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A Sarnia refinery’s internal sewer system overflowed during heavy rainfall Wednesday night, causing diesel to spill into the St. Clair River.

A man from Jackson, Michigan is among other rescued Americans who arrived back in the United States after spending months in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

Ambassador Bill Richardson, who has a reputation for helping bring Americans home from difficult abroad situations, is getting involved in helping free Whelan and hopefully escape some of the turmoil he may have encountered while being held hostage.

What the future holds for the country remains in light of the turmoil remains to be seen, but the images of the people’s anger have sure been striking lately.

David Whelan, Paul’s brother, said the phone call from President Biden comes after a week full of emotions.

British prosecutors have charged actor Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.

Earlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to what’s happening in Ukraine.

The city of Mariupol looks like it will be in Russian hands shortly after hundreds of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to evacuate.

Russian forces pounded targets across Ukraine, taking aim at supply lines for foreign weapons in the west and intensifying an offensive in the east, as the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.

This oil spill in Santa Monica was the worst in U.S. waters at the time.

Refugees continue to pour into other countries such as Poland and England, with an estimated four million Ukrainian refugees leaving the country.

Researchers published the results of the first “human challenge study” regarding COVID.

As veterans of World War II get older and older, with most of them now in their late 80s and 90s, how will we preserve that legacy and keep their sacrifice alive?

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people.

Russia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv. Large explosions thundered across Kyiv before dawn Tuesday as Russia’s assault on the capital appeared to become more systematic, The Associated Press reported.

Endurance belonged to Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a crew of 27-men and 69 dogs who attempted to traverse the continent via the South Pole and establish a base on the coast of the Weddell Sea.

It’s been a constant battle for Paul Whelan’s family ever since he was sentenced to prison in Russia in 2018.

A Metro Detroit man with a 17-year-old daughter in Ukraine in sharing the pain and worry he’s feeling as Russia invades the country.

After weeks of buildup, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, invading the country from the north, east and south, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases.

Metro Detroit has a sizable Ukrainian-American population, and many of them rallied in Warren Thursday (Feb. 24) night. They are asking for used medical supplies that are in good shape that can be sent to help the Ukrainian Army and donations to relief organizations doing work in Ukraine.

A judge on Friday ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to tend the 5-day blockade.

Trucks are lining up in Port Huron because for the third day in a row protesters have managed to shut down the Ambassador Bridge crossing into Canada.

Automaker Stellantis has confirmed that the Windsor Assembly Plant had to cut short its two shifts on Tuesday (Feb. 8) due to parts shortages caused by the Ambassador Bridge closure.

Protesters continue to block traffic on the Ambassador Bridge into Canada and the impact is being felt for miles.

There’s a new sign tension with Russia is reaching a critical point in Ukraine.

The situation in Ukraine continues to escalate and it’s hitting home for many people in Metro Detroit.

Lanes on northbound and southbound I-75 will be closed this weekend due to Gordie Howe International Bridge construction.

There are many holiday rituals that are celebrated by just about everyone around the world, whether that means exchanging gifts, family get-togethers or attending church services.

SpaceX and Nasa are set to launch four astronauts of the Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

A gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group demanded $1 million ransom per person, although authorities were not clear whether that amount included the five children being held, a top Haitian official said Tuesday.

Journalist Danny Fenster is from Huntington Woods and the community has been supporting this family since he was detained in Myanmar as a political prisoner.

Seventeen missionaries including children were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti over the weekend. The group is comprised of 16 Americans and a Canadian. They’re with the Ohio-based organization Christian Aid Ministries. The work the missionaries are doing in Haiti is similar to humanitarian efforts by Detroit’s own Mitch Albom.

A plane carrying skydivers has crashed shortly after takeoff in central Russia, killing 15 of the 22 people aboard.

Traffic is moving again on the Ambassador Bridge after an explosives scare Monday (Oct. 4) morning.

The Taliban say at least five civilians have been killed by a bomb blast at the entrance of a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib has questions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection that she claims are going unanswered.

Protests were held across the world on Friday (Sept. 24) to demand political leaders take action against climate change.

“Humanitarian parole is a way to get people in crisis into the country and safe,” Kragt said. “We’ll work out next steps as they come.”

Thousands of Afghan evacuees are looking for new homes in the United States after escaping the Taliban takeover of their country.

The 20-year Afghanistan War is over but there are still people there who need help and want to leave.

Tuesday (Aug. 31) marks the 100th day Huntington Woods native Danny Fenster has been held in a prison in Myanmar.

The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to reconsider travel to Canada due to spread of the coronavirus.

The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to reconsider travel to Canada due to spread of the coronavirus.

A Yemeni military spokesman says a missile and drone attack on a key military base in Yemen’s south has killed at least 30 troops.

Watch live coverage as the Pentagon holds a briefing with Press Secretary John Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor. The briefing comes after the U.S. drone strike targeted an ISIS-K planner.

President Joe Biden is set to speak following the deadly explosions outside the airport in Kabul that killed 12 U.S. service members and scores of Afghans.

The ZEUS laser system at the University of Michigan will start its first experiments in 2022.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement as the United States prepares to receive Afghans.

Sabrina Spanta has had to watch from Metro Detroit as the Taliban seize continues to happen in her home country of Afghanistan.

EDENVILLE TWP, MI — A single-vehicle traffic crash in Midland County has claimed the life of a Lupton man. About 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, Michigan State Police troopers responded to a reported crash involving a tractor trailer on M-30 near West Curtis Road in Edenville Township. Grezesak had been hauling milk in the vehicle, troopers said. Troopers are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. They were assisted at the scene by Midland County Sheriff’s deputies, Jerome Township firefighters, Mid-Michigan Medical Center EMS, Cole’s Towing, and Mike’s Towing.

Keith Wilson will serve the Monroe-based furniture company as President International, where he will oversee all international sales, merchandising and marketing. La-Z-Boy Inc. has named a new president in the businesss international division. Keith Wilson will serve the Monroe-based furniture company as President International, where he will oversee all international sales, merchandising and marketing, according to a news release. Prior to La-Z-Boy, Keith held various U.K. and European leadership roles with companies such as Calligaris, Techtronic Industries, Moulinex and Whirlpool. Wilson said in the news release, he is excited to grow with La-Z-Boy.