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High lead levels in water found at 14 more Chicago schools

June 10, 2016

High lead levels in water found at 14 more Chicago schools

The number of Chicago schools that have tested positive for lead in the water flowing from fountains has grown by two, bringing the number to 14, school district officials said Thursday.

Guilty pleas scratched, Detroit man walks out of prison

June 10, 2016

Guilty pleas scratched, Detroit man walks out of prison

A man who entered prison as a teenager in 2008 stepped out into sunshine and freedom Wednesday, eight years after a professional hit man told authorities he was responsible for the slayings.

Dog owner convicted of involuntary manslaughter in death

June 9, 2016

Dog owner convicted of involuntary manslaughter in death

The owner of four pit bulls that killed a 4-year-old Detroit boy has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Driver of pickup charged with murder in Michigan bicyclists' deaths

June 9, 2016

Driver of pickup charged with murder in Michigan bicyclists' deaths

A Michigan prosecutor filed murder charges on Thursday against the 50-year-old driver of a pickup truck that struck a group of bicyclists out for a casual ride, killing five of them and seriously injuring four others.

The Latest: Prosecutor defends case after man is freed

June 9, 2016

The Latest: Prosecutor defends case after man is freed

The Latest on the case of a man who entered prison as a teenager in 2008 for killings that a hit man says he committed (all times local): 11:25 a.m.

Detroit-area mosque to host unveiling of new Muslim stamp

June 9, 2016

Detroit-area mosque to host unveiling of new Muslim stamp

A Detroit-area mosque plans to host the national unveiling of a stamp commemorating two Muslim holy days.

Three charged with murder in choking death of 13-year-old Detroit boy

June 9, 2016

Three charged with murder in choking death of 13-year-old Detroit boy

Two men and a woman were charged Thursday in the abduction and killing of a 13-year-old boy whose body was found a week ago in a vacant lot in Detroit.

Michigan bikers go on 'silent ride' to honor victims of deadly crash

June 9, 2016

Michigan bikers go on 'silent ride' to honor victims of deadly crash

Stunned biking enthusiasts joined relatives and friends of the riders killed Wednesday by going on a 5-mile "silent ride."

Official: Truck slams into bicyclists in Michigan, killing 5

June 9, 2016

Official: Truck slams into bicyclists in Michigan, killing 5

Authorities were seeking a pickup truck due to reports that it was driving erratically minutes before it struck a group of bicyclists on a street in western Michigan, killing five, a local prosecutor said.

The Latest: Mom says she's 'blessed' over son's release

June 8, 2016

The Latest: Mom says she's 'blessed' over son's release

The Latest on the release of a young Detroit man from prison after prosecutors agreed that his four murder convictions should be thrown out (all times local): ___ 1:15 p.m.