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U-M football player charged with sex assault
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U-M football player charged with sex assaultGrant Perry is accused of touching a female who was waiting in line outside a downtown East Lansing bar. - Michigan
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Snyder: No return calls from Trump
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Snyder: No return calls from Trump"I’ve put in messages, but I know he’s very busy," Snyder said of the president-elect who won Michigan without his help. - Detroit
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Paige Stalker, Christina Samuel murders still unsolved 2 years later
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Paige Stalker, Christina Samuel murders still unsolved 2 years laterPolice have no updates in the murder investigations of Christina Samuel and Page Stalker, who were killed in 2014 - Wolverines
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Michigan's John Beilein's celebrates milestone 750th career win
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Michigan's John Beilein's celebrates milestone 750th career winBeilein, 63 and in his 39th year, was glad to joke that this one was his favorite, only because it's the most recent. - JULIE HINDS
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Keegan-Michael Key's 4 favorite local hangouts
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Keegan-Michael Key's 4 favorite local hangoutsThe costar of the new movie 'Why Him?,' who's doing a benefit for Detroit students, shares some favorite places in the D - KRISTEN JORDAN SHAMUS
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The rise, fall and rise of R&B singer Sara Stokes
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The rise, fall and rise of R&B singer Sara StokesThe Port Huron native discusses her own molestation as a child on her BET Centric reality TV show, "From the Bottom Up." - Detroit
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White Christmas or warm Christmas?
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White Christmas or warm Christmas?Temperatures could possibly warm up to low 50s Monday, but don't get used to it, the National Weather Service said. - Flint Water Crisis
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Don't forget about Flint: A must-see visual essay
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Don't forget about Flint: A must-see visual essayAs we approach 2017, the three-year anniversary of the start of Flint's water crisis, it bears repeating. - AUTOS
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ENTER NOW: Win a Detroit auto show private tour with Mark Phelan
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ENTER NOW: Win a Detroit auto show private tour with Mark PhelanEnter to Win: The North American International Auto Show returns to Cobo Center Jan. 8-22 in downtown Detroit!
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How to watch tonight's Detroit Red Wings-Florida Panthers game
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How to watch tonight's Detroit Red Wings-Florida Panthers game7:30, FS-Plus, 97.1 FM; Wings try to avoid season sweep by Panthers - Cars
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Judge to VW owners: Don't strip cars for buybacks
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Judge to VW owners: Don't strip cars for buybacksOne owner reportedly "completely stripped" his vehicle before attempting to qualify. - Flint Water Crisis
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Michigan Court of Claims dismisses Flint water claims
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Michigan Court of Claims dismisses Flint water claimsThe judge said that some of the claims under the Safe Drinking Water Act should have been pursued in federal court. - TV
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Ex-star of '16 and Pregnant' found dead in Pennsylvania
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Ex-star of '16 and Pregnant' found dead in PennsylvaniaPolice investigating how the mother of a 7-year-old daughter died. - Michigan
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Rep.: Cost no factor in son's medical treatment
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Rep.: Cost no factor in son's medical treatmentHe and his wife placed a splint on their son's arm rather than seek more costly treatment at an emergency room. - Michigan
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Woman, 22, gets 10 years in drunken driving death of WMU student
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Woman, 22, gets 10 years in drunken driving death of WMU studentA drunken driver has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for killing a Western Michigan University student who was hit while running last spring. - Local
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Albion official gets probation in assault on child
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Albion official gets probation in assault on childA member of the Albion City Council was sentenced Thursday to a year's probation for an assault and battery charge against a child. - Business
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Amazon to cover shipping costs for your donations
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Amazon to cover shipping costs for your donationsThanks to a partnership between Amazon and Goodwill, you can clear out the clutter and donate to charity for free. - Oakland
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Officials: No injuries reported in Birmingham fire
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Officials: No injuries reported in Birmingham fireOfficials say no injuries were reported as a result of a fire in the 555 Building in Birmingham today. Still, some residents of the 15-story building were displaced.
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U-M named finalist for two more 4-star recruits
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U-M named finalist for two more 4-star recruitsFour-star offensive tackle Chuck Filiaga of Texas said this morning that Michigan is one of his final three choices. - World
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Syrian military: Last rebels gone, recapture of Aleppo complete
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Syrian military: Last rebels gone, recapture of Aleppo completeMore than 30,000 have left rebel-held enclaves in Aleppo since last week, the U.N. said. - Oakland
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Troy firefighters pull man from vehicle
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Troy firefighters pull man from vehicleTroy firefighters pulled a trapped man from his Chevrolet Trailblazer following a reported rollover accident Wednesday - RED WINGS
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Mrazek’s recent poor play means Coreau could get start for Red Wings
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Mrazek’s recent poor play means Coreau could get start for Red WingsThere's a case for Jared Coreau given how Petr Mrazek has played - Mlb
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MLB off-season tracker: Indians sign Edwin Encarnacion
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MLB off-season tracker: Indians sign Edwin EncarnacionIt's a $60 million, three-year contract for Encarnacion - Pistons
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How to watch tonight's Detroit Pistons-Golden State Warriors game
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How to watch tonight's Detroit Pistons-Golden State Warriors game7:30, Fox Sports Detroit, 105.1 FM; Pistons big underdogs vs. star-studded Warriors - Detroit
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Free Press special report: Could these solutions help Detroit's kids?
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Free Press special report: Could these solutions help Detroit's kids?We brag about how growing up in the Motor City makes you tough. But poverty and violence demand a high toll. - Michigan
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The new Free Press e-edition: What you need to know
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The new Free Press e-edition: What you need to knowStarting Thursday, the Detroit Free Press is moving our e-newspaper to a new platform with improved features. - TOP WORKPLACES
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You'll want to work for these 5 best Michigan companies
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You'll want to work for these 5 best Michigan companiesThe top managers in the state share the gift of having a good ear.
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It's that time of year. Time to see friends and family during the holidays. If you're traveling within the U.S., you'll want to be sure to know the best travel hacks to make sure your travel is smooth. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the end of the year and with Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s fast approaching this is the time when we come face to face with our greatest temptations and potential environmental hazards. An endless array of sumptuous food, delicious drinks, and hours of holiday travel make this perhaps the hardest time of year for all of us to keep ourselves safe and healthy. So here are 10 holiday health tips to keep you on track: Wochit-All
Three women ended up being the only passengers in a 150 seater plane and while they weren't flying private, they were treated like rockstars! Emily Drooby (@emilydrooby) has the story. Buzz60
A woman from Canada went to New Zealand with her husband and decided to bring her cat along. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) reports on the vacation that never was. Buzz60
Looking for the best deals before Christmas, between Christmas and New Year's, and after the start of the new year? Check which things are most afforabel at each time. USA TODAY
Officer Matt Sulek showed off his moves at a holiday party for The Boys and Girls Club of New Britain, Connecticut. Watch the looks on the kids' faces. USA TODAY NETWORK
A seemingly-innocent masked Santa walked into a Tennessee bank and did this before robbing it. USA TODAY NETWORK
Amazon's last-minute Christmas delivery service, Prime Now, ensures gifts make it to loved ones on Christmas Day, even for orders placed on Christmas Eve. USA TODAY NETWORK
Betsy's Christmas dreams came true when she met Santa AND was able to communicate with him in sign language. HUMANKIND
Natalie Finn suffered cardiac arrest in October from emaciation due to denial of critical care. Her parents, Nicole and Joseph Finn, were charged in her death.
Ernie Smith of Red Oak, Iowa, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest active pilot in the world. Rodney White/The Register
Kirstin and Matt Dugger may be spending their Christmas season in the hospital, but they couldn't be happier about it. After 20 years of trying, Kirstin gave birth to a bouncing baby girl, 38 days early.
WAUSAU - Laughter rings through the Doering house as 10-year-old Audrey Doering talks to Gracie Rainsberry, also 10, by video chat. Audrey tells Gracie about a recent trip that she went on with her school, Wausau's Riverview Elementary. T'xer Zhon Kha/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
When Russia's first McDonald's opened at the end of the Soviet era, more than 30,000 people lined up outside its doors. A lot has changed since then. USA TODAY NETWORK
A drunk semi-truck driver was caught swerving on the dash cam video of a Minnesota State Trooper's car. USA TODAY
You'll be biting your nails while this man balances a tablet on his face while climbing a ladder, keeping it upright the entire time. Yes, you read that correctly. USA TODAY NETWORK
This 9-year-old girl made history by becoming the first transgender individual to grace the cover of 'National Geographic.' USA TODAY NETWORK
Dwyane Wade surprised a Chicago family in need by providing them with new bedroom furniture and holiday gifts.
Need to make more money? Consider one of these 5 jobs, identified by online job review site Glassdoor, where workers can earn more than $100,000 a year. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook
A prince must be born knowing that he can do what he wants. Prince George decided to help himself to his Christmas gifts a little early. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) reports. Buzz60
Here's what you'll be eating, cooking, and drinking next year—according to data collected from Pinterest users. Reviewed.com
NASA is putting out a stunning image of the International Space Station passing in front of the sun and quite simply, it's stunning. Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) has the details. Buzz60
Baby Archer was born with permanent hearing loss. At three months old, he was fitted for hearing aids. This is the moment he hears his parents for the first time. Humankind
Border patrol agents have seen all sorts of creative ways to conceal drugs, but this was a new one. USA TODAY NETWORK
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