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Watch it Live: Search for Hoffa's remains enters 3rd day
Watch it Live: Search for Hoffa's remains enters 3rd day
Watch live coverage as FBI agents dig for a third day in Oakland Township for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.
Watch live coverage as FBI agents dig for a third day in Oakland Township for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.

Duggan expected to discuss future plans at 10 a.m.

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Mike Duggan is expected to lay out his future plans Thursday, one day after an appeals court ruled that he doesn't meet Detroit residency requirements to put his name on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary elections. More>>

Detroit council member Kwame Kenyatta quitting Friday

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Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason to radio station WWJ, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager. More>>

Search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains to resume Wednesday

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The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
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Detroit mother and daughter want to breed tarantulas for profit

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In this post-2008 entrepreneurial economy, people are finding ways to make money, like say in spiders. More>>

Detroit Ofc. Joseph Weekley to be retried after jury deadlocks

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The trial of Detroit police officer Joseph Weekley has ended with a hung jury. There will now be a new trial after the jurors just could not agree. More>>

Reward offered after Clinton Twp. man murdered in Detroit

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A Clinton Township man was found laying in the street murdered in Detroit. Two months later, his family is no closer to identifying his killer. More>>

Nearly 100-year-old message in a bottle found by diver in St. Clair River

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Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water. More>>

Photo Gallery: Storms roll through southeast Michigan
Photo Gallery: Storms roll through southeast Michigan
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:44:22 GMT
DTE Energy says about 17,000 customers remain without power Tuesday after a wave of thunderstorms hit parts of southeast Michigan. GO INSIDE THE STORY TO VIEW AND ADD YOUR PHOTOS.
DTE Energy says about 20,000 customers remain without power Tuesday after a wave of thunderstorms hit parts of southeast Michigan. GO INSIDE THE STORY TO VIEW AND ADD YOUR PHOTOS.

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Duggan expected to discuss future plans at 10 a.m.
Duggan expected to discuss future plans at 10 a.m.
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:41:21 GMT
Mike Duggan is expected to lay out his future plans Thursday, one day after an appeals court ruled that he doesn't meet Detroit residency requirements to put his name on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary elections.
Mike Duggan is expected to lay out his future plans Thursday, one day after an appeals court ruled that he doesn't meet Detroit residency requirements to put his name on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary elections.
MSU proposes two-tier tuition plan for fall
MSU proposes two-tier tuition plan for fall
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:39:48 GMT
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students.
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students.
Appeals court rules: Mike Duggan to stay off Detroit mayoral ballot
Appeals court rules: Mike Duggan to stay off Detroit mayoral ballot
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:37:54 GMT
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled Mike Duggan's name will stay off the primary ballot for Detroit mayor.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled Mike Duggan's name will stay off the primary ballot for Detroit mayor.
Detroit council member Kwame Kenyatta quitting Friday
Detroit council member Kwame Kenyatta quitting Friday
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:35:18 GMT
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason to radio station WWJ, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Kid Rock adds eighth show at DTE, tickets on sale Saturday
Kid Rock adds eighth show at DTE, tickets on sale Saturday
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:22:49 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.

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Watch: Full-length 'Anchorman 2' trailer
Watch: Full-length 'Anchorman 2' trailer
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:03:22 GMT
We're getting our first look at a full-length "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" trailer.
We're getting our first look at a full-length "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" trailer.
National Anthem singer Sebastien De La Cruz answers his social media critics
National Anthem singer Sebastien De La Cruz answers his social media critics
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:42:31 GMT
Sebastian De La Cruz, the 11-year-old who sang the National Anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals this week is answering his critics who questioned his race and showed just how ignorant social media sites can be.
Sebastian De La Cruz, the 11-year-old who sang the National Anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals this week is answering his critics who questioned his race and showed just how ignorant social media sites can be.
Video: Taylor man's movie theatre marriage proposal goes viral
Video: Taylor man's movie theatre marriage proposal goes viral
Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-06-12 14:16:09 GMT
A Taylor, Mich. man found a unique and funny way to propose to his girlfriend, and it's all posted online. Richie Reames rented out a local theatre and packed it with family and friends before popping the question.
A Taylor, Mich. man found a unique and funny way to propose to his girlfriend, and it's all posted online. Richie Reames rented out a local theatre and packed it with family and friends before popping the question.
Florida hornet nest grows to size of a Volkswagen
Florida hornet nest grows to size of a Volkswagen
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:13:09 GMT
A Florida couple has a problem which just won't buzz off. A massive hornet's nest is hanging along a tree just outside of their home in Greenville.
A Florida couple has a problem which just won't buzz off. A massive hornet's nest is hanging along a tree just outside of their home in Greenville.
Ryan Gosling look-a-like is the toast of the town in Detroit
Ryan Gosling look-a-like is the toast of the town in Detroit
Updated: Friday, June 7 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:45:35 GMT
A local accountant looks so much like actor Ryan Gosling that a local radio show decides to follow him with a camera to see how people react to him. Oh, and they do.
A local accountant looks so much like actor Ryan Gosling that a local radio show decides to follow him with a camera to see how people react to him. Oh, and they do.

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LeDuff Off the Chain: Good luck Chief Craig, Detroit is counting on you
LeDuff Off the Chain: Good luck Chief Craig, Detroit is counting on you
Updated: Friday, June 7 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-06-07 21:49:09 GMT
Secret surveillance allegations. Fudged murder statistics. Overworked, demoralized, ill-equipped, underpaid and disrespected officers forced to play purse snatcher. Can the new chief succeed in the face of such dysfunction?
Allegations of secret surveillance of the civilian police commissioner. Fudged murder statistics. Overworked, demoralized, ill-equipped, underpaid and disrespected police officers forced to play purse snatcher. Can the new chief, James Craig, succeed in the face of such dysfunction?
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Tim Skubick: Tea Party ditches Gov. Snyder, but does it matter?
Tim Skubick: Tea Party ditches Gov. Snyder, but does it matter?
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:25:47 GMT
Since the Tea Party is such an amorphous group with no political center of gravity, it's hard to get your arms around how much support Gov. Rick Snyder had the first time he ran.
Since the Tea Party is such an amorphous group with no political center of gravity, it's hard to get your arms around how much support Gov. Rick Snyder had the first time he ran.
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Traffic returns to Wash. bridge that collapsed
Traffic returns to Wash. bridge that collapsed
Cars and trucks are rolling again across the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge, restoring the traffic flow on the main route between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Cars and trucks are rolling again across the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge, restoring the traffic flow on the main route between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.
W.Va. mine safety lab creates disasters to train
W.Va. mine safety lab creates disasters to train
Alpha Natural Resources is unveiling a $23 million training complex for coal miners that combines the world's best technology in a single West Virginia complex - and may save lives.
Orange flames lick at the roof of the coal mine, heat building and visibility dropping as smoke begins to fill the underground passageway. Then, with the push of a few buttons on a hand-held remote, the flames flicker out,...
Tropical depression heads toward Mexican coast
Tropical depression heads toward Mexican coast
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.
Forecasters say a tropical depression crossing Mexico's Bay of Campeche is expected to become a tropical storm before making landfall in that country's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz.
FBI hunt for Jimmy Hoffa's remains enters 3rd day
FBI hunt for Jimmy Hoffa's remains enters 3rd day
FBI agents plan a third day of digging Wednesday in suburban Detroit for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.
FBI agents plan a third day of digging Wednesday in suburban Detroit for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Former investigators of the TWA Flight 800 crash off Long Island are calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to re-examine the case.
Former investigators of the TWA Flight 800 crash off Long Island are calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to re-examine the case.
United 787 heading to Tokyo diverted to Seattle
United 787 heading to Tokyo diverted to Seattle
A Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo diverted to Seattle because of an oil filter issue, a United Airlines spokeswoman said.
A Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo diverted to Seattle because of an oil filter issue, a United Airlines spokeswoman said.
Authorities name casualties in Colorado fire
Authorities name casualties in Colorado fire
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
Zimmerman jury selection moving into a new phase
Zimmerman jury selection moving into a new phase
Attorneys in the George Zimmerman murder trial are set for the next phase of jury selection.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the George Zimmerman murder trial are about to move into the next phase of jury selection.
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Michael Hastings, the war correspondent whose unflinching reporting from Afghanistan led to the resignation of a top U.S. army general, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to his employer and family.
Michael Hastings, the war correspondent whose unflinching reporting from Afghanistan led to the resignation of a top U.S. army general, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to his employer and family.
Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state
Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state
A heat wave hitting Alaska doesn't rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the weather feels like a stifling oven - or a tropical paradise.
A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven - or a tropical paradise.

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Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care in Detroit has an opening for a Patient Care Technician.
Fresenius Medical Care in Detroit has an opening for a Patient Care Technician.
Certified Educators
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K-8 Certified Teachers, K-8 Certified Technology Teacher, 6-8 Certified Science Teacher, Self-contained 6-8 Teacher, Para-professionals, night custodian, and Bus Attendants
K-8 Certified Teachers, K-8 Certified Technology Teacher, 6-8 Certified Science Teacher, Self-contained 6-8 Teacher, Para-professionals, night custodian, and Bus Attendants
Project Engineer
Project Engineer
SAS Global Corp is looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer.
SAS Global Corp is looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer. The desired candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of coal delivery, handling, preparation and combustion.

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Businessman Gilbert predicts Detroit bankruptcy
Businessman Gilbert predicts Detroit bankruptcy
A bullish businessman who has snapped up dozens of downtown Detroit buildings predicts the city will file for bankruptcy.
A bullish businessman who has snapped up dozens of downtown Detroit buildings predicts the city will file for bankruptcy.
Tesla Model S recall for rear seat latch issue
Tesla Model S recall for rear seat latch issue
Tesla is recalling as many as 1,228 of its Model S vehicles, citing a problem with a rear seat latch in the electric sports sedan.
Tesla is recalling as many as 1,228 of its Model S vehicles, citing a problem with a rear seat latch in the electric sports sedan.
Detroit council member Kenyatta quitting Friday
Detroit council member Kenyatta quitting Friday
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday.
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday.
News Minute: Here is the latest Michigan news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Michigan news from The Associated Press
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students. Trustees on Friday will consider raising tuition by 3.6 percent for juniors and seniors, but only 1.9 percent for...
MSU proposes two-tier tuition plan for fall
MSU proposes two-tier tuition plan for fall
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students.
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students.
Hamtramck asks governor to send emergency manager
Hamtramck asks governor to send emergency manager
Hamtramck has asked Gov. Rick Snyder to send an emergency manager to fix finances in the small Detroit-area city.
Hamtramck has asked Gov. Rick Snyder to send an emergency manager to fix finances in the small Detroit-area city.
Saginaw Valley State looking for new president
Saginaw Valley State looking for new president
The president of Saginaw Valley State University is retiring after nearly 25 years in the job.
The president of Saginaw Valley State University is retiring after nearly 25 years in the job.
Feds warn public about rules on cash at border
Feds warn public about rules on cash at border
Federal agents are reminding the public that anyone entering the U.S. from another country must report cash exceeding $10,000.
Federal agents are reminding the public that anyone entering the U.S. from another country must report cash exceeding $10,000.
Lawmakers OK $10 fee hike for off-road vehicles
Lawmakers OK $10 fee hike for off-road vehicles
Off-road vehicle drivers in Michigan will pay at least $10 more for a license under legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Off-road vehicle drivers in Michigan will pay at least $10 more for a license under legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Snyder declines to OK U.P. casino's relocation
Snyder declines to OK U.P. casino's relocation
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declined to OK an American Indian tribe's proposal to relocate a casino in the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declined to OK an American Indian tribe's proposal to relocate a casino in the Upper Peninsula.

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Fox Rocks-Bon Jovi contest, it's time to rock the vote
Fox Rocks-Bon Jovi contest, it's time to rock the vote
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Monsters University's Detroit connection
Monsters University's Detroit connection
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:56:46 GMT
Before they were company men, Mike and Sulley from Monsters Inc. needed to learn how to scare.
Before they were company men, Mike and Sulley from Monsters Inc. needed to learn how to scare.
Michigan summer camps
Michigan summer camps
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:43:26 GMT
The Michigan Art Center is offering several camps for children of all ages this summer.
The Michigan Art Center is offering several camps for children of all ages this summer.
Watch: Full-length 'Anchorman 2' trailer
Watch: Full-length 'Anchorman 2' trailer
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:03:22 GMT
We're getting our first look at a full-length "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" trailer.
We're getting our first look at a full-length "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" trailer.
Baby Warthogs now on display at the Detroit Zoo
Baby Warthogs now on display at the Detroit Zoo
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:19 GMT
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet, were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
Can you fold a shirt in 2 seconds?
Can you fold a shirt in 2 seconds?
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:52:26 GMT
Fox 2's Lee Thomas, Deena Centofanti, and Jason Carr tackle folding a shirt in 2 seconds. Click the video player to see how they did.
Fox 2's Lee Thomas, Deena Centofanti, and Jason Carr tackle folding a shirt in 2 seconds. Click the video player to see how they did.
Job Shop: Impressing the company
Job Shop: Impressing the company
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:30:05 GMT
Doctor Mike Bernacchi of University Detroit Mercy joins Fox 2's Murray Feldman in the Job Shop.
Doctor Mike Bernacchi of University Detroit Mercy joins Fox 2's Murray Feldman in the Job Shop.
World's most expensive wine comes to Michigan
World's most expensive wine comes to Michigan
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:19:30 GMT
The world's most expensive wine, the Penfolds Limited Edition Ampoule, will be making a rare visit to Bloomfield Hills on Tuesday.
The world's most expensive wine, the Penfolds Limited Edition Ampoule, will be making a rare visit to Bloomfield Hills on Tuesday.
Food preparation goes a long way in the fight against aging
Food preparation goes a long way in the fight against aging
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:52:18 GMT
Without question, plant predominant whole food menus are the healthiest and choosing organic foods is becoming essential to maintain optimal vitality.
Without question, plant predominant whole food menus are the healthiest and choosing organic foods is becoming essential to maintain optimal vitality.
Lee Thomas goes to Monster University's 'scare school
Lee Thomas goes to Monster University's 'scare school
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:21:45 GMT
Fox 2's Lee Thomas goes to Monster University's scare school.
Fox 2's Lee Thomas goes to Monster University's scare school.

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