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Lake Superior State University list: banish these words
Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of words and phrases that it says should be banished in the new year.
Jan 02, 2016
Some tips to reach those New Year goals
Most of us make some kind of New Year's resolution. Correspondent Al Smith reports on what tops one website's list: GOBankingRates.com says nearly half of participants they surveyed said that fully en...
Jan 02, 2016
Consumer Reports releases most loved and hated cars report
Consumer Reports is out with a year-end survey on the most loved and the most hated cars. The luxury electric Tesla Model S tops the list of most-loved cars. The next four are all about ultra-high per...
Jan 02, 2016
Drivers’ licenses may not be enough proof of identity at airports
Residents of nine states may find themselves unable to go into federal facilities, such as airports, if their drivers licenses don’t meet new federal standards. The Department of Homeland Securi...
Jan 02, 2016
The New Year brings with it some interesting new laws
Correspondent Alan Scaia reports: Several interesting new laws are going into effect on Friday. In Illinois, underage drinkers who call 911 for a friend who needs medical attention will not face crimi...
Jan 01, 2016
Pay raise for Detroit Police officers starts with new year
The new year is bringing with it more pay for Detroit Police officers. Starting pay for a Detroit Police officer jumps this year from $31,700 a year to $36,000. The new contract includes pay raises ov...
Jan 01, 2016
GOP shake-ups with the new year
GOP presidential campaigns are closing out the year with several major shake-ups. Correspondent Dianne Gallagher reported from Washington: Dr. Ben Carson is saying goodbye to more than 2015. Hi...
Jan 01, 2016
Another celebration of the Tournament of Roses Parade is on the way
It’s cold in Southern California, but that's not keeping people from a 127-year-old New Year’s Day tradition. It's the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on New Year's Day, and it's ba...
Jan 01, 2016
Bringing in the New year in the D
Campus Martius is all dressed up and ready for its close up. The biggest new year's eve party around the metro area will be downtown tonight at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square. It starts at 4 p.m. ...
Dec 31, 2015
Hoverboards in flames: concerns sparked
CNN's Heather Kelly reports hoverboards are "landing" kids and their parents in emergency rooms. Reports of fires caused Amazon to stop selling some models while the federal government is investigatin...
Dec 31, 2015
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
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