Detroit
Is Bigger Always Better? A Cautionary Tale of Bureaucracies and Socialism
As democratic socialists work to eliminate choice and competition in our health care system, remember Venezuela, remember Detroit.
Michigan Woman in Critical Condition after Being Set on Fire Outside Work
The victim's niece said she feared her aunt "will never be the same."
Suspect Broadcasts Police Chase on Facebook Live, Collides with Patrol Car
Before the pursuit, the man had reportedly said that he wanted to get involved in a chase with officers.
Catholic School Students Allegedly Made Violent Threats in Guy Fawkes Masks
Police in a Detroit suburb are seeking felony charges against five individuals they believe are responsible for online threats made against a local Catholic High School by a figures wearing Guy Fawkes masks.
Michigan Boy, 4, Dies after Being Attacked by Pit Bull
The dog was "actively attacking" the child when police arrived at the boy's home.
University Offers Free Tuition to Every Detroit Teen Graduating High School
Wayne State University announced the Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge which offers free tuition to graduating high school students who live within the city limits.
Union Corruption Probe Nets Feds 10th Conviction
As the United Auto Workers tentatively agree to a new contract after a month of striking, a 10th UAW member has been convicted of accepting $120,000 in bribery and kickbacks.
Boy, 12, Set on Fire for Social Media Challenge, Suffers 2nd Degree Burns
The boy's mother could hear her son screaming from her friend's house during the ordeal.
Police Chief Calls Tlaib Racist for Facial Recognition Remarks
"If I had made a similar comment, people would be outraged and they would be calling for my resignation," said Detroit Police Chief James Craig.
State Rep's Detroit House Was Torn Down and She Has No Idea Why
A house belonging to Michigan state representative Sherry Gay-Dagnogo was torn down and nobody seems to know who was responsible.
Two Michigan Workers Killed After 1000lb Granite Slabs Fell on Them
The men are believed to have been using a crane to move slabs when the incident unfolded.
Teenager Shot by Man Aiming at Pit Bull That Was Attacking Him
The suspect is now in custody over the gun mishap in Detroit, Michigan, after calling the police on himself.
Rashida Tlaib Calls Police Facial Recognition Software 'Bulls**t'
The freshman Democrat has accepted an offer from Detroit Police Chief James Craig to visit the department and learn more about how it uses facial recognition software to catch violent criminals.
Tearing Down Abandoned Buildings May Help Lower Gun Violence: Detroit Study
The approach could tackle gun-crime "without getting into the murky area of individual firearm ownership/carriage," one expert told Newsweek.
Everything To Know About Night One of the Second Democratic Debate
The candidates for the second debates were split up more evenly than the first debates, with two top tier candidates per night.
Detroit Artist Arrested By City Police While Painting City-Approved Mural
"They treated me like a felon even though I was commissioned by the city to do this...I felt threatened for my life.," artist Sheefy McFly said.
Detroit Pride: Armed Neo-Nazis Baited African Americans With Chimp Noises
A group of armed neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Movement sought to incite violence at the Detroit Pride Parade, the city's police chief James Craig said.
Detroit Serial Killer? Police Say Suspect Is Targeting Women in Their 50s
Three victims have been found partially clothed in vacant buildings and in various stages of decomposition.
Extreme Heatwaves From Global Warming Set to Kill Thousands Across U.S.
"Climate change does not only affect far away places but also the United States, whose administration has announced withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement," a scientist told "Newsweek."
Iraq War Veteran With PTSD Carjacked On Memorial Day
"I don't want to end up shot…after I survived everything I survived," Daniel Chapman said.
Mummified Human Torso Found By Michigan Homeowner Renovating Their Basement
Police don't yet know the sex or age of the remains.
Officer Volunteers Breathalyzer Test, Is Over The Limit
The unnamed officer was quickly dismissed from class.
Michigan Police Officer Fired After Mocking Black Woman
The video showed Ariel Moore walking away after her car was seized. A caption read: "Celebrating Black History Month."
Industrial Worker Dies After Falling Into Vat of Acid
David Hill, a 54-year-old grandfather, died after he became completely submerged in a 160 degree Fahrenheit mixture of acid.
Police Officer Demoted After Racist Snapchat
The officer placed stickers reading "celebrate Black History Month" and "what black girl magic looks like" on the Snapchat.
USPS Suspends Delivery Due to Below-Freezing Cold
Being outside for minutes in the cold could cause frostbite.
Polar Vortex Brings Snow and Life Threatening Cold
A blast of Arctic air known as a Polar Vortex has descended on the Midwest, bringing the coldest temperatures in a generation, if not on record.
Family Kicked Off Flight After Body Odor Complaints
The family's luggage, car seat and stroller were not removed from the flight, leaving the family with no clothes.
Customer Finds 'Trash, White' Written on Pizza Receipt
"We, as a company, do not tolerate this type of behavior in our stores," the company said.