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WDIV Local 4 Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response Mourners have gathered to bury a Congolese politician who was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response. 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close A federal judge has now granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros. 3 weeks ago

WDET Detroit Evening Report: New housing initiatives in north Corktown Also in this Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Red Wings and PWHL team news along with a music festival returning to Ann Arbor. The post Detroit Evening Report: New housing initiatives in north Corktown… 3 weeks ago

WDET The Metro: Why Detroit’s mayor’s office is under scrutiny Detroit Free Press investigative reporter Violet Ikonomova joins the show to talk about what we know so far about why Police Chief Todd Bettison is under investigation for possibly intervening on the… 3 weeks ago

WXYZ Detroit Video: Law enforcement officers rescue man from burning truck Video released Wednesday captured the moments when a Kansas City, Missouri, police officer and a Clay County deputy rescued a man from a burning truck. 3 weeks ago

FOX 2 Detroit What happens when self-driving technology fails? A new backup system could help Self-driving safety: FOX 2’s Ronia Shamona talks with Dr. Mario Paniccia about backup technology for autonomous cars 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees Human rights advocates have asked a United Nations panel to intervene in a new U.S. government practice that they say amounts to the “enforced disappearance” of noncitizens. 3 weeks ago

WDET Michigan’s suicide death rates are declining, council recommends more prevention efforts Michigan Suicide Prevention Council recommends the state increase suicide prevention infrastructure and train professionals on risk assessment as part of the state's prevention plan. The post Michigan… 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Isle Royale wolves inbred but likely to survive, study says Researchers have found that wolves brought to Isle Royale in 2018 are likely to survive but face challenges from inbreeding and isolation. 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations Hundreds of people have held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban. 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Boil water advisory issued for parts of Shelby Township -- what residents need to know A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Shelby Township on Wednesday. 3 weeks ago

WXYZ Detroit Interactive: As gas prices rise, some voters are reconsidering their loyalties High gas prices aren't changing every mind, but they're making some voters reconsider old political loyalties. Explore our interactive story to see what voters are saying. 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would like to see hit with U.S. sanctions under a new law signed… 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said We… 3 weeks ago

WXYZ Detroit Oakland Co. recall effort ends as group vows to challenge Woodward, others in 2028 The effort to recall the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair has ended, but the organizers say they are now planning to challenge Chair Dave Woodward and several other commissioners in the nex… 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals. 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Jennifer Lopez in the rain, dolphins on T-shirts: Stella McCartney declares war on seafood in Paris Stella McCartney has declared war on the fishing industry at Paris Fashion Week. 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects Senators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong dela… 3 weeks ago

WDIV Local 4 California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park. 3 weeks ago