President Trump announces address to U.S. on Thursday

President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
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President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
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A South Lyon man is facing multiple felonies for allegedly leading police on a chase through five different communities and ramming patrol vehicles.
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