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Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden's desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.

A Detroit-area man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal slaying of a radio news anchor and attack on the anchor's family.

The time is here. The racing world descending on Downtown Detroit. Cars will be on the track today for the big Detroit Grand Prix weekend.

Monty Williams has agreed to a deal to become the next head coach of the Pistons, a source confirms to WXYZ.

Retired Yankees playerAlex Rodriguez says he was recently diagnosed with gum disease and is emphasizing the importance of getting regular dental checkups.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell discusses Jameson Williams' continued growth and development.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating after a pilot crashed a small plane into a backyard on Detroit's east side.

DTE Energy's new summer electric rates have now begun as people look for more ways to try to save on their energy usage.

Lions tackle Penei Sewell reflects on becoming more of a vocal leader during the 2022 season.

It's going to be a busy weekend throughout metro Detroit as summer kicks off with the first weekend in June. Temperatures are going to be hot, and there are plenty of outdoor things to do.

Charges have now been filed against Jamere Miller, the 36-year-old from Inkster who allegedly kidnapped and murdered his ex-girlfriend, 29-year-old Patrice Wilson.

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A judge sentenced the man who pleaded no contest to the murder of WWJ anchor Jim Matthews. The man was given life in prison without the possibility of parole, while the judge told him, "It's good you'll never see the light of day outside of prison."

Our Grant Me Hope child this week is 14-year-old Tyler, a young boy who loves riding his bike, going hiking, and anything outdoors.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced 10 different charges against a man who allegedly kidnapping and murdered his ex-girlfriend, who was a Detroit nurse, last month.

The City of Detroit is reminding people about street closures and traffic restrictions for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix happening this weekend.

A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times outside a funeral home in Detroit Wednesday evening, police said.

Those living on Dutchess Street near Britain Avenue in Detroit couldn't believe their eyes Wednesday night after a small plane crashed into their neighborhood. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m.. "I was sitting on the porch. I was watching the kids play and I seen a plane moving like it was in slow motion," Nicholas Pullim said. "It's hard to explain 'cause it was going so slow that you like, 'Wow, why is a plane this low?'"

Mostly sunny skies continue this week with temperatures approaching 90° today and tomorrow. There's a slight chance of much needed rain this weekend.

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A small, single-engine airplane crashed in a Detroit neighborhood Wednesday night, police said. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. in the backyard of a home in between two garages on Duchess Street near Britain Avenue.

A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times outside a funeral home in Detroit Wednesday evening, police said.

Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday

A community in Marysville is fed up with golf balls flying into their home from a nearby golf course.