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Second Man Charged With Theft Of Ruby Slippers From 'Wizard Of Oz'

Jerry Hal Saliterman, 76, was charged with theft of a major artwork and witness tampering in connection with the 2005 theft.
By STEVE KARNOWSKI, AP

Pop Tarts Co-Ceator William Post Dies At 96

The Michigan man played an important role in the development of the popular toaster pastry.
By AP

Michigan Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Patrick Lyoya Is Fired

Christopher Schurr, a seven-year veteran of the Grand Rapids Police Department, was dismissed one day after being charged with second-degree murder.
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Cop Shooting Kills Unarmed Black Man

Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, released video of an officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya, an unarmed Black man.
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Man Accused In Kidnap Plot Wanted 'Tyrant' Michigan Governor Tied Up On Table

Adam Dean Scott told an undercover FBI agent he wanted to restrain Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on a table for a photo made to look “like we just made the biggest drug bust.”
By Ed White, AP

Michigan City Attorney Accused Of Calling Rape Victim A 'Whore'

Elise Hilton says a former Grand Rapids city attorney wrote an email making vile comments about Hilton's disabled daughter.
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Robber Calls Clerk A 'Terrorist' Before Shooting Him In The Face

The robber reportedly said something along the lines of "I shot people like you overseas."
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13-Year-Old Boy Convicted Of Playground Murder

"He wanted to die, he wanted to end it all."
By AP