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3 injured, including 2 children, in Detroit house fire Video included

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Arson investigators remain on the scene of an early morning house fire that injured three people, including two children, on the city's east side. More>>

Is Sergio Garcia's 'Fried Chicken' comment inappropriate?

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Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. What do you say? More>>

Police: 1-year-old dies after being found in tub

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Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious. More>>

Woman, 72, fires shot at daughter

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Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument. More>>

Service set for Mich. youth minister who died day after wedding

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A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C. More>>

Police layoffs possible in Walled Lake Video included

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The Walled Lake police department could soon be disbanded in an effort to balance the city's budget. More>>

Trump believes Detroit is 'on the right path' Video included

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More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path." More>>

Oklahoma City tornado: How you can help Video included

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Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses. More>>

DPD releases photo of suspect in crimes against New York woman Video included

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Detroit police believe a man in a surveillance photo is responsible for a kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault and armed robbery on the city's east side. More>>

Neighbors claim Detroit woman is hoarding dogs Video included

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Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought. More>>

Lawsuit against Rep. Brian Banks alleges sexual harassment Video included

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Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks. More>>

Henry Ford trustees to end Beaumont merger talks

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An expansive plan to merge two southeastern Michigan health systems into a single, $6.4 billion nonprofit organization with 10 hospitals has fizzled out. More>>

Gianino murder: Man in custody has arrest record in Louisiana Video included

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We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana. More>>

Suspended judge and wife testify in his misconduct hearing Video included

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Judge Wade McCree took the witness stand on Tuesday. The embattled judge had a lot to say about his affair with a woman who stood in his courtroom. His wife had something to say about it, too. More>>

Girls on the Run program enrolling for next school year Video included

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Girls on the Run a unique YMCA program that teaches metro Detroit girls how to be mentally powerful and physically strong. More>>

Salvation Army sending counselors to Okla. tornado disaster area Video included

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Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well. More>>

Michigan American Red Cross workers on standby for tornado relief Video included

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The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland. More>>

Michigan relief workers prepare to help storm victims in Oklahoma Video included

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As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan. More>>

Firefighters in Windsor battling blaze at warehouse Video included

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Crews across the river in Windsor are battling a raging fire that's burning at a warehouse in the 700 block of Sprucewood Avenue. Thick black smoke and flames can be seen for miles. The Windsor Star is More>>

Red Wings fans: Help fill a boot for a fallen firefighter

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All funds collected will be donated to the Westland Fire Fighters Charity's fund for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke, who passed away while battling a Westland fire on May 8. More>>

Man in divorce case accused of threatening judges

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A man who investigators say was angry about the way his divorce was being handled has been charged with threatening two judges in Monroe County. More>>

Man guilty of murder in Pontiac party bus shooting

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A jury has found a 23-year-old man guilty of murder for a shooting attack on a crowded party bus that killed two people in Pontiac. More>>

Attorney: Don't lock up Hathaway for fraud

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An attorney for a former Michigan Supreme Court justice says community service would be an appropriate sentence for a scandal that forced her out of office. More>>

Risk of severe weather exists throughout SE Mich. Tuesday

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Weather Authority Ben Bailey says the humidity has dropped since earlier this morning but the risk of severe weather still exists Tuesday throughout southeast Michigan. More>>

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage

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Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency in Detroit federal court, saying they appropriated one of the rapper's songs. More>>

Husband in Roseville hit man case withdraws plea

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A 68-year-old man accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his wife of 27 years is expected to face trial after withdrawing his plea. More>>

Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

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Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
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Police: Woman dead, 2 men wounded in shooting

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Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity. More>>

Mother says 4 women attacked her in front of her kids Video included

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We're told a trip for some fast food in Detroit turned into a terrifying attack on a local mother as her children watched. More>>

Woman: Yorkie wasn't stolen, but rather rescued from a hot car Video included

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A small dog was taken from a woman's car on Sunday. Now a woman claims she wasn't trying to steal the dog. She was trying to save its life because it was locked in a car on a hot day. More>>

Odor troubles some Clinton Township residents Video included

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Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years. More>>

Woman testifies she had sex numerous times with Judge McCree Video included

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He once said there was no shame in his game, but now Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters. More>>

Ferguson may have to represent self in bid-rigging case retrial Video included

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As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer. More>>

Man in custody after woman strangled in Grosse Pointe Park Video included

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There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week. More>>

Mich. youth minister dies in car crash day after wedding Video included

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A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived. More>>

Stranded at Prom: Limos with expired licenses towed

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It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service. More>>

Photo Gallery: Race for the Cure Video included

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Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day.  Take a look and add your photos.
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Amber Alert canceled for missing Detroit girl, 3 Video included

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Police say a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother has been recovered safe. More>>

Gas prices rise 10 cents over past week

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AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about 10 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.88 per gallon. More>>

Four injured in drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side Video included

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Police say a drive-by shooting at a Detroit house party left four men wounded. The shooting happened about 4:30 a.m. Sunday on the city's east side. More>>

Police: Woman apparently beats boyfriend to death

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Police say a woman apparently beat her 38-year-old boyfriend to death at the southern Michigan apartment building where they lived. More>>

Woman, 74, abducted and robbed in Commerce Township

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A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside More>>

Free boating safety courses offered by Macomb County

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It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know. More>>

"Groceries for Guns" program gets 200 weapons off the streets

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Dozens of Detroiters exchanged guns for groceries Saturday. It's an effort meant to make neighborhoods safer and possibly save lives. More>>

Suspect charged in firebombing at home of furniture heir

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Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business. More>>

Let It Rip Weekend: Doggy Insurance, Pit Bull Bans & $15 Minimum Wage

Let It Rip Weekend: Doggy Insurance, Pit Bull Bans & $15 Minimum Wage

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Should owners of dangerous dogs have to take out $1 million insurance policies?  Are pit bull bans a good idea? Plus, should the minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour? More>>

Winning numbers drawn for $600 million Powerball jackpot

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Metro Detroiters lined up for Powerball tickets Saturday night ahead of the record $600 million drawing. More>>

3 in Michigan win $250,000 in Mega Millions lottery

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Three people who bought Mega Millions tickets in Michigan have won $250,000 prizes in the multistate lottery game. More>>

Detroit Electric brand is back with plans to build cars globally Video included

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"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
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Detroit pension boards sending 4 trustees to Hawaii for conference Video included

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The City of Detroit's two pension boards are under fire after agreeing to send four trustees to a resort in Hawaii this weekend for a conference. More>>

Weight Loss Winner: St. Clair Shores woman loses 175 pounds Video included

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It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight. More>>

Detroit boy killed in accident not hit by cab, brother says Video included

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Eight-year-old Sulaiman Bah says he watched his six-year-old brother get hit by a car and there was no taxicab, just a white Chrysler. More>>

ME: Woman found dead in Grosse Pointe Park home was murdered Video included

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Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide. More>>

Oakland County auctioning off over 80 cars on Saturday Video included

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Whether you need a new ride or maybe some new bling, you could fine what you're looking for Saturday morning at Oakland County's spring auction. More>>

Molotov cocktail thrown into Art Van president's home Video included

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A Molotov cocktail was thrown through a kitchen window of a waterfront mansion on Whittier Street in Grosse Pointe Park around 3:20 a.m. Friday. Fortunately, someone inside put it out. More>>

Farrakhan to Detroit: Investment needed in city

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Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan urged Detroit's pastors and majority black population Friday to join him in an effort to buy neglected properties and take other steps to help revitalize the struggling city where the movement started more than 80 years ago. More>>

Man, 18, charged in fatal shooting of girlfriend

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A Pontiac man has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of his 17-year-old girlfriend. More>>

Arab International Festival postponed until 2014 Video included

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A Detroit area street festival has been postponed for a year to allow organizers to focus on a move to a new location at a Dearborn park. More>>

5.2-magnitude earthquake felt in Ontario

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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Ottawa rattled buildings Friday in Ontario and Quebec and was felt across upstate New York from Buffalo to the Vermont border. More>>

Off the Chain Editorial

LeDuff: What about this neighborhood, Minister Farrakhan? Video included

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Following Minister Louis Farrakhan's message on Friday, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff hit the streets to scrounge around for some available investment properties, and guess what he found? More>>

Congratulations Jessica Starr on the birth of your baby boy!

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Fox 2's Jessica Starr and her husband welcomed their precious baby boy into the world on Friday. The baby weighed in at 8.1 pounds and measured 20.5 inches long. More>>

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