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DETROIT, Michigan
Detroit mayor taps ex-rival as new police chief
Mayor Dave Bing appointed a county sheriff as the city's third police chief in less than a year on Monday, saying his one-time political rival is just the person to help rein in Detroit's high crime rate and lead the department out from under years-long federal oversight.
Wayne Co. Sheriff Evans named Detroit police chief
Mayor Dave Bing says he is bringing in one-time political opponent and Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans as Detroit's third police chief in less than a year.
Police say there is a serial rapist in Detroit
Detroit police say they are looking for a serial rapist.
Audit questions uses of Detroit's emergency cash
City records show that an emergency cash fund kept by the city of Detroit paid for routine and questionable expenses, such as gas for city vehicles and a $1,600 floral arrangement for a business forum.
Detroit museum to show Jackson memorial broadcast
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit plans to open its doors Tuesday to show a broadcast of the public memorial for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles.
Arson charge brought in Detroit firefighter death
A 40-year-old man has been charged in death of a Detroit firefighter who died after the roof of a charred vacant house collapsed on him last year.
Texas hit man gets life in Michigan killing
A Texas man who killed a suburban Detroit couple has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release.
Talent, demeanor 'perfect storm' for Tigers rookie
Rick Porcello's raw ability made him the top prep pitcher in the nation. That talent, along with a steely demeanor, turned the Detroit Tigers right-hander into one of baseball's best newcomers.
Students flee Detroit school amid reports of shots
Tamiko Brentley briskly maneuvered through pockets of students and parents to pick up her 17-year-old son following reports of gunfire outside his school just days after a group of teens was shot at a nearby bus stop.
Detroit police underreported 2008 homicide totals
Thirty-six more homicides were committed in Detroit last year than originally reported by the city's police department.
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