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Two years ago, Alexis Schings found herself in the fight of her life. Today, the 5-foot-tall 17-year-old is proving one terrifying moment doesn't get to define the rest of her life. Watch Faraz Javed's report below Alexis Schings, 17, reclaims her confidence through martial arts ...
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Jonny Mansour and Julius “Ju-Ju” Ballo are boxers with big dreams who will be fighting for the first time in Detroit next Saturday, August 29 at the Fox Theatre. The card is being put on by Salita Promotions “Big Time Boxing”. They’re cousins, who are both from San Diego and have...
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For once, things were moving fast in the nation's capital. Washington was hosting an IndyCar race through its streets Sunday, with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump kicking off the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by leading a slow lap in the presidential limousine throug...
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An out-of-control wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to ev...
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A 43-year-old Dearborn man is in custody after a fight between family members inside a home last Wednesday led to the fatal assault of a 64-year-old man. Dearborn Police were dispatched to the home in the 6500 block of Theisen Street around 7:45 p.m. on Aug. 19. Upon arrival poli...
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Pickleball is booming — and Metro Detroit is all in. The Association of Pickleball Players Tour, known as the APP Tour, made its first-ever stop in the Detroit area this weekend, bringing professional players, free clinics and enthusiastic locals to the Vibe Credit Union Showplac...
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A Dearborn man has been charged after allegedly beating another man to death earlier this week. Police responded to the altercation on Wednesday, August 19, around 7:30 p.m. at a home in the 6500 block of Theisen Street. First responders found a 64-year-old man who had been sever...
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A motorcyclist is dead after being hit by a driver on Detroit's east side, a spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. on Saturday (August 22), at the intersection of E. 8 Mile Road and Hamburg Street. Investigators say the dri...
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More than 120 jury-selected artists lined Main Street in Brighton this weekend for the Brighton Street Art Fair, drawing crowds eager to explore not just the artwork on display, but the stories behind each piece. Watch Faraz Javed's report below Brighton Street Art Fair brings ar...
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A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet, a killing that drew national attention and led to harassment of the families. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to...
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond what he described as a situation of neither war nor peace. There is not a single provision in this agreement that amounts to capitulation, Pezeshkian s...
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Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
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SUNDAY: Mix of sunshine and clouds. A chance of a few rain showers in the afternoon and early evening hours. Breezy winds anticipated. High: 74. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Cooler temperatures. Low: 54. Some places outside the Metro could drop into the upper 40s tonight. MO...
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A Detroit 911 dispatcher was honored for her quick thinking that helped firefighters find a man who lost consciousness before he could provide his exact location. Latonya Estes, who has worked as a 911 dispatcher for nearly three years, was recognized Monday, Aug. 17, for staying...
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What’s the weirdest thing that delayed you or put you behind on something? A friend of mine once had a hot air balloon land on the road in front of him. I got hit by a truck tire on 696 (it wasn’t great). A few years ago, my dad and I were heading up to the U.P. for his birthday ...
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Police in Windsor are searching for a 30-year-old man who they say fled to Michigan while on house arrest for multiple charges, including the sexual assault of a child. The charges against Daymien Alexander Kennedy stem from four separate incidents, police said: the alleged sexua...
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Workers at an in-home health healthcare program based in Birmingham say they went without pay for about a month, with no word on why. They called Local 4 for help. Within hours, cashier’s checks were hand delivered to the employees. “I am mad. Angry. Disgusted. Frustrated,” LaDon...
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Many Americans and Canadians are watching U.S.-Canada trade talks closely as there doesn't appear to be a resolution in sight. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below U.S.-Canada trade talks stall with no deal in sight as Michigan/Canadian businesses brace for tariff impact Trade ta...
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4Warn Weather - Southeast Michigan saw rain and thunderstorms Saturday thanks to a cold front crossing through the state in the evening. This front also opened to the door to cooler air for Sunday. Isolated rain will diminish tonight, giving way to partly cloudy skies overnight. ...
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A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year....
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As kids gear up for back-to-school, what better way to spend some time at the library. Tracy Bedford with Southfield Public Library shares some cool picks for kids....
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Teacher, poet, and lifelong artist Duncan Spratt Moran has dedicated himself to creating art and helping adolescents unlock their critical thinking and creativity, guiding them on the path to becoming healthy young adults. From his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, to his profession...
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Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community....
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BrightWorks Coworking is launching a Silent Book Club in Ann Arbor, a welcoming, low-pressure gathering for anyone who enjoys reading. Attendees can bring whatever book they’re currently reading and spend an uninterrupted hour reading, with time before and after to socialize or e...
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The proportion of Americans who say they drink alcohol occasionally remains at a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The poll found that 54% of adults say they occasionally drink alcohol, tying last year for the lowest percentage recorded since Gallup began tracking the...
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Detroit police officers initially found a man and woman dead Thursday night in a home on Stoepel Street before investigators discovered a third person’s remains in the basement Friday....
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Publix says it is removing the 10-item limit at its express checkout lanes in an effort to improve checkout efficiency. The grocery chain said in a statement that the change is intended to reduce wait times at checkout. RELATED STORY | One in five Americans are using their person...
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New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has always seen the WNBA as an inclusive place that has served as a safe space for both its fans and the players. Thats been challenged lately. The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women people assigned male ...
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Jamie Sherrod sits down with Daniel C. Jones to discuss his new book "Pay Now, Play Later". The release includes an adult blueprint as well as a workbook for kids ages 10-18. Daniel C. Jones will host a book signing on September 6th at 7:00pm at Garden Theater. You can also grab ...
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One person is dead after a multi-car crash on Interstate 75 in Detroit early Saturday morning, Michigan State Police said.
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Hundreds of families in Detroit kicked off the new school year Saturday with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and community resources — all just days before the first bell. The event was held at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, located off Trumbull Street, w...
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Emma Knuckman is a mom and millennial with a serious love for nostalgia and storytelling. In her debut book, she’s bringing the '90s and early 2000s back to life for parents and kids alike—because who doesn’t miss those simpler days? Her mission is to bridge the past and present,...
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A sequel to "Michael," the April biopic about Michael Jackson, will delve further into controversies surrounding the pop star who died in 2009, nephew Jaafar Jackson said. Jaafar Jackson, the son of Michaels brother Jermaine Jackson, played the lead role in "Michael." The film is...
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A suspect is in custody after a shooting outside a liquor store on Detroit’s east side left one woman dead and another in critical condition late Friday night, police said....
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The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands....
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The Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of the first National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert initiative. The effort, led in partnership with the Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, aims to improve coordination wh...
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Stress and anxiety can happen immediately or gradually over time, so it's important to have tools that can help prevent and manage your body's physical and mental reactions. We tend to feel less stressed and anxious when we are in control. One thing that is important when it come...
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Detroit police have apprehended the suspect sought in connection to a fatal shooting on the city’s east side Friday night. U pdate: Detroit police give update on weekend shootings, 3 deaths at home on city’s west side Around 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the Detroit Police Departme...
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More than 10 days after a powerful derecho swept through northern Indiana, thousands of residents in and around Gary remained without electricity Saturday morning. According to the Northern Indiana Public Service Co., more than 33,000 customers were without power Saturday morning...
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Alex Emilio Salon is kicking off the school year with a Back-to-School Cut-a-Thon to offer kids fresh haircuts while helping while helping neighbors in need. Kids of all ages are welcome to stop by Alex Emilio Salon in Royal Oak with their parent(s) on Sunday, September 13, betwe...
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SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be on the strong side. High: 79. SATURDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers & thunderstorms early; decreasing clouds overnight. Low: 59. SUNDAY: Mix of sunshine and clouds. A chance of a few rain sh...
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Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said, on track to bring another round of heavy rain and wind to Hawaii as residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Moke was located about 595 miles (960 kilometers) southeast of Hilo ...
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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. President Dona...
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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada said it would retaliate beginning Sept. 8 after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in relations between the historic allies. President Donald Trumps...
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Mike Rogers’ and Abdul El-Sayed’s records, ties to polarizing political figures expected to factor heavily into Michigan’s US Senate race Bridge readers also identified health care, affordability, the economy and candidate positions on President Donald Trump as key issues The con...
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A bat found in Livingston County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first reported animal case of the year, according to the Livingston County Health Department. Health officials are reminding residents to take precautions if they encounter a bat, particularly b...
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A Warren teacher is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly possessing child pornography and drugs. Warren Consolidated Schools teacher Mark Michael Sharrow, 37, was charged with five counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, five counts of using a ...
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After about 20 years of waiting, financial roadblocks and lawsuits, construction is nearly complete for Detroit’s Perfecting Church. “The story is a long story, because we started out over 20 years ago,” Bishop Marvin Winans with Perfecting Church said. As a refresher – in the ea...
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Ferris State University has unveiled a one-of-a-kind residence hall built directly into its football stadium. The $38 million Stadium Hall opened Friday (Aug. 21) and will house 282 first-year students just beyond the north end zone. The residence hall gives students a unique vie...
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A stolen car being chased by Redford police crashed into a Detroit man's truck early Monday morning, leaving the family frustrated and feeling forgotten by authorities. Caronne Cannon said he had just gotten home from work and was making food when the stolen car ended up on his f...
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Detroit police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left four family members hurt, including a 10-year-old Friday night.
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Metro Detroit has a stormy start to the weekend ahead, including the possibility of an isolated severe storm Saturday afternoon, before cooler and more comfortable weather settles into Southeast Michigan. Scattered showers remain possible Friday night as moisture increases ahead ...
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Ceasefire Detroit is urging members of the community to speak up after a quadruple shooting that injured a mother, her 10-year-old son, and their two relatives. The shooting, which occurred on Friday (Aug. 21) before 6 p.m. in the 3700 block of Haverhill Street, critically injure...
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Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaplug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges....
