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    • Teen Shot While Playing Prank

      Authorities say a 15-year-old boy who was ringing doorbells as a prank in Livingston County was shot by a 69-year-old man at one of the homes.

    • Reeves, Collins Can't Buy City Cars

      Outgoing Detroit City Council members Barbara-Rose Collins and Martha Reeves have been told the city can't afford to let them buy their city-issued 2008 Ford Crown Victoria cars.

    • Teen Who Refused To See Dad Released

      A Michigan teen who was sentenced to four days in juvenile detention Thursday for refusing to visit his father was released after spending only one night there.

    • Newborn Left In Garden City Dumpster

      A newborn baby was found in a Dumpster outside of a collision shop in Garden City.

    • Kids Receive Wrong H1N1 Vaccine Dose

      A local clinic says approximately 40 children received the wrong dose of H1N1 nasal vaccine after a misunderstanding about dosing.

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    • EXCLUSIVE: Taser Death Video

      Local 4 has exclusive footage of a driver that pulled over at a gas station and got into a confrontation with a man just moments before police shot the man with a Taser. He died at a nearby hospital shortly after.

    • Detroit Dad Charged With Son's Death

      The family of slain 15-year-old Jamar Pickney Jr. was overcome with emotions Wednesday as his father was led into court and arraigned on first-degree murder charges in his death.

    • Family-Owned Dealership Closes Down

      The only automobile dealer in the city of Detroit held a wake Friday in honor of the death of the dealership.

    • Game Of The Week Nov. 20

      Clarkston versus Sterling Heights Stevenson.

    • Monday At 6:30 A.M. - Where To Find Hottest Toy

      It's a toy that's already hard to get. So Eric went searching and searching. And he found it! Watch Local 4 News Morning on Monday to see where.

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    • Healthy Living In Your 40s

      Your guide to looking and feeling your best.

    • Manage Stress, Find Balance

      The idea of living a balanced life may seem like an oxymoron. Yet working toward balance and self-care is key to feeling in control and more joyful at home and work.

    • Weight & Exercise: The Right Mix

      Being healthy is related to how well you take care of yourself. But it’s never too late! A woman can learn new, healthy habits at any age.

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    • Can Stress Cause Hair Loss?

      Sudden or patchy hair loss can either be stress-related or signal an underlying medical condition that requires treatment. Find out if you need to talk to your doctor.

    • Preventing & Treating Dandruff

      Hair and scalp problems can be upsetting, but they usually are not caused by serious medical problems.

    • What Causes Gray Hair?

      Find out here what factors can cause gray hair.

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    • Get Heart Healthy!

      Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate.

    • Learn The Symptoms Of Heart Disease

      Typically, the earliest symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) are chest pain, also called angina, and shortness of breath with exertion.

    • Recovering From A Heart Attack

      Now that you've been diagnosed with heart disease, get on the road to recovery. Use this handy heart guide to get started.

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    • What Is COPD?

      What Is COPD ( Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease )?  

    • Causes Of COPD

      The Most Common Cause Of COPD Is Cigarette Smoking; About 20 Percent Of Smokers Develop Lung Disease. Other Causes Of COPD Are: Breathing In Dust And Chemicals (Vapors, Irritants, And Fumes), And Coal Dust...  

    • Is It COPD Or Emphysema?

      Emphysema Is Usually Part Of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Emphysema Damages The Lungs And Makes It Difficult To Breathe.  

    • What Are The Stages Of COPD?

      There Are Four Stages Of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Ranging From Mild To Very Severe. Know What To Expect From Each Stage Of COPD.  

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