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Safety First When Handling Fireworks


Last Update: 7/01 9:45 pm
(WXYZ) - Police in and around Detroit are keeping a close watch on illegal fireworks this week.

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American Indian Culture Festival Underway in Southfield
Educating people about American Indian culture and destroying stereotypes will be the focus of this weekend's Native American Festival & Mini Pow Wow in Southfield.
Detroit Zoo Hosts Salvation Army Clothing Drive
The Salvation Army is collecting used clothing and household goods this weekend at the Detroit Zoo.
Donations Needed for Community Baby Shower
Donations are now being accepted to help young, first-time mothers in the need of help.
Deadly Accident Outside Joe Louis Arena
It was a horrific scene, right after the Red Wings game Thursday night, when a teenager was dragged to his death in what may be a hit-and-run.
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MI Soldier at Ft. Hood Hurt, Not Shot
The wife of a Michigan soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, says her husband was injured but not shot in the rampage that left 13 people dead.


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Details Revealed on Hospital Shooting
UPDATED: Gunshots rang out inside the ER at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center Thursday when a prisoner who was receiving treatment tried to make a run for it. 

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WILSON: Kilpatrick's Money Trail
New claims tonight that Detroit’s disgraced ex-mayor is getting more trouble than he deserves from the county prosecutor now in the midst of an inquiry into Kwame Kilpatrick’s finances. The claim surfaced when one of Kilpatrick’s lawyers sat down with Chief Investigative Reporter Steve Wilson.
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Deadly Accident Outside Joe Louis Arena
It was a horrific scene, right after the Red Wings game Thursday night, when a teenager was dragged to his death in what may be a hit-and-run.
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Woman Attacked Outside Supermarket
He sat outside the supermarket waiting for his prey. And when an unassuming shopper walked by, the crook jumped up and attacked her in the parking lot. The woman fought back against the ruthless purse snatcher and ended up in the hospital.
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Banks in Michigan, Three Other States Closed
Regulators on Friday shut small banks in Michigan, Georgia, Minnesota and Missouri, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 119 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans.
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Entertainment Headlines
'Twilight' stars hit the road
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart thrilled hundreds of fans in Los Angeles Friday night as they kicked off their mall tour to promote The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Braxton and husband split?
Soul singer Toni Braxton has reportedly split from her husband Keri Lewis after eight years of marriage.
Thompson withdraws Polanski support
British actress Emma Thompson has agreed to withdraw her name from a petition to free Roman Polanski after a fan called on her to stop supporting the incarcerated filmmaker.
Douglas 'touched' by film honor from Schwarzenegger
Kirk Douglas was stunned to be presented with a top movie award by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday night - because he coached the muscleman on his first ever film.
Williams eyes action role
Tennis ace Serena Williams is eyeing a move into acting when her sporting career ends.
National / World
Health bill clears first hurdle in House
President Barack Obama's health care initiative has cleared its first big hurdle in the House, with lawmakers voting to advance the debate.
Brother: Shooting suspect is a peaceful person
A brother of the man authorities say went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood says the Army psychiatrist is a peaceful person — and hopes he will be treated fairly by the legal system.
Officer describes gunfight that downed Hasan
One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot the man before kicking his weapon away, cuffing him and thus ending the nation's worst killing spree on a military base.
Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta
A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.
Police report says wrong-way driver a pot smoker
New York State Police investigators said in a written report that a woman who killed seven people plus herself in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway was a regular marijuana user.


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