Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.

Eastpointe woman charged with animal torture
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Despite everything he’s been through, Sage is reportedly doing well and is back home with his owner.

Birmingham Burger Battle: Lawsuit alleges one eatery is impersonating another
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Hunter House is Birmingham's oldest restaurant in town. It's also relocating to a different location. In the meantime, the new owners of the old location have opened their own restaurant that used signage eerily similar to the original. It's now the subject of a lawsuit. 

Photographer charged in $4.6M child modeling fraud scheme
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Chanice Marie Coyne, 46, was in court on Thursday under accusations of scamming a family out of $4.6 million in a child modeling scheme. In a federal indictment, there was a partial list of wire transfers ranging from $40,000 to $160,000.

Detroit woman irate over public urination near home
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A Detroit woman is fed up after saying multiple people have been relieving themselves in front of her home. One of the offenders has been identified as an employee of the city. 

Disturbing child abuse case heads to trial
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A Pontiac mom and dad and an older brother will head to trial on allegations of child abuse and torture.

'Now I have a job': Detroit nonprofit changing lives
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A nonprofit on Detroit's east side is changing lives by helping people get their GED, enabling them to find employment and become a role model for their kids. Just ask Alexis Young. 

Nancy Guthrie latest: Savannah Guthrie says $1M reward 'can be paid in cash'

In a new social media post, NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says the $1 million reward her family is offering for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, her missing 84-year-old mother, "can be paid in cash."

St. Paul anti-ICE church protest: 30 more people indicted

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging 30 additional people in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church in January. Federal agents have arrested 26 of those charged, with more arrests expected.

Hearing for accused cop killer in attempt to reduce charges
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Michael Lopez, charged in the murder of Melvindale Officer Mohamed Sain, appeared in court today with his attorney arguing for a reduced charge of manslaughter. 

Bobby J. Brown, 'The Wire' actor, dies at 62 in Maryland barn fire

Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his breakout role in "The Wire," was killed Tuesday in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md.  He was 62.

Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors

This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.

Woman leads police on chase ending in landfill
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Police tell us the woman who led them on a wild and dangerous chase has done this before. This time, she allegedly called 911 threatening to shoot officers. The video will leave you on edge — and it only got more intense from there. Huron Township police chased the woman across town with traffic in full flow.

One on one with Governor Gretchen Whitmer after her final State of the State address
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Gretchen reflected on her 8-year tenure as governor, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve Michigan. She discussed her upcoming "Get Stuff Done" tour, which will focus on issues such as healthcare, literacy, and affordability.