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Detroit firefighters battle large fire engulfing 2 houses on city's west side
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Dry Tuesday ahead of rain chances Wednesday in Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather - High pressure will keep Southeast Michigan dry today with some sunshine and low 80s. A cold front moving through the state Wednesday will bring scattered rain, and possibly a few strong storms, to the area late in the day. Today will be another great day to enjoy ...
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Woman critically injured after stabbing at Inkster Dollar Tree
A woman was critically injured after she was stabbed inside of a Dollar Tree store in Inkster Monday afternoon, police say. The stabbing happened around 3:15 p.m. at the store near Cherry Hill and Inkster roads. Police say a 62-year-old woman was shopping inside the store when a ...
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‘I flushed it’: Detroit man flushed machine gun device because he ‘got scared,’ feds say
A Detroit man admitted he flushed a machine gun conversion device down a toilet after hearing officers at the front door, according to federal investigators, because he “got scared.” Amire Lawrence Decarlo Wilson, 21, is accused of possessing a machine gun and destroying or remov...
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‘I came, I saw, I conquered’: My quest to ride every Cedar Point roller coaster in one day
In the words of the great philosopher Sean Carter, “I came, I saw, and I conquered” Cedar Point. As a belated birthday gift, I set out to accomplish something I had never done before: ride every roller coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. And on Sunday, Aug. 23, I did just t...
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Russian drone pilot had 15 seconds to look his target in the eye. He struck anyway
Russian military channels celebrated the "elimination" of enemy forces outside Kramatorsk, a city in eastern Ukraine until independent monitors realized the footage showed an FPV kamikaze drone targeting an unarmed young civilian riding a bicycle. By the time Moscow attempted to ...
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Inkster Dollar Tree stabbing leaves woman hospitalized, suspect in custody
One woman in Inkster is in the hospital after being stabbed multiple times in a Dollar Tree.
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3 bodies, including a 14-year-old boy, found inside Detroit home in apparent murder-suicide
Neighbors on a block of Stoepel near the Lodge noticed a bad odor more than a week ago. After trying to determine where it was coming from, they realized it was coming from a home at the end of the block and called police, who made a gruesome discovery. Detroit Police Chief Todd ...
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‘Keep us up in prayer’: Family mourns woman killed in random liquor store shooting on Detroit’s east side
Lucinda Pearson struggled to hold back tears as she stepped to the podium on Monday afternoon during a press conference at police headquarters. She was addressing the sudden and senseless killing of her sister, Faith Williams, on Friday night. “We just want to thank you all and a...
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Woman critically injured after being stabbed multiple times inside Inkster Dollar Tree
A 62-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was stabbed multiple times inside a Dollar Tree in Inkster. The incident occurred on Monday (Aug. 24) around 3:15 p.m. at the store near Cherry Hill Road and Inkster Road. Police said the woman was shopping inside the store w...
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Election impact of SCOTUS decision on Trump mail-in ballot limits
Here’s what happened. In a massive, yet unsigned decision, the conservative majority bypassed the core question of legality in this matter. Instead, the justices ruled that 23 Democratic-run states, plus the District of Columbia, simply did not have the legal standing to sue righ...
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Lincoln Park water bills set to rise up to 28% as residents pack city hall to protest
Residents packed Lincoln Park City Hall Monday night to demand answers about a water rate increase of upwards of 28% a hike many say they simply cannot afford. The increase, approved by city council on August 10, will take effect September 1. City officials say the rate hike is n...
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Metro Detroit warms up before storms return midweek
The final days of August will bring a little bit of everything to Metro Detroit: comfortable mornings, warmer afternoons, increasing humidity, and the return of thunderstorms. The timing comes as many students across Southeast Michigan are heading back to the classrooms. A pleasa...
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Talkin' tariffs, 'Economic D-Day' and the National Debt
Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss a variety of economic topics, including the trade war between the United States and Canada, President Trump threatening "economic D-Day" against Iran, and a ...
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Why should I care: The national debt
FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan introduces a new segment called "Why should I care?" The segment takes a deep dive into a big news or political topic with an expert in the field. Oakland University Associate Professor of Managment Michael Greiner discusses the national debt ...
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OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama attorney general over Hugging Face hack
Alabamas attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another companys servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation into whether OpenAIs practices violated Alabamas consumer protection laws and p...
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Firefighters make progress containing wildfire in Reno area, reduce evacuation orders
Firefighters have made progress holding a wildfire threatening neighborhoods around Reno, Nevada, with the blaze now 27% contained, fire officials said Monday afternoon, as evacuation orders for thousands were downgraded. Still, high winds could worsen the situation later in the ...
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Trump's 50% Canada tariff threat rattles Michigan auto makers and workers near Detroit
The owner of a Michigan auto parts supplier is sounding the alarm over a Trump administration announcement to raise tariffs by 50% on cars, trucks and auto parts coming from Canada on Jan. 1, 2027. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Trump's 50% Canada tariff threat rattles Mich...
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Cass Tech students raise thousands for Detroit homeless nonprofits after heartbreaking discovery
Students at Cass Technical High School returned to class Monday with an answer to a question they had been waiting months to hear: how much money their student-run telethon raised for people experiencing homelessness in Detroit and which nonprofits would receive the funds. Watch ...
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Ford opens first ever retail store in Dearborn
.. FORD IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST EVER RETAIL STORE -- AT ITS ALL NEW WORLD HEADQUARTERS IN DEARBORN. TODAY FORD HELD A GRAND OPENING FOR THE STORE -- OFFERING FORD BRANDED MERCHANDISE, COLLABORATING WITH COMPANIES LIKE CARHARTT... LEGO... AND ORACLE RED BULL RACING. THE STORE WIL...
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1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation
More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
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Garden Bowl celebrates 80 years in business by donating to 80 charities
DETROIT’S HISTORIC GARDEN BOWL IS CELEBRATING A MAJOR MILESTONE — 80 YEARS IN BUSINESS. OPERATING SINCE 1913, THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST BOWLING ALLEY WAS BOUGHT BY THE ZAINEA FAMILY BACK IN 1946. THREE GENERATIONS LATER, THEY’RE MARKING EIGHT DECADES OF BUSINESS WITH A WEEKLONG CELEBR...
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Pontiac reviewing downtown cameras after racist sticker found on sign
City officials in Pontiac are reviewing downtown surveillance footage after a racist sticker was found on a traffic sign in the city’s downtown, an act the mayor called “unacceptable.” “You see that little square right here, this is where it was,” Bradley said, pointing to the ar...
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Skelton murder case: Mother takes stand as judge weighs evidence in disappearance of three boys
A Lenawee County man accused of killing his three young sons made a court appearance Monday as a judge considers whether enough evidence exists to send the case to trial. John Skelton is charged with three counts of murder and three counts of tampering with evidence in connection...
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Michigan businesses watch escalating U.S.-Canada trade fight
Tariffs could raise costs for Michigan businesses, while creating opportunities for some domestic manufacturers. Michigan businesses are watching the escalating trade fight between the United States and Canada as new tariffs take effect and President Donald Trump threatens additi...
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Eight Mile bridge project delayed until October as Northville neighborhood pleads for drivers to slow down
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) The Eight Mile bridge rehabilitation and deck replacement project is now scheduled to be complete in October, two months later than originally expected. Wayne County Department of Public Services officials say utility issues at the onset of the project an...
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Movie history in the making at The Aretha
The first movie ever shown at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre will take place this month with the The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Isabella Levit, Chief Operating Officer for the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society, joins Ronia Shamona to discuss the major milestone....
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American Arab Chamber of Commerce fires executive director amid missing funds investigation
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce has terminated Executive Director Bilal Hammoud after saying certain organizational funds could not be accounted for, launching an independent investigation into the matter. Watch Faraz Javed's video report: Investigation launched into missin...
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How Michigan schools are deploying state's new phone ban
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state. That's because children's brains are still developing and phones can affect executive function. That includes memory, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to resist ...
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Why the Moon has a University of Michigan club
What do America’s first collegiate aeronautics program and Apollo 15 have in common? The University of Michigan launched the nation’s first collegiate aeronautics program in 1914 -- just over a decade after the Wright brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The univ...
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Chicken Shack brings back prices from the past
Brandon Hudson sits down with Neil Sobeck, from Detroit Chicken Shack, to talk about their 70th anniversary - and how the beloved chain is turning back the clock for a limited time when it comes to prices!...
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Woodward's' Garden Bowl marks 80 years of family ownership in Detroit
Garden Bowl on Woodward Avenue in Detroit is celebrating a pair of milestones 113 years as the longest continually operating bowling alley in the country and 80 years of ownership under the Zainea family. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Woodward's' Garden Bowl marks 80 yea...
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Weekend shootings in Detroit challenge police
A drive-by shooting that wounded four, a fatal shooting with a teen as the suspected gunman, and a possible murder suicide were all among Detroit police's busy weekend. While violent crime is down in the city, chief Todd Bettison said the community's tolerance for incidents like ...
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Back to school mental health tips
Dr. Andrea Rodgers, Director of Development for Hegira Health, sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the tips both parents and students can use to make sure the start of the school year is successful....
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Detroit police spokesperson arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Redford Township
A Detroit Police Department spokesperson was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving at the end of last month in Redford Township. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Detroit Police Off-Duty Officer Arrested under suspicion of drunk driving Body camera video captured the interaction ...
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Detroit firefighter Sgt. Sivad Johnson honored with memorial plaque at Belle Isle
The Detroit Fire Department and the City of Detroit unveiled a memorial plaque Monday at Belle Isle to honor Sgt. Sivad Johnson, the firefighter who died six years ago while trying to save three young girls struggling in the Detroit River. Johnson ran into the river at Belle Isle...
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Detroit officer on administrative leave after off-duty OWI arrest in Redford Township
A body camera video showing the arrest of an off-duty Detroit Police Department officer is circulating on social media, drawing more than one million views on Instagram alone. The officer has since been placed on administrative leave. Detroit police confirmed they are aware of an...
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Fallen Detroit firefighter honored in Belle Isle with memorial plaque
A beloved Detroit firefighter who lost his own life-saving others is being honored with a permanent memorial six years after a day at the beach on Belle Isle turned to tragedy....
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Detroit Training Center truck driving school owner admits to 221 counts of violations
The Investigators at Local 4 have uncovered why a Detroit workforce development school had to shut down its commercial truck driving classes. Students had been waiting for months to take their driving tests -- and after doing some digging the Investigators at Local 4 have learned...
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Belle Isle memorial honors fallen Detroit fire sergeant
Sgt. Sivad Johnson was at the beach with his 10-year-old daughter, Hayden, when he went into the water to help rescue three young girls who were drowning. They were saved, but Sgt. Johnson lost his life. On Monday, FOX 2 spoke with his family, including his daughter Hayden, as th...
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Family of slain Detroit woman asks for prayers for teenage suspect after random liquor store shooting
The family of a Detroit woman shot and killed outside an east-side liquor store is asking the public to pray not just for themselves, but for the teenage suspect accused of killing her. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: 15-year-old arrested in fatal shooting Faith Williams, 57,...
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Detroit police give update on weekend shootings, 3 deaths at home on city’s west side
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison provided an update on several incidents that occurred over the weekend, including two shootings and the discovery of a third body at a west-side home. Bettison offered condolences to the victims and their families, including relatives of a Detro...
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Trade war escalates between US, Canada
There are a lot of emotions surrounding these tariffs. FOX 2 spoke with several Canadians; however, many did not want to go on camera. But Windsor resident Jessica Pope had much to say about the recent rise in tariff tensions....
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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Judge denies motion for mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after dispute over religious testimony
Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington moved to declare a mistrial on Monday, claiming "intentional misconduct on the part of the prosecution" by "injecting Roman Catholic faith" into testimony. Judge William Sullivan ultimately denied the motion, but not without reprimanding...
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Body of woman named as suspect in death of her police officer husband found
A Massachusetts woman wanted in connection with the death of her police officer husband was found dead near a hospital Monday during an intensive law enforcement search that included drones, boats and tracking dogs, authorities said. Karen Solomon, an advocate who called for impr...
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Lawyer claims ICE ignored pleas to release 5-year-old to his mother
The father of a 5-year-old boy pleaded with ICE officers to release his son to his mother during a traffic stop earlier this month in Austin, Texas, the familys attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch told Scripps News on Monday. ICE instead booked both Victor Martinez Nieto and his son,...
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court opened a path Monday for possible implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be put in place before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision leaves roo...
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Ask Dr. Nandi: Back-to-school common illnesses, when to keep kids home sick
In todays Health Alert, kids are back to school, and that means more than just homework could be coming home. From coughs to colds, illnesses can spread quickly through crowded classrooms. Ask Dr. Nandi: Back-to-school common illnesses, when to keep kids home sick As a dad of thr...
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John Skelton murder case: Live updates from preliminary hearing day one
The preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the father of three young boys who disappeared in Morenci, Mich. around Thanksgiving in 2010, begins today.
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8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater
An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says. Lillian Smart died over the weekend after being diagnosed with an infection from Naegleria fowleri, according to Kyle Roberts,...
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Navy sailor aboard record-setting deployment learns his father was detained by ICE
The father of a U.S. Navy sailor serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln was arrested by Border Patrol agents in Key West, Florida on Saturday, as his son remained at sea in the middle of a record-setting deployment. Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, 48, was arrested by Border Patrol agents...
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Trump administration proposes over $103K fee for new H-1B worker visas
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system....
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John Skelton letter to Tanya Zuver
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She read a letter found in the home that Skelton had written to her....
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John Skelton case hearing: Boys not returned on Black Friday
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She details the day after Thanksgiving in 2010, when she had trouble locating Skelton and the boys before an AMBER Alert was issued....
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John Skelton case hearing: Thanksgiving Day and custody plans
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She details Thanksgiving in 2010, the last day she remembers hearing her boys on the phone....
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Detroit's violent weekend had quadruple drive-by shooting, deadly gunfire at liquor store, and more
Detroit police will give an update on two separate shootings that happened over the weekend, leaving several injured and at least one other dead.
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Overdose prevention specialist shares how to save a life with Narcan
Too many Michigan families are affected every year by overdose deaths and emergencies. International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on Aug. 31. This year marks the 20th anniversary of that campaign. Jonathon Maxgay, overdose prevention specialist with the Alliance of Coaliti...
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500+ child sex abuse files found with Michigan registered sex offender, feds say
A registered sex offender allegedly admitted investigators would find child sexually abusive material on his phone in his Detroit bedroom, and the feds said they found more than 500 images and videos that met the federal definition of child pornography. Arthur Louis Jarvis, 65, o...