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    POLICE: Man attacked victim with wrench

    A 46-year-old Port Huron man is facing charges, accused of attacking another man with a wrench.

    Posted 1 hr 13 mins ago

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    Patterson blasts Daniels in letter

    A political fight may be brewing in Oakland County between controversial Troy Mayor Janice Daniels and County Executive L. Brooks Patterson.

    Updated 2 hrs 5 mins ago

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    Orchestra Hall to reopen after explosion

    The Max M. Fisher Music Center will reopen on Tuesday after being closed on Sunday because of underground explosions in the area.

    Posted 34 mins ago

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    Cops: Man ran over ex's head with truck

    A Lake Worth man was arrested on Sunday after his ex-girlfriend was hospitalized for injuries she received when he allegedly ran over her skull with the back tire of a truck in West Palm Beach.

    Updated 1 hr 5 mins ago

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    85-yr-old crashes through hardware store

    Emergency crews responded Monday as a Jeep crashed through the front windows of a local hardware store.

    Updated 8 mins ago

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    FORECAST: Snow on the Way

    Clouds will continue to thicken across the area this evening with our next shot of snow arriving late tonight.  Widespread snow totals will likely remain on the lighter side, but watch for slick road conditions during the morning commute.   INSIDE

    Updated 37 mins ago

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    PHOTOS: Profess your love on WXYZ.com!

    Looking for a clever way to show the one you love just how much they mean to you? Why not profess your love right here on WXYZ.com! INSIDE: Submit photos, leave comments!

    Updated 15 mins ago

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    Bashara murder coverage

    WXYZ.com has complete coverage on the murder of Jane Bashara.

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      SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Sign up for text, email

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        Ultimate Wedding Planning Show

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        1. Drivers burned by bogus parking tickets

          Drivers burned by bogus parking tickets

          In some cases, when people try to pay, the stations won’t accept money, either cash or credit cards.  When the parking meter enforcement workers come by, they write tickets even when the pay stations aren’t working.

          • Mom says autistic son bullied in school

            Mom says autistic son bullied in school

            LaKesha Rich says she knew something was seriously wrong with her autistic son, Terrell, when he kept crying and didn’t want to go to school.

          • Ficano admin. probed for Medicaid fraud

            Ficano admin. probed for Medicaid fraud

            The state attorney general’s office is probing the Ficano administration for evidence of Medicaid fraud.   

          Detroit 2020


          1. Person of the Week: Stephanie Taylor

            Person of the Week: Stephanie Taylor

            When Stephanie Taylor starts her day she has no idea what she’ll face in the hours ahead. Stephanie is the Street Outreach Manager for Covenant House.

            • Dividing Detroit into Council Districts

              Dividing Detroit into Council Districts

              There are four plans on the table to divide up the city of Detroit into districts to elect council members. There’s also a fifth option, drawn up by Data Driven Detroit that keeps downtown and midtown as one district, and attempts to avoid breaking up neighborhoods.

              • M-1 Rail CEO Talks With Detroit 2020

                M-1 Rail CEO Talks With Detroit 2020

                If approved, groundbreaking for the long-awaited M-1 rail could take place before the end of the year, according to Matt Cullen, the President & CEO of the M-1 rail.

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                1. Carter to take a break to mourn…

                  Carter to take a break to mourn…

                  BACKSTREET BOYS star NICK CARTER is planning to take a hiatus from music so he can properly grieve for his late sister.

                  • Jackman extending business…

                    Jackman extending business…

                    HUGH JACKMAN is extending his business foray into the world of chocolate just in time for Valentine's Day (14Feb12).

                    • Lively gifted with brand new…

                      Lively gifted with brand new…

                      Actress BLAKE LIVELY has become the envy of shoe lovers across the world after she was gifted with designer CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN's entire spring 2012 collection.

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                      1. Tigers target Cespedes lands with A's

                        Tigers target Cespedes lands with A's

                        Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $36 million, four-year contract. The Tigers were reportedly interested in the outfielder.

                        • Red Wings tie home win-streak record

                          Red Wings tie home win-streak record

                          The Red Wings tied an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Flyers 4-3 Sunday night.
                          INSIDE: Reaction from Joe Louis Arena.

                        • Wizards snap Pistons win streak

                          Wizards snap Pistons win streak

                          JaVale McGee had 22 points and eight rebounds, and John Wall dished out 14 assists as the Washington Wizards routed the Detroit Pistons 98-77 on Sunday night.

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                          1. Natalie's Bakery joins us in-studio

                            Natalie's Bakery joins us in-studio

                            Sokol Karroca from Natalie’s Bakery in Madison Heights joins us in-studio to teach us how to serve up a delicious Italian desert.

                          2. Cafe Cortina Valentine Treat

                            Cafe Cortina Valentine Treat

                            Cafe Cortina shares tasty dessert recipe your Valentine is sure to enjoy.

                          3. Delta flash mob features Metro Airport

                            Delta flash mob features Metro Airport

                            Delta Airlines has created a flash mob video that is going viral.

                            Watercooler


                            1. Westminster Dog Show has 6 new breeds

                              Westminster Dog Show has 6 new breeds

                              Dog lovers may become unleashed!   The 136 th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will begin today at Madison Square Garden with six new breeds in the mix.

                            2. VIDEO: Girl fights off abduction attempt

                              VIDEO: Girl fights off abduction attempt

                              Authorities say a 7-year-old girl recalled her stranger danger training and was able to get away from a parolee who tried to abduct her at a Walmart store in west Georgia.

                              • 5th grader suspended for colorful hairdo

                                5th grader suspended for colorful hairdo

                                Ten-year-old Anaya Seely enjoys going to school at Detroit’s Cook Elementary. For the next three days, she'll be at home. Anaya's been suspended for her hair.

                              Consumer News


                              1. Disaster drills now mandatory on cruises

                                Disaster drills now mandatory on cruises

                                From now on, cruise lines must hold safety drills before leaving port and all passengers must attend.

                                • Looking at Valentine's chocolates

                                  Looking at Valentine's chocolates

                                  Americans spend more than $700 million on chocolate for Valentine’s Day, according to the National Confectioners Association. But what’s the best tasting chocolate for the money?

                                • iPad keyboards: are they worth it?

                                  iPad keyboards: are they worth it?

                                  Apple’s iPads were the hottest gift of the holiday season, but there is one thing that many users complain about -- the virtual keyboard.