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Downtown Detroit stabbing suspect worried doctors months ago
Court records revealed details about the suspect in the death of Chipotle worker and mom Jaquoya Wix, 34.
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Charges filed in shooting death of Detroit 15-year-old
A nonprofit spokesperson said the teen who was killed was in the process of being adopted. It's an "exceptionally sad time."
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Downtown Detroit service workers face nerves, tears after fatal stabbing
Jaquoya Wix, 34, was killed Sunday, Sept. 20, in a reportedly unprovoked stabbing while on break from a shift in downtown Detroit.
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Family recalls woman stabbed in Detroit. 'Doesn't feel real yet'
The family of the woman fatally stabbed in downtown Detroit is burning a fire for her, an indigenous tradition to light her path to the next world.
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Vigil Held for Jaquoya Wix in Detroit; Flock Camera Vandalized in Warren
A vigil was held on Monday night in Detroit to honor the memory of Jaquoya Wix, who was fatally stabbed. The community gathered to mourn her loss and show support for her family. In a separate incident, a Flock camera was vandalized in Warren. These two events were highlighted in a CBS Detroit news brief covering top local stories. The vigil for Jaquoya Wix underscores the tragic impact of violent crime on individuals and communities, bringing people together in grief and solidarity. The vandalism of the Flock camera points to issues of public safety infrastructure and potential resistance to surveillance technologies in certain areas. Both incidents reflect ongoing challenges faced by urban and suburban communities in Michigan.
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How fake child modeling agent blew couple's $4.6M on Taylor Swift tix
A Michigan couple spent $4.6 million to build their young daughter's modeling career, but got scammed.
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A judge's personal nightmare: 'ICE tricked us and grabbed our foster son'
An African refugee lived lawfully and freely in the U.S. for more than seven years, committed no crimes, attended all his required visits and held a good job. Then ICE came.
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Insurers say pharmacy loophole in auto no-fault causes higher rates
Auto insurance companies say a loophole in the no-fault overhaul is causing big price markups that ultimately lead to higher insurance rates.
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Steam trains offer whimsical color trips. 3 trips to take this fall
Michigan is home to several historic steam trains that offer fall color excursions. Where to visit.
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Kamala Harris backs El-Sayed, says Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat is key
Progressive firebrand Abdul El-Sayed got the backing of former Vice President Kamala Harris at an event in Detroit highlighting Black women's health.
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Woman stabbed in downtown Detroit on Sunday dies, police say
Detroit Police say a suspect is in custody in the Sunday afternoon fatal stabbing of a young woman in the heart of the city.
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Democracy isn't a trade-off for Jewish safety. It's the foundation. | Opinion
Dana Nessel says Jews must sacrifice for democracy. A Detroit Jewish leader argues the opposite is true.
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