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Sears Tower Unveils Glass Balconies

Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. More
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ECB Keeps Interest Rate At 1 Pct

The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1 percent Thursday, preferring to wait and see if its "spectacular" infusion of credit into the banking system will loosen lending to consumers and businesses in the euro zone's struggling economy. More

United Computer Problems Cleared Up At O'Hare

A computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. More

Hawaii's Cheapest Cruise Sails Into Sunset

Crewmembers hooted and applauded as the last boat in Honolulu's failed city ferry service sailed into another gorgeous Hawaii sunset to end one of the seas' best bargains for tourists and commuters. More

Masses Yearn To Huddle In Liberty's Reopened Crown

It's crowded. It's hot. You have to climb hundreds of steps to get there. And throngs of people can't wait to visit. More

Museum To Open Display Of 500 Cowboy Hats

A collection of 500 cowboy hats will be preserved at the Museum of North Texas History. More
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New Materials Taking The 'Lug' Out Of Luggage

Travelers have no interest in lugging their luggage anymore. More

Step Away From The Shoes: Tips For Packing Light

What's worse than lugging a heavy bag to your summer vacation spot, only to pop it open and find it filled with too many of all the wrong things? More

Think Out Of The Big Black Box In Luggage Styles

The big, black, boxy suitcase still dominates car trunks and airport luggage carousels, but that might not be the case for long as consumers seek out versatile, lightweight luggage that complements both their lifestyle and personal style. Manufacturers are responding with new styles, materials and colors. More

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Hot Shots: 2009 Fireworks

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Markets Of The World: Chili Peppers

Food expert Paulette Mitchell travels to Barcelona, Spain, for a fresh look at chili peppers. More

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- Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash
  A wrong way driver on Interstate 94 caused a crash that shut down a 2-mile section of the freeway in Dexter Thursday afternoon.
- Armed Man Robs Westland Cash Store
  Westland police are looking for information on a man who robbed a cash advance store at gunpoint on Tuesday.
- Jackson Memorial To Be Preserved
  A local cememtery says it will donate a crypt to help preserve the memorial Michael Jackson fans have built for him in Motown.
- Hostile Letters Found During Search
  The Port Huron Police Department discovered threatening letters to the city government while conducting a search at a resident's home Wednesday.
- Firework Locations In Your Area
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- Police Release Surveillance Video Of Teen Shooting
  Surveillance video from a shooting in Detroit was released to Local 4 News.
- Today Show: Photos Of Michael Jackson's Kids
  Local 4's Guy Gordon reports on NBC's Today Show's exclusive photos of Michael Jackson's children.
- Kennel Accused Of Killing Dog
  Local 4's Karen Drew takes us inside a kennel accused of giving wrong dog insulin shot.
- Police: Gas Station Employee Hired Thieves To Steal
  A local gas station employee was charged with hiring people to steal for him.
- Lauren Podell Has Your Holiday Traffic Update
  Local 4 Traffic Reporter Lauren Podell has your holiday traffic report.
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