TOP STORIES Thursday, October 19, 2017

Brian Newlin, Associate Producer, ClickOnDetroit

Published: October 19, 2017, 9:55 AM

Tags: News

Here are the top stories:

Human Trafficking: 12 child victims, 8 traffickers discovered in Michigan.
Amazon: HQ2 bid deadline is today; Detroit, Grand Rapids both submit proposals.
Refugees: Economic impact of refugees in Southeast Michigan nearly $300M in 2016, study says.
License Plates: Out with the loon, in with the elk: New Michigan plate available in December.
Ypsilanti Township: District warns parents of unmarked school bus trying to pick up students.
Detroit’s East Side: 18-year-old woman in critical condition after boyfriend shot her during argument.
Heroin: 12 people charged with selling deadly heroin-fentanyl mix in Oakland County.
Taylor: Woman charged with murder in fatal shooting of co-worker at Burlington Coat Factory.
Greektown: 5 of 6 defendants to be sentenced today in brawl caught on video.
Weather: Another beautiful day.

Human Trafficking: 120 arrested, 84 minors saved in nationwide crackdown on underage human trafficking.
Maryland Shooting: How the shooting suspect got caught after 10 hours on the run.
Ford: Automaker recalls 1.3M F-150, Super Duty trucks in North America.
Common Sense Media: Kids under 9 spend over 2 hours a day on screens, report says.
Pharmaceuticals: Los Angeles opens investigation into drugmaker.
Richard Spencer: An uneasy Florida braces for white supremacist speech and protests.

Hamas: US says Hamas must disarm, recognize Israel if it joins Palestinians.
Niger: What we know and don't know about the deadly attack.
Health Care: Despite setbacks, senators continue to pitch bipartisan health care fix.
Rex Tillerson: China calls on US to 'abandon its prejudices' after secretary of state's rebuke.
Catalonia: Spain to trigger direct rule to crush independence bid.
New Zealand: Who is New Zealand's next Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern?

Harvey Weinstein: Harvard rescinds medal awarded to disgraced Hollywood mogul in 2014.
Jane Goodall: 'Jane' is a glowing tribute to the famed primatologist's remarkable life.
Chelsea Handler: Comedian says she won't do another season of 'Chelsea' for Netflix.
Billy Joel: Singer-songwriter expecting third child.

Red Wings: Maple Leafs have 4-goal 1st, beat Red Wings 6-3.
Detroit Pistons: Team wins season opener in first game at Little Caesars Arena.
NFL: Sunday games, 'Sunday Night Football' suffering season of sluggish ratings.
Jerry Sandusky: No new trial for former Penn State assistant football coach.