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween costume." Critics say the outfit evokes blackface and minstrel imagery. Target said it now knows the costume is especially hur...
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Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges....
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Southfield Freeway closed at I-96 for MSP investigation
Michigan State Police have shut down all southbound lanes of M-39 at I-96 in Detroit for a police investigation Tuesday afternoon. MSP received a report of a possible shooting on the Southfield Freeway around 11:40 a.m. Though police say a ShotSpotter activation was reported in t...
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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Iconic songwriter, singer and actor Dolly Parton has died. A video was posted on her Instagram account on Aug. 25 revealing her death. She was 80. You can watch the full video below: View this post on Instagram...
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Abdul El-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric, analysis found
A Washington Post analysis found Abdul El-Sayed’s win triggered a wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online. Specifically here at home, CAIR-MI said it received multiple specific death threats after Jake Lang’s Dearborn visit last week....
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Jeffries defends himself following criticism for meeting with Jared Kushner
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is defending himself after facing some criticism over his meeting with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trumps son-in-law and close adviser. Jeffries recently met with Kushner privately in New York to discuss ways the White House can collabo...
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Canadian children's media company WildBrain purchases generative AI startup
The Canadian children's media company who owns the rights to shows like Yo Gabba Gabba! and "Teletubbies" has purchased Personality AI, a child-focused generative AI startup. The deal between WildBrain and Personality AI is worth up to $69 million. Personality AI has promoted the...
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Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when....
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Body taken from Dearborn Heights home during police investigation
A body covered in a sheet and strapped to a gurney was seen being wheeled into an emergency vehicle around 12:50 p.m.
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Bev's Bagels expanding with location in Downtown Birmingham in September
Bev's Bagels, the popular bagel shop that sells organic sourdough bagels, is expanding to Birmingham next month. Chef and owner Max Sussman, a Huntington Woods native, said that a new store will open at 283 Hamilton Row, near the Woodward and Maple corridor, in September. Ive alw...
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Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ set to open this fall in Nashville
Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville....
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What's next after Supreme Court clears path for Trump mail-in ballot order ahead of midterms?
The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a legal victory on mail-in voting, lifting a key hurdle to his executive order just 70 days before the midterm elections a decision that is already drawing sharp reactions from both parties. In a 6-3 ruling, the court said the state...
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Reward offered for tips about fatal hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side
The Detroit Police Department is seeking information from the public about a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Aug. 11 on the city’s west side. Police say the crash happened around 9:35 p.m. in the area of Plymouth and Evergreen roads. A pedestrian in his 30s was struck and killed ...
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Wisconsin Point sees first piping plover nesting in nearly 50 years
For the first time in nearly half a century, piping plovers have been spotted nesting on Wisconsin Point. This shorebird has been endangered for decades....
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Michigan AG Nessel announces release of Flint Water Crisis report
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the release of a report detailing the Department of Attorney General’s yearslong criminal investigation into the Flint Water Crisis. The report was released to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The attorney general’s office said it wi...
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Deportation crackdown accelerates with highest ICE arrest total in months
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people during July, the highest single monthly arrest total during the second Trump administration, according to new figures. The spike in immigration arrests shows that the administration has continued to advance it...
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Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday. The crackdown comes as a variation of Madonna's pop hit "Lik...
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Army Corps cuts funding, shortens timeline for Southeast Michigan flood study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study to determine flood mitigation strategies for Southeast Michigan will no longer deliver a formal report to Congress after the federal government cut the project’s budget and timeline in half. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Metro Detroit ...
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Man accused of shooting, injuring another man during fight at Pontiac park
A Detroit man is facing charges after shooting and injuring a man during a fight at a park in Pontiac. Aleman Contreras, 23, was charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and three counts of felony...
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Iranian state media video appears to threaten Barron Trump's life
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son. In July, President Trump left Air Force One via a catering truck and boarded a separate military ...
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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. histor...
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Canada tariffs latest: Retaliation list and Lake Ontario renaming
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Tuesday amid an escalating trade war. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America."...
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Man sentenced for kidnapping, assaulting teen waiting for school bus in Hamtramck
The man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl in Hamtramck while she was waiting for the school bus in April has been sentenced to 18-46 years in prison. Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields , 48, pleaded guilty last month to one count of kidnapping, three counts of felony firear...
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Michigan Department of AG releases report detailing investigation into Flint Water Crisis
A report of the investigation into the Flint Water Crisis was released to the public on Tuesday. The report details the Department of Attorney General’s yearslong criminal investigation into the Flint Water Crisis. The attorney general’s office said the report offers an account o...
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Off-duty DPD officer charged with OWI: Lawyer weighs in
An off-duty Detroit police officer has been charged with OWI after being found in the backseat of his car. We talk with a lawyer about what the law says about operating a vehicle while intoxicated....
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on imports from the US
The Canadian government announced that it will match "dollar for dollar" tariffs, with rates of up to 50%, as a direct response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last week on Canadian imports, while the White House contended that Trump is ending Canadas free ride. The ...
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Exploring Lake Ontario's name and history amid Trump threat to rename it 'Lake America'
From HOMES to HAMES? President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would consider renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada . It's not clear if the president's has the ability to rename a Great Lake, but it's similar to an executive order he took last yea...
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Founders Day brings free admission to national parks nationwide
The National Park Service is celebrating Founders Day on Tuesday with free admission to national parks nationwide. On Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation creating the National Park Service. The day recognizes the agencys conservation and preservation effort...
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Here’s a look at the Detroit Lions’ new ‘Defend the Den’ Rivalries uniform
A new uniform for the Detroit Lions was revealed Tuesday. The Defend the Den uniform was created as part of Nike and the NFL’s Rivalries program. “Detroit was once defined by what it built,” The Detroit Lions team said on Instagram Tuesday. “Now, it’s defined by what it overcame;...
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1 in 4 former NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study estimates
At least 1 in 4 former National Football League players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a study released on Tuesday in the journal BMJ. The study is one of the most informative estimates to date of CTE burden among former NFL play...
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How FLEET program aims to build better futures for Michigan workers
Building better futures for Michigan workers -- it can take a village. We’re highlighting a partnership in energy efficiency. We’re talking about the FLEET program, which stands for Future Leaders of Energy Efficiency Training. DTE Energy has teamed with Walker-Miller Energy Serv...
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Detroit Lions reveal 'Rivalries' uniforms that will be worn later this season
The Detroit Lions, NFL and Fanatics have unveiled the team's new "Rivalries" uniform that will be worn once this season. The uniforms are white and feature dark gray numbers with "Detroit" across the front. "Takes a futuristic approach to Lions identity, pairing Honolulu blue wit...
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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn sex trafficking conviction
Claims by Jeffrey Epsteins former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a complete miscarriage of justice were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on speculation, distortions, and/or outright...
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Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that two people recently died from measles, marking the states first deaths from the virus in 35 years. The deaths involved unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, the department said. Officials did not release additional details. P...
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10 weeks until midterms: Where does Michigan stand?
In 10 weeks, Michiganders head to the polls to decide who leads the state for the next four years. Congressman John James is taking on Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the race for governor. But the governor’s race is not the only thing on the ballot this November. Voters wil...
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South Carolina Republicans choose between Trump ally and conservative firebrand
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman face South Carolina voters yet again Tuesday in a special Republican primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate, one month after his sudden death. The two-week runoff window since the two Republicans were th...
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Canada expected to announce retaliatory tariffs as Michigan businesses brace for higher costs
Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on Tuesday, as the latest breakdown in trade negotiations threatens to add uncertainty for Michigan businesses, contractors and consumers. Canadian officials are also expected to outline assistance for workers af...
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UK expands military support by helping Ukraine assemble long-range missiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles by sharing classified technical information for British components. Burnham, who was in Kyiv alongside other international leaders for Ukraine's Independence Day, said...
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Off-duty Detroit police officer accused of driving drunk: 'Cool. Lock me up'
A Detroit police officer is facing charges after Redford Township police say he was found passed out in the backseat of a running DPD truck.
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Fire at vacant home on Detroit's west side spreads to house next door, no injuries reported
A house fire on Detroit's west side early Tuesday morning spread to the house next door, but the Detroit Fire Department confirmed that no one was injured in the large fire. Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Fire at vacant home on Detroit's west side spreads to house next door, ...
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Trump proposes renaming Lake Ontario amid US-Canada trade tensions
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada. The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as we dont expect ...
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Off-duty Detroit police officer accused of driving drunk
First reported by the Metro Detroit News, Redford police arrested an off-duty Detroit police officer on suspicion of driving drunk last month.
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Detroit Fire contains, puts out large early morning blaze on west side
Two houses caught fire early Tuesday morning on Burlingame near the Lodge. Hot spots were still being put out an hour later.
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Deadline approaching for Michiganders to apply for fed assistance for April storm recovery
Michiganders who were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this past April have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The National Weather Service issued 13 flash flood warnings, 24 flood warnings, and 25 flood advisories throughout the month of Apr...
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Poll: Americans want stronger rules for AI in schools
As millions of students head back to the classroom, new research shows a growing majority of U.S. voters are concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on learning and want policymakers in Washington to act to establish better safeguards. The research , le...
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Eastbound I-696 between M-10 and I-75 set to reopen before end of the year
The nearly year-and-a-half closure of eastbound I-696 between M-10 and I-75 in Oakland County is nearing its end, with MDOT's project manager saying the lanes are on track to reopen before the end of the year. Watch Ali Hoxie's report below Eastbound I-696 between M-10 and I-75 s...
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John Skelton prelim day two: What to know 15 years after sons’ disappearance
The ex-wife of John Skelton opened testimony on Monday, detailing her relationship with him and how their marriage unraveled.
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Passion vs. paycheck: AI and student debt push students to rethink their majors
As students pack dorms and lecture halls for the new semester, student loan costs, a cooler job market, and fears about AI-related job losses are all influencing how students choose their college majors. This year, business, health sciences, and engineering top the list of most p...
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Massive house fire on Detroit's west side early Tuesday morning
SkYFOX flew over a fire on Detroit's west side on Burlingame near the Lodge where one house was engulfed and a second residence was catching.
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Detroit firefighters at scene of large fire
Early Tuesday morning firefighters were at the scene of a house fire on the city's west side.
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John Skelton's ex-wife, family pastor testifies in preliminary hearing for alleged murder of 3 boys
John Skelton, the father who was charged with murder of his three sons who went missing in Lenawee County in 2010, was in court on Monday as the preliminary hearing began . Skelton was charged with murder in November 2025, nearly 15 years after the three brothers Andrew, Alexande...