TOP STORIES Thursday, August 31, 2017

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  • Damon GrimesTensions rise during vigil for Detroit teen killed in ATV crash while fleeing MSP trooper.
  • Giordano's: Chicago deep-dish pizza chain coming to Detroit.
  • Princess DianaPrincess of Wales died 20 years ago today.
  • Hurricane HarveyLive updates of flooding in Texas.

LOCAL

  • Dearborn: 3 in custody after stolen minivan crashes in chase, suspects flee on foot.
  • Giordano's: Chicago deep-dish pizza chain coming to Detroit.
  • Damon GrimesTensions rise during vigil for Detroit teen killed in ATV crash while fleeing MSP trooper.
  • Wayne County: Family finds out missing father has been dead at morgue for more than a month.
  • Redford Township: 3 transported after explosion inside home.
  • Harvey: Southfield native who moved to Houston stuck in storm's aftermath.
  • Rochester Hills: 3 teens robbed at gunpoint while taking pictures on hiking trail.
  • Michigan State Police: $50 million lawsuit filed against state trooper involved in teen's deadly ATV crash in Detroit.
  • WeatherCooler temps fall over Metro Detroit going into the weekend.

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL:

  • Hurricane HarveyLive updates of flooding in Texas.
  • HoustonHow the city's layout may have made its flooding worse.
  • Princess DianaPrincess of Wales died 20 years ago today.
  • IndianaVideo shows man being fatally shot after charging at officer with baseball bat.
  • FrankfurtHuge evacuation planned after British WW2 bomb found.
  • Colonial PipelineHarvey shuts down major fuel pipeline supplying East Coast.

POLITICS:

  • Mike PenceVice president to visit hurricane-ravaged Texas.
  • Kellyanne ConwayTrump counselor spars with Chris Cuomo over Harvey funding.
  • DACA"Dreamers" anxious as Trump weighs decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
  • Immigration: Trump action could pressure Hill to act.
  • Korean PeninsulaUS fighter jets join South Korea to stage mock bombing drill two days after North Korea fires missile over Japan.
  • Jerry SpringerTV host and former Cincinnati mayor says he is still deciding whether he will run for Ohio governor.

ENTERTAINMENT:

  • Kermit the Frog: Famous frog's new voice debuts on "Muppet Thought of the Week."
  • Tomi LahrenConservative firebrand joins Fox News as contributor.
  • Sandra Bullock: Actress donates $1 million for Harvey relief.
  • Terry PratchettAuthor's unfinished novels crushed by a steamroller.

SPORTS:

  • Florida Gators: Who are the 10 Florida players suspended for opening game against Michigan football?
  • JJ WattHouston Texans defensive end raises Harvey relief goal to $10 million.
  • Michigan Football: Predicting the starters at every position.
  • Madison HeightsHigh school QB Austin Brown throws 8 touchdown passes in first half.

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Brian is an Associate Producer for ClickOnDetroit. He graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Journalism and Screen Studies.

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