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Lions fan raises money for 'Game on Cancer' with ultramarathon run
An ultramarathon runner who made the journey from Lambeau Field in Wisconsin to Ford Field in Detroit completed an incredible journey for a great cause Saturday....
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Justice Department orders California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
The Justice Department on Friday ordered California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballots warning that officials who knowingly count ballots cast by noncitizens could face criminal liability. The action marks an es...
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Obama skewers Trump as incompetent, corrupt as he rallies Dems in Detroit
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Former President Barack Obama delivered a forceful rebuke of the administration of Donald Trump, as he rallied voters in Detroit to head to the pol...
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Metro Detroit weather: Dense fog advisory to start Sunday
A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday for eight southeast Michigan counties, with visibility dropping to one-quarter mile or less.
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Sunshine, dense fog & mild temperatures for the end of the weekend in Metro Detroit
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: In effect until 10:00 AM for all of Southeastern Michigan. Visibility could be reduced to below 1/4 a mile, so give yourself some extra time to get to your destination, and be sure to use your low beams. SUNDAY: Patchy dense fog in the morning, otherwise a mix...
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Detroit Historical Society commemorates 100th anniversary of Houdini’s death with lectures, Halloween party
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini performed around the world, amazing audiences with his dangerous stunts. But his extraordinary life came to a close in Detroit 100 years ago. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Houdini’s death, DHS is hosting two events that give more...
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A senior dog vanished from a Warren yard. Days later, she came back burned.
The breakdown: A Warren couple says their 16-year-old, five-pound dog, Ellie, was taken from their yard Monday; a neighbor reportedly saw a woman remove her. Ellie was found days later after a woman brought her to a veterinary clinic, saying she had found the dog after she was hi...
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Washtenaw County man had ‘inappropriate conversations’ with minors, police say. Now he’s in prison.
A Washtenaw County man who was arrested in April after police received a tip that he was having inappropriate conversations with minors has been sentenced to prison. Seafra Kent was charged in April with six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, four counts of child sex...
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Detroit woman sentenced in decade-long federal student aid fraud, ordered to pay $2.5M
The breakdown: Detroit resident Michelle Denise Hill, 48, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. From 2015 to 2025, she fraudulently sought federal student aid for more than 80 people enrolled at Wayne County Community College, though they had n...
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Tallahassee Police: 12 hurt after shooting, chaos near FAMU's Bragg Stadium
The Tallahassee Police Department said at least a dozen people were hurt in a mass shooting Saturday night near FAMU's Bragg Memorial Stadium, where FAMU held its homecoming game hours earlier....
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Obama rallies Detroit voters in final push for Michigan democrats
Michigan’s U.S. Senate race is drawing national attention, and this weekend both major candidates are getting high-profile help at the top of their tickets. In Detroit on Saturday night, former President Barack Obama headlined a rally urging voters to support Democratic Senate ca...
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President Donald Trump to stump for MiGOP Sunday in Port Huron
President Donald Trump will be in Michigan Sunday for a rally in Port Huron. FOX 2 is scheduled for a private interview with Trump prior to the rally starting, coverage begins at 1:30 p.m....
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Obama campaigns with Michigan Dems as early voting starts
Former President Barack Obama was in Michigan with most of the major Democratic candidates Saturday. The rally was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, among the speakers were Obama, Mayor Mary Sheffield, Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson....
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Trump talks midterm issues, praises first lady on securing ceasefire after casting early vote in Florida
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election....
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Dog returns home after it was stolen, found with mysterious burns
A 16-year-old dog that was stolen out of it's yard, was found 6 days later with apparent chemical burns. The dog is now safe and back with it's owners. Ellie returned to her Warren house with her parents and sister dog Lola. Police are investigating....
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Rare Spider-Man book with Obama on the cover brought to Detroit rally
A fan in Detroit brought a copy of Amazing Spider-Man #583 which featured President Barack Obama and the Lincoln Memorial on the cover to a campaign rally in Detroit. Signed and graded copies of the book are very rare, with less than 5 known to exist...
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Obama rallies with El-Sayed, Democrats in Detroit
Former President Barack Obama campaigned with Michigan Democrats, including Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, at a rally in Detroit. The “One Michigan” rally was hosted on Oct. 24 at Cass Technical High School....
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Obama: It's hard to stop change when it's time has come
Former President Barack Obama closes Detroit campaign rally with "I love you Detroit."
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Patchy morning fog gives way to afternoon sunshine in Metro Detroit Sunday
4Warn Weather - A ridge of high pressure will continue to bring Southeast Michigan warm and dry conditions for the second half of the weekend. This evening will be beautiful with some high, thin clouds creating a great sunset in many neighborhoods. Temperatures will fall back thr...
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Obama: It's good to be back in Detroit
Crowds erupted at Cass Tech High School when President Barack Obama announced the city's name at a campaign stop Saturday night.
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Obama calls for help as crowd member faints
"For those of you who have not yet fainted, bend your knees." President Barrack Obama gives tips on how to avoid fainting in a hot room, stay hydrated and bend your knees....
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Abdul El-Sayed Rallies with Obama in Detroit
Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed spoke on his campaign at an Oct. 24 rally in Detroit. Former President Barack Obama is also speaking at the rally, which was hosted at Cass Technical High School....
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield addresses crowd as Obama visits
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield addressed the crowd at Cass Technical High School ahead of a speech from former President Barack Obama, who came to support Michigan Democratic hopefuls....
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Michigan voters skip Election Day lines as early in-person voting and absentee returns surge statewide
DETROIT (WXYZ) For Michigan voters, Saturday marked the start of nine days of early in-person voting. Kazha Jones was joined by fellow Detroiters, including 48-year-old Navy veteran Tyrone Elam, at the Northwest Activities Center. "On voting day, it can be very hectic between the...
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Police seeking missing 13-year-old girl from Royal Oak
Victoria Graham, 13, of Royal Oak has been missing Thursday afternoon.
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'The Atlanteans' with Alex Bos
Alex Bos is a Michigan native and Detroit-based speculative fiction author. Her latest book, The Atlanteans, takes the classic Frankenstein in the underwater mythological city. After twin brothers Carlo and Anthony's cruise ship capsizes, Carlo finds himself in the lost city of A...
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Six Flags says it will install seat belts on roller coaster after rider's death
The chief executive of Six Flags says the company will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month. The company's rides with similar restraints will also get the safety upgrade. The theme park operator announced the ext...
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Severe flooding triggers evacuations, rescues in Colorado and New Mexico
Hundreds of people lost power and were told to evacuate in the Four Corners area, emergency crews staged overnight rescues, and roads and bridges remained closed Saturday because of severe flooding in Colorado and New Mexico. Authorities expected more rain Saturday in the region ...
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Legendary former WXYZ VP & General Manager Jim Osborn passes away at 96
Jim Osborn, the legendary former vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV during the 1970s, passed away on October 20 in California. He was 96 years old. Osborn served as vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV from 1972 to 1979. During his tenure, WXYZ-TV, then owned ...
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Kiehl's talks Fall, Winter skincare
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Michele Perkola to discuss Fall and Winter skincare at Kiehl's.
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Zelenskyy says Starlink, Starshield speeds restored in Ukraine
Starlink and Starshield internet speeds in Ukraine have returned to levels seen before restrictions were imposed last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday. "The speeds are now where they need to be," Zelenskyy said. "The restoration began overnight, and by ...
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Dr. Sabrina talks Party at the Polls, new book, talk show
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dr. Sabrina "The People Expert" to discuss the importance of getting out to vote, her new book and talk show. For more information visit: https://sabrinajackson.com/...
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Waistee Girls hosts skincare event with Kiehl's
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Erica Johnson, Founder of Waistee Girls, to discuss its upcoming event in collaboration with skincare brand Kiehl's. For more information visit: https://www.instagram.com/waisteegirls/...
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Detroit kicks off early voting with big celebration
With Election Day just over a week away, the city of Detroit is making sure residents know they don’t have to wait to make their voices heard. Early in-person voting is already underway across Michigan, and Detroit is marking the occasion with a citywide push to get residents to ...
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Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit to perform during 2026 Youth Olympic Games in West Africa
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is getting ready to take the international stage as its members head to West Africa, on October 29 to represent Detroit as Dakar, Senegal hosts the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Members of the group will also host workshops during the event. The trip m...
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5-year-old cancer survivor rings bell to celebrate milestone
Five-year-old Charleigh Johnston celebrated a huge milestone after battling leukemia, ringing the hospital bell to officially mark the end of her treatment....
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Man convicted of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years after her death
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth....
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Protesters fill the streets in France over cost of living and school funding
Thousands of young people marched Saturday through the streets of several Italian cities, including Milan, Rome and Turin as authorities deployed large numbers of police and soldiers in a largely successful bid to stave off a repeat of the violent clashes and looting that marred ...
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When does daylight saving time end? Clocks 'fall back' soon
It’s almost time to change the clocks again.
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Fire guts Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat in German Alps
A fire swept through the mountaintop retreat built for Adolf Hitler and known as the Eagle's Nest as emergency services struggled to tackle the blaze in snow and wind, and a man was arrested on suspicion of arson, authorities said Saturday. Emergency services in the Berchtesgaden...
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Dry patter continues with sunshine & patchy dense fog for Metro Detroit
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: In effect until 10:00 AM for a good portion of Southeastern Michigan, both north and south of Metro Detroit. Visibility could be reduced to below 1/4 a mile, so give yourself some extra time to get to your destination, and be sure to use your low beams. SATURD...
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Michigan early voting: In-person polling locations open now through Nov. 1
Early in-person voting locations are now open in Michigan through Sunday, Nov. 1. Here’s what to know about early voting, and the other ways you can still vote and register before Election Day....
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Election 2026: Early in-person voting begins in Detroit. What to know.
Detroit’s nine days of early in-person voting begin Saturday, Oct. 24 and continue until the day before Election Day. If you want to vote and come hang out with us, BridgeDetroit will be at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. 48235, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday for P...
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Local 4 investigated a Michigan plastic surgeon. Then a 4th state suspended his license.
The breakdown: California suspended Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s license on Oct. 14, following suspensions in Michigan, Illinois and Virginia. Michigan suspended his license Sept. 28, citing allegations that he posed an immediate public-safety risk; a hearing on whether to lift the suspensi...
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What’s the F-15EX Eagle II? What to know about the fighter jet coming to Selfridge Air National Guard Base
The breakdown: Selfridge Air National Guard Base is preparing to receive the F-15EX Eagle II, a modernized fighter with advanced radar, more than 30 onboard computers, a touchscreen cockpit, fly-by-wire controls and electronic-warfare defenses. The jet can exceed Mach 2 and carry...
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Trump removes tariffs on several Canadian goods just days before Election Day
With less than two weeks until Election Day, President Donald Trump has made a significant adjustment to his administration's trade policies with Canada. WATCH the full report here: Trump removes tariffs on several Canadian goods just days before Election Day The White House anno...
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Metro Detroit restaurants face mounting financial pressures
After an iconic restaurant in Royal Oak shut down after 70 years, many are noticing the amount of diners shutting their doors after financial woes in this decade....
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Ann Arbor City Council considers expanded protections for places of worship
What to know: Ann Arbor City Council is considering new protections for places of worship amid concerns about protests and confrontations near religious institutions. The proposed ordinance amendment passed its first reading this week and is expected to be discussed again Nov. 5....
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Southfield man accused of killing older brother over jealousy pleads not guilty to murder
What to know: Breylon Roberts, 21, of Southfield, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his older brother. Trey Roberts, 23, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home on Dorset Avenue on Oct. 19. Officers were called to the home after the b...
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Growing calls for reform on college campuses
The issue has been thrust back into the national spotlight following high-profile allegations at major universities, including an ongoing lawsuit involving Cornell University....
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PHP vulnerability and protecting your data
PHP sounds daunting, as there is so many technical computer languages that it is almost confusing. Meanwhile, FOX 2 spoke with an expert who broke it all down and calmed some fears. PHPs are a scripting language that a lot of websites use. PHP supports all activities in which peo...
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Detroit food pantry seeks community support as rising costs threaten holiday turkey drive
A Detroit food pantry that has served families for two decades is asking the community for help as rising food costs and funding challenges make it harder to meet growing demand. Leaders at the Twelfth Street Food Pantry which is on Pilgrim Street in Detroit say they are facing a...
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Bicyclist hospitalized after crash at Hamtramck intersection
What to know: A man riding a bicycle was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Hamtramck. The crash occurred around 12:14 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The collision took place at the intersection of Joseph Campau Avenue and Belmont Street. Police said the bicyclist was transported ...
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Waterford teen critically injured in e-motorcycle crash
What to know: A 15-year-old boy from Waterford was critically injured after the e-motorcycle he was riding was struck by an SUV. The crash happened around 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Williams Lake Road and Airport Road in Waterford. Police said the teen was riding southbound in ...
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US intelligence warns Iran has advanced plots to target American officials
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton wrote in an unclassified memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday that the U.S. "received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel." "The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians again...