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Birmingham Marian Finishes in Close Second for Miss Volleyball AwardTwo Birmingham Marian volleyball players narrowly missed out on winning the honor. -
Ferndale Eagles Fall to Livonia Rivals in Regional Championship GameThe Ferndale Eagles volleyball team was defeated by Livonia Churchill during a regional championship game on Nov. 11. -
Rules Regarding Birmingham Leaf PickupsBirmingham performs leaf pickups until the third Friday in December; this year, that falls on Dec. 17. -
Royal Oak High School Students Can Receive Free TutoringFree tutoring is available to students on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school. -
Ferndale Middle Schoolers Gear Up for Annual Camping TripSeventh graders at Ferndale Middle School will be off to camp during the second week in December. -
Royal Oak School Board Reauthorizes Schools of Choice ProgramThe program has been approved for the 2011-2012 school year. -
The Benefits of Generic Domain NamesExplains why generic domain names may actually get you more bang for your SEO buck.
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The Top Reasons to Buy Mexican Auto InsuranceIf you are planning a road trip to Mexico, make sure that you purchase high-quality Mexican car insurance first.
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The Importance of Using Unique Product DescriptionsIf you run an online store, it is critical to give every product in your inventory a unique description.
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Senior Resource Fair Taking Place in Royal Oak on FridayOn Friday, June 24, seniors in the Royal Oak area can learn about health care issues and other topics at a special event.
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How to Get Started as a Freelance Content WriterIt's easier than ever to become a successful freelance writer. Do you have what it takes? Learn how to get started in this article.
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White House: Photos of Bin Laden's Corpse Will Not Be ReleasedThe White House refuses to give a clear answer as to whether or not it will release photos of Osama bin Laden's corpse.
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Native American Community Angered by Geronimo Code NameThe U.S. government's use of the name "Geronimo" as a code name for Osama bin Laden has angered the Native American community.
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Official: Bin Laden Lived in Compound for Last Five to Six YearsAccording to a White House counter-terrorism official, Osama bin Laden probably stayed at a compound in Pakistan for five to six years before he was found and killed on Sunday.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is Happening NowTeacher Appreciation Week always takes place during the first week in May.
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Public to Get First Look at New Wii in JuneThe successor to the wildly popular Wii game console will be unveiled at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles in June.
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Lawsuit Dropped in Taco Bell CaseA lawsuit against Taco Bell has been officially withdrawn.
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Pietro Ferrero, CEO of Ferrero Group, Dead at 47The CEO of the company that introduced Tic Tacs and Nutella to the U.S. is dead at age 47.
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New Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Test Wins FDA ApprovalA new diagnostic test that can screen for cervical cancer has been approved by the FDA.
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Income Tax Deadline is TodayToday is the deadline for filing a tax return in the United States; are you ready?
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Time-Lapse Video of Aurora Borealis Sweeps InternetA time-lapse video of an aurora borealis is taking the Internet by storm.
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JPMorgan Chase's First-Quarter Profits Soar by 67 PercentDespite continuing issues within its home lending arm, JP Morgan Chase reported a dramatic increase in first quarter profits on Wednesday.
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Gabrielle Giffords Thought She Had Been in a Car Accident, Not ShootingAccording to a recent news report, congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords originally believed that she had been involved in a car accident.
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Aftershocks Continue to Pummel JapanMore than a month after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit Japan, the country continues to be hit by wave after wave of aftershocks.
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Court Upholds Settlement Between Facebook and Winklevoss TwinsA panel of U.S. appeals court judges has shot down the Winklevoss brothers' attempt to seek additional damages from Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook.
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Tornado Flattens Huge Part of Small Iowa TownA category EF3 tornado blew threw a small town in western Iowa on Saturday, razing about 20 percent of it.
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Find Mother's Day Gifts at Senior Center Fundraiser in Royal OakAn upcoming senior center fundraiser in Royal Oak is a great opportunity to score unique, affordable Mother's Day gifts.
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Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Indiana Circle KA ticket that was sold at a Circle K in Clarksville, Ind., matched all five numbers plus the Powerball number for Wednesday night's drawing.
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Revamped Commodore 64 to Hit Stores This SummerThe Commodore 64, which was one of the most popular PCs of the 1980s, is being rereleased and will go on sale this summer.
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Lawsuit Filed Against ShamWow Pitchman Cites Inappropriate BehaviorA former personal assistant of Vince Shlomi, who is best known for being the ShamWow pitchman, has filed a federal lawsuit against him that cites inappropriate behavior.
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More Victims of Long Island Serial Killer Discovered on BeachThree more bodies have been found on a Long Island beach, bringing the toll of a possible Craiglist serial killer to eight.
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Wreckage of Air France Flight 447 Found Miles Below Atlantic SurfaceThe wreckage of Air France Flight 447, which crashed on June 1, 2009, was recently discovered during international search efforts.
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Poonam Pandey Vows to Make Good on Promise to StripOn April 4, Indian swimsuit model Poonam Pandey posted a tweet vowing to make good on her promise to strip in honor of India's victory in he 2011 Cricket World Cup.
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Merger Between Duke Energy and Progress Energy Drawing NearMerger applications were filed on Monday to pave the way for Duke Energy's $13.8 billion purchase of Progress Energy.
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Southwest Airlines Grounds All 737-300s for InvestigationAfter the frightening in-flight tearing of the fuselage of a Southwest airlines flight, the company has grounded 79 additional Boeing 737-300 planes.
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Millions of Names, Email Addresses Exposed by Epsilon Security BreachA security breach of an Epsilon customer database may have exposed the email addresses and names of millions of customers.
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Latest Version of Redsn0w Jailbreaking Software ReleasedWith the release of the latest Redsn0w software, it's now possible to jailbreak virtually any device that runs iOS 4.3.1.
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Obama Approval Rating Hits New LowAccording to a poll by Quinnipiac University, President Obama's approval rating has fallen to its lowest point ever.
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Know Your Meme Acquired by Cheezburger NetworkWithin the past few months, several major mergers and acquisitions have been occurring in the world of Internet-based companies, making the Know Your Meme acquisition just the latest in a long line of similar stories.
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Bronx Zoo's Missing Cobra Prompts Spoof Twitter AccountThe Egyptian cobra that went missing from the Bronx Zoo on Sunday has inspired a wildly popular spoof Twitter account.Also published on:
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Syrian President Blames Unrest on Conspirators, EnemiesIn a televised speech before Parliament, Syrian president Bashar Assad blamed unnamed conspirators and enemies for the current unrest.Also published on:
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French Spiderman Conquers the Burj KhalifaAlain Robert, who is better known as the French Spiderman, climbed to the top of Dubai's Burj Khalifa late on Monday night.Also published on:
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Japanese Stock Market Takes Hit in Wake of DisastersIn the wake of the powerful earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant disaster in Japan, its stock market has taken a hit.Also published on:
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Yellow Media Sells Trader Corp. Unit for $758 MillionYellow Media, which owns the Yellow Pages, sold its Trader Corp. division on Friday.Also published on:
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Evidence of Food Contamination Adds to Fukushima Daiichi DisasterThe Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recently released a report about the radiation contamination of food in that country due to the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.Also published on:
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South Redford School-Based Health Center Open to Redford Union Schools StudentsThe South Redford School-Based Health Center at Pierce Middle School is open to all Redford Union Schools students.
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Enhance Your Garden at the Annual Spring Perennial Exchange in RedfordThe annual Spring Perennial Exchange is taking place at Handy Park on May 7.
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Go Bug Hunting at Rouge River Event in Dearborn This AprilFriends of the Rouge is looking for volunteers for its annual Spring Bug Hunt, which is taking place on April 30.
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Get a Head Start on Yard Cleanup - Livonia Yard Waste Collection Resumes SoonYard waste collection in Livonia resumes on March 28.
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Elizabeth Taylor Makes Final Exit at Age 79Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary actress and longtime gossip magazine favorite, passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles today. -
Groups and Schools Encouraged to Participate in Take Pride in Livonia DayTake Pride in Livonia Day is happening on Saturday, May 7 this year.
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Ex-Israeli President Moshe Katsav Receives Seven-Year Prison SentenceThe former president of Israel, Moshe Katsav, received a seven-year prison sentence today for rape and sexual harassment.
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Two Fukushima Reactors Still Awaiting RepairDue to a series of explosions and more seawater damage than was initially suspected, Reactors 1 and 2 at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan won't be repaired as quickly as previously believed.
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World Water Day Events Span the GlobeWorld Water Day is today, and special events are happening all around the world.
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Redford Residents Can Unload Unwanted Tires at Upcoming EventA tire collection event for Redford residents is taking place on April 2, 2011, at the Leo Snage Public Services Building.
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Buy New Trees for a Good Cause in Redford Next MonthThe 21st annual Tree and Shrub Fundraiser is taking place until April 11; pickups are available in Redford.
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Inkster, Michigan in Search of New City SloganThe City of Inkster is soliciting the community at large to come up with a new city slogan.
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Supermoon Comes and Goes Without Natural DisastersDespite worries - especially in China - Saturday's Supermoon did not trigger any natural disasters.
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Maiden Flight of Huge New Boeing 747-8 a SuccessThe maiden flight of Boeing's huge new 747-8 Intercontinental went off without a hitch on Sunday.
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Royal Oak's Sangria Voted Best Place to Dance SalsaSangria, the popular downtown Royal Oak tapas eatery and dance club, was voted Best Place to Dance Salsa by YA Salsa.
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Cafe Muse Now Offering Dinner on TuesdaysThe popular downtown Royal Oak restaurant Cafe Muse is now offering dinner on Tuesday nights.
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Grant PTO's First Mom-to-Mom Sale Happening on March 26The Grant PTO will be holding its first-ever mom-to-mom sale on Saturday, March 26.
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Collectible Book Seminar in Farmington Highlights Pro TipsLearn more about collecting and valuing books at Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe on March 21, during the Collectible Books Seminar.
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Royal Oak Restaurant Week Begins March 25For nine days in the city of Royal Oak, participating restaurants will be offering meals at considerably reduced rates in celebration of Royal Oak Restaurant Week.
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City of Inkster Offering Free Sidewalk Repairs to Qualifying ResidentsDepending on income and other factors, many Inkster homeowners may be eligible for free sidewalk repair or replacement by the city of Inkster.
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Healthy Lawn Care Workshop Taking Place in Oak Park on March 28Metro Detroit residents can brush up on their lawn care skills by attending the Healthy Lawn Care Workshop in Oak Park on March 28.
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New Website Provides Online Gathering Place for Livonia ResidentsThe recently launched LivoniaSpirit.org website is designed to keep the community informed of local events and information.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $201 MillionSince nobody got all six numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions game, Friday's game will have a jackpot of more than $201 million.
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Google Lays Groundwork to Test Mobile PaymentsGoogle's Nexus S was one of the first devices to offer near field communication technology; now the company is reportedly set to test mobile payments by putting it to use.
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Most Expensive Dog in the World Fetches $1.5 Million Asking PriceA new record has been made for most expensive dog in the world, after the purchase of a $1.5 million Tibetan Mastiff by a Chinese coal baron.
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LOVEFiLM, the European Netflix, Now Streaming to Internet-Enabled DevicesSubscribers to Europe's most popular DVD rental company, LOVEFiLM, can now enjoy instant streaming to various Internet-connected devices.
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Lean Cuisine Recalls More Than 10,000 Pounds of Frozen Spaghetti DinnersMore than 10,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine's Simple Favorites Spaghetti with Meatballs dinners have been voluntarily recalled by Nestle Prepared Foods.
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Taylor: The Birthplace of Hungry Howie'sThe very first Hungry Howie's restaurant opened on Telegraph Road in Taylor in 1973.
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Facebook Hasn't Shut Down Despite Persistent Internet RumorsRumors that Facebook would shut down on March 15, 2011 have been proven wrong, as the site is still live and active today.
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Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Crisis Spurs Spike in Potassium Iodate SalesA surge in the sales of potassium iodate pills has been prompted by the recent nuclear power plant disaster in Okama, Japan.
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Unveiling of Malfunctioning Clock Marks 500 Days Until London OlympicsAfter an exciting ceremony during which a massive digital clock was unveiled to countdown the 500 days until the beginning of the London Olympics, malfunctions caused much embarrassment. -
Learn How to Make a Faerie Garden at Plymouth Historical Museum EventA demonstration on how to create faerie gardens will be followed by a Victorian-style tea at the Plymouth Historical Museum on May 1.
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The Cutting Board in Warren Offering Five Discounted Weekend MealsFive popular entrees are available every weekend at The Cutting Board in Warren for under $10.
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Buddy's Pizza in Dearborn Among Top 25 Pizza Places in U.SFood & Wine has named Buddy's Pizza in Dearborn as one of the top 25 pizza places in the U.S.
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Say Hello to Spring with Spring Solstice Walk at the Taylor ConservatoryPeople from the Taylor area can ring in springtime with the Spring Solstice Walk on Sunday, March 20.
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Curbside Recycling is Coming Back to Taylor at the End of AprilThe curbside recycling program, which briefly went away, is coming back to Taylor at the end of April.
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Get Smarter by Napping More, Study ShowsA new study that appears in this week's Current Biology journal reports that a quick nap can work wonders for memorization and other intellectual pursuits.
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Ash Wednesday Begins Fasting Rules for LentCatholics around the world are beginning their observance of Lent today, Ash Wednesday, as fasting rules begin.
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St. Louis Teacher's Porn Star Past Catches Up with HerSt. Louis-area teacher Tera Myers' porn star past caught up with her this week, when she was placed on administrative leave for her past exploits.
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Spurred by Huge Sales in China, Audi Doubles Net Profit in 2010Audi greatly exceeded expectations by reporting a dramatic 50% rise in net profit for the year 2010.
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Billionaire Felon at Center of Latest Prince Andrew ScandalPrince Andrew's long-running friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire who has served time for soliciting underage girls for sex, is causing a lot of turmoil.
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Victim of Sirhan Sirhan to Give His OK For Release at Parole HearingA man who was shot in the abdomen by Sirhan Sirhan during his assassination of Robert F. Kennedy plans to okay his release during a parole hearing on March 2.
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Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13 in the U.S.The time to "spring forward" begins again in the United States on March 13, when Daylight Savings Time returns.
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Spain's First and Only Miss Universe Dies of Undisclosed DiseaseAfter a long struggle with an undisclosed disease, Spain's first and only Miss Universe - Amparo Munoz - has passed away.
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Four Earthquakes Rock Central ArkansasFour earthquakes, including one that registered at a magnitude of 4.7, occurred in central Arkansas on the night of Sunday, Feb. 27 and the morning of Monday, Feb. 28.
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Frank Woodruff Buckles, America's Last Surviving WWI Vet, DiesThe last surviving American veteran of World War I, Frank Woodruff Buckles, quietly passed away in West Virginia on Feb. 27.
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Pilot of Downed BAC 167 Strikemaster Pulled from Icy Hudson RiverMichael Faraldi, the podiatrist who was piloting a vintage BAC 167 Strikemaster aircraft that crashed into the Hudson River on Feb. 26, was pulled from the river on Sunday. -
Son of Equatorial Guinea's Ruler Commissions $380 Million YachtTeodoro Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinea's ruler, is raising eyebrows with the commission of a $380 million yacht that's due for completion near the end of 2012. -
Rahm Emanuel Wins Election to Become Chicago's 55th MayorBy an overwhelming margin, Rahm Emanuel won the Feb. 22 election to become Chicago's new mayor.
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Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi Gives Defiant Address in Face of ProtestsIn a defiant address on February 23, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi refused to step down in the face of violent protests.
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Massive Solar Flare Could Create Light Show on EarthThe largest solar flare in more than four years, which began on Feb. 13, could prompt aurora borealis activity on Earth. -
Planet Tyche: A New Member of the Solar System?Scientists continue to argue about the possible existence of a massive planet that has been dubbed "Tyche" by those who believe that it exists.
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Headed to Trial Over Underage Sex AllegationsSilvia Berlusconi, the prime minister of Italy, is facing a trial in connection with allegations that he paid an underage girl for sex.
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YouTube Sensation Heather Russell Gearing Up to Be Next Big ThingYouTube has spawned what could be another famous preteen; this time, it's Canadian singer Heather Russell.
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Station Says Reporter Serene Branson Did Not Have a StrokeAfter an on-air gaffe raised concerns about her health, CBS2 of Los Angeles has announced that reporter Serene Branson did not have a stroke.
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Irina Shayk: 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover GirlAfter appearing inside the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition since 2007, Irina Shayk finally nabs the cover in 2011.
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Royal Oak's Cafe Muse to Feature Special Valentine's Day MenuA special Valentine's Day menu will be featured at downtown Royal Oak's Cafe Muse.
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Special Valentine's Menu Available at Tallulah in BirminghamCouples can enjoy a romantic night out on Valentine's Day with Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro's special three-course meal.
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Hogs and Kisses Expansion for Angry Birds Makes Valentine's Day DebutA new expansion for the popular video game Angry Birds, Hogs and Kisses, was released on Valentine's Day.
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Sister Ship of 'Moby Dick' Vessel Found Off French Frigate ShoalsTwo Brothers, the sister ship of the Essex - made famous by the novel "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville - has been discovered in a group of atolls about 600 miles from Honolulu.
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Hosni Mubarak Declining Treatment in Sharm El-SheikhVarious news sources are reporting that ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak is not in a coma; however, he is reportedly very ill and is declining treatment.
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Mitt Romney Comes in Second in Popular Conservative Straw PollFormer Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney came in second in the annual CPAC straw poll, which is used as a barometer of upcoming presidential elections among conservatives.
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Reaction To The Resignation of Egyptian President Hosni MubarakA collection of quotes about the Feb. 11 resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, from world leaders and others.
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Second Blizzard Blows in on Heels of Last Week's StormA second blizzard stormed through the Plains and Deep South of the U.S. on Wednesday, dumping plenty of snow and blowing bitterly cold winds. -
Facebook Off-Limits for Obama DaughtersIn an interview with the "Today Show," first lady Michelle Obama revealed that her daughters, Sasha and Malia, are forbidden from using Facebook. -
Rumsfeld: Saddam Hussein Issued Bounty on Daughters' LivesFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld recently revealed that Saddam Hussein had issued a $60 million bounty on his daughters' lives. -
Russian Scientists: Apophis Asteroid Could Destroy Earth in April 2036A new report by a group of Russian scientists is renewing concerns about the potential lethality of an asteroid called Apophis. -
Assange's Fate Hangs in the Balance During U.K. Extradition HearingAn extradition hearing for Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been taking place in the U.K. over the last couple of days.
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Anderson Cooper and Crew Attacked by Pro-Mubarek Protesters in CairoCNN reporter Anderson Cooper and his crew were mobbed and attacked by a crowd of Mubarek supporters in Cairo on Wednesday.
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Gung Hay Fat Choy Wishes Abound on the Chinese New YearPeople who would like to wish others a happy Chinese New Year can do so by saying, "Gung Hay Fat Choy."
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Researcher: Male Apprentice Inspiration for Da Vinci's Mona LisaAt a Foreign Press Association news conference in Rome on February 2, Italian researcher Silvio Vinceti presented his case that da Vinci's male apprentice was the model for the Mona Lisa.
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Cyclone Yasi Makes Landfall in North QueenslandAs predicted, Cyclone Yasi made landfall in North Queensland around midnight on Feb. 2.
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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring on Snowy Groundhog DayThe world's most famous groundhog has predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow at the annual Groundhog's Day event in Pennsylvania.
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Eunice Sanborn, World's Oldest Person, Passes AwayEunice Sanborn, who was recognized as the oldest person in the world since Nov. 4, 2010, passed away on Jan. 31.
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North Queensland Braces for Cyclone YasiCyclone Yasi is expected to hit Australia off of the coast of Cairns later today. Its imminent arrival is prompting memories of Cyclone Tracy, which hit in 1974.
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Ferndale's Via Nove Offering Friday Date Night MenuCouples can dine in style at Ferndale's Via Nove Italian restaurant on Friday nights.
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Fleming's Now Offering Discounted Bar MenuA discounted bar menu is now available at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in downtown Birmingham until 7 p.m. every night.
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New Specials Appearing on Menu at Ferndale Restaurant Pete's PlaceIt seems like a new menu item is debuting every day at Pete's Place in downtown Ferndale.
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Royal Oak's Tongue Thai'd Offering Discounted Lunch SpecialsTongue Thai'd, the popular Thai eatery in downtown Royal Oak, is now offering a wide variety of lunch specials throughout the work week.
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Destroyed Furniture Store in Downtown Wayne a Shocking SightI've driven past the William C. Franks Furniture Store many times since it exploded on December 29.
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Royal Oak's Sangria Releases New Year's Eve MenuA broad New Year's Eve menu will be available at Sangria in Royal Oak this year.
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Great Wine Deals Now Available at Maria's Front Room in FerndaleWine lovers can sip on an assortment of wines for drastically reduced prices at Maria's Front Room in downtown Ferndale.
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Unique Menu Items Appear at Royal Oak's Town TavernHungry diners in Royal Oak will rejoice at a handful of new items that have debuted on Town Tavern's menu.
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Ice Rink at Barnum Park Now Open in BirminghamOutdoor ice skating is now available in Birmingham's Barnum Park.
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Rugby Grille Offers Extended Serving Hours for ChristmasDiners at Birmingham's Rugby Grille can enjoy alcoholic beverages until late in the evening this year on Christmas and Christmas Eve.
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Residential Parking Permits for 2011-2012 Now Available for Birmingham ResidentsResidential parking permits are now available for the 2011-2012 year at the Birmingham Police Department.
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Royal Oak Students Get Double Helping of Snow DaysIce, snow, high winds and sub-zero wind chills resulted in back-to-back snow days for Royal Oak students.
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Discounted Bottled Wines Now Available at Chen Chow BrasserieDowntown Birmingham Asian fusion restaurant Chen Chow Brasserie now offers discounted bottled wines on Sundays and Mondays.
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The Fly Trap in Downtown Ferndale Selling Signature House Hot SaucePopular downtown Ferndale diner The Fly Trap is now selling bottles of its signature hot sauce.
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Lockhart's BBQ Offering Holiday Solutions for Royal Oak FoodiesLockhart's BBQ recently started taking orders for Christmas turkeys and hams. Jars of their signature barbecue rubs are also available.
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Ferndale's City Manager Gives 60-Day NoticeRobert Bruner, Ferndale's city manager, officially gave his 60-day notice Monday.
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Birmingham Selects Robert Bruner As City ManagerFerndale City Manager Robert Bruner has been selected to be Birmingham's next city manager.
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Baldwin Library's Check it Out Program Saves Birmingham Residents MoneyThe Baldwin Library has teamed up with retailers in Birmingham and Beverly Hills to offer a new promotion called "Check It Out."
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Birmingham's New Dog Park Now Open for BusinessA new dog park has officially opened at Birmingham's Lincoln Hills Golf Course.
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Special Board of Ed Meeting May Change Date of Ferndale Schools' ElectionsA special meeting concerning election dates is being held by the Ferndale Public Schools Board of Education on December 6.
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Birmingham Unified Strikes Out During Thanksgiving TournamentThe Northville Mustangs pulled off a win against Birmingham Unified at the first-ever Thanksgiving Tournament.
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Greenstone's Fine Jewelry Moves to New LocationGreenstone's Fine Jewelry has moved to a new Birmingham location.
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Birmingham's Annual Audit Includes Positives and NegativesThe results of Birmingham's city annual audit were revealed during a recent Birmingham City Commission meeting.
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New Executive Director Named for Greater Royal Oak Chamber of CommerceThe new executive director of the Greater Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce was announced on November 24.
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Birmingham Groves Boys Water Polo Team Suffers Upset at State ChampionshipsThe Birmingham Groves boys water polo team earned a fifth-place medal at the state championship tournament in Zeeland last week.
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Kroger Shoppers Can Earn Money for Ferndale School ProgramsBy shopping at Kroger, Ferndale residents can earn money for Ferndale Schools' OrchSupport and Fine Arts Boosters programs.
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Birmingham Tree Policies to Be Outlined at Roundtable MeetingA roundtable meeting about the City of Birmingham's tree policies will be held on November 17.
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Low Fall Rates Remain in Effect for Birmingham Golf CourseBirmingham residents can take advantage of low fall rates for Springdale Golf Course.
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Ferndale Schools Launches Orchestra Mentorship ProgramHigh school orchestra students in Ferndale Schools are being paired with elementary school orchestra students in a new orchestra mentorship program.
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Man Steals Shirt, Sunglasses from Birmingham StoreA man ran out of a Birmingham store with a pair of sunglasses and a shirt; police are looking for him.
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Special Holiday Market to Spread Christmas Cheer in Downtown BirminghamThe Birmingham Winter Markt, a special German-style holiday market, will be open in downtown Birmingham during the first week of December.
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New Contemporary Art Gallery Opens in Downtown BirminghamA brand-new contemporary art gallery has opened in downtown Birmingham.
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Nominations for Birmingham's "First Citizen" Now Being AcceptedNominations for the annual "First Citizen" award are being accepted by the Birmingham Eccentric until November 19.
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Ferndale Families Prepare for Kindergarten EnrollmentsFerndale-area families with children who will be ready for kindergarten next fall are getting ready will enrollments and lotteries in the upcoming months.
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Birmingham's South Ann Street Given Sleek New LookDuring a regular maintenance project, the city of Birmingham has given a face-lift to South Ann Street.
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Free Legal Clinic Available for Ferndale High School and Middle School FamiliesFamilies with students in Ferndale high schools or middle schools can take advantage of a free monthly legal clinic.
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Ferndale Schools Board of Education Finance Committee Seeking ApplicantsFerndale Schools' Board of Education Finance Committee is currently accepting applications.
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Ferndale City Hall Ready to Debut Upgraded Second LevelRenovations on Ferndale City Hall's second level are complete; the building will open to the public on November 15.
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Dueling Piano Bar Plan on Hold in Royal OakPlans for a proposed dueling piano bar in downtown Royal Oak have been put on hold, after the city's Liquor Control Commission rejected them.
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Applications Being Accepted for Christmas Assistance by Royal Oak Salvation ArmyMetro Detroit-area Salvation Army centers, including one in downtown Royal Oak, are now accepting applications for Christmas assistance.
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Recycling Bins Half-Off in Birmingham This NovemberBirmingham residents can save money on half-off recycle bins throughout the month of November.
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Royal Oak Denies Former Red Wing's Liquor License TransferA history of liquor license violations in a different town have prompted Royal Oak to deny Dino Ciccarelli's request.
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Royal Oak Property Tax Increase Defeated by Two Votes - City Demands RecountRoyal Oak Township voters rejected a proposed property tax hike during November 2's election; township officials want a recount.
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Armed Robberies Have Royal Oak Law Enforcement on High AlertTwo unrelated armed robberies along Eight Mile Road have Royal Oak law enforcement on alert.
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Birmingham Museum Seeks VolunteersThe Birmingham Historical Museum and Park is currently seeking volunteers; a Volunteer Round-Up takes place on November 20.
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Marching Band from Ferndale High School Wins First Place at State ChampionshipFerndale High School's Golden Eagle Marching Band achieved first place in the state championship at Ford Field.
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Thieves Steal Boxes of Instant Lottery Tickets from Birmingham Gas StationBoxes containing instant lottery tickets were stolen from a Birmingham Mobil gas station on November 1.
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Ferndale High School Marching Band to Compete in State ChampionshipFerndale High School's Golden Eagle Marching Band will compete in the State Championship at Ford Field.
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Royal Oak Senior Citizens Can Learn About Probate Court at Free SeminarA free seminar that explains the ins and outs of probate court will be conducted at the Royal Oak Senior Center on November 16.
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Annual Alternative Christmas Bazaar to Take Place at Birmingham ChurchFirst Presbyterian Church Birmingham will be holding its annual Alternative Christmas Bazaar on November 14.
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Ferndale High School's Peter Pan Production Set to BeginFerndale High School's production of Peter Pan will take place on four separate days during the second week in November.
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Royal Oak's Arts, Beats and Eats Festival Nets City More Than $62,000The city of Royal Oak earned more than $60,000 for its last Arts, Beats and Eats festival.
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Author of Auto Industry Book to Hold Signing at Birmingham LibraryA book signing will be held at Birmingham's Baldwin Public Library on November 8 by the author of a book about America's crumbling auto industry.
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Ferndale's Part-Time City Council Won't Oversee Fire, Police and City Clerk DepartmentsFerndale voters approved a charter amendment that hands over the oversight of various departments to the city manager.
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Elderly Wheelchair-Bound Man Mauled by Pit Bulls in Royal OakAn elderly Royal Oak man's legs were mauled by pit bulls who belong to his son on November 5.
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Two Ferndale Men Charged After Raid on Drug HouseTwo Ferndale men are facing felony charges after their home was raided by police and substantial amounts of drugs and cash were found.
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Jet's Pizza Location in Royal Oak Damaged by Hit and Run DriverThe front door of a Jet's Pizza in Royal Oak was smashed in by a hit-and-run driver on Friday morning.
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Birmingham City Council Finalizes Rules for New Off-Leash Dog ParkThe city council has approved a list of rules for Birmingham's first off-leash dog park, which is slated to open in November.
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Ferndale Man to Be Arraigned in 'Darth Vader' RobberyA Ferndale man borrowed his son's Darth Vader mask to rob a party store near his home; he is scheduled to be arraigned in the next two weeks.
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Commonwealth is Newest Cafe in BirminghamBirmingham's newest cafe, Commonwealth, recently opened its doors to the public.
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Royal Oak Apartment Building Fire Lands One Man in HospitalAn early morning fire at a Royal Oak apartment complex injured one man, putting him in the hospital.
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Birmingham Man Loses $20,000 Casino Winnings at Detroit-Windsor TunnelA Birmingham man who failed to truthfully declare his casino winnings at the U.S.-Canada border saw $20,000 of them seized on November 1.
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Three Royal Oak Golf Courses Now Protected by LawThe land on which three Royal Oak golf courses sit is now protected by law, due to the passage of three ballot initiatives.
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Ferndale City Council to Appoint New MayorFerndale Mayor Craig Covey will be leaving office for a new Oakland County Commission seat, leaving the City Council to appoint a temporary replacement.
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Man Assaulted at Royal Oak GymA man was assaulted by another man at Royal Oak's Fitness USA on Thursday.
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Man in Rastafarian Costume Absconds with Birmingham Police CruiserA Birmingham police cruiser was taken for a brief Halloween joy ride by a man in a Rastafarian-style costume.
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Ferndale Film Festival Expected to Be Larger Than Last YearThe Ferndale Film Festival, which runs from November 4 - 7, is expected to be more popular and busy than last year's event.
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Royal Oak Man to Serve Time for Killing GoatsA Royal Oak man will spend at least six months behind bars for killing three goats in Osceola Township in February.
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Ferndale Library Board Fills VacancyThe Ferndale Library Board has temporarily filled the vacancy left by the resignation of a longtime member.
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Earrings, Navigational System Among Items Stolen in Birmingham Last WeekendA very expensive pair of earrings and a first-rate navigational system were stolen in separate incidents in Birmingham over the last weekend.
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Assault Leads to Arrest of Three Men in Downtown Royal OakAfter fleeing the scene, three men who allegedly assaulted three other men were found and arrested by Royal Oak police on Thursday night.
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Ferndale's New Police Chief Will Make Less Than PredecessorTough economic times mean that Ferndale's newest police chief will be earning less than his predecessor, according to a proposed contract that's still being hashed out by the city council.
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Birmingham "Dancing with the Stars" Event to Raise Money for Homeless ShelterThe money that is raised during an upcoming "Dancing with the Stars" event at the Reserve in Birmingham will benefit a local homeless shelter.
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Birmingham Clerk's Office to Issue and Accept Absentee BallotsBirmingham residents who would like to use absentee ballots instead of showing up at the polls on Election Day can visit the Clerk's Office for more information.
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Royal Oak Sex Offender Convicted in Oakland County Circuit CourtA Royal Oak man, who was facing criminal sexual conduct charges, has been convicted in a jury trial.
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Special Exhibit at Ferndale Art Gallery to Explore Patterns in NatureFerndale's Lawrence Street Gallery will be holding a special exhibition of the works of Tim Marsh throughout the month of November.
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Unique Halloween Exhibit Taking Place at Royal Oak MuseumA local Royal Oak museum will be holding a special exhibit of retro and antique Halloween decorations and costumes.
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Alert Birmingham Officer Stops Drugging and Driving TruckerA Birmingham police officer made a routine truck inspection stop and discovered a small amount of marijuana.
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Repeat Offender Busted in Ferndale Bike TheftsFerndale police have nabbed a man who they believe is responsible for dozens of recent bike thefts.
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Birmingham's Pioneer History on Display at Greenwood Cemetery EventA guided tour of Birmingham's Greenwood Cemetery will allow participants to learn more about the city's pioneer past.