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    Military plan: Women in combat jobs

    Military leaders will roll out their plans Tuesday to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.

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      Radio hosts fired for mocking ALS victim

      A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou

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        WATCH: Miss Utah fumbles final question

        Remember Miss South Carolina and her pageant response about U.S. Americans, education and world geography that went viral? She may have a new rival.

        • World News
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          Pope blesses Harley-Davidsons

          Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.

          • Syria

            Syria chemical weapons kill up to 150

            President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, U.S. officials said Thursday, after the White House disclosed that the United States has conclusive evidence President Bashar Assad's government used chemical…

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              Key facts in South London terror attack

              A look at the key known facts about the Wednesday attack in south London, when two men hacked another to death near military barracks.

               
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              State News


              1. Timber in Lake MI centuries old

                Timber in Lake MI centuries old

                 A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th century.

                • Day care worker accused of drugging food

                  Day care worker accused of drugging food

                  A central Ohio day care worker is denying accusations that she sprinkled drugs on snacks to get children in her day care to sleep during the day.

                  • Young murder trial begins Wednesday

                    Young murder trial begins Wednesday

                    Opening statements are scheduled to begin Wednesday for Mitchell Young in the Cipriano baseball bat murder trial.

                    Spotlight on the News


                    1. Spotlight: 50th MLK March & Father's Day

                      Spotlight: 50th MLK March & Father's Day

                      On Sunday, June 16th, Spotlight on the News will get viewers ready to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic 1963 civil rights march in Detroit.

                    2. Is Mackinac Shaping MI.'s Agenda?

                      Is Mackinac Shaping MI.'s Agenda?

                      On Sunday, June 9, Spotlight on the News will go inside the recent Mackinac Policy Conference to talk to some of the movers and shakers who were in the spotlight, and some who were not on the popular business forum agenda.

                    3. Spotlight on Activist Diane Nash

                      Spotlight on Activist Diane Nash

                      On Sunday, June 2, Spotlight on the News will take a quick look at the final day of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and I'll sit down for an in-depth interview with legendary civil rights and peace activist Diane Nash.  What's the Chicago native up to these days? 

                    Movies


                    1. Can 'Man of Steel' save Superman?

                      Can 'Man of Steel' save Superman?

                      Superman is “the biggest superhero on the planet. He's the father of every superhero. Thor has a movie? Really? … And there's no Superman movie? This is, like, the world's out of balance."

                      • Iron Man 3 opens with $175.3 million

                        Iron Man 3 opens with $175.3 million

                        Iron Man is a bigger golden boy than ever with a $175.3 million opening weekend at the domestic box office for the superhero's latest sequel.

                        • Open casting call for Gosling movie

                          Open casting call for Gosling movie

                          The casting director for the Ryan Gosling film How to Catch a Monster has announced that they are holding an open casting call for a young child to appear in the movie.

                          Around Town


                          1. Nonprofit collecting gently used suits

                            Nonprofit collecting gently used suits

                            The Farbman Group is partnering with Jackets for Jobs to collect 1,000 gently used suits in five days, to help unemployed job seekers.

                            • Nominate a 'Military Family of the Year'

                              Nominate a 'Military Family of the Year'

                              Tell us about a metro Detroit family deserving of the title "Military Family of the Year." They could win a roomful of furniture from Gardner-White Furniture.

                              • Jazzin' on Jefferson summer festival

                                Jazzin' on Jefferson summer festival

                                Celebrate Father's Day weekend at the Jazzin' on Jefferson festival is under way today!

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                                Latest Headlines


                                1. Timber in Lake MI centuries old

                                  Timber in Lake MI centuries old

                                   A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th century.

                                  • Agency creates anti-texting beer glass

                                    Agency creates anti-texting beer glass

                                    We all love to be connected to the outside world with our smartphones, but when we’re actually trying to be social, cell phones can sometimes get in the way.

                                    • Man jailed for attacking kids in park

                                      Man jailed for attacking kids in park

                                      Ypsilanti Police say a 50-year-old man will be arraigned on Wednesday for attacking a group of kids in a park. 

                                    • Man appears in court after golf incident

                                      Man appears in court after golf incident

                                      The victim of a golf course attack says he was beaten after asking what the score was.

                                    • Father seeking help to find son's killer

                                      Father seeking help to find son's killer

                                      A tearful father is asking for help to find  whoever killed his 25-year old son Ivan Murad.

                                    Entertainment News


                                    1. VIDEO: Lil Wayne walks on US flag

                                      VIDEO: Lil Wayne walks on US flag

                                      In his latest video Lil Wayne repeatedly walks over the American flag. Does he go too far? INSIDE: Watch video.

                                      • Can 'Man of Steel' save Superman?

                                        Can 'Man of Steel' save Superman?

                                        Superman is “the biggest superhero on the planet. He's the father of every superhero. Thor has a movie? Really? … And there's no Superman movie? This is, like, the world's out of balance."

                                        • Mumford & Sons bassist has blood clots

                                          Mumford & Sons bassist has blood clots

                                          Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane has a blood clot on his brain that will require surgery.

                                          • Chewbacca actor stopped over light saber

                                            Chewbacca actor stopped over light saber

                                            Not even Chewbacca and his light saber get a free pass with airport security before being cleared to travel

                                            • Local band playing Orion festival

                                              Local band playing Orion festival

                                              Metal band Metallica's Orion Music + More festival will hit Belle Isle to Detroit this weekend. The band will play the weekend festival in addition to a number of other bands.