Top Stories Friday, August 4, 2017

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  • LansingEndangered missing advisory issued for missing infant.
  • Jason Maxiell: Detroit Pistons sign player to contract, allowing him to retire as a Piston.
  • Leaked TranscriptsDemocrats criticize leak of transcripts of Trump phone calls.
  • Southwest AirlinesAirline passenger sees man texting about sexually abusing children.

LOCAL

  • LansingEndangered missing advisory issued for missing infant.
  • I-696 in Warren: 4 teens charged with throwing rocks at cars maintain innocence.
  • Detroit's East Side: Teenage girl dead after drive-by shooting.
  • Northern MichiganSevere storms spawn possible tornado.
  • Michigan Beaches: 9 beaches cited for high bacteria levels.
  • Ypsilanti TownshipJogger's nose broken, knee fractured in attack.
  • Inkster: 1 man killed in shooting at party store.
  • Michigan State PoliceCause of a May crash that killed a police officer in western Michigan remains unknown.
  • WarrenNew video shows pickup truck smashing into crowded bus stop.
  • FerndaleSketch released of attempted carjacker at Wendy's drive-thru.
  • WeatherCold front brings Friday morning, midday showers.

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL:

  • Southwest Airlines: Airline passenger sees man texting about sexually abusing children.
  • Texting Suicide: Michelle Carter sentenced to 2.5 years in jail.
  • Sex TraffickingMore than 1,000 arrests in national operation; most in Harris County, Texas.
  • ArmadilloMan injured after bullets ricochet off animal.
  • Baltimore Police: Public defender claims officers again planted evidence.
  • Solar EclipseYour eclipse questions, answered.

POLITICS:

  • Leaked TranscriptsDemocrats criticize leak of transcripts of Trump phone calls.
  • US Employers: 1 million new jobs in six months.
  • Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook CEO's charity hires pollster, reignites political speculation.
  • Rwanda: Kagame expected to win 3rd term in presidential election.
  • Kellyanne ConwayCounselor to Trump calls financial investigation "a fishing expedition".
  • Rex TillersonUS Secretary of State to have face-to-face with N. Korean official.

ENTERTAINMENT:

SPORTS:

  • Usain BoltFastest man in history to retire this month.
  • Jason Maxiell: Detroit Pistons sign player to contract, allowing him to retire as a Piston.
  • Steph CurryNBA superstar makes pro golf debut.
  • Michigan FootballWolverines ranked No. 9 in preseason Coaches Poll.

ALL 4 PETS:

  • Beaches: Michigan state parks, recreation areas that allow pets on beaches
  • Dog parksA doggone good time: 6 Metro Detroit dog parks
  • Rescued kitten: Kitten rescued from sewer after being tossed from car in Ypsilanti
  • Axel the FoxMeet the Metro Detroit family that made a fox their pet.
  • 'All 4 Pets' SpecialHere's what you missed on Local 4's "All 4 Pets" special last week.

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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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